Chapter 69
69. His Strange Reaction
YILEYNA
Theon moved away smoothly, yet I didn’t miss how swiftly he had backed away from me. I almost smiled
bitterly.
That was all I was to him, something to y with when night falls and darkness nkets the city…
something to hide and use when he pleased. A ything to enjoy and toss aside when he was done so
the world never knew.
That is why I was done with him.
All he did wase and go as he pleased, but I couldn’t deal with it anymore. How many chances did
one person deserve?
My gaze snapped to the ice on the ground, it glittered under the moonlight that seeped
through one of the tiny gaps in the walls. It was obvious it was spreading from beneath my feet
Goddess… How was I going to exin this? I turned my attention to the king, who now stepped into the
cells, his hands sped behind his back. Without his crown, he had lost his regal look, but he now
looked even more menacing and dangerous. His glowing eyes were on me as if he was trying to look
into my soul.
I held his gaze as he approached, but what unnerved me most was the look in them. An emotion that
seemed familiar…
I could smell something mixed in with his usual scent when he stopped a foot away, and then it suddenly
dawned upon me what it was.
Fear.
Why though?
The king didn’t care for me, nor did he care about Charlene’s attachment to me, so what did he fear?
And it was obvious it wasn’t my abilities, as he had approached without care.
“If I say I’m not a traitor, you won’t believe me, will you?” I asked quietly.
He didn’t reply for a moment, before he tilted his head slightly.
“Leave us.” The kingmanded Theon without turning towards him.
Theon narrowed his eyes, and I saw the distrust in them as he looked at the king.
Why are you confusing me Theon, it was almost as if he cared…
He was one of the king’s most loyal followers, his reaction made no sense to me. But then again, he only
feared another man touching me. Did he think the king would?
I doubted that.
I knew the looks of lust, hatred, love and so much more… The only person I was never able to read
properly was Theon. His signals were so mixed that I had be entangled with him. I knew better now.
“I will not hurt her.” The king snapped, now ring at Theon. Like you care, Theon. Theon looked at him
sharply, staring at him for a moment before his gaze flicked to me. calcting before he looked back at
the king. His frown vanished and a look of understanding dawned upon his handsome face as he stared
at me. His chest was heaving and the look of pure disbelief on his face unnerved me. He shook his head
slowly as if denying something to himself.
My stomach lurched sickeningly. The fear that I had doubted came back to me with vengeance. What if
they hade to the same conclusion and realised what I may be?
Please no…
“Please.” The king said quietly, taking me by surprise. Theon looked at the ground, his heart was racing
as he nced at me once again, as if seeing me for the first time, but what shocked me the most was
the look of hatred that shed in his
eyes as he did a once-over of me.
What was it?
Why was he looking at me like that? 1
Not saying anything, he turned and strode out of the cell. I watched him walk away. He paused at the
end of the hall, and my heart skipped a beat when he looked at me over his shoulder, but my blood ran
cold when I saw the hatred in his eyes.
Theon…
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The king sighed heavily, I turned my attention to him.
I knew he hated me… “Yileyna, where did you get that amulet?”
“From a merchant in Bellmead, it was filthy and I’m sure he didn’t know its worth. He sold it for a mere
few gold coins. Once I had cleaned it I even took it to a jeweller to ask about its value! You can ask him if
you want proof.” I said, suddenly realising I had someone to vouch for me. “And Theon! He saw me
when I was cleaning it.”
“I’m not asking for an alibi.” He replied, curtly staring at me so intensely that it was beginning to unnerve
me.
His eyes were boring into my face, as if he too were seeing me for the first time. He was making the
link…
I tried to hide my fear as he slowly looked at the ice that covered the floor.
“How long has it been since you discovered this… ability?” His voice was grave and dark.
His eyes were now cold when he looked back at me.
“Not long… since my eighteenth birthday. The cold became easier to bear as well, but you don’t need to
worry; my powers are blocked anyway.” I assured him quickly.
“Blocked?” He asked sharply, something flickering in his eyes.
“Yes, so you have nothing to worry about.” I replied. “Who said they’re blocked?”
I didn’t want to mention Zarian.
“Just someone who was helping me with my powers. I realised I could be a hybrid of some sort, and so I
sought out help.” 1 didn’t trust the king enough to tell him everything. “Tell me Yileyna, what kind of
hybrid do you think you are?” My heart thumped, and a sliver of fear rippled through me at the look in his
eye.
“I don’t know, Alpha.” I lied quietly.
His eyes darkened dangerously. He reached out, taking a strand of my hair, making my heart thump in
fear.
“Hair lighter than most in Westerfell, beauty that is indeed the talk of the town, and the ability to
manipte ice and the weather…” His words were quiet, yet with each one that left his lips, my stomach
began to sink.
He knew… Goddess, he knew…
He let go of the strand of my hair and ced his hand on top of my head just as he used to when I was a
child.
“How did I not see it..?”
I frowned in confusion, but he simply turned away, sighing heavily.
“Speak not of your abilities or your heritage. I will handle this myself.”
“My heritage?” I asked quietly. Why did he sound so grave and almost defeated? “We both know what
you are, or dare I say it, the three of us including Theon know. Tell me Yileyna, does anyone else know of
your abilities?”
“Raiden, Charlene and… Zarian, the fae whom I sought help from.” I answered quietly.
“I will have a word with them myself. I will give the order that no one is toe to see you.”
Without another word, he left the cell, shutting the door with a loud resounding ng, he locked it before
he paused and nced at me.
“Make sure you speak to no one until I summon you.” He warned once more.
I nodded as his footsteps retreated. I slumped against the wall, letting myself slide to the ground. I locked
my arms around my knees and closed my eyes. This was not how I was expecting the night to go…
Raiden, was he ok?
It was my fault that he was hurt. It had never been the n to kiss him for a reaction. That had happened
on impulse, and I didn’t hate it. I sighed as I opened my eyes, leaning my head back against the wall.
I’m sorry Raiden.
Theon’s words still rang in my mind… If any man touched me, he would kill them.
A ripple of anger washed through me, and I shook my head.
There was no way I would allow him to dictate what I should do with my life, but before that, I needed to
be free from here.
I truly was bad luck…