Chapter 61

61. Truth & Decisions YILEYNA

My head was screaming with agony when I woke up. I looked around, realising I was in the cabin, on
the floor in the kitchen area. A few bottles of wine lay scattered on the floor, and my entire body was
aching.

What happened last night? I remembered crying but then I had gone to the spot Theon had told me to
wait for him. I just… I had needed to see what he’d say, if anything. I waited until twelve, for two hours I
waited in the cold, promising myself that if he didn’t come today, I would truly never forgive him, and he
didn’t.

He hadn’t come.

I was a fool to think he would.

But wasn’t that exactly what I was? I was always foolish when it came to Theon. I pressed a hand to
my forehead, feeling broken.

I was an idiot… I really was…

I got to my feet, running my fingers through my hair. What time was it anyway? The pain of last night
was still there, but the throbbing in my head was overpowering it and I welcomed it. It was then that my
heart began pounding when I realised the entire cabin was covered in a layer of frost. Right beneath
where I lay a thick white layer of ice was spreading outwards. “What on Kaeladia…” I murmured.

My heart thundered with fear as I stared at the ground, remembering what had happened back when
Madelia had done that spell…

Did I do this?



I got up and rushed to the door to unlock it, but it was stuck, I had to give it a hard push before it
opened, and I stared outside.

It was far worse than what I was expecting. It was obvious yesterday’s storm had been far worse. The
snow which had covered the ground was now entirely frozen, and everything as far as I could see was
covered in ice.

The trees were coated with ice as long icicles hanging off them. I stared at the snow right outside the
steps of the cabin. My stomach lurched as I stared at the ice that paved as far as I could see. Solid ice.

I backed away from the door, fear enveloping me.

Was it crazy that deep down I felt like I did that? 2 I shut and locked the cabin door, staring at the frost
that covered the table, the worktops… the walls… the logs in the fire…

My heart was thundering.

If I did this, surely there must be a way to undo it? What if someone saw this?

The confusion within me threw me into turmoil.

Fae and Mage magic didn’t work like this… What were my abilities? I took a deep breath, placing my
hand on my chest. The necklace still hung around my neck, and I wrapped my hand around it for
comfort, taking a deep breath.

Breathe, Yileyna…

I close my eyes, trying to focus on something, but I didn’t even know where to pull my abilities from…
There was something in me, I was sure of that. After all, Theon saw that himself…

I tried again, but nothing.



After several minutes, I gave up and decided I needed to just heat the place up. Getting some fresh
logs, I placed them in the hearth and lit the fire before I began to clean the cabin. daily new chapters
update only on www.infobagh.com My head was still pounding from the alcohol and my heart was still
aching from all the thoughts.

Theon…

I decided to make myself something for my hangover as the ice began to melt in the cabin. It was going
to take time and it was all going to be an awful soaking puddle when the frost melted.

Goddess, what have I done.

I sighed heavily as I gulped the drink I had prepared, before adding a few extra logs to the already
blazing fire and went to shower. Once I was done, I cleaned the place up, not wanting it to smell of
alcohol. Every corner of this cabin held memories of Theon, and as I cleaned, I realised what I needed
to do.

Leave.

I wouldn’t accept anything from him. Not this place, not with his help or sympathy.

From this day forth, I needed to just step away from him in every way, and I really can’t keep saying
this. This time I needed to stick to my decision no matter what. 2

I was being given a chance to show everyone that I am something, to be a Zeta rank warrior. If I tried
my best to work on this power, I could truly make my parents proud. Maybe I should ask Madelia for
help? She was a mage and if I was one, surely, she could help me. Or maybe I should ask someone
else… Who though…?

Zarian!



He was fae, and unlike Madelia, who was close to the king, it would be safer to ask him.

I could do this.

I had to.

Two hours later, I had finished cleaning, gotten dressed, and was packing my things. I would find
somewhere else to stay from today onwards. I was bundling up the last of my beauty products, such as
my shampoo, soap, and stuff, when there was a knock on the door. I tensed, my heart thumping as I
wondered who it would be. The first person who came to my mind was Theon, but he wouldn’t come
here.

Taking a deep breath, I looked in the mirror first.

Staring back at me was a girl with slightly reddened eyes, a pale face, and her hair knotted in a messy
bun atop her head. I looked ok, I guess. I walked over to the door and unlocked it.

My heart skipped a beat to see that it was none other than Charlene standing there. She looked…
worse than I did. Her eyes were red and tired. Her hair hadn’t been combed because, unlike me who
could get away without combing it, Charlene couldn’t. But the most noticeable thing was the guilt and
regret in her eyes. I smiled softly at her, stepping out into the cold. I hugged her tightly. She didn’t know
I knew, but I knew why she was here. She had come to tell me what happened. “Yileyna.” She
whispered, before hugging me tightly. “Charlene, why did you come out here in this weather?” I asked
softly, tugging her into the warmth of the cabin.

I had mopped up the water and it looked rather presentable, despite the pile of boxes that were
gathered in the centre of the room.

“There was a dangerous storm last night, but it’s gone today, even the snow has stopped.” She said
shutting the door slowly as she glanced around the cabin, looking at the boxes.” You’re leaving.” 1



I smiled and nodded leading her to the kitchen chair as the sofa was still wet.

Goddess, what have I done… “Yes, this is Theon’s place, I don’t see any reason to stay when I’m not
with him. You were right Charlene; all he does is hurt me and I really don’t need him in my life.”

She didn’t reply, staring at her hands in her lap.

“Yileyna, there’s something I need to tell you.” Her voice was low and full of pain. My heart skipped a
beat, and I crouched down before her. “Tell me, my queen.” I whispered encouragingly. “My father
asked Theon to take me as his chosen mate, so he can take the place as the next Alpha… because
the kingdom needs someone capable…” I frowned, my stomach sinking. That’s what he meant… the
world should know we are to be mated… 1 “When did this happen?” I asked quietly, wondering if he
had that thought when we were together…

“I don’t know, but I found out the day Theon returned to the castle.” My heart clenched, the day he
didn’t plan to return. He ended it with me and decided to take

my friend as his chosen mate.

It would be a lie if I said it didn’t hurt.

“And… are you ok with that?” I asked her gently, giving her a warm smile. She looked confused before
her eyes flashed. “No. Even if there were some feelings there, and there isn’t! I promise! I wouldn’t,
because once he took you as his woman that was it.” She said, her eyes full of determination and
stubbornness. Her words filled my heart with warmth, at least I had my friend. 1 I smiled gently.

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