Chapter 64

64. A Clash

In The Rain

YILEYNA

I slowly pulled away from Zarian, my heart thundering a thousand miles as I looked at Theon His words
stung, but his anger was oddly satisfying. “Sorry about this.” I said to Zarian, feeling very aware of what
I had almost done. My gaze dipped to his lips, and he leaned in, placing a soft kiss on my cheek.

“We’ll continue after our guest leaves.” He said with a wink. 4

I couldn’t resist the smile that crossed my lips or the fluttering in my stomach. I couldn’t deny that
Zarian was extremely charming, even if he didn’t drown me the way Theon did…

My smile faded as I looked at the man that took my heart, then crushed it and tossed it aside, time and
time again.

“What do you want?” I asked, crossing my arms.

I frowned, realising that despite the cold, he too wasn’t wearing a coat. Zarian and I hadn’t worn any
due to our training, but why was Theon out here like this? His shirt was soaked, sticking to him like a
second skin. The fabric was now sheer thanks to the rain, displaying his god-like body beneath. My
core knotted as I glanced down at his pants, the visible bulge in his pants making my heart pound.

Why did he have this effect on me? I looked into his eyes, and he brushed his soaking hair back as
fresh rain began to fall. “As I said, a word.” He replied icily the moment our eyes locked, his blazing
with rage and fury. The murderous aura around him made me nervous, but I wasn’t going to show him
that. “I can hear you. Talk” I replied defiantly.



His eyes flashed, and he looked at Zarian.

“Leave.” He said, his voice cold and full of venom.

“I’m afraid I’m not a werewolf, and as long as I abide by the laws of Astalion, I don’t need to listen to
you.” Zarian replied with a smirk.

Theon’s eyes darkened, and something inside of me twisted. That look in his eyes was almost a silent
threat…

“I’ll be fine… Could you wait here for me?” I said, not wanting Zarian to be the target of Theon’s anger. I
had seen it before, and something told me Theon held grudges. 2 “I don’t fear him, beautiful.” Zarian
replied lightly, and I didn’t miss the way Theon’s eyes flashed at his words.

“I know, but I won’t be far.” I said softly, smiling up at him.

I appreciated his help to train me, but I was not going to let Theon make life hard for him because of
me. I walked over to Theon, stopping a foot away.

“What?” I asked icily.

He seemed to hesitate for a moment, as if wanting to say something before deciding against it.

“What the hell is the meaning of this?” He asked, holding up a soaking paper.

One that he had been crushing in his hand.

‘I don’t need your gift or charity. Keep your cabin – Yileyna’

“That’s pretty self-explanatory, is it not? Or have you forgotten how to read?” I asked airily. Despite the
heavy rainfall, his scent was invading my senses. He consumed me, and deep down that terrified me…
Why did I lose myself when he was near? “Where are you staying?” He asked, swallowing hard. “That’s



personal. Who are you to me that I should share my business with you, future Beta oh I’m sorry, future
Co-Alpha?” I spat coldly. “You know what’s funny? You are literally going from one woman and title to
the next. What’s wrong Theon, can you not do better than steal others’ titles?”

“This isn’t a fucking joke. Answer my question, where are you staying?” He hissed.

I was surprised he didn’t lose it after my last comment.

“No it isn’t, but I moved out days ago. It’s funny you just found that note now.” I said quietly. “There was
a break-in at the cabin. It’s why I… I thought I’d check if you were ok.” He said coldly, looking away
from me. 1

I smiled sadly.

Why check if I’m ok when you’re the one who hurt me the most? Keeping my voice level, I replied. “Oh,
I see. I had left the door open, I guess it’s my fault. I hope nothing was taken or damaged. “He looked
into my eyes, and I did my best to hide my emotions. “If we are done, I’ll be leaving. I have better things
to do than talk to a manipulative, heartless man.” I added harshly.

Not even a flash of emotion crossed his face before he stepped closer. The urge to step back was
strong, but I remained rooted to my place, glaring at him in warning.

He tilted his head before looking down at my breasts, I knew my blue bra was showing through, but I
wasn’t going to act like I cared.

“Good luck finding a man who makes you feel half of what I did.” He said, placing a finger under my
chin and tilting it up. I scoffed at the arrogance he held. He left me! “I found someone better already.” I
lied, satisfied when I saw the flash of anger in his eyes.” We are done Theon, I don’t have any more
time to waste on you and I’m sure you have places to be, titles to steal, people to use and all the other



crap you get up to.” & It hurt to say those words. It was causing me pain too, but nothing compared to
what he made me feel.

The image of him kissing Charlene flashed in my mind, and I looked up at him emotionlessly as I pulled
away from his touch. He smirked coldly, his eyes glittering gold. “You know nothing about me.”

“No, I don’t, and I really don’t care. Besides, you were the one who ended things. You broke my heart,
so you have no right to come back into my life and try to hurt me again. We are done.

“Don’t play the victim. For someone who was apparently heartbroken, you seemed to move on pretty
fast.” He said icily. 2

I was no longer sure if Theon even cared, or if I was just a possession to him. One to be used and hurt
by him and him alone.

“Oh I did, especially when I realised there are men who actually treat me better.” I brushed my wet hair
away from my face. “Now if we are done, I want to go get down and dirty, just like the whore I am.” I
added sarcastically. 3

Our eyes met, and for a moment I thought I saw a flash of guilt in his, but it was definitely just my
imagination. I turned away, looking at Zarian, who had heard every single word. If he had felt any type
of attraction to me, it was surely gone now.

I was about to walk towards him when Theon grabbed hold of my arm and spun me around.

“Where are you staying?” He asked, my heart pounding at our proximity.

What did he want?

Goddess, leave me alone Theon. “Far from you.” I said coldly.



“Then a word of warning, little storm, do not trust every man you come across.” He said, glancing at
Zarian with eyes full of pure hatred. ß

“I learned my lesson when I trusted the worst of them all.” I shot back, feeling pain squeeze inside my
chest as I looked into those amber eyes that still pulled at my heart strings.

He didn’t respond. I ripped free from his hold and walked toward Zarian.

I could feel it, his eyes burning into me, the sound of his heartbeat that brought me contentment and
pain.

Walk away just as he walked away from you… “Yileyna.”

“I will see you at the ball, Theon. Until then…” I looked at Zarian, who was now watching me with an
unreadable look in his eyes. “Let’s go.” He always made sure I was safe and in my room before he left,
and I was truly grateful for it. I suddenly felt exhausted, not only physically but mentally. Zarian placed
his hand on the small of my back as we walked away. The feeling of being watched didn’t leave until
we had rounded the bend.

“I don’t want to go home right now, especially with him watching. I’ll go to the local tavern or

something.” I said crossing my arms. He raised his eyebrows, looking down at me. “You’re tired,
emotional, and soaking wet. As much as I wouldn’t mind joining you for that drink and getting drunk, I
don’t think you will appreciate your actions in the morning.” He said quietly. A voice of reason.

One I didn’t want right now.

I stopped in my tracks and looked up at him, he was slightly shorter than Theon, but his leaner frame
made him look equally as tall. “I don’t care.” I said knowing I sounded stubborn and childish, but I really
didn’t care right now.



I turned and began walking in the opposite direction towards the city.

I heard him sigh as he grabbed hold of my wrist and spun me around into his arms.

Goddess, what is with these men yanking me like a damn doll!

His arms tightened around me and he looked down at me seriously.

“You don’t want to return home, correct? Then you may stay at my place for the night.” He suggested,
looking down at me. My heart was thundering as I realised our bodies were moulded together firmly.

“I don’t think that’s a good idea…” I said, my chest heaving rapidly.

He tilted his head.

“We both know it’s the smarter of the two choices that are before us.” He said quietly.

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