Chapter 78

78. These Moments

I awoke to the sound of something knocking against the window. I sat up, looking around, Charlene
was still asleep on the other side of the vast bed.

I stared at the window, seeing the shadow reflected on it. I frowned, getting out of bed and going over
to it slowly. My senses were on alert as the figure stopped moving, and I could tell from the outline that
it was a muscular man. My heart skipped a beat upon realising who it was.

Theon.

What was he doing here?

I quickly glanced back at Charlene and the closed door to the bedroom, my heart skipping a beat as I
slowly unlocked the window. He instantly pulled it open, letting in the cold.

Charlene stirred, and I frowned, looking at him.

He smelled of alcohol…

Was he drunk?

“I need to talk to you.” He said huskily, despite his voice being as cold and emotionless as ever, I could
tell from his eyes that he may be slightly intoxicated.

“Theon, I don’t want to do this right now.” I whispered.

“We are running out of time, Yileyna. We need to do this now.” He replied quietly.

I frowned, glancing at the rainy sky outside. He was already drenched, his shirt sticking to him and
water trickling down his face and neck.



I bit my lip, trying not to focus on how sexy he looked right now, and instead gazed down at myself. I
was wearing a black satin nightdress that Charlene had given me, with thin straps. I didn’t have any
other clothes to wear… not that the cold bothered me…

“Theon, I already have the king trying to control my every action, can I at least sleep in peace? “I
frowned.

I almost expected him to argue, but seeing the struggle in his eyes I knew I needed to hear him

out.

“Please.”

Theon didn’t say please, that one word made up my mind. My heart thundered with worry, before I
looked out at the narrow ledge where he was balanced with ease.

“Theon, you’re drunk and you’re taking such a risk?” I hissed. “Then come with me, before I end up
falling.” He whispered softly, teetering slightly on the ledge. My heart leaped into my mouth, and I
grabbed onto his shirt. “Goddess, Theon!” “Better hurry up, Little Storm.” He whispered.

I glanced back into the room, hesitating, the rain was already beginning to soak me. Taking a deep
breath, 1 slowly climbed out onto the ledge. The sky was dark and cloudy, and it seemed as if the
castle grounds were empty.

What time was it?

“Careful.” He said, placing a hand on my thigh, making my heart skip a beat.

“So, how do we get down?” I asked.

He smirked as he slid the window down, his arm slipping around my waist.



“Just don’t scream.” He said, pulling me against him. I raised my eyebrow questioningly as I wrapped
my arm around his neck, before he jumped. The wind rushed through my hair, and he flipped me,
carrying me bridal style just before he landed agilely on the courtyard ground.

“That worked.” He said, standing up and placing me down.

I took a moment to get my breath back.

Wow.

He smirked slightly before he took hold of my hand and pulled me along. I was barefoot, unlike him,
and the rain was still pouring down, soaking me thoroughly.

Now that the sleep had lifted from my eyes, I wondered if agreeing was a good idea…

“Getting cold feet?” He asked when he pulled me into the shadows.

“In a literal sense, yes, but I am wondering why I should listen to you at all.” I replied, looking up at him.

He clenched his jaw but said nothing, leading the way from the palace, taking one of the paths that only
had one guard at the gate. The man didn’t bother sparing us a second look, well he wouldn’t care until
tomorrow when I was announced as future Alpha.

That still felt weird. “Where are we going?” I asked, my heart thundering as I wondered if he was taking
me to the cabin.

There were far too many memories there…

“The Moon Goddess’s Temple.” He replied after a long moment, when I thought he wouldn’t.

His place..



We continued in silence until we got there. We climbed onto the roof of the temple and I stared up at
the rainy sky.

It looked beautiful.

I could feel his intense gaze upon me, and I wondered if this was just a dream… I turned slowly,
looking into those gorgeous amber eyes.

“What is it?”

“The Obsidian Shadow pack are gaining more and more control of this city with every passing day…
Their Alpha has vowed to destroy every one of the Silver Storm Pack. As future Alpha… you will
become a target.” I wasn’t expecting that, of all things. His words sent a chill through me, my chest
heaving at the confidence in his voice. As if he was absolutely sure that would happen. “They won’t be
able to infiltrate this city. We will never let them win.” I replied with confidence.

He tilted his head and gave a small nod, as he stepped closer and cupped my face.

“But If they do… you will become the target… Until you have unlocked your powers, let me take you
away from here.” 1 I pulled away, looking at him with utter confusion and surprise. “Ok, I think I am
dreaming,” I said, brushing my wet locks back.

“I’m serious, Yileyna. You cannot be here.”

I shook my head

“I don’t get it, why shouldn’t I be here? As the heart, it is my duty to unlock my powers and to protect
this pack, this kingdom. Theon, I can’t leave.”

He ran his hand through his hair. “If I said…” He swallowed hard before looking away and exhaling, and
then tilted his head back sharply. “If I said that I cared… that you mean something to me, no matter



how many times I tell myself that you don’t. Would you believe me then?” My heart squeezed and the
weakness that washed through me scared me. How did just a few words weaken my resolve?

“Why now?” I whispered, unable to get rid of the fear within my chest. He had broken me so many
times that I was terrified.

“Answer me. Would you or would you not?”

“I don’t know.” I whispered honestly.

My eyes stinging with tears.

He was silent before he turned fully back towards me.

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