Chapter 85
I smiled softly, I couldn‘t believe just this morning I was beginning to feel doubtful about him, to the point
that I wondered if he could be a traitor. I shook my head and placed my hand in his.
“I guess we should.” I replied airily, trying to ignore the sparks that softly tingled through me.
A few guests chuckled, whilst I heard someone say they should drinkin mourning that I was no longer
available.
I watched as Theon slid the stunning ring onto my finger, it was made from a platinum white gold with a
pale blue emerald cut diamond at its centre. Surrounded by small clear diamonds that covered the
double band of the ring itself. 1!
It was a perfect fit.
My heart was such a storm of emotions that I was no longer able to think straight. I took the ring for
Theon from the cushion, my hand shaking as I held my hand out to him, his eyes burning into me.
“Any moment now?” He whispered mockingly, making me try an attempt at a glare before I managed to
slip the dark engraved ring onto his finger.
The moment it was on, everyone broke into cheers and applause.
Everyone began to come over to greet us. It was all so fast that I was unable to remember who was who.
Theon‘s arm slid around my waist protectively, pulling me to his side. Someone passed us drinks, but it
was all a haze after that. People were introducing themselves, and others were asking questions about
when the marriage would take place. Asking the king when I would take over from him. When there
would be an heir.
I replied when I could, trying to remain calm in the face of their obvious insinuation that I, as a female,
was not enough and needed to produce an heir soon.
“Congratulations!” Raiden said, now coming over, a smile on his face despite the glimmer of sadness in
his eyes. “I‘m happy for you.”
“Thank you.” I said softly, pulling away from Theon. I hugged him. “Thank you for everything.”
And I‘m sorry… Sorry I‘m not the woman for you. 1
“Nothing to thank me for.” He said, giving me a tight squeeze.
“Well well well… congratulations.”
My mood darkened as I recognised the voice of none other than Nikolai. I would never forget what he
tried to do… ever.
My heart thundered as Theon‘s eyes flashed.
“Thank you.” I said icily.
“You look beautiful… princess now, right?”
“Keep talking and you and your title will be dead soon enough.” Theon said coldly, his eyes shimmering
gold.
“I apologise for any insult caused, I‘m only here to offer my congratulations…”
“Leave, Nikolai.” Raiden said frowning, although he wasn‘t sure what was going on, it was obvious he
could sense the tension.
I ignored Nikolai‘s gaze that I could feel crawling along my skin, taking hold of Theon‘s arm.
“Come on, everyone‘s about to eat, let‘s go talk.” I whispered, placing my empty glass down.
“Yileyna, Theon, come on, it‘s time to eat.” Charlene said. I glanced at Theon, who was frowning
“Fuck, again.” He muttered.
“We can talk later?” I suggested as he licked his lips and glanced at me.
“Doesn‘t seem like we have any other choice now, does it?” He asked, his hand caressing my waist.
My heart skipped a beat as he yanked me close.
“Theon…”
I knew we had a thousand eyes upon us.
“Yileyna…”
I smiled despite myself, I felt like I was on cloud nine, but a part of me was still scared. Was this really a
dream come true?
The moment his fingers curled under my chin, tilting my head up and claiming my lips in a toe –curling,
orgasm–inducing kiss; I lost all sense of reality. My entire body ignited with pleasure. I heard a small
moan escape me, but it was so far away as I clung to him, gripping onto his shirt tightly. His lips moved
against mine sinfully, my core clenching as he slipped his tongue into my mouth.
Goddess…
I felt him throb against me and he pulled away suddenly, as if reality had just hit him, his eyes blazing
gold, and I saw him scan the hall as if looking for someone.
“Everything ok?” I asked confused.
He nodded, looking into my eyes for a fleeting moment before he looked away.
“Yeah, let‘s go.”
I was glad he kept a hold on my waist, because I was sure if he had not been holding me, I would have
fallen. My lips still tingled from his kiss, my heart still raced, and every nerve in my body seemed to buzz,
feeling extra sensitive.
We walked to the Alpha King‘s table, and I was brought back to reality. I had not sat at this table for so
long but it still left a sour taste in my mouth. There were two either side of the king, he motioned for
Theon and me to take them.
Theon took the seat where the queen usually sat, and I saw Charlene about to sit down in the seat next
to her usual place. I walked over swiftly, flashing her a smile as I sat down on the
other seat, pushing her towards her usual seat beside the king.
She frowned slightly but sat down as the king gave me a disapproving frown. I ignored him, glancing
over at Theon, who sat on his other side, looking as sexy and arrogant as ever.
I had somehow ended up back in his hold… but… I couldn‘t deny I felt excited,
“How are you feeling?” I whispered to Charlene, as the king made his small speech of thanks to the gods
for the food before us.
She gave me a nod and a smile. “I‘m ok.” She replied and I gave her hand a gentle squeeze, glad she
was coping ok.
was
“So tell me, Princess Yileyna, how much do you know about the kingdom? After all, you were not raised
to be an Alpha.” One of the King‘s closest allies, Alpha Romeo, asked. He was a man a few years
younger than the king, and someone who had a powerful pack.
“I know enough to know that there are many things that need changing.” I replied before the king
interrupted. “Now Theon here knows far more…” He said, making Alpha Romeo turn his attention to
Theon.
“Goddess, the king should just marry Theon himself.” I muttered, earning a giggle from Charlene and a
glare from Theon.
I simply smirked at him.
Both Alpha‘s looked at me confused, as if they weren‘t sure if they had misheard. Neither asked. After
all, it would be an insult to their mighty hearing if they couldn‘t hear properly.
I blinked innocently then returned to their conversation, and I too paid attention to it.
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