47. A Disappointment
YILEYNA
We broke apart, my arousal scenting the air and the large poky thing that was pressing against my
stomach told me I wasn’t the only one who was turned on.
“As much as skipping dinner sounds very appealing, I am starved.” I whispered, running my hand over
his package. His eyes blazed and he kissed my neck hungrily, making me whimper.
“I plan to have you for dessert anyway.” He replied. His hand was still holding the side of my neck and
face as he moved back slightly, his face inches from mine, our eyes locked. I looked away from his
intense amber eyes and led the way to the table. I took a seat, then Theon sat down opposite me,
scanning the table.
“I never knew you could cook. Unless of course, it just looks good… I’m mentally prepared to be food
poisoned.”
I gave him a pointed look.
“You won’t get food poisoning! Besides, you’re a werewolf. You can eat raw meat and live. But you
don’t need to worry because my cooking is very good. I’m good at many things, actually. Apart from
shifting, I have excelled in every field, but I guess it doesn’t matter when the most important thing is
where I’m lacking.”
I sighed, picking up my fork.
“Do you feel any different lately?” He asked as he began eating. Why did everything he do look so
hot? The way his lips wrapped around that spoonful of his chilli…
He cocked an eyebrow, and I quickly cleared my head.
“Different? Not really, but Charlene said I’m stronger now.” I replied, taking the cork out of the juice
bottle and pouring it into two glasses,
“She has a point.”
I looked at him, almost dropping my fork.
“Did you actually just agree with Charlene?”
He didn’t reply and picked up his glass.
“I’ve noticed it during sex.” He stated bluntly, making my heart skip a beat.
“Meaning?” I pouted.
“Meaning your wolf is probably awakening.” I nodded, my hope soaring inside. I looked at him
thoughtfully, wondering if I should ask him if the king had said anything else in the room after I had left.
Deciding to go for it, I took a roasted potato and bit into it slowly.
“So, what did the king say once Charlene and I left the office?” I asked.
He raised an eyebrow.
“And why would I share that?”
“Oh come on, I won’t tell anyone.”
“Really? At least say something that is partially believable.”
I pouted.
“Well… the king doesn’t treat Charlene or I seriously. This involves the entire kingdom, he can’t just not
share it with us.” I said, watching as Theon broke some of the roast chicken off and placed it on his
plate.
“Hmm, because what he did was something he wasn’t proud of.”
“Well, obviously he told us that – wait! Are you about to tell me what the king said?” I asked, unable to
hide my curiosity.
“Sure, because after you hear it, you won’t have the guts to tell the princess.” He said, smirking coldly. I
frowned, my excitement vanishing.
What did he mean…
“The king lied, this siren he cheated with, wasn’t before he met his mate. The Alpha, rather than
celebrate and pamper his queen when she’d just found out she was pregnant with the princess,
decided to go and sleep with someone else.” Theon didn’t hide the disgust in his voice, and I didn’t
blame him.
I felt… I placed my fork down, no longer having any appetite. Any respect I had for the king was
diminishing as I tried to look for logic or reason that would save his reputation.
“Sirens are seductive creatures. Maybe he was seduced…”
“Maybe, but not once did he say he was lured into her charms. He, in fact, didn’t seem to try and even
hide that part.” He replied, eating his food unbothered.
“That’s appalling… Luna Soleil is his true mate, which meant she would have felt him cheating. “I
mumbled, feeling so bad for the Luna.
Theon simply gave a small nod. He was right, there was no way that I was going to tell Charlene that.
Dinner was over and I was still lost in thought. What I had hoped to be a light and pleasant evening had
turned rather gloomy. I cleared the table as Theon put some milk to heat in the pan without even asking
me, and I smiled
I loved having the coffee that he made.
I placed the dirty dishes in the sink and packed away the leftovers.
“Can you pass me the knife?” I asked, pointing to the knives in the pot near the cooker.
He looked down at me, giving me a once over before he stepped back slightly, allowing me to squeeze
past. I rolled my eyes at the tiny space he was allowing me. I slid past him, trying not to focus on his
body heat behind me and grabbing the knife. Very aware of his body brushing against my ass, sending
a ripple of electricity through me, it made me crazy.
“Careful not to get burnt.” He murmured huskily, his hand on my stomach as he pressed me into him,
making my heart pound.
His lips met my neck for a moment and my heart fluttered, before I slipped away from his hold and
looking up at him.
I love you.
I wanted to say it out loud… every night and every morning… but I couldn’t because I didn’t want him to
push me away. “So, was the food edible at least?” I asked, trying to get rid of the sexual tension that
had fallen over us.
“Did my four helpings not answer that question?”
“A simple ‘yes I liked it would have sufficed.” I smirked as I began slicing the gooey chocolatey cake.
“Do you not know how to answer a question directly?”
“I do, I just don’t do compliments unless it involves you being a good girl in bed.”
My eyes widened, and despite the blush that coated my cheeks, his words shut me up completely. I
was smiling. He turned the cooker off, pouring the milk into the two mugs and mixing them into a
pleasant froth. I picked up a slice of cake with the knife and my finger for support and placed it onto a
plate before placing a second slice in another plate. I was about to reach for a paper towel when Theon
grabbed my wrist and raised my hand to his lips.
My heart pounded as he ran his tongue up my finger licking off the slightly sticky chocolate ganache
from my finger.
“It’s good.” He said quietly his eyes trailing over me as he let go off my hand and took the knife from
me. He brushed his finger up the blade, scooping up the bits of cake before slipping his finger into my
mouth.
“Don’t you agree?”
My core knotted and I only managed to nod as I tasted the chocolate cake that I knew mom would be
proud of. He placed the knife down without even looking away and slowly slipped his finger out tracing
my lips with it
“Oh and one more thing… You look beautiful tonight.”
The following day, I awoke to an empty bed. I was naked remembering how amazing last night was,
although I was feeling it now, along with the fading marks that covered my body.
Theon was gone and I assumed it was for training. I decided to head out to do some training too. After
all, I had become rather relaxed, and a theory had cropped up in my mind. Just the way they wanted to
push Charlene to break her seal, would me exerting myself result in my wolf awakening?
It sounded like something that might work. Why not try? Should I ask Theon to train me? Maybe his
gruelling training would help me… Maybe I’ll try it.
I had just gotten dressed and was rummaging through Mom’s jewelry box, when I picked up the small
brown square. The pendant from the trader in Bellmead.
The image of the siren girl came to mind, and my stomach filled with guilt.
I sighed as I unwrapped the brown paper and removed the locket. It was a dark metal. The chain was
delicate yet strong, and the oval charm at the end had an intricate pattern of swirls and leaves all
wrapped around a slightly dull brown gem. I think a little clean-up of it would make it look a lot prettier
than it is currently.
Hmm… Was it a stolen item?
It was heavy and the chain was rather long, I think it would fall to just below my breasts. It looked like
under all the grime the quality may be good… I’ll soak it in some vinegar. That would get it a little
cleaned up.
I quickly left the bedroom and walked over to the kitchen area. I took out the vinegar bottle I had bought
yesterday and poured some of it into a bowl. If it was made of cheap metal, it would get ruined, but
there was no point in me keeping it if it was of no use. I rinsed the top layer of dirt off before drying it
and dropping it in the vinegar, placing the bowl on the windowsill before I left the cabin, locking up
behind me.
Feeling watched, I turned to see two young women watching me from over the small fence.
“Can I help you?” I asked as a vicious wind blew past me, making my hair blow around me.
They exchanged looks before the older of the two cleared her throat.
“We just hope you know what you are doing. You are ruining Beta Theon’s reputation by living with
him.” She said haughtily. Yeah, this was one thing that I did not miss at sea… In fact, it was foolish of
me to think that things would be normal again when I returned. Nothing had changed, people hadn’t
forgotten what had happened. It was a shame. People forgot the good fast, but when it was something
bad… no one forgot. Which was a reminder that I still needed to prove Mom and Dad’s innocence.
Somehow.
“I’m sure your precious Beta isn’t a child and knows what he wants or doesn’t. Perhaps it’s better if you
advise him instead.” I said. I walked past them, not waiting for a reply.
I was not going to let anyone get me down.I looked around. The occasional person walked past,
minding their own business, all bundled up in thick fur coats. I was surprised people were already
wrapping up so warmly, I didn’t find it too cold yet. I looked at the dark grey skies and frowned slightly,
thinking of what the king had said. That threats were growing ever stronger… I needed to shift so I
could at least be part of our ranks and fight for my city and for my kingdom…
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