Chapter 42

42. Colours

YILEYNA

We were heading back down the rocky path, when Theon grabbed my wrist, making me gasp as he
turned my hand, palm upwards. “What is it?” I asked, trying to ignore the tingles I felt at his touch and
how close he was standing.

He frowned as he uncurled my fingers, before looking up at me after a moment.

“I thought the silver jug would have burned you.”

“I don’t think it was fully silver, it only stung a little.” I replied, my heart skipping a beat, and I couldn’t
resist smirking as I looked up into those smoldering amber eyes.

“Were you worried about me?” I added teasingly as I leaned into him, placing my free hand on his
chest.

My heart pounded as our gaze locked.

His eyes narrowed and he wrapped a hand around my neck, making me gasp. I could see Madelia and
Charlene watching us, and when Theon bent down, his lips brushing my ear, I tried not to sigh in
pleasure.

“No, I just don’t want a burned hand wrapped around my cock later.” He replied arrogantly, before
letting go of me.

Oh whatever, that was a total lie. We both knew it would have healed by nightfall…



“So what now, Beta?” Madelia asked as we all continued trudging down the path. Beta… That title used
for another still stung a little. I wanted to prove my worth… but with Theon as the new beta to be… I
felt… confused.

“Did he say anything more after we left the room?” Theon asked, ignoring her question.

“Nothing regarding the prophecy or Charlene, we just said goodbye.” Madelia replied, trying to remain
emotionless and professional despite the sadness in her eyes.

“He saw the gift in her, but said it’s sealed. The question is, who would have done that?”

“I’m afraid the mages closest to the king will be questionéd now. I fear what this will do to the court.”
Madelia replied, her worry clear

“Either way it’s not something small that we can just brush over, it needs to be thoroughly looked into.
Besides, he said it was magic he doesn’t fucking recognise; I don’t see how it can be a mage then.”
Theon replied coldly.

“Either way, it might explain why the princess is pretty much useless.”

I was about to speak when Charlene grabbed my arm and shook her head.

“He has a point.” She said quietly.

“It doesn’t mean he needs to be harsh.” I grumbled.

“The princess has an excuse, what’s yours?” He said icily, looking at me over his shoulder.

I glared back at him, but he had already turned away and carried on down the rocky path.

Charlene smiled at me, “I’m just glad I’m not an entire disappointment.” She whispered, linking arms
with me.



“Power or not, you are never a disappointment,” I said firmly. We smiled at each other, and Charlene
raised her eyebrows at me playfully.

“So… what did he whisper in your ear that made you blush?”

“Nothing at all.” I replied with a pout, trying not to think of what he had said, my cheeks turning light
pink. Was it bad that I was looking forward to tonight? She laughed at my expression, I shook my head
as we carried on down the path. I was relieved, knowing what this meant to Charlene, and the fact her
powers were sealed meant they couldn’t keep pushing her so ruthlessly in training. The king and Theon
had to just find a way to break the seal.

—–

Evening had fallen and we would be here in Girinor until the day after tomorrow. The ship would be
fixed, and supplies would be fully stocked. Currently, Charlene, me, Ryan, Raiden, and Theon were
sitting together, with the rest being given a little time off to enjoy themselves.

Both Charlene and I were wearing matching dresses we had purchased earlier.

Charlene’s was a pretty mint net with little metallic hearts all over it. The skirt was full, and it reached
above her knees, with a matching net sash. The bottom layer was strapless with a slight sweetheart
neckline and balloon ruched sleeves in the net.

Mine was made of the same fabric but in a sky blue, it was a halter neck with a cut-out section between
my breasts, the waist was fitted with a thin leather belt and the skirt was full like Charlene’s, with an
extra little ruched trim at the bottom. We both wore very similar heels and had our hair styled with a
double braid crown and the rest curled.

When we had stepped out of the hotel room hand in hand, it was obvious that all three men weren’t
able to keep their eyes off us. Theon’s eyes had flashed gold as they had raked over me. I felt good,



knowing that his eyes were for me and me alone. I just hoped he’d open up a little too…

“I think we have eaten far too much.” Raiden said as he ate the cube of grilled meat.

“And yet you are still eating.” Ryan remarked, drinking some of his juice. “Well, we deserve it.”

“I think we all do.” Charlene agreed as she sipped her water.

I was sitting between Theon and her, with the two future Gammas opposite, and although Theon had
barely said a few words, his scent and closeness made me happy.

“So did you guys get what you needed done?” Raiden asked lightly. Theon nodded as he leaned over,
taking a lamb chop from the platter. Just as I reached over for my glass, our arms knocked together
and he looked down at me, a cold glare on his face but

Instead of my face, his gaze fell on my breasts. He clenched his jaw, looking away as if nothing had
happened. Yes, remember you love these. I smiled slightly, taking my glass.

“Let’s play a little game.” Charlene suggested. “A game? Like?” Ryan asked, raising an eyebrow
curiously.

“Ten questions.” Charlene smiled. “We spin this empty bottle. Whoever it lands on can ask the other
person a question, and if you don’t want to answer, we take a strong shot of this Girinor special
alcohol.”

“Sure, I wouldn’t mind knowing a little more about the pretty ladies.” Raiden winked. I smiled back,
despite knowing Theon would get riled up pretty fast if Raiden continued to flirt, even if it was subtle
and just playful.

“Sure, why not.” Ryan shrugged.



“And of course, I’m in.” I said smiling as Charlene cleared a spot on the table, spinning the small bottle.

We all watched it as it stopped on Raiden, and Charlene smiled. “Ok, Raiden! As it’s the first question
I’ll go easy on you, favourite colour?”

“I always thought it was blue, but then one day I realised there is a shade of grey that is the most
beautiful that I’ve ever seen.” He smiled, his eyes fixed on mine, and I don’t think anyone needed him
to explain what he meant. I felt Theon’s irritation, as the other two stared at me.

“Nice… Um, ok, your turn, spin the bottle!” Charlene said quickly, glancing at Theon. Raiden smirked
as he spun it. It landed on Theon and his smile only grew.

“Theon, what’s your favourite colour?” He asked, and I knew he was trying to get a reaction from him.

Honestly, did these men have to get all cocky?

Theon gave him a scathing glare as he cocked a brow.

..

“I don’t remember saying I was fucking participating.” He replied icily.

“Oh, come on, it isn’t that bad. Loosen up.” Ryan added. Although they weren’t intoxicated, they were
still a little looser tongued than normal.

I hoped it didn’t get them into trouble.

“Red, want to know why?” Theon asked coldly.

“I have some ideas, but do enlighten me.” Raiden asked, amusement dancing in his eyes.



Theon’s eyes blazed, a dark cold anger radiating off him, and before he even spoke, I had a feeling
none of us would like the answer…

“It’s the colour of blood, and I would love nothing more than to paint this entire restaurant in yours.”




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