Chapter 44

44. The King’s Decision

YILEYNA

I opened my eyes and smiled, seeing Theon lying there; his eyes closed, his one arm under his head,
the other one loosely draped over his chiseled stomach. Sexy, hot, and absolutely divine from every
angle. I had a god in my bed, and I was not complaining, or more like he had me in his bed considering
this was his cabin.

I looked around the room and smiled, we were finally home.

We had arrived late last night and had all retreated to bed. The journey back had taken eleven days. In
that time, there had been three attacks on the ship, but to everyone’s shock, we had made it back
without anyone dying or seriously injured. Everyone joked that having the Alpha king’s daughter on
board must have surely brought us luck.

It was obvious that life at sea was extremely dangerous, and in the last decade the number of ships
lost at sea only grew, but it was clear that luck had been on our side for this journey.

I lifted my head, rolling onto my side so I could look at his handsome face, propping myself up on my
elbow.

Goddess, you sure didn’t hold back when creating him… The urge to run my fingers down his jaw
overtook me and, reaching up, I brushed my fingertips down his perfectly carved jaw, only for his hand
to grab my wrist a moment later and his eyes opened. They met mine, and I smiled, slightly tilting my
head to the side.

“Morning.” I said softly as he removed his arm from under his head and pulled me on top of him.



“What are you doing?” He asked, his gaze raking over my body. I was wearing a cotton shirt of his that
I had pulled on after last night’s shower. It had been rather cold, but to my relief, he hadn’t made a
remark about me sleeping naked. I guess he must have been tired after that long journey. The shirt
strained against my breasts, emphasizing the pinks of my areolas, making my stomach flutter as his
eyes darkened.

“I was only admiring you.” I replied, my eyes darkening as I tugged my hand free from his hold and bent
down, letting my hair curtain our faces.

“I’m rather jealous that you were given so much attention when you were created.”

I kissed his neck, closing my eyes and cherishing the moment, knowing that it was one of those rare
moments he seldom allowed me. I smiled as he yanked me back by my hair and I looked into his
gorgeous eyes. See, so predictably Theon.

“Then perhaps you need to look in the mirror and realise what true beauty is.”

My heart skipped a beat, Theon never reciprocated my feelings for him that night. He never vocally
said much unless we were in the throes of passion and he’d compliment me.

However, when it came to my beauty, he didn’t hold back. It was obvious he found me very appealing
and that made me happy, but deep down I wanted him to love my personality too. Love the person I
was inside.

My eighteenth birthday had happened on the ship, yet only Charlene remembered it, and I had asked
her to not tell anyone else. It hurt, remembering what I and Mom had planned for it. I was meant to
have a party, a grand one, but… it wasn’t meant to be. I don’t kmow if Theon knew or not, but he didn’t
mention it.



That night, I had simply told him I’ll be sleeping with Charlene, and he had not even bothered replying.
Yet the following day when I had been about to say something, he had growled that tonight, I was his.

My possessive man

I could call him mine, right? Barbara had shamelessly tried to flirt several times, but Theon hadn’t given
her even a moment of attention, so it was clear he only had eyes for me right?

“Oh, I know I’m beautiful and I don’t need to look in the mirror for that. You remind me of it often
enough.” I replied smugly. He narrowed his eyes, pulling me close and slapping my ass hard, sending a
stinging pain through me.

“Ouch.”

“Don’t get too cocky or I’ll have to teach you a lesson.” He growled, kissing my neck Yes please.

I blushed at the fact that I enjoyed it. I was about to say something when he kissed my lips roughly,
flipping us over so he was straddling me. I gasped against his lips as his hands slipped under my top,
squeezing my breasts hard. I moaned loudly, feeling my core throb when suddenly he pulled away,
irritation clear on his face.

“What is it?” I asked, my heart thumping and my entire body tingling from his touch.

“The Alpha wants us to report in.” He replied coldly, tapping my thighs. He moved back before he went
down between them, making me gasp when he bit my inner left thigh, sucking hard, sending pleasure
coursing through me.

“Fuck!” I moaned, wanting him to devour me, but instead he moved back, a tiny arrogant smirk on his
face before he turned his back on me.

“As appealing as that sounds, we only have fifteen minutes before we are to meet the Alpha.”



Fifteen minutes?!

“Shit!” I gasped, jumping up from the bed, rushing to my trunk and began rummaging inside for
something to wear…

Twelve minutes later I had washed up, brushed my teeth and pulled on a black high-neck, long -
sleeved tunic dress which had a slit down to my waist, with a red corset around my waist and knee-high
boots. I now wrapped my hair up into a bun as we walked down the palace hall. Half walking, half
running to keep up with Theon’s pace.

Shit… I wonder if th a would realise that we had been together? I’m sure we smelt of one another… Oh
well, it was too late to think of that now and I wasn’t a child… “Can those legs of yours move any faster,
or are they simply only good for wrapping around my waist?” Theon remarked, looking back at me. I
shot him a glare.

“Well, it’s not my fault your long poles for legs move so fast.” I frowned. I didn’t mind though; the view of
his broad back and that ass was very appealing… I just wished he would let me enjoy his body, but
Theon was the type to always want control.

“Faster, little storm. If you carry on at that pace, I’ll be tempted to train you myself and I assure you, I
won’t take it easy.”

“‘I know you won’t, but I don’t think I’d mind.” I whispered as he slowed at the door to the king’s office. I
reached over about to touch his abs when he grabbed my wrist, twisting me around and pulling me
against him. My back pressed against his chest. My eyes widened, spotting the two guards that were
trying to remain emotionless and professional as they guarded the king’s office, but I could feel their
eyes on us.

“Theon!” I hissed.



“Not everything will be pleasure, little storm.” He whispered seductively.

Even pain is welcome, big boy. I hesitated, knowing the two men could hear, and for Theon to not even
care about the guards surprised me. Did he forget what people in Astalion thought of me? The
daughter of traitors… Didn’t he care for his own reputation?

“Point taken.” I whispered after a moment and tugged free from his hold. He gave me an arrogant look,
knocking once on the door before simply opening it and entering the King’s office. Charlene and
Madelia were already there. The happiness on the king’s face was obvious as he slapped a hand on
Charlene’s shoulder.

“I knew it. I knew it!” He said grinning, as he turned to the both of us.

I shut the door as Madelia looked at Theon.

“There’s more, your majesty.” Madelia tried to speak, but the king just nodded.

“As long as she is the heart, then there is no fear. We just need to wake her abilities-”

“Her powers are sealed by magic that even the mage said he had never come across before.” Theon
cut in, his voice cold and sharp.

The king’s smile vanished, and he turned sharply to Madelia.

“And you didn’t think to tell me that?” He growled viciously.

“I was trying to your majesty, forgive me for not stating it fast enough.” She bowed her head, and I
raised an eyebrow.

It wasn’t her fault…



“Yes, so making Charlene go through such intense and cruel training was wrong of you… She isn’t the
one at fault for her powers, not awakening.” I stated, making all eyes turn on me. Walking over to
Charlene, I placed my hands on her shoulders, looking at the king, who frowned deeply.

“Am I wrong, Alpha?” I challenged.

“Yes, you are. Intense emotions are often a way to break seals and barriers. So we will continue with it.
In fact, maybe we need some more extreme measures…” The king replied to my shock.

Charlene tensed, her heart thundering as I stared at the king

“What?” I asked quietly, but the king turned to Theon, clearly not bothered about my reactions or
opinions.

“I am correct, am I not, Theon? What do you think we should do?”

“That is true. Intense pain or emotions can break magical seals, but there’s also a risk of death, ”
Theon said, his tone as normal as if he was stating the weather.

Madelia frowned, looking at Charlene and I with concern.

“She is the heart, she won’t die.” The King replied briskly, crossing his arms.

I shook my head, irritation rising within me. I looked at Theon. Was he really not bothered?

“Are you in agreement with this?” I asked him quietly.

Our eyes met, but he just looked away indifferently, making a stab of pain go through me. I hated how
he treated Charlene so coldly. “We could perhaps look for a way to break this seal.” Madelia
suggested. The king shook his head dismissively.



“How? Time is short, the threat from the sea and the Obsidian Shadow Pack is growing by the day. Do
you really think that we can just look for answers to something that we didn’t even know was on her?
Never has any mage picked up on it, and if Mage Wenyu himself has never seen such magic, the
chances of finding a solution is low and an utter time waste.”

“Why would someone place a seal on me to start with?” Charlene asked quietly.

“Sometimes as revenge for something our parents may have done.” I said icily, clenching my jaw.

I heard Madelia gasp at my ill-hidden disrespect, but the king didn’t react, I dared a sneaky look at him
and saw him frowning deeply. “Has the king perhaps made an enemy that we don’t know about?”
Theon’s emotionless voice came, and I realised his voice had become slightly softer around me. But
when we were somewhere publicly, that coldness returned with full force. To my utter surprise, the king
didn’t reply, running a hand through his hair, his heart beating a little faster than before, but the most
shocking thing was the guilt that filled his eyes. Guilt he tried to mask but it was far too late, and with it,
the blaring question left my lips before I could stop myself.

“Is there anything that comes to mind perhaps, Alpha?”




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