32. Limits YILEYNA 

‘Obviously. There’s no way a wolf-less female would be worth anything more to me than to be an object to use and discard when I’m done.’

His words rang in my mind, and I sighed as I locked the door quietly behind me. I looked around my cabin, feeling exhausted, and dropped onto the bed. His scent still lingered. I closed my eyes, not wanting to think about anything, but I couldn’t stop the thoughts from swirling in my mind. At times, it was as if he cared… and then at others… I curled into a ball, taking deep, steady breaths.

I would not let it affect me.

A light knock on the door made me sigh.

“I’m trying to get some sleep. What is it?” I called out, really not wanting to talk to anyone, but I knew it was Charlene.

“Open up darling.” Her soft voice came.

Sighing, I got up, unlocking the door and getting back into bed. I heard the door open and Charlene sigh softly as she locked the door, then sat down on the bed. “I’m angry at you, Leyna.” Her soft voice came. I sighed, pulling the blanket down from my face and looked over at her, feeling guilty. “I know.” “Theon, want to share?” I sighed and sat up; this was a conversation I knew was going to happen at some point. “Not really.” I mumbled, keeping my arms hidden under the blanket. I didn’t need her worrying over my injuries. “Since when?” She asked quietly. “Since the festival.” I muttered, staring down at the blanket. I heard her gasp, and I looked up to see the wave of sadness in her eyes. “Since then and you didn’t tell me?”

“He didn’t want anyone to know,” I whispered, feeling ever so guilty. “But… not even me?” She asked, I don’t think I had ever felt worse. “I’m sorry, I truly am my queen.” I whispered. “When I told you he was interested in you, you vehemently denied it!” She exclaimed, as if suddenly remembering that and frowning at me.

“I know! But I’m sorry… Are you… Umm, are you ok with it?” I asked, knowing that she had liked Theon for ages too. “I know it’s stupid that I’m asking this now... After stuff happened…”

I felt awful.

“I want to say I am, I mean, I’m jealous too! But I’m just a bit concerned… Are you sure he’s serious? I don’t want you to get hurt.” She replied, ending hesitantly.

His words rang in my mind, and I lay back down. “We have an agreement, it’s just physical.” I replied quietly. Her eyes softened, and she sighed.

“You know, I would say go get it girl, and enjoy that piece of sexiness while you can, but why do I feel like you will get hurt?” She asked softly.

“I won’t, I know he considers me nothing more than trash.” I said, feeling my stomach twist at those words.

Then why was I allowing him to have me, when he couldn’t even respect me? I remembered our moment from down in the hold, the way he playfully tickled me and licked my foot. Do you do that to someone you consider trash? Maybe? I didn’t know.

Charlene moved over and wrapped her arms around me tightly as she slipped under the blanket beside me.

“Goddess, this bed smells of him!” She yelped.

I couldn’t resist the smile that cross my lips as I rested my head on her shoulder.

“Well, he did sleep here for a bit.” I giggled.

“Wait, did you do the deed in here?!”

“No, relax! We’ve only done it once.”

We didn’t do much on this bed, and what we did do, she didn’t need to know.

“Once? On the night of the festival?”

I nodded.

“Yeah…”

“So is he good? He seems rough if your neck is anything to go by.” She teased. “I can’t believe you have actually kissed Theon!” “He is rough.” I admitted, staring at the ceiling. “Well, details! Since he is now claimed by my friend, the least you can do is share the details. Wait! Wait… is he big?” She whispered, I blushed and nodded. “Yes, although I haven’t really seen it much, it was all just so fast…” I frowned, thinking we had actually only fucked once… For someone who wanted to simply use me, he sure hadn’t taken advantage of that. “Well, next time then.” She replied with a gentle smile, brushing my hair off my face before

we both snuggled down, letting sleep come to us.

She fell asleep first, whilst I couldn’t help but mull over everything that had happened…

feeling too great. Ailema had delivered some food, but aside from that, I had decided to stay in my room. I just

splinters from the wooden crates stuck in my arms. Charlene had spent most of the afternoon with me, but I had lied that I was feeling a little under the weather, and she had left me when night had come. Raiden had popped in earlier to

slight sway of the ship was lulling me to sleep when I heard the door open and shut, followed by the key scraping in

the door, all traces of sleep vanishing, and I sat up sharply. My eyebrows furrowed when I saw it was none other than Theon. “I’m not feeling great, I don’t have time to entertain you.” I said, trying to keep my voice level. “Then don’t.” Came his short reply. “I want to be

two mugs of what smelled like coffee he was

Don’t fall for it.

my head. He placed the two mugs down and crossed

saying you’re not well. What’s wrong with you?

him

raising my arms and showing my arms that were still not fully healed from when I had

of him so he could get a look at the injuries. He brushed his thumb gently over the part that had almost healed,

Not this time.

free

coldly,

could amber eyes that were such

“No.”

one was worse. “Why didn’t you get these checked?” “Theon, you can stop pretending to care.” I whispered, pulling out of his hold. His eyes met mine, but I looked away, trying to mask my emotions the

lay down, pulling the blanket over my head. The hollow emptiness in my chest was excruciating, but I wanted him gone. I heard the door open

I go get it back, or

again and to my utter dismay, he was back, holding a small box. He shut and locked the door, slipping the key into his pocket, only making me even angrier. He placed the box on the bed, then without a word, grabbed me by my upper arm and tugged

touching me.” I hissed, feeling my

bottles. Pouring some of the disinfectant or whatever it was onto the gauze, he dabbed it surprisingly

worry, I’m used to pain, I’m sure you don’t care if it hurts or not. Why be so gentle when

I was clenching my jaw

stopping me from doing further damage to my arm. A flicker of surprise was

You’ve done enough.”

had never felt so angry at him as I did

I said earlier-”

enough to still put up with you, but to insult me like that to someone else? That, I won’t tolerate. I may have agreed to give myself to you, but I have not

eyes flashed and he smirked

He tossed the gauze on the bed and

snap. I

tried to help me… He was

was also being

deep down, he had his hot and cold moments, but I couldn’t

onto the floor, not caring as its contents

the bed, refusing to cry. I turned on my side, my eyes falling on the coffee that stood on

For us…

my eyes, trying to make sense of the havoc of emotions inside of

what I’m doing,

Advice YILEYNA

wolf avoiding silver and wolfsbane. I stayed with Charlene when I could, or locked myself away in my room after

me to watch as well. Theon would make one of

could feel his intense gaze upon me, but I didn’t entertain him. However, even then, the emotions coursing through me. Every time our

addiction and one I was consumed with. I knew if he tried, the chances that he would break my walls once more were high, and

begged me to sing along to his sea shanty, I refused. Mom said my voice was

too precious to share with others. It wasn’t that I didn’t enjoy singing, but it reminded me of Mom, and I didn’t want Theon

in dangerous waters, apart from the occasional moments when she was allowed to come

He would reply, but by the end of the first day, it was obvious he had grown

to not have to layer so many pieces of clothing

through more brutal training at the hands of Theon. I did see what she meant, that sometimes he seemed to look at her with hatred. But it was fleeting and I often doubted if it was just my

do believe he was just venting all

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