128. Betrayal

Callista.

For a moment, all I can do is to gape at them.

This is the last thing I expected to see upon my arrival at the castle, and the only thing I feel is betrayal.

And confusion. But mostly betrayal.

"What the hell?" I exclaim, because what the actual hell are they doing?

"Callista, I can explain-" Theon roughly shoves a dazed-looking Valencia off him and strides towards me, but I take a few steps back, as if by instinct. I stare at his face, noticing how distressed he is. His expression is the personification of regret, complimented by the deep furrow of his eyebrows, the hurt in his eyes, and his open mouth.

But all I can focus on are his lips, which are red and shiny from the kiss.

The same lips that kissed me before he let me in the Guild.

"Really?" I say, in a tone that borders hysterical. "Because I'd love to hear it."

Just then, I hear footsteps coming towards us, followed by Haden’s screams.

"Alpha!" He yells, before even turning the corner. "The barrier was breached! Som