Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder novel Chapter 371

Chapter 29: He Kissed Me Again!

*Ciana*

Frustration boiled through my veins just thinking about Theo and how unreasonable he was acting, insisting on going back to the castle right now when my pack had such a crisis on our hands.

He, of all people, should have understood the importance of serving one’s people.

My feet carried me to the pack house not far away from my home. Mom and Dad had decided that we wouldn’t live in an enormous building. Instead, we had been living in a smaller home with more privacy for the three of us, and the pack house was only used for meetings and events.

Running directly into the pack house right now may not be a good idea. Like Theo said, if this was a trap, there could be danger awaiting me. I decided that I’d stay near the building and see what I could find.

I’d just walked over to my favorite willow tree in the garden when I heard low voices coming from beyond the row of hedges across from me.

Pausing, I drew in a deep breath and held it so that I could hear what they were talking about.

“I am just shocked she made it out of there alive,” a man said. “I thought for certain the Dark Prince would be the death of her.”

Another more composed voice responded, “Well, as I’ve said all along, we have to be careful about her. She is stronger than her diminutive size would indicate. It was a good plan, but even good plans may not work out sometimes. That’s why we also have a plan B.”

The first one said, “You’re right. This time, we’ll definitely take care of that spoiled little bitch.”

Spoiled little bitch? I’d thought for certain at first they were speaking about me–going to the castle at all. But who thinks I’m a spoiled little bi-

“Beta Raymond, what would you like us to do now?” the second voice asked.

My stomach dropped to my feet. Then I heard the third person speak. This time, it was a familiar voice, and I immediately recognized that it belonged to Dad’s Beta, Raymond. “I’m not that worried about Ciana, but we’ve got to make sure Alpha doesn’t return.”

I had to place a hand over my mouth to keep in my shock. What was he getting at exactly? Bitterness and fury coursed through me; I was so angry that my body started to tremble.

How could Beta Raymond betray us like this?

Even though Susan had mentioned his unusual behavior, I didn’t want to come to the hasty conclusion that he was the culprit without solid evidence. After all, he was one of Dad’s most trusted subordinates. Growing up, he had been nice to me, like a fatherly figure. But now, he was standing there, discussing our demise!

Raymond’s voice continued, “We need to make sure he dies out there somewhere, wherever the hell he’s at. Now, listen, here’s what we’re going to do…”

I wished I could see all of the other guys‘ faces, so that I could let my father know, one way or another, exactly who was conspiring against him.

I leaned in a little closer to hear better, but I knew I couldn’t let them see me. If they knew I was aware of their plans,

they wouldn’t hesitate to kill me.

As they continued to speak about how imperative it was that the entire family of the Alpha was no longer around to cause them trouble, the scent of the woods after a fresh 15.0203 rain hit my lungs.

Theo?! Where was he?

Sliding my hand around the trunk of the willow, I moved to my left, and then my hand hit something warm and hard. I peeked around the tree and there he was.

What in the world was he doing here? Hadn’t he said he was leaving, going back to the castle, done with all of this?

His dark eyes met mine, and I could see just how angry he was.

I wanted to shout at him, but I couldn’t. If I made a sound at all, the excellent hearing of the wolf shifters would pick up on it immediately.

I took a step backward, away from Theo, but I was discombobulated because of the unexpected appearance of the prince, and my foot came down on a twig. The loud snapping noise echoed through the garden. It couldn’t be mistaken for anything else.

“What the fuck was that?” one of the men said.

Theo looked at me, seemingly a bit upset that I’d ruined the perfect eavesdropping opportunity. I mouthed at him, “Run!”

I didn’t even get the full word formed on my lips before his mouth came crashing down on mine and he pulled me to the ground. His arms encircled me, and he climbed on top of me, kissing me almost as deeply as he had that time in the pavilion when he’d been after my blood.

When he pulled away for a moment to suck in a breath, “What the hell are you doing?”

Quickly, he said, “Saving you. Go with it.” Then he crushed his lips on mine again:

I didn’t want to go with it, but a second later, I heard the footsteps come to a halt and the chuckle of a group of men who were standing on the other side of the willow tree, watching us.

“Get off!” I insisted, pushing Theo hard in the chest. If he didn’t comply, I’d have no other choice but to use my knee.

He did this time, and as he stood, he took my hand and pulled me to my feet.

My face was crimson, and it had nothing to do with the efforts Theo had put in. “Oh, hello, everyone,” I stammered..

“Ciana,” Raymond stepped forward, a bit surprised to see me. “Well, I heard that you’re back. Sorry I haven’t gotten the chance to pay you a visit yet. I didn’t know you’d come to the pack house.”

“Uhm… it’s nice to see you again. I, uh, had something in my eye, and my servant… Thorn… was helping me get it out.”