Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder novel Chapter 469

Chapter 127: Do You Forgive Me Now?

I stood up and looked at the darkening sky, it was time for me to go home.

With Maggie weak and wounded, it was easy to tie her up.

"Let me go, you wretched witch!" she shouted.

I'd bring her to Murray and Frederic. They could decide what to do with her.

"Ciana, Stop!' Warren’s worried voice startled me as he ran up to Maggie.

“Warren, I have to turn her in. My pack elders are going to take it from here," I explained.

However, Warren didn't listen to me. He looked at me with a deep, sad expression and he charged towards me with all his might. To keep my balance, I had to let go of Maggie.

“Sorry Ciana, but I can't let you do that," he shook his head and added, “If you try to stop us, I won't hold back like last time."

In his arms, Maggie groaned and leaned against him heavily. He tightened his grip around her.

My throat tightened when I saw how dark and serious his eyes were. As I hesitated, Warren shifted and Maggie got on his back. All I could do was watch the two of them run away.

After letting out a sigh, I headed back to the road where Murray and Frederic had led the attack against Maggie's shifters. My stomach gurgled, unsettled that I’d let Maggie get away. However, deep down... could I really bring myself to watch Maggie be sentenced to death by my pack? I didn't know.

When I got back to the battlefield, they were just rounding up the last of Maggie's shifters. I was pleased to see there were few Alvar casualties and injuries.

"Ciana, you're safe," Frederic said, running up to me and hugging me.

"I'm okay. The ambassador... she got away," I said somberly.

"We heard you stalled her attack until we could arrive and back you up," Elder Murray said, joining the conversation.

"I did what I had to to save myself," I grinned.

"And you were very smart and brave in doing so," Frederic commented, "Well done."

"I'm glad to see your father has rubbed off on you. It seems we've been unfair, treating you like a young child. Yet you handled this situation with dignity, calmly and strategically. You're a lot more grown up than we've given you credit for." Murray patted on my shoulder and beamed at me.

My cheeks warmed a little and I smiled. "Thanks."

"And thanks to you, there are minimal casualties to our pack, and Luther's true colors have come out. The rest of the pack has also agreed not to support him," Frederic added.

"Really?" I asked, brightening. That was the best news I'd heard all day!

"Well, honestly, it wasn't just because of what Luther's ambassador did. You see, we got some help winning this battle from an unexpected source," Frederic added with a sly look.

"We never thought he'd be so willing to step in and help our pack. Especially given who his father is..."

My heart leapt into my throat. I thought they meant Warren because he had been nearby. It wasn't common knowledge that Warren wasn't Sebastian's son.

But a small hope rose in my heart. What if... they meant Theo?

However, I knew it couldn't be him. Theo was off trying to stop rebellions.

"He's still a brutal warrior, but at least he is on our side," Murray said, chuckling.

My heart raced in my chest and I looked around at all the warriors, some were still in wolf form. My legs trembled a little as I looked for him.

Suddenly, he was there, standing by a large tree. Our eyes locked together and I lost my breath. I just stared at him. Seeing him after so long, I could have melted into a puddle right there.

His face was serious, eyes dark and cold, but it didn't matter. Theo was there, helping my pack. If that wasn't romantic...

Snarling, Theo strode toward me. Everyone else backed away quickly.

Alright, I might have spoken too soon.

My joy and elation quickly faded a little-just a little.

I couldn’t move. Part of me wanted to run to him and hug him, but we hadn't gone public with our relationship, and the way he looked at me told me I was better off staying put.

Theo cupped my face in his hands and narrowed his eyes. Then, he crashed his lips down on mine, kissing me right in front of my entire pack!

I was worried that he was going to be mad that I put myself in danger. I also put Greg and Sherry in danger as well. But now...maybe I was able to get away with it this time.

I gasped and responded instantly, kissing him back. It had been too long since I'd felt his lips on mine, since I'd felt the gentle caress of his thumbs on my face.

My core heated and my knees trembled. It was like his lips sucked out all my strength, in a good way, not in his life sucking way. Blissfully drunk off his kiss, I leaned against him, wrapping my arms around his neck.

We could have kissed for five seconds, five hours, or five years. The entire world fell away and I was surrounded by Theo. Nothing else mattered except that we were together again, locked in that moment.

Finally, Theo pulled away and pressed his forehead to mine. His eyes were still dark and accusing.

“You have a lot of guts, don't you, girl?" he snarled.

Oh well. Obviously, the kiss didn't distract him enough!

"I... uh..."

“You should never have made such a dangerous plan," he added.

I knew his domineering nature came out because he'd been worried about me and was being protective. My heart continued to race in my chest. I’d never seen him act like that with me when there were other people around.

My cheeks burned crimson and I glanced around at the rest of the pack. They all stared at us. A few more conservative members looked a little awkward at seeing our public display, while most of the others just seemed surprised and smiled and murmured to each other.

“I... I had to. Maggie and Luther were winning over my pack and I needed them to see what they were really like. I didn't want them to turn against you. I know it was extreme and dangerous, but it was the only way," I explained in a hurried whisper. "Are you not surprised? About Maggie?"

“I got the report from Greg and Sherry already."

He didn't comment more on Maggie, Warren or Luther anymore, as if they were the least of his concerns.

"Oh." I dropped my gaze to the ground, not daring to look him in the eye, worrying that he was still upset with me.

Theo sighed, lifted my chin with his slender finger and gave me a long, contemplative look. "Well, you're safe now. and I'm going to make sure you stay that way," he declared.

Next thing I knew, I was scooped up and thrown over his shoulder.