Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder novel Chapter 478

Chapter 136: Why Is This Happening Now?

*Ciana*

Worry tightened my heart.

What happened? I couldn't see from this distance but it couldn't be good. When I got to where Theo and Luther were, I noticed there was a huge space cleared around them like no one wanted to get close.

Theo had Maggie in his arms and was slowly lowering her to the ground.

"Theo, are you okay?" Then when I saw Maggie's lifeless pale face, I gasped, "MAGGIE!"

Theo was expressionless, brow slightly creased. He stared at Maggie for a moment longer and looked upto me. "She... sacrificed herself," he murmured distantly.

Luther was on his knees, wavering from side to side. Just before he crumpled into a heap, Jennifer ran out of the crowd and grabbed him. She wrapped her arms around him, tears in her eyes, and lowered him to the ground.

The air was still and quiet as all of Luther's allies realized he was dying. Then whispers swept through the crowd, but still no one moved away from where they were. Some people looked like they wanted to run and hide. Others dropped to the ground on their knees showing they were ready to surrender.

Soon, all of them were on their knees, waiting to be told what to do.

The battle seemed to have ended. For a moment, I was still processing the situation. Was everything over?

Suddenly, Demarco let out a long, low cry and pushed through the warriors. He was headed straight for Maggie and Theo. He shoved Theo out of the way and took Maggie into his arms.

"No! Why? Why! I just got you back. Why would you leave me again?" His wails turned into heart piercing howls that filled the air and drowned out the whispers.

With a heavy sigh, Theo rose to his feet and glanced at me, giving me a quick onceover. Probably to make sure I wasn't hurt.

I nodded at him, silently confirming that I was okay. I hadn't been in the thick of the fighting.

Warren stood by Demarco and Theo, his face was a stony mask. I couldn't tell what he was thinking or feeling, nor did I know what to say. His sister was dead before his eyes, again. Only this time, she wasn't coming back.

In Jennifer's arms, Luther gasped and shuddered.

I started, my eyes snapping to him. I thought he was dead, but it seemed like he had a little life left in him now.

"Fate is unfair..." he murmured in a quiet whisper, and when he tilted his head and saw me, he asked. "Ciana... what did I... do wrong?"

He gasped again and with one, last shuddering breath, he died. He went completely limp in Jennifer's arms, with his eyes open, staring at me.

I walked over to his body and crouched down, placing my hands over his still eyes and closed them.

"Fate is never fair. Our destiny is only determined by our choices. May you rest in peace..." I sighed. Even if I had intended to answer his question, he wasn't able to hear it now.

I should've been relieved that Luther was dead and wasn't going to cause any more problems. However, a part of me felt sorry for him. I wished he could have overcome his need for revenge, rediscovered his family, and moved on.

But he wasn't able to let go. If he was alive, he would not give up his goal to bury the entire world with his hatred.

My spine tingled when I thought of the darkness that had nearly devoured the entire valley. Had it been a terrifying illusion or had it been real? I wasn’t sure I wanted the answer to that.

Jake appeared beside Theo and bowed his head quickly. "The remainder of Luther's allies have surrendered. They are pleading for the new king's mercy."

Theo turned to Jake and began discussing the next steps. "Round up the Alphas of Luther's allies and take them to my tent..."

I tuned out Theo’s instructions. Instead, my focus turned back on Warren. I was worried about him, after losing Maggie a second time, and for real this time. When he thought she died before, he had been very distraught and gone into a depressive state.

This was the second time he'd had to watch her die. I couldn't imagine how he would feel.

It was like being stabbed once in the heart, and after he went through all the pain and tears, someone told him it was just a nightmare. Yet, as soon as he woke up, it happened again, except, this time it was real.

What would Warren do, knowing she was really gone? There was no mistaking what had happened with Theo and Maggie. How was he going to react?

I wanted to go to him and comfort him but he was just standing there like a statue. The last time we'd been through this, he hadn't wanted my comfort. He'd pushed me away and blamed me for supporting Theo.

I half expected Warren to snap any second and become that angry, depressed, hateful person he was.

It didn't matter. Warren was my friend. He'd helped me countless times and despite his wanderings, he'd remained loyal to our friendship and his brother. If there was anything I could do to provide solace for him, I would, whether he wanted it or not.

Before I could go to him, Theo approached and nudged Warren’s arm. He was being so careful not to touch anyone since his gloves had gone missing.

"I know there is nothing I can say. No words will ease your pain but I want you to know that Maggie... She sacrificed herself to save us. This was not a malicious act. The entire kingdom owes her a debt of gratitude, including me, and none of us will ever forget," Theo said.

I glanced at Maggie's peaceful face as if I could still see her elegant and graceful smile that she usually wore. It was no longer a permanent, fake mask that she used to deceive others anymore. This time, it was genuine and tranquil.

After years of being away and chasing a destiny that didn't belong to her, Maggie chose to give up her life for Theo and his people, his world. She restored her honor as a princess, as a royal, and as Theo's sister.

I looked at Theo, his gaze towards Maggie was calm but I couldn't quite read him. Did he know how Maggie had felt about him? I wasn’t sure whether Greg had told him every small detail about what Maggie said. At least for me, I hadn't found an appropriate chance to update Theo on Maggie's romantic life.

I wondered whether or not it was worth telling him sometime, so that he knew why she was willing to sacrifice herself for him. Or maybe I should just leave it alone as it would just add more unnecessary drama to the already chaotic family relationship.