Chapter 28: This Is a Trap

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As I followed Ciana and her former governess, or so I'd learned, back to the Alpha's mansion, I couldn't believe the story she'd made up about me. How dare she?!

The girl was obviously having way too much fun. It all seemed so amusing to her, and I just wanted to shake some sense back into her-to take her in my arms, stare into her eyes, breathe in her scent-and tell her it wasn't funny at all.

But I knew it wasn't the right time to do so, so I forced myself to filter the nonsense pouring out of those two women and focused on the key piece of information-revolution?

Would it have anything to do with that Luther guy? What was their ultimate goal?

Regardless of the situation, something wasn't right here, and I needed to know exactly what was going on, not only for Ciana and her pack, but also for the overall security of the country.

After turning the corner, we arrived at our destination. The Alpha's house was clean, fairly sizable, and well kept. The moment we entered it, I could tell the owners put their heart into their home.

Unlike the royal palace, which was filled with meaningless luxuries, the design and decoration of this place was quite simple. Yet, the mood was such that the moment anyone walked in, they would feel welcome and relaxed, like a long­time traveler who had finally reached their home.

Needless to say, Ciana's parents had good taste. Maybe one day, I would be able to meet them.

I followed Ciana through the door and noticed that, unlike most Alphas' residences, there weren't other servants. The place was quiet-quiet and nice.

"Miss, you must be very tired," Susan said to Ciana while looking at me. Did she want anything from me?

I ignored her and walked straight through the door, as I heard her mumble to Ciana, "Miss, he doesn't act like a servant at all...

I can ask my nephew to come here to help, if you're okay with it." "Oh, no, no need, Susan! Um... Thorn is actually very competent." "I don't see it. Miss, you need someone who is smart and understands what his master wants to serve you."

I clenched my fists. Ciana better get this done quickly. My patience was limited. Obviously, Ciana could tell I wasn't happy. She looked at me with a bright smile.

Good. And she'd better say something nice.

and me

frowned. She really wanted to treat me as a servant? Was

me a pleading look, and

for a second, and for the reason I didn't understand, I nodded. Maybe I knew she was trying to put some distance between me and that Susan

drinks, I saw Ciana offer Susan a chair and then struggle out of her jacket, hanging it on the back of her seat

drew my attention to her. "Really, Ciana, what kind of a servant is he that he doesn't help with your jacket or pull out your chair for

shaking her head. I supposed she thought I didn’t understand her-since I'd been kicked in the head by a mule and all. "What is it that made you choose him as your servant? He's so... daft and

my face. So I picked up

trying to prove her point. "I told you he's-" "Susan!" Ciana prevented her from saying anything more. Then she lowered her voice. Maybe she thought I really

What?

giggled and covered her mouth. "You've got that right, dear. Man, oh, man. He's got such a tight bottom,

throat. "Anyway... what else is going

Was that how she felt

on my lips. Good

needed to be investigated by my people and dealt with-easy enough-and Ciana

my!" Susan also took a drink of hers and sputtered, sending the yellow, sticky liquid all over the white tablecloth and nearly hitting Ciana

spat

something but Ciana got

she said, patting me on the shoulder while she gave me a look that was meant to remind me

an effort to keep my language to

be time that Thorn lays down for a nap. He gets agitated when he's tired. Perhaps you could go?" "Are you sure that's a good idea, dear?" Susan asked. "You don' t know him

plump bottom up out of the chair. "All right. We'll talk soon."

and we were left alone, I turned on Ciana. "Kicked by a mule, huh?” "I'm sorry," she said, trying to bite back a laugh. "I just thought it

not intentionally provoking me, it

"It doesn't matter now," I said curtly. "We need

Go where?" "Back to the palace of course." I started to walk to the door, but

to leave? No way!" "Ciana, I will take care of the situation here.” I folded my arms and glared at her, thinking it would just be easier to pick her up and carry her out of there. But that would

of the country.

all the way here with you. You confirmed the situation, and now it's time to go." "You're

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