Chapter 28: This Is a Trap

*Theo*

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.

fix Susan and

wanted to treat me as

she gave me a pleading look,

stared at her 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 woman, so that I wouldn't hear more of her ridiculous comments, or maybe I just

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

servant is he that he doesn't help with your jacket or pull out your chair for you?" "He was busy making our drinks," she said, a bit

I'd been kicked in the head by a mule and all. "What is it that made you choose him as your servant?

me like that right in my face. So I picked

anything more. Then she lowered her voice. Maybe she thought I

What?

dear. Man, oh, man. He's got such a

what else is

how she

couldn't help an up-curl on my

about this Raymond fellow, who clearly needed to be investigated by my people and dealt with-easy enough-and Ciana sipped her lemonade.

all over the white tablecloth and nearly hitting Ciana in the face. "This is dreadful. It

almost spat out her

but Ciana

while she gave me a look that was meant to remind

in an

to Susan. "I think it might 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

of the chair. "All right. We'll talk soon." She didn' t approach Ciana to hug

she was out of the room 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 would be more believable that way, and if you did accidentally say you were the prince, I

girl did to me, but when she was not intentionally provoking me, it

matter now," I said curtly. "We

at me. "Go? Go where?" "Back to the palace of course." I

got here, to see if my pack was in trouble, and it turns out it is. So you want me 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

I told her, but it wasn't her concern. "I’m responsible for the safety of the country. Even in your packland, I’m still in charge here, over your father. I said I will handle it, and I will—unless you want me to leave it to your father."

out of time. I tried to be as patient as I could. "But I will. I came all the way here with you. You confirmed the situation, and now it's time to go." "You're the one who insisted on coming with me. I didn't even want you here. This is my pack! I can't just leave when I know it's

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