Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 69: The Fake Ciana

*Ciana*

It was late afternoon when I saw that the coast was clear, and I

decided to go ahead and go to my parents' house. I could tell Warren had moved in because the light was on in the Master suite.

I had a feeling that Raymond would insist that Warren take the best room in the house.

I would have to sneak in like a common thief, but once I was in there and with Warren, I should be safe. I didn't think that the servants would be hanging around Warren too much since he could easily just tell them to leave him be.

I could see Warren pacing around the room. Carefully, so as not to fall or draw attention to myself, I made my way to the window of the Master suite. Keeping my balance, I situated my knees on the window sill and knocked on the window.

He jumped a bit when he saw me, and then rushed over to open the window, helping me inside. "Thank the goddess you' re here! I was worried. It seemed to have taken you a while. Did you run into trouble?"

"No. Sorry to make you worry," I said. "I wanted to make sure no one saw me." I straightened my clothing and took a deep breath, happy to have made it in. Now, I felt relatively safe-at least for the moment.

"You have a beautiful home! I'm impressed," Warren praised. He poured me a glass of cool water from a pitcher and handed it over. He was so thoughtful-unlike some people.....

"Thank you. Mom and Dad poured their love into this house. It indeed is a wonderful place." I couldn't help but smile.

"Is this the Luna and Alpha's bedroom?"

"Yes. Why?" I asked him, taking a sip of the drink. The cold water felt good going down my throat. I looked around at the familiar space and instantly missed my parents.

My heart felt heavy as my eyes landed on a picture of the three of us that was sitting on my mother's dresser.

When would they be home?

"I should've asked for another room," Warren said, causing me to give him my full attention.

"No, you're totally fine. Even if my parents were home, they'd put you here. You're the prince. You're not just another visitor."

His cheeks pinked slightly with my compliment. "Still, Ciana, I feel rude."

"It's all good, Warren. I promise."

Just then, we heard voices in the hallway. I lifted a finger to my lips to signal him to be quiet.

Maids. They were passing by in a bit of a rush. I assumed they had decided the whole rest of the house needed a thorough cleaning now that a distinguished guest was staying here.

if Miss Ciana has met him yet," one

said. "She sure does love to tend the flowers. Her mother will be proud to see how they are doing

"Since she is nearby, we

take care of the garden in the past, so I was curious to see how this new version of me did when it came to pruning the hedges and tending the flowers. Any information we could gather

think that's a splendid idea, but we'll have to make sure no one sees you."

careful, it shouldn't be

and I followed behind him. He was careful to watch for servants

we made it out to the back garden. It was easy to find a place

wanted to run right over to her and accuse her of pretending to be me. But I knew that wouldn't work because I had

pair of shears in hand, trimming away the weeds and some of

lovely, but I couldn't think about the beauty of the garden or

the servants who had accompanied her

I recognized them as people who had worked in

spend much time around them myself because I preferred to be by myself most of the time. But this Ciana must've been different because they

were talking.

at the palace has matured her quite a bit, don't you think?" One

yes, I agree. They must've given the girls etiquette

surmised. "After all, she seems so much more graceful."

She had her hands folded in front of her, standing like a statue, all prim and proper. "Do you recall how she used to always be running about, getting dirty, and tracking filth into the house?"

older man said, shaking his head. "It was nearly impossible to keep the dust out of the

think she is truly a charming young woman now," the first woman said with a nod of approval. "Fit to marry a prince. It's too

the rumors are true, and Prince Warren is

he wouldn't meet my gaze, and since

"I" was now until it started to irritate me. I

know what they're talking about. Uppity snobs." He made a face, and I had to cover my mouth to keep from laughing.

people's opinions shouldn't matter to me, and they all sounded like they were simply trying to

fake Ciana announced standing and removing her gardening gloves. "I would

course, my lady," the first woman said, rushing over

began heading in our direction. They would walk past the bushes we were hiding behind, but they were

the men gathered up the basket of flowers fake

of her. I ducked down lower, and Warren swiveled to make sure he

the path. Somehow, the servant managed to catch his toe. He pitched forward, and the basket launched its

him and she tried to dodge him but failed. She managed to trip over the back of him, falling toward the

"Ahh-!"

being discovered. Why were there always

though, and he managed to grab fake Ciana mid-fall before she could see me and before she could further injure