Chapter 70 Trick The Trickster

I watched my clone get carried away from Warren after faking a broken ankle. The servants were so worried about her that I could tell that whoever she was, she was loved here.

Yet, looking around, I was standing in my own garden, afraid to show my face.

Warren walked back to where I stood, making sure that no one else was around in the garden.

"She's gone?" I asked, looking into his eyes.

He nodded. "The resemblance is uncanny. You would never know she wasn't you."

I sighed, "Yes, I could tell that everyone in the pack believed that she was me, a better version of me."

That hurt.

"Are you okay?" Warren placed a comforting hand on my shoulder.

"I...I..." words failed me at that moment. I couldn't lie to myself. I wasn't okay. All I could do was shake my head. "I don't know! She was taking Raymond's side and everyone would soon follow suit, but that'll lead us to destruction!"

I continued to murmur, not sure whether I was telling him or talking to myself. "What if... no one believes me? They seemed to like her so much more."

Although I knew I had to figure this out, because I was the only one who knew she was working with Raymond to lead our pack to destruction, it still didn't change the fact that all of a sudden I got emotional.

Perhaps, it was due to everything that happened lately in the palace, perhaps it was because I missed my parents, or perhaps I was overly frustrated with the situation in the pack.... Whatever it was, all of a sudden, it got to me.

Tears brimmed into my eyes blurring my vision, I was barely able to hold them back.

"What am I supposed to do?"

"It's okay." Warren gently pulled me into his arms and held me to his chest. He knew I wasn't really asking him that question, so he just gently patted my back. "It's going to be fine. I promise."

I allowed him to hold me because at this moment, I needed the support.

I was well aware that being upset at this moment was useless, but I wasn't able to help it. "Sorry about that. I didn't mean to be so... weak."

"You're not weak, Ciana. You just need a moment, and then you'll figure it out. I have faith in you."

The way his dark eyes locked on mine seemed to be silently passing strength into me.

"Thank you." I was a bit embarrassed. "I don't even have this kind of confidence in myself."

"You're Ciana, you'll always find a way."

His words and his bright smile warmed my heart. I looked at him feeling that much more hopeful. It was no wonder so many fell prey to his charm.

Then it hit me like a lightning bolt. Was it crazy? Maybe. Was it slightly dangerous? I think so. But it may work!

As I regained my composure, I pulled away and stared at him.

"I know that look." He analyzed my face. "It's your I-have- something-up-my-sleeve look."

"Uh, yes, I did think of something," I confessed, "But I'll need your help."

I'm here for you. Ciana. You

crazy. Well actually, it is crazy. But this is the only plan

"I'm listening."

when you

got flustered because I mentioned that we were

know girls, Warren. And that girl is into you."

silent for a moment, so I continued, "You use your charm on her... get her

eyebrows furrowed. "You want me to flirt with her? I don't think so,

for a selfish reason. You don't need to do anything immoral, just talk to her

the servants were talking about earlier. "Besides, didn't they

me for a moment as if he wanted to correct me. His eyes

a breath and shook his head. "I am not in full support of this, but I told you that

you." I was grateful.

words were simple but heavy.

***

a black hoodie and baseball cap on. I had applied some fake facial hair and light make up to

Ciana was at the edge of the garden tearing at something. I couldn't see what it was and the moon was waning so light

me a little signal letting me

Warren said, startling her. "Fancy meeting

around with eyes wide open. She held some of the papers

faltered. "What are you doing? What

down and looked over the pieces of paper.

"These are pictures?"

She was tearing up my pictures. All my memories

slow anger bubbled up from inside of me.

brows. "I don't look good in

you,

of me.

smiling slightly. "You look great Ciana.

gave him a thumbs up in my mind.

so kind of you to

other casual topics, and her full attention was drawn on him.

was in full motion I

them from a distance. Making

behind me. Then I smelled a faint but familiar musky, masculine scent, which

of the forest

and saw a shadowy figure watching me in the distance. I couldn't see that person's face as it was mostly hidden. I tilted my head to the

suddenly

seemed so familiar to me. So I did the only

think of.

him leaving my original plan to

handle it alone.

***

*Theo*

Shit.

Youchers looked over my shoulder there she was.

I was sure I had lost her I hid behind the tree trying

a few feet from where I was hiding. I quickly

literally ducked behind

eyes wishing that this was not happening right now. I had only meant to be looking after her. Now

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