Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 76: Show Time

*Ciana*

The following day I didn't see Tallis at all. I'd woken up in his empty room and figured he'd gone to work. I went to find him, but it seemed as if he'd vanished. He didn't even return at night.

I sent word to let Warren know where I was and we met up somewhere in the woods to plan what to do about the alliance ceremony.

When the morning of the ceremony arrived, I steadily made my way to the location, cloaked in a ceremonial robe with an oversized hood like most pack members. My face was shielded. but otherwise undisguised.

Only a few hours remained until the contract was to be signed. After those signatures were marked in ink and blood it would be too late to go back.

I mingled among the shadows, away from people that moved around the pack square, getting ready for the big alliance ceremony. I could feel their excitement. They saw this as a step forward to greatness as Raymond had said in his speech to the pack a few days ago.

The man made my skin crawl.

Some people brushed past me, nearly knocking me off balance.

"Sorry," they muttered, continuing on their way.

I hadn't seen Warren since the morning, but he knew the plan.

The crowd would be gathering in the great hall for the ceremony, and I was nervous to say the least. I knew my people would come to my aid once they learnt the truth. But there was a part of me that still believed that Raymond could manipulate them in some way. He had done it before, what was stopping him from doing it again?

I made sure to keep to the shadows.

Fake Ciana walked onto the stage. She dressed in the pack colors of white and deep purple. The dress had a whimsical touch to it. The skirt flowed all the way to the floor, concealing her feet. The bodice was tight and cinched at her waist perfectly. It had a sweetheart neckline that gave her just the right amount of cleavage to remain tasteful.

Her hair had been pinned up and her face was kept natural.

I had to say she looked beautiful. If she hadn't had a nervous look etched on her face I would have thought she almost looked like a princess.

"She is stunning, isn't she?" a woman beside me whispered.

I simply nodded my reply.

I followed her every move as she made her way to Raymond who was wearing a ceremonial white gown, something only the Alpha was supposed to. It was then that I noticed the feather in her hand.

It was the same feather that was meant to be in my father's safe, but Raymond had hidden it. Fake Ciana gave a forced smile and went to sit at one of the chairs. She placed the feather on the table and zeroed in on it.

I walked toward the stage seeing Raymond talking to a rather tall looking man. The man's back was turned toward me but I could see Raymond's face clearly.

Raymond's brows were furrowed and his eyes were narrowed at the man before him.

toward them trying to pick up on what they were

the union without him here." He bit out lowly. "Do you understand what it took to get us to this point? This could

been some kind

announcement and when he arrives, he will join

bowed his head and left Raymond standing alone.

seat among the rest of my pack members. I made

as I waited for the twenty minutes

the time had passed Raymond walked onto the stage with a smile on his face.

not only two lands but we make

the crowd cheered with

only they

had some trouble on his journey here, but he will be here shortly." He then turned to look at the side of the stage.

again and chanted my

for the proceedings to continue. He opened his mouth but

in through the doors dressed

Guests stood from their seats to get a closer look

Everyone lowered their heads to show their respect. After

with this alliance today," he finished his words, staring at

"Prince Warren, what

scoffed. He then turned to address the pack members. "The meaning of this is that

single pair of eyes

have fallen in love with Ciana Black. She

it not a gift from the Moon Goddess herself? Should it not be

a few hums of

was selling this well. I

this right to be together will go against the royal court. And I don't think you want to take on the royal court, now would you?"

side of Raymond's forehead. "I'm sorry Prince Warren, but once the ceremony is over, we'd be happy to celebrate your union with Miss Ciana, but we need her for the agreement has already been made between Alpha Luther. And Ciana agreed in front

interrupted Raymond who wanted to explain. "I don't care. Whoever he is, my father and brother probably would know, but it's none of my business. What I do know is that Ciana cannot be a part of this alliance because she is now a part of the royal court. She is already mine and I can't wait a single minute

gasps filled the meeting

a warm smile on his face, and she stared at him in disbelief, but her shyness and the pink on

from a royal prince? I gave Warren a thumbs up in my

turned a bright red from the rage that

Fake Ciana cried.

young prince. They

was only for show. I knew he could take on Raymond's men

Theo, but he was still well trained by the best warriors in the world. Taking down normal pack guards

His look

dropped Warren on the stage and Raymond faced the crowd again. “What Price Warren is trying to do is spread his disloyal and selfish corruption. Are we a people that go back on our word? No. We do not conform to the pressures of those sitting at the royal table. This is for the

to make a choice, me, or

on Warren. Tears brimmed her eyes as she watched the man she loved in