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.

them trying to pick up on what they

without him here." He bit out lowly. "Do you

bowed his head, "I'm sorry sir. There seems to have been some kind of landslide which

the announcement and when he arrives, he will join Ciana on stage. Then I will perform the ceremony. Go

his head and left Raymond standing alone.

took a seat among the rest of my pack members. I made sure to keep my head low and my hood

hour as I waited for the

face. Oh, how I wanted to put my

people!" He addressed the pack, "Today is a day of great honor for this pack. Today we unite not only two lands but we make history. We usher in a new

in the crowd

only they

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

and

place fell silent as everyone looked to Raymond for the proceedings to continue. He opened his

in through the doors

heard from all over the area. Guests stood from their seats to get a closer

His graceful yet authoritative voice echoed. Everyone lowered their heads to show their respect. After all, Warren was a royal prince. He was born with Alphaness, just like

Black is not going through with this alliance today," he finished his words, staring at Raymond.

what is the

the pack members. "The meaning of this is that I am a man in love. I

grew silent and every single pair of eyes were

fallen in love with Ciana Black. She

be with me. Why should we deny true love? Is it not a gift from the Moon Goddess herself? Should it not be

heard a few hums

was selling this well. I

want and she wants me. You denying us this right to be together will go against the royal court. And I don't think you

see the bulging vein on the 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

know, but it's none of my business. What I do know is that Ciana

filled the

at him in

romantic confession in public like this from a royal prince? I gave Warren a thumbs up in my

the rage that filtered

Fake Ciana

from the sides and went to capture the young prince. They bound him in chains and forced him

in his chains but I knew that was only for show. I knew he could take on Raymond's men and

as fierce as Theo, but he was still well trained by the best warriors in the world. Taking down normal pack guards should be just a piece of cake for him. He caught my eye in the

His look

on our word? No. We do not conform to the pressures of those sitting at the royal table. This is for the betterment of our pack. Miss Ciana,

day. You have to make a choice, me, or your pack?" Warren

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