Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 119: Maggie The Deceiver

Thomas turned to look at me, almost like he wasn't expecting to see me there so soon. Then he smiled and patted the bench beside him.

"Is everything okay? What about mom and dad?“ I blurted out.

He smiled again. “Take a breath, Ciana. I'm not bringing you bad news, well, not too bad anyway. There are always some troubles out there, but nothing too crazy. Come, sit with me."

I let out a breath of relief. Nodding, I kicked my feet into action and sat down beside him. Thomas looped his arm around me and pulled me to him in a side hug.

"You look well. Palace life suits you," he said, winking at me.

I groaned and rolled my eyes. "How did you even know I was here?”

"I've got scouts around the kingdom. Scouts that are loyal to me and your parents. They send me updates now and then. I heard you spent some time in the Vaner pack and when it fell to Luther, you returned to the palace,' he explained.

And that was the easy, watered down version. I laughed nervously and glanced back at the palace.

"So, tell me, are you well? What is it that drew you back here after you left home again?“ he questioned.

"It's a long story,' I did my best to summarize it, "Basically, I came back to help Theo save Warren, and in the process, defeated the evil King Sebastian.'

Thomas didn't seem to be too surprised by what I said. I wondered whether there was anything that would surprise him. He was always composed, just like Dad.

"Sounds like you've accomplished what you wanted to do for your friends. I'm surprised that you are still hanging around here.“

"Well, I've been helping King Theo out with his transition from prince to king," I said, coming up with the first thing that popped into my head.

I stayed because of him. He needed me, just like I needed him.

I did miss my pack and my family, even though I'd found a different one here with Theo, Brook, and Jake.

Then, my mind wandered a little bit. Theo and I really had come a long way to get to where we were. From the first kiss in the pavilion, to the recent date we went on, so much had changed and I couldn't imagine my life without him.

I loved waking up listening to his heartbeat every morning, and falling asleep in his arms at night. And the way he touched me and brought me to unbearably pleasurable heights....

My cheeks warmed and I looked down. I worried Thomas would see exactly what I was thinking on my face.

"Uh-huh. Sure,' Thomas said, rolling his eyes, as if he could read my mind.

"Come on, Thomas, tell me why you are here.' I quickly changed the topic, nudging him in fake annoyance.

"I wanted to speak with King Theo directly, but I suppose you should hear this as well," he started, his smile fading, putting on a more serious expression. “You know a lot of the pack didn't really support or like Raymond. They just went along because they were scared of him."

"I know that," I said, nodding.

"Unfortunately, there are still some divided loyalties. Not between your family and Raymond but between Sebastian's regime and Luther's. Many of them didn't think Sebastian was a good king. Because of that, they want to support Luther and not the crown," he explained.

court didn't do anything particularly bad to our pack. Now that

son doesn't help him gain popularity. They will compare Luther and Theo. That’s why a lot of people in our pack are starting

haven’t even given Theo a chance to show what he is capable of. That isn't

they don't know what Theo will bring. That fear is making them want to place

with Theo, I can tell them the kind of person he is

my arm. He pulled me back down

rush off right this second. I came by here because I'm heading out to find your parents," he explained. 'I've got to get the Alpha back. This is

asked. "Didn't you let them

the new circumstances in the country, your father needs to come

parents?"

now. However, you should learn it from your parents, not me. I'm sure they will tell you when they get back." He put a

to tell a secret, no one would be able to get a

leave the pack leaderless for a while, that's why I came here to talk to you. I'm glad you were planning to go back anyway. You are the Alpha's daughter and a symbol of hope for them,' he said, touching my

for Theo, I was the Alpha's daughter, and I needed to be there for my pack until

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like this plan." Theo looked

still needed to quickly double check on

don't like to leave you either, but I have to get my pack back on your side. Especially with Thomas away looking for my parents, I need to be there for my people, just like you have to be here for

his arms around me and gave

mean I like it." He kissed my shoulder. "The last couple of times you went back, you ended up putting yourself

Thomas put everything together, and you've seen Frederic and Murray. They’re trustworthy people." I turned in his arms and placed my hands on his chest. "I promise to keep myself safe and I need

tight and kissed the top of my head. "I trust you.

on him. I leaned my head

leaned his forehead against mine and let out a soft sigh. 'I love

"I love you too."

I would feel better if you took

just two of them, don't send any more. You are already shorthanded. I am safe and I will remain safe. Your focus

lips tilted upward into a

chest. "Makes me feel special. Like they are reserved

are, Ciana." He kissed the top of my head. "They always have

we captured each other's lips in a heated kiss before a knock broke us

in a

given gold, jewelry, and a badge that was issued by the crown to recognize their service to the royal court and country. We've arranged private transportation and escorts to make sure they get

be there

door and Theo looked back

"I'll miss this face.“

miss you too. When things are settled, I

"You better.'

my hands and we relished

bidding each other

pulled me into a hug. "Promise me that you'll come to

'That is definitely on my list. Don't cry. If everything goes well, we'll see each other

tears that had escaped from her eyes.

think about the gold and status you bring home." I gave her a wink. "That has to make you feel

out a small laugh and rolled her eyes cutely. 'Please. I am walking away with so much more than that. I made