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.

particularly bad to our pack. Now that Theo

the complication. Just because Sebastian didn't attack our pack isn't enough to make him or his descendants good kings. Theo is young, and being Sebastian's son doesn't help him gain popularity. They will compare Luther

given Theo a chance to show what he is capable of. That isn't fair," I argued, shaking

don't know what Theo will bring. That fear is

the kind of person he

and grabbed my arm. He pulled

you don't need to 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

I asked. "Didn't you

However, under the new circumstances in the country, your father needs to come back. I'm worried that there will be an all-out war

where are my parents?" I asked, meeting

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

an answer from Thomas. If he didn't want to tell a secret, no one would be able to get

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,

More important than being an ambassador for Theo, I was the Alpha's daughter,

***

Theo looked

double check on a few necessities. After putting away my medicine sachet, I looked back at

my pack back on your side. Especially with Thomas away looking for my parents, I need to be there for my people, just

arms around me and gave

my shoulder. "The last couple of times you went back, you ended up putting yourself in

arms

and kissed the top of my head.

hold on him. I leaned my head up and pecked him on the

let out a soft sigh. 'I

"I love you too."

are capable of handling yourself but I would feel better if you took Greg and Sherry as your escorts, just so I know that you

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

tilted upward into a small smile. My chest

mumbled into his chest. "Makes me feel

the top of my

lips in a

in a

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

be there

and Theo looked back down at

"I'll miss this face.“

you too. When things are settled, I will come running back to you,

"You better.'

and we relished the

later. Brook and I were bidding

Brook said and pulled me into a hug. "Promise me that you'll come

Don't cry. If everything goes well, we'll see each other in

that had escaped from

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

eyes cutely. 'Please. I am walking away with so much more than