Chapter 121: A Workable Plan

*Ciana*

I left Maggie, still wondering why she was doing all of this. Greg and Sherry were close behind. They trailed after me like worrying parents, making sure I was safe.

"Okay, guys, if you're going to hang around, you might as well talk to me,' I turned to them. 'Unlike your Alpha, I’m an extrovert and it helps to talk it through.'

Sherry chuckled and came to my side. She and I became good friends really quickly. I loved her energetic and upbeat vibe. Having her around was a lot of fun.

On the other hand, Greg was still a bit standoffish. I wondered if he was worried about how Theo would react if my "protection detail” got too involved with me.

What better way to protect me than to know everything that was going on?

"So, how is everything looking?" Sherry asked as they accompanied me to my house.

"Things are... not great. Because of Maggie's influence, two of the most influential elders, Frederic and Murray, are now inclined to support Luther. They weren't when I left," I explained.

"But you're the Alpha's daughter, can't you convince them that Alpha is a good king? They’ll listen to you, won't they?" Greg asked, his voice contemplative.

"That's my hope but... it feels like a lot of the pack members still treat me like I’m a little kid. I need to get Frederic and Murray's support and then the rest of the pack will follow."

Truthfully, the elders made me feel like I was an immature little girl. It wasn't a good feeling, especially after everything I'd been through since going to the palace. I felt like I'd earned my stripes. But I needed to convince the rest of the pack, otherwise, they wouldn't really support me.

But how could I convince them?

Frederic was my best bet. He had always doted on me when I was younger. Murray was picky and strict. He'd be harder to sway.

I made sure Greg and Sherry went back into hiding while I handled pack business.

Instead of going home, I went to Frederic's house. The first thing I noticed were the guards he had stationed outside. I didn't give it much thought because everyone was trying to be more careful these days.

"Ciana, come in, come in,' Frederic said, meeting me on the porch.

"Hey. Uncle Frederic, I know we didn't get to catch up much the last time I was here. I hope you have time now,' I said, walking up his steps.

"Of course, I always have time for you. I just made some tea."

We sat at his kitchen table together.

"I’m glad you're here, Ciana. I've had enough of Maggie and all her nonsense. I was hoping that you could send her away," he said, jumping right in.

I was surprised by his quick declaration. He picked up his tea and sipped, tapping his foot on the floor. I picked up my tea but I didn't drink yet.

with

decisions. Besides, he'd been waiting for me, coming out on the porch to greet me. The guards were feeling more suspicious

the tea down again and

won't you?"

all these guards here, Uncle Frederic?" I

up. "To protect

"To protect me, or to

appease me now. "I don't want you to get involved or to get hurt. Regardless of what happens, I need to return you to your father unharmed and

the tea down the table. "I'm an Alpha's daughter, you can't restrain my

country, and it's best for a little girl like you to not get involved. Stay out

have authority here. I'm here

I'm not like that bastard Raymond. I won't hurt you, I just need you to stay out of this. When the Alpha is

that Frederic was doing what he thought was best for the pack, not because he was selfish or wanted

sighed and said, "Uncle Frederic, unfortunately, I can't

and

after me. "Ciana, get back

off when he caught up to me and saw that all his guards

smirked and stepped off the porch. Greg and

but they didn't want to let us in. Greg and I had to teach them how to... put

recover in a few days. I

sputtered, his cheeks turning from red then

be sorry for crossing me!" Frederic shouted, pointing a sharp finger

and commented, "Why does this old guy not get that he has nothing

I could tell he was getting ready

was going to capture us. All his guards were

my heart sank. It sounded like a

She crouched down, standing back to back with me, ready to defend me.

Murray's voice called from behind

and saw Elder Murray and his guards as they approached. They circled around us, all the

defensive positions. I shook my head, telling them to stand down for the moment. Murray didn't seem

seemed more set in his ways. Maybe that meant he was so set in his ways he didn't want to switch who he supported or see all these changes in

grateful to have one

out of here!"

have a choice here," Murray said, motioning to his guards. "You

his house. He

a loyal supporter and friend to my father. It was painful to see

from Frederic's house

You shouldn't be here.

I shook my head.

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