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

out on the porch to greet me. The guards were feeling more suspicious as well. Guards weren't welcoming to

tea down again and glanced

won't

do you have all these guards

jumped up. "To protect you, of

me, or

good, Ciana," Frederic said, trying to appease me now. "I don't want you to get involved or to get hurt. Regardless of what

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

to not get involved. Stay out

little girl, I'm an alpha's daughter! Last time I checked, I still have authority here. I'm here because I want what's best for the pack, not because I'm

out of this. When the Alpha is back, he'll be happy to see the change to the pack and our country! If he blames me, I'll gladly take it," he declared,

Frederic was doing what he thought was best for the

said, "Uncle Frederic, unfortunately, I

up and left the

after me. "Ciana,

saw that all his guards were knocked

the porch. Greg and Sherry jumped

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

recover in

us. He sputtered, his

sorry for crossing me!" Frederic

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

could tell he was getting

who Frederic thought was going to capture us.

heart sank. It sounded like a lot of guards approaching, and fast.

and turned around. She crouched down, standing back to back with me, ready to

stop this now!” Murray's

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

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

being the harder elder to sway. He always seemed more set in his ways. Maybe that meant he was so set in

was grateful

of here!" Frederic shouted, throwing

motioning

house.

supporter and friend to my father. It was painful

house and I followed

You shouldn't be here. Too much is going

I shook my head.

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