Chapter 128: Proof

*Theo*

I watched Ciana while she slept. Her breathing was even and her hair a little messy, but she looked absolutely stunning to me.

Knock. Knock.

Sighing, I reluctantly left Ciana in bed to answer the door before the knocking woke her up. She was sleeping so deeply and peacefully, I really didn't want to disturb her.

"Sherry, what are you doing here this early?" I arched an eyebrow at her when I opened the door.

"Good morning to you too!" Sherry smirked slyly, looking me up and down. I was only wearing a pair of sports shorts. "I'm not interrupting anything am I?"

I crossed my arms. "Is this urgent? If not..." I was about to close the door.

"Wait, wait, Alpha!" She swept away her teasing expression and put on a professional smile. "Yes, it's about Beta," Sherry said.

"Jake? He should be able to handle the rebellions." I frowned, “Is he alright? Did anything unexpected happen?"

If Jake somehow got hurt, that meant the rebels were a lot more difficult to handle and we thought

"Yes... well no..."

My heart sank a little, but before I said anything, Sherry went on, "He is okay, but he is losing it! He’s been crying himself to sleep every night without you," Sherry said, giving me a dramatic gaze and burst into laughter.

I let out a sigh of relief. Alright, at least it wasn't some bad war news. Then I reached out to close the door again. “Jake can handle himself."

“Alpha, Alpha!" Sherry held the door so that I couldn't close it. "I know you're here for a little R and R, but he kept asking Greg when you will be back, and Greg kept bugging me about it..."

"Tell them to suck it up and deal with it on their own for right now."

"Please get back out there on the battlefields to help him. Otherwise...' She shrugged at me. "I might have to see my Beta throw in the towel and run home with his tail between his legs!"

I growled and shook my head. I very much doubted that Jake was crying or unable to handle the situation. But Sherry was right. I needed to focus on the rebellions and stabilizing the kingdom. I'd confirmed that Ciana and her pack were fine now, and that was the purpose of the trip.

"Alright, tell him I'll be there by dawn tomorrow." I sighed.

"You're the best king and alpha ever,' Sherry said. She winked at me playfully and spun around, leaving just as quickly as she'd shown up.

I headed back upstairs to lay down next to Ciana. She moaned and rolled toward me, blinking herself awake.

"Oh, good morning." She smiled shyly. Her cheeks warmed to a rosy pink and I ran my thumb along the curve of her mouth.

"Good morning," I whispered as I leaned in and kissed her forehead. She lit up with a brighter smile.

asked when

were safe and you are.

a lot to

you." I took her in my arms and held her close. "I wish we could stay here forever. Or, at least

that be something,' she agreed, hugging

encircled me in her arms and I wished I never had to

Ciana agreed. She nuzzled her nose against

as much as possible until I had to get dressed and head back to

my heart. But we both knew there was still a lot to be done. I only hoped that once things were settled,

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*Ciana*

was gone, I knew I didn't have time to linger on the feeling of

I met with Elder Murray and Frederic to

requested we meet up. As soon

Frederic stood up

Getting praise and recognition from them was something I wanted

really showing the qualities of a true Luna

us ever expected to see the cold-hearted, distant

to become the subject of a serious pack meeting, so I

has a lot of other followers out there. I don't want to pretend

decisions. We, Alvar pack, have pledged our allegiance to King Theo, but we don't have any sayings

could be vulnerable to attack if they make an army. We need to

looked

help, none of us are in a position to negotiate with other

If Luther could have an ambassador, why couldn't Theo?" I looked around the room and smiled confidently. "As an

you planning to convince the rest of Luther's supporters?’

Theo is as brutal and bloodthirsty as his father. As long as I can convince the alphas

as Sebastian. He also wanted to paint Theo as

by hatred, he would start a war with Theo as soon as he gained enough support.

to go to Vaner pack first and talk to their Alpha. He

something went wrong. Given my track record, and Demarco's state after thinking

very strong, though, and if they stopped supporting

same afternoon, I

great as it was to be out traveling again, it was significantly more boring than the last time I made that

things went down south

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territory, Demarco was there. He glared

are you doing here?”

just here to talk, Alpha Demarco, about what's

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