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.

she asked when I

make sure that you were safe and you are. There's a messy kingdom out

you still have a lot to do. I

want to leave you." I took her in my arms and held her close. "I wish we could stay here

she

neck. She encircled me in her arms and I wished I never had to leave

right now," Ciana agreed. She nuzzled her nose against my chest and placed a soft

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

lot to be done. I only hoped that once things were

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*Ciana*

time to linger on the feeling of loneliness. I had to

I met with Elder Murray and

had requested we meet up. As soon as I entered the room, everyone

Our savior." Frederic stood up and came

head, even though my cheeks burned hot suddenly. Getting praise and recognition

the qualities of a true Luna Queen." Murray winked at

think any of us ever expected to see the cold-hearted, distant

my personal relationship to become the subject of a serious pack meeting,

a lot of other followers out there. I don't want to pretend that the rest of the kingdom is safe

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

continues to gain followers, Alvar could be vulnerable

Frederic looked at each

if we want to help, none of us are in a position to negotiate with other packs,” Murray

and smiled confidently. "As an Alpha's daughter, my opinion

Ciana, maybe you're right. But how are you planning

bloodthirsty as his father. As long as I can convince the alphas that Theo is different, Luther could start losing

be as brutal and horrible as Sebastian. He also wanted to paint Theo as a murderous killer. The only problem was, Luther’s real motivation was revenge, not freeing the

and heart were twisted by hatred, he would start a war with Theo as soon as he gained enough support. He'd do anything to destroy the kingdom

their Alpha. He and

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

though, and if they stopped supporting Luther, it

same afternoon, I set

to take a small guard with me for safety. As great as it was to be out traveling again, it was

went

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was there. He glared at me

you doing

about what's happening with the

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