Chapter 133: Promise You'll Always Be There

*Ciana* “What is it?“ I asked.

“I can't have you on the battlefield. If you have to stay, then promise me to stay in the tent. I will have guards posted to keep you safe." “Then how is that any different from me going back to the palace?“

Theo cupped my face and kissed me again. "We have done things your way, but now can you meet me halfway for this one? Please, for me?"

I stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly pushed him away. "Theo, that's not fair! You can't... do that to me!"

He was confused, “Do what to you?"

My face was burning. "You... can't be so handsome and sexy when we are negotiating something serious. I can't think straight!"

He arched an eyebrow and smirked, “I take that as a compliment.“

I cleared my throat and took a couple of deep breaths. "I can't promise you, because I need to do something to help you on the battlefield." “Ciana, I appreciate it, but-' “Theo, let me finish, please. In the past few months, what have you been trying to do?" I asked him.

“Persuade the packs that I didn't want war and I'm different from Sebastian.' “And you did that by avoiding bloodshed," I added, 'you don't want unnecessary loss of lives, not just for our men, but also for Luther's army. Ultimately, they're your citizens as well. Am I right?"

His gaze deepened and he nodded.

“But once Luther launches the attack, you and I both know, it's almost impossible to avoid large-scale casualties. Even if we win, we would still lose hundreds if not thousands of lives."

He sighed, "I know.“ “What if I told you that I may have a plan to avoid that?“

He lifted his gaze to meet mine again, waiting patiently for me to explain.

"The only way to minimize casualties is to take down Luther as soon as possible. Luther had a little sister named Anna, she was his pride and joy. They were inseparable. However, he was forced to kill her by Sebastian."

Theo clenched his hands.

I let out a sigh. Even though Luther was our enemy, he didn't deserve to suffer like that.

I said a prayer for little Anna before I continued.

"Although it sounds heartless, the little girl Anna is going to be the breakthrough point for us. We need someone to dress like her and distract Luther. Then we'll have warriors around Luther, or even yourself, to deliver the final strike. Without a leader, the rebellion will dissolve quickly and we can end the war without too much bloodshed."

He paused for a moment and nodded. "That's a great idea. I’ll get it arranged." “Wait! Theo, I meant, I'm good at disguising, and I learned a lot from Greg and Sherry-"

But before I could finish my words, Theo took my lips and made me swallow the words I was about to say next.

I pushed against his chest and broke our kiss. "Theo, I can do th-" He obviously didn't want to hear me out, and stopped me again with his lips. The only sound I could make was ’em" and "urn."

Then I heard him grit his teeth, "Don't even think about it!’ “Theo stop, um...um...'

was determined and refused to

a childish voice said from the

took the opportunity to pull apart from him and turned to

Theo and I

what you said. I can pretend

talk...?' “Of course, I can,' Alexander said, frowning slightly and crossing his arms, and giving me a look like an adult.

I’m sorry. I've just... urn, just never heard you speak,' I stuttered a little. Both of us were surprised

or threatening, so they don't bother me. I just

only ten years old, yet he seemed so mature and emotionally intelligent. I sighed inwardly. It appeared that no kids growing

too risky." “I agree, Alexander. This is seriously dangerous. You're too young and you can't shift yet. You’ll be too vulnerable," I said,

see him hurt

save thousands of lives. I am also a descendant of Dark King

so that I was at the same eye level as Alexander. He was a little smaller than an average ten-year-old boy, but I wanted to show that we were discussing this topic like three equal parties. A courageous young man like him didn't

to fight for this

of me wanted to agree with him because he was so sure of himself and he truly

word 'is', then he continued, "In this case, being young is an advantage. I can act like a child better than anyone because I

hand up to

the youngest member of my family in danger. Alexander, you’re the only heir to the throne since Warren left us. You mean

can't shift, either. We have all the same strengths but I have one more than

Luther that they were his sister, it would be someone that was a

too logical. I don't think there is any argument to counter

either. He was calm and collected the whole time. He’d considered all his options and he wanted to stand up for

to let Alexander do what he was asking to do

equally

said

Theo just shrugged and shook his

we're not negotiating here. If the choice is between sending Alexander into the wolf's den or fighting, then we will fight. It is what

want to see Alexander get hurt or be put in harm's way. But, none of us wanted thousands to die on this battlefield

If that meant killing Luther first and

talk about this. The three of us can put our heads together and brainstorm something," I suggested. If we all got talking, we might be able to come up with something that still accomplished our goal without directly putting Alexander in harm’s way. He was a brilliant child, after all, Theo had

close to Luther. From a distance, as long

you were

know that?' “I watch and I listen, remember?' “That wasn't something to be proud of," Theo grumbled, probably thinking back to his unpleasant childhood and the

that bad. I'm not even confronting him directly, I'll just be a distraction in the distance." “I can be close behind Alexander to protect him if the need arises," I added as I decided to switch to

the Crimsons, a descendant of the Dark King Lycaon. He had a country to shoulder and that was his fate. There wasn't an

close enough to him while he is distracted by us, which

still didn't

do for

sure if he was angry or not.

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