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...'

He was determined and refused to hear any of my proposals

voice said from the front of the tent.

took the opportunity to pull apart

and

I can pretend to

can talk...?' “Of course, I can,' Alexander said, frowning slightly and crossing his arms, and giving me a look like an adult. 'I don't remember telling you

Both of us were surprised and found it adorable that he was trying to be like a big man, all professional and

or threatening, so they don't bother me. I just watch," he explained. "So,

mature and emotionally intelligent. I sighed inwardly. It appeared that no kids growing up in the palace seemed to be able

seriously dangerous. You're too young and you can't shift yet. You’ll be too vulnerable," I said, looping my arm through Theo's. We were a united

of us wanted to see him hurt or in

not?" little Alexander tilted his head and asked. "If Ciana's plan works, we can save thousands of lives. I am also a

average ten-year-old boy, but I wanted to show that we were discussing this topic like three equal

is incredibly mature and brave, but it isn't that easy. Luther is dangerous. We're not going to risk a young descendant of King Lycaon." “But I want to fight for this country. It is my duty. I want to take this risk because I think saving thousands of lives is

so young. Part of me wanted to agree with him because he was so sure of himself and he truly understood the situation. That was

He emphasized the word 'is', then he continued, "In this case, being young is an advantage. I can act like

hand up to keep me

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

means a lot to you too! Besides, she can't shift, either. We have all the same strengths but I have one more than her,

was true. Alexander's arguments were rational. If anyone could convince Luther that they were his sister, it would be someone that was a similar

whispered. “You’re being too logical. I don't think

calm and collected the whole time. He’d considered all

say because I was half inclined to let Alexander do what he was asking to do at

equally speechless

said proudly, puffing up

shrugged

the wolf's den or fighting, then we will fight. It is what Luther

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

and diffuse the situation as much as possible. If that meant killing Luther first and disbanding his loyalists, then

you completely shut this idea down... I think we should 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 the battle experience,

need to get too close to Luther. From a

Still too dangerous.' “Uncle Theo, you were already fighting in battles when you

be proud of," Theo

when you were young. This won't even be that bad. I'm not even confronting him directly, I'll just be a distraction in the distance." “I can be close behind Alexander

the Crimsons, a descendant of the Dark King Lycaon. He had a country to shoulder and

he is distracted by us, which means you'll be able to

didn't seem

This is the least I can do

at Theo. His face was a mask and I wasn't sure if he was angry or not. I rubbed his arm to get

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