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...'

let me. He was determined and

from the front of the tent. "I'll do

moment, and I took the opportunity to pull apart

and I said in

you said. I can

and crossing his arms, and giving me a

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

don't think I'm fun or threatening, so they don't bother me. I

old, yet he seemed so mature and emotionally intelligent. I sighed inwardly. It appeared that

agree, Alexander. This is seriously dangerous.

but neither of us wanted to see

little Alexander tilted his head and asked. "If Ciana's plan works, we can save thousands of lives. I am also a descendant of

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

to fight for this country. It is my duty. I want to

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

am young." He emphasized the word 'is', then he continued, "In this case,

up

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

all the same strengths but I have one more than her, I'm

rational. If anyone could convince Luther that they were his sister, it would

“You’re being too logical. I

either. He was calm and collected the whole time. He’d considered all his options and

because I was half inclined to let Alexander do what he was

equally speechless beside

me, there isn't," Alexander said proudly, puffing

Theo just shrugged and shook

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

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

meant killing Luther first and disbanding his loyalists, then Alexander's help might actually

can put our heads together and brainstorm something," I suggested. If we all got talking, we might be able to

doesn't need to get too close to Luther. From a distance, as long as we

his head. 'No. Still too dangerous.' “Uncle Theo, you were

and I listen, remember?' “That wasn't something to be proud of," Theo grumbled, probably thinking back to his unpleasant childhood and the cruel training his father put him under. I gave

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 Alexander's side. I could see the benefit in Alexander’s assistance. Yes, there was a risk, and I'd never support an ordinary kid

He had a country to shoulder and that was his fate. There wasn't an easy way

get close enough to him while he is distracted by us, which means you'll be able to keep

didn't seem

least I can do for our people," Alexander pleaded, tugging

Theo. His face was a mask and I wasn't sure if

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