Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 137: A Ring in My Pocket

*Warren*

After Luther was dead, things settled down quickly. All of his former allies of Shadow vowed loyalty to King Theo and the battlefields were cleaned up so fast that it was almost like it never happened. Any concerns or doubts they'd had about Theo being like Sebastian were put to rest.

Minimal loss of lives. They did it. Theo and Ciana did it.

Forthose whose homes and packs were destroyed by Sebastian, Theo sent a lot of aid to their territories to help them rebuild their packs. They were also given the option of joining other packs if they felt there were no homes for them to return to.

Theo offered all the rebuilding and relocation assistance he could.

A lot of the ex-Shadow members, aka victims of Sebastian’s deeds over the years, had to re-find their place in the world.

Just like me.

***

We'd held Maggie's funeral in the royal cemetery a couple of weeks ago. Theo had insisted, even though she wasn't blood related to the crown. I was grateful for the effort he put in, holding a grand funeral ceremony, worthy of a princess.

It had been a gray, solemn day, though, and my heart still ached with her absence.

I'd wanted to help Theo with the funeral arrangements, but he'd insisted on doing it all. so that I could have some time to mourn.

"Warren, leave this to me. This is the least I could do for Maggie. Also, it helps to take my mind off Ciana as well,’’ he told me. He’d run himself ragged and there were a few days where I thought he might actually reach his breaking point with how much he had going on.

Standing before Maggie's grave, I leaned down to place a fresh rose on her gravestone.

"I miss you every day. I don't think that will ever go away," I muttered. I traced the letters of her name with the rose petals.

Theo had planted white flowers on the grave mound and they were just starting to bloom. I thought it was a very thoughtful gesture toward her.

"We have a lot of work to do to make the kingdom safe and stable again. It is work we wouldn't even be able to do without your sacrifice, so, thank you," I said. Sighing, I let the rose rest across her name. "I know I've been coming by every day, but things are going to get pretty busy now. I might not be by as often. Hopefully, you don't resent me forthat."

I smiled and pressed my fingers to my lips, then placed them on the cold, gray stone. A last parting kiss for my beloved twin sister.

"At least, where you are, you can watch over me and Theo. Don't be afraid to tell us when we are acting like idiots," I said. I chuckled to myself.

"Prince Warren?" Someone called to me from across the cemetery.

Sighing heavily, I let my head fall back on my shoulders. I wasn't even a prince anymore. Why did they keep calling me that?

I turned to see Beta Jake striding toward me. He looked very professional, all business.

"Prince Warren, the head of Internal Affairs, Alistair, has a meeting with you in ten minutes. There is also a budget waiting for your approval. Simon, the head of Treasury, would also like to go over how they plan to use that fund to rebuild the packs,” he explained.

"You know I'm not a prince anymore, right? I'm just a regular citizen. You can call me Warren," I reminded him as we walked back to the palace.

"King Theo insists you are still his brother and he wishes you to keep your title. He says it is both an honor and a burden," Jake replied politely.

nodded. "Yes, it is

that you oversee the meetings with Alistair and Simon to make sure his

or figure out what my life would be like after Maggie's death and after everything ended when Theo told me to remain his brother and stay to help

asked the court to keep my title, along with the responsibilities that came with

could say was that Theo's job description for a prince was very different from Sebastian's.

"working nonstop", I no longer could spare even a

be right there," I

Alistair were waiting for me in Sebastian's old office. Theo kept his own office and I was landed with

redecorated. I

can I do for Internal Affairs?" I asked

and Luther loyalists that have been reluctant to vow their loyalty. I'm asking for additional resources to investigate them and make sure they aren't stirring up trouble now that one rebellion has been stopped," Alistair

was no mention of aggression, detainment, or otherwise using the power of

send regular reports back on their findings and wait for further

Prince Warren,"

handed them back. He left and Simon handed over the

was a very thick packet of papers that took longer than I wanted to scan

nod. I put my signature at the end of it and handed it

there any chance for some

additional funds, clear it with me or

"I will."

through before the end of the day. After a sigh, I picked up

away the last file. Before Jake could squeeze

day of the battle, Ciana had been unconscious. Whether it was because of the massive amounts of blood she lost, or that Theo's power had sucked her life out, we

was clear was that

hadn't moved, hadn't uttered a sound. Dottie was tending to

was leaning over Ciana, checking her

least equal amounts of work as mine, if not more, it was a miracle he was still able to keep his eyes open and function like

been taking care of her primarily since Theo couldn't. However, he hadn't left her side and

couldn't

Ciana’s side. I sat on the edge of the bed and took her hand. Her skin felt so cold

at us, eyes wide, as if she couldn't

any of us wanted to hear was

"Is everything okay? Is

patiently, not offended by her king’s rushed tone, "Now that she's recovered from the worst of it and her injuries are healing, I am confident that she is going to wake up. I've been monitoring her blood pressure, her pulse, and

let out a sigh of relief. Then Brook suggested, "Your Majesty, since Ciana’s situation is stable, why don't you get some rest?

who shook

at Ciana. He was probably driving himself crazy with guilt over what had happened. It wasn't his fault. How could he know that at that exact moment, Ciana would start being affected by his

up, you're going to scare her. Besides, how

Theo, "And I agreed with Brook and Warren that you need some

then?" Theo interrupted her. With minimal rest, Theo definitely wasn't as composed as he

King Theo, Ciana will wake up. It is

you

"Your Majesty, I have been trying to tell you but