Warrior 141

Chapter 141

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My heart raced as the weight of the entire situation dawned on me.

Did Theon just lose his job trying to defend me? And now Prince Miro is in a hot seat?

Dark silence settled on the table, only permeated by the soft sound of music and the soft chatter of people in the hall.

I wonder if they can see the drama unfolding.

"Well, I'm waiting for your answer." The King intensified his glare and Prince Miro leaned back in his seat, deep in thought. After a thick moment of anticipation, Miro looked at his father. "I do not permit Ryn Ashmore to partake in this duty." I almost sighed in relief.

The King blinked in surprise, but then his face contorted in a fit of rage. "I knew you'd always be a d gritted out. "You're fired! Dutton?" He called without taking his eyes off his green-eyed son.

"Yes, your Majesty." Dutton replied with a lazy smile and I immediately broke out in sweat.

"You are now appointed Commander of the Elites. What. Say. You?"

Dutton chuckled. "I give full permission for Ryn Ashmore to partake in this duty."

nent." He

The King turned to me with a predatory smile. "Now, Miss Ashmore, what do you say? Will you go with our guest here and help us save this kingdom or...?"

I could barely breathe as I looked at Miro, who had his eyes down in defeat. Mr. Cresswell seemed upset but looked defeated as well under the glare of his wife and Theon simply sat in his chair, glaring at his father while also seeming deep in thought. I matched the stare of the other Elites, seeing their smug smile.

It would be selfish of me to ask more of the twins after all they've done for me. I am on my own now and I have to find a way out of this mess.

"What happens if I say no?" I asked with a leveled voice.

The King's mood darkened. "We lose this secret and it will be all your fault!"

"False. I get to fight Olive and win the secret." Theon interjected, but his father snarled.

"There will be no fight! It's either Miss. Ashmore goes with him or we lose the ability to bring Dominic down!"

I blinked in surprise. Dominic Tarrent? The one who killed the twins' sister?

Now everything has changed. I have to help. I have to do something. Coming to a decision, I took a deep breath and squared my shoulders. "I will say yes but I have conditions."

"Ryn." Theon warned, but I ignored him.

The King watched me warily. "What conditions?"

doing anything."

his son before whispering something

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to my haunches by his side. I wanted to touch him, but I was scared he might react badly, so I stared up at him and his blue eyes slid to mine. "Can you

to, left the table, and shortly after

then gave me a

been antagonizing me and preventing

Chelsea frowned in surprise.

little more compliant?" The King strained a

your majesty." Chelsea bowed, before lowering herself to Theon's

before he visibly relaxed. T.

What is that?" Olive crossed

King replied. "Now, to business." He faced me. "What

believe I am in a negotiating position with the Alpha King. I

ed at Miro in

the King's binding word. Immediately, I say yes to Prince Olive. I want Prince Theon and Prince Miro

want to be declared a

the catch was. "What does it matter? You won't be around to enjoy

came this far. I'd like

a long moment, probably trying to find loopholes in my demands. "Only a commander can declare you

I motioned to Director Dutton, who scowled at me. "That's what he

"Fine." The King said. "You

to Prince Olive. He wasn't bad looking at all. If anything, he had that special sauce of beauty that all princes seem to have, but I was in no way attracted to this man.

understood how hard it must have been for him

to his feet and faced me, I raised my chin and faced

"By the power bestowed upon me by my title, I,

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am now free of any obligation from Theon. Hopefully, he and Miro would be able

drew me into his lap and kissed my cheek while rubbing my waist and

thing." He whispered in my ear while my eyes stayed glued to Theon. Before I knew it, he brought out a switchblade

shiver seized me. "Sorry, my love. I couldn't help myself." Olive said. "Can't wait to cut and watch you bleed while I

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