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...'

lips, but he wouldn't let me. He was determined and refused to hear any of my proposals that were considered

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

to pull apart from him and turned to look at

Theo and I said

said. I can

I can,' Alexander said, frowning slightly and crossing his arms, and

sorry. I've just... urn, just never heard you speak,' I stuttered a little. Both of us were surprised and found it adorable that he was trying to be like a big man, all professional and

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

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

goes for you. It is 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, looping

and selflessness were admirable but neither of us wanted to see him hurt or in danger. At least,

asked. "If Ciana's plan works, we can save thousands of lives. I am also a

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 deserve to be talked

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

He was incredibly mature and focused for someone 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 a lot more

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

a hand up

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

too! Besides, she can't shift, either. We have all the same strengths but I have one

it would be someone that was a similar age and height to Anna when Luther had

logical. I

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

say because I was half inclined to let

was equally speechless beside

there isn't," Alexander said

shrugged and shook

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

put in harm's way. But, none of us wanted thousands to die on this

as possible. If that meant killing Luther first and disbanding his loyalists,

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

close to Luther. From a distance, as long

you were already fighting in battles when you were ten,'

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 his hand

argue his case, "Confronting Luther as his sister isn't nearly as dangerous as fighting dreadful and ruthless criminals. You put yourself at risk 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 to protect him if the need arises," I added as I decided to switch

country to shoulder and that was

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

still didn't

can do for our people," Alexander pleaded, tugging

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

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