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 that were

said from the front of the tent.

stilled for a moment, and I took the opportunity to pull apart from him and turned

and

heard what you said. I can pretend

and crossing his arms,

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

don't talk, people leave me alone. They don't think I'm fun or threatening,

only ten years old, yet he seemed so mature and emotionally intelligent. I sighed inwardly. It appeared that no kids growing up in the palace seemed

Alexander. This is seriously dangerous. You're too young and you can't shift yet. You’ll be too vulnerable," I said, looping my

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

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

an average ten-year-old boy, but I wanted to show

descendant of King Lycaon." “But I want to fight for this country. It is my

me wanted to agree with him because he was so sure of himself and he truly understood the situation. That was a lot more than I could say about most kids

reason I should do this is 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 anyone because

a hand up to

danger. Alexander, you’re the only heir to

either. We have all the same strengths but I have one more than her, I'm the right age,“ he

it would be someone that was a similar

too logical. I

acting out desperately or emotionally either. He was calm and collected the whole time. He’d considered all his options and he wanted to stand

inclined to let Alexander do what he was asking to do

was equally

Alexander said proudly, puffing up his

Theo just shrugged and shook

negotiating here. If the choice is between sending Alexander into the wolf's den or fighting, then we will fight. It is what Luther wants anyway."

in harm's way. But, none of

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

suggested. If we all got talking, we might be able to come up with something that still accomplished our

started, "First of all, Alexander doesn't need to get too close to Luther. From a

Theo, you were already fighting in battles when

Theo grumbled, probably thinking back to his unpleasant childhood

I'll just be a distraction in the distance."

the Crimsons, a descendant of the Dark King Lycaon. He had a country to shoulder and that was his fate. There wasn't an easy way for him to grow

him while he is distracted by us, which means you'll be able to keep an eye on us. Thus,

didn't seem

Uncle Theo. This is the least I can do for our people," Alexander pleaded, tugging at

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

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