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...'

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

the front

opportunity to pull apart from him and turned to

Theo and I

you said. I

I can,' Alexander said, frowning slightly and crossing his arms, and giving me a look like

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

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

intelligent. I sighed inwardly. It appeared that no kids growing up in the palace seemed to be able to have a

told Ciana that she couldn’t do it and the same goes for you. It is too risky." “I agree, Alexander. This is seriously dangerous. You're too young and you can't shift yet.

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

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

boy, but I wanted to show that

that easy. Luther 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 think saving thousands of lives is worth it," Alexander stated, giving Theo and me a

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

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 I am still

a hand up to

I'm not going to put the youngest member of my family in danger. Alexander, you’re the only heir to the throne

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

convince Luther that they were his sister, it would be someone that was a similar age and height to Anna

I whispered. “You’re being too logical. I don't think

collected the whole time. He’d considered all his

because I was half inclined to let Alexander do

was equally speechless

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

shrugged and

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

I didn't want to see Alexander get hurt or be put in harm's way. But, none of us

If that meant

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 had

for a moment and started, "First of all, Alexander doesn't need to get too close to Luther. From a distance, as long as we can get Luther's attention,

“Uncle Theo, you were already fighting in battles when

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

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 to Alexander's side. I could

a descendant of the Dark King Lycaon. He had a country to shoulder and that was his fate. There wasn't an

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

didn't seem

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

I wasn't sure if he was angry or not. I rubbed his arm to

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