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...'

to dodge his lips, but he wouldn't let me. He was determined and refused to hear

said from the front of

I took the opportunity to pull apart from him and turned to look at our

Both Theo and I said

I

Alexander said, frowning slightly and crossing his arms, and giving me a look like an adult. 'I don't remember telling you

you speak,' I stuttered a little. Both of us were

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

surprise. He was 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 to

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 my arm through Theo's. We were a united

wanted to see him hurt or in danger. At least, Theo

thousands of lives. I

crouched down so that I was at the same eye level as Alexander. He was a little smaller than 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

countered, "That is incredibly mature and brave, but it isn't 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.

Part of me wanted to agree with him because he was so sure of himself and he truly understood the situation. That

'is', then he continued, "In this case, being young is an advantage. I can act like a child

a hand up

of my family in danger. Alexander, you’re the only heir to the throne since Warren left us. You mean too much,"

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

could convince Luther that they were his sister, it would be someone

Goddess,' I whispered. “You’re being too logical. I don't think there is

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

I was half inclined to let Alexander do what he was asking to do at this

was equally speechless beside

there isn't," Alexander said proudly,

Theo just shrugged and

If the choice 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 wanted thousands to die on this battlefield just because Luther wanted

as possible. If that meant killing Luther first and disbanding his loyalists, then Alexander's help might actually be

together and brainstorm something," I suggested. If we all got talking, we might be able

Alexander doesn't need to get too close to Luther. From a distance, as

“Uncle Theo, you were already fighting in

of," Theo grumbled, probably thinking back to his unpleasant childhood and the cruel training his father put him

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

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

have to get close enough to him while he is distracted by us, which means you'll be

didn't seem

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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