Sould As The Alpha King's Breeder

Chapter 88: Is That Invitation Still Open?

With Raymond out of the way and my name restored, I left the pack courtyard and the trial and ran straight to the packhouse to check on Warren.

“Ciana, you’ re okay,” he said with a relieved sigh. “Slow down. Thank you again for coming back for me.’

“No, Warren, I should be thanking you. You helped me so much. I’m sorry that you went through all of that. I don’t know what I can do to repay you,” I blurted out, squeezing his hand.

“Silly girl! We’ re friends, right? That’s what we do. You have no idea how worried I was about you. When you fainted and they took you away…” Warren ‘s face wrinkled at the bad memory. “Thank the Goddess you are unharmed.”

He opened his arms like he was going to hug me.

Someone cleared their throat behind us and I saw Theo, or Tallis as he was still pretending to be, standing against the nearest packhouse wall. He was glaring at Warren.

Theo?” Warren asked.

“I’m not Theo!” he hissed moodily. “My name is Tallis.”

“Oh…” Warren stared at him for a moment, and murmured to himself, “Sorry, you remind me of my brother. I mean, you look different, but just…’

I jumped in, “Warren, believe me, I was confused at first too. But this is Tallis. He’s Nelson’s brother. Nelson is the car-

nival director,” I said, covering for Theo. I figured he probably had a good reason to keep his identity a secret, even from his own brother.

“Hmm. Well, you are dressed like you work with Nelson,” Warren said with a chuckle. He turned back to me, looking at me with deep, emotional eyes.

“Yes, he does, doesn’t he? I don’t think Prince Theo would ever wear colors like that,” I said, giggling and giving Theo a challenging look.

Theo snorted and looked away from me.

“I heard my name,” Nelson arrived with a concerned look on his face. “Geez, Tallis, there you are! I’ve been looking everywhere for you. They told me you’re at the packhouse. The carnival is packed up. Are you ready to go or what?”

“I’m ready,” Theo said stiffly.

“Great. Well, say your goodbyes and let’s get going. We’re all waiting on you,” Nelson said. He clapped his hands to hurry Theo along.

I bit my tongue to keep from laughing, seeing the dark, dangerous look in Theo’s eyes. If Nelson wasn’t careful, he’d end up dealing with the Dark Prince.

Theo glanced at me and crossed his arms. He gave a final nod and left after Nelson. It was already getting late and if he hung around too long, it would seem suspicious. Especially if he kept hanging around me.

“Warren, how are you feeling?” I asked, turning back to Warren.

He still looked a little pale and dirty. I hoped after a nice shower and some fresh clothes, he’d look and feel better,

Warren sniffled and rubbed his head.

“Honestly, I’ve got a bit of a headache. I’m not sure if I’m getting sick or I just need good food,” he admitted.

Warren and I headed back to my parents’ house. As we went, he started sniffling more and rubbing his temples. He was definitely sick.

good night’s sleep and some hot food. I’ll make sure to get you a good dinner. I’m just going to run out for

you,” Warren murmured, his eyes

was sick, I figured that Theo would want to know and maybe would send Warren back to the palace. I hurried after Theo to

All the tents were gone with nothing left except a few pieces of trash. Sighing, I kicked at an old

when I got back to

and water. It would be there when he woke up.

my pack had started to settle down. I was happy to

8B. That Sol’

Her death had been avenged, but I still missed

my hand on her grave

to express how sorry I am that you were killed because of me. Raymond is gone, though, and I think he suffered. Be at peace, dear

there you are,” Warren said, coming up beside

“I

going well, then?” Warren

Thanks again. You look quite energetic. Feeling

grinned and rubbed his belly. All the color had returned to his cheeks and he

great. That breakfast you made me this morning was fantastic. Who needs medicine with

one had ever praised my cooking before. I couldn’t tell if he was just being

have stepped up to help or ganize the pack,” Warren added, getting back to

ISThai InvitatiM

side through the pack territory. It was a nice day with warm morning sun shining down

dead and Hawke ex iled, no one is left to cause problems. I keep going to their meetings, but every time

Ciana. I’m glad your pack is do ing better. It makes me feel better about asking,” he

“Asking what?”

flipped a little. What could

that Raymond isn’t a threat. I wanted to know

I keeping you from visiting

Warren said, touching my arm. “I’m glad I took time to recover from being held prisoner. So, do you want

my lower

the alpha of

ago with my parents, and) r membered liking

what do you say?” Warren

traveled, now that every thing seemed to have settled in the pack, it would be a

might think I had feelings for him, too. I didn’t want to give Warren the wrong message. It probably wasn’t a great idea to spend too much time alone

the only member of the Alpha family in pack territory at the moment. My pack was still vulnerable and I didn’t want to

sounds like a really fun trip, but Warren, I should really stay here until

see he was disappointed. He

said, nodding and smiling

back to my parents’ house to pack and I headed to the courtyard to see if Frederic or Murray needed me for anything. I was impressed with how well they were handling things, but I still wanted to be involved so I

is gone… so sad,” I heard some girls whispering

88′ That Open?

the mention of the carnival, my ears perked

that Tallis… so handsome. I would have

so bad.