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.

sleep and some hot food. I’ll make sure to get you a good dinner. I’m just

Warren murmured, his

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

All the tents were gone with nothing left except a few pieces of trash. Sighing, I kicked at an old can. I wondered where they were going next and

asleep when I

mug of tea and water. It would

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

8B. That Sol’

pack cemetery. Her death had been avenged, but I still missed her and felt bad about

put my hand on her grave marker and

killed because of me. Raymond

Warren said, coming up

at him. “I just wanted to give her an update about what’s

are going well,

Feeling 100% now?” I

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

morning was fantastic. Who needs medicine with you as a cook?”

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

to help or ganize the pack,” Warren added, getting back to his

88. ISThai InvitatiM

day with warm morning sun shining down on us and a soft breeze

Raymond dead and Hawke ex iled, no one is left to cause problems. I keep going to their meetings, but every time they have it all under control. I

your pack is do ing better. It makes me feel better about

“Asking what?”

stomach flipped a little. What could Warren want to

a threat. I wanted to know if you’d visit her pack with me,” he said,

I keeping you from visiting your sister?” I asked

said, touching my arm. “I’m glad I took time to recover

my lower lip in

the alpha of

many years ago with my parents, and) r membered liking the

you say?” Warren nudged

been a long time since I traveled, now that every thing seemed to have settled in the pack,

his eyes. Clearly, he still held some affection for me. If I went with him, he might think I had feelings for him, too. I didn’t

Alpha family in pack territory at the moment. My pack was still vulnerable and I didn’t want to leave and allow someone else to come

really fun trip, but Warren, I should really stay here until my parents get back. Alvar

I could see he was disappointed.

he said, nodding

me for anything. I was impressed with how well they were

so sad,” I heard some

88′ That Open?

the mention of the carnival,

that Tallis… so handsome. I

so bad. They