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

Warren murmured, his eyes already

Warren back to the

I got there, the tent was gone. 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 how long it

when I got back to the house.

a mug of tea and water. It would be

pack had started to settle down. I was happy to see everything reverting

8B. That Sol’

gravestone in the pack cemetery. Her death had been avenged, but I still missed her

put my hand on her grave

am that you were killed because of me. Raymond is

there you are,” Warren said, coming up beside

from the grave and looked at him. “I just wanted to

going well, then?”

quite energetic. Feeling 100% now?” I asked, addressing

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

you made me this morning was fantastic. Who needs medicine

my cooking before.

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

88. ISThai InvitatiM

side by side through the pack territory. It was a nice day with warm morning

With 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 hardly have

pack is do ing better. It makes me feel better

“Asking what?”

little. What could

from here. I’d still like to do that now that Raymond isn’t a threat.

right. Am I keeping you from visiting your sister?”

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

bit my lower lip in

to the alpha of

years ago with my parents, and) r

do you say?” Warren nudged

have settled in the pack, it would be a pleas ant change

that hopeful, bright look in his eyes. Clearly, he still held some affection for me. If I went with him, he might think I

the moment. My pack was still vulnerable and I didn’t

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

eyes fell and I could see he was disappointed. He took my hand

said, nodding

for anything. I was

sad,” I heard some

88′ That Open?

the mention of the carnival, my

so handsome. I would have bedded

you’re so bad. They