Sould As The Alpha King's Breeder

Chapter 99: This Fucking Power

I stared at Warren as he held the knife to his throat. His words ached my heart.

“You shouldn’t think so low of yourself,” I softened my tune and wished he could see that I wasn’t trying to be his en-

I took a step toward him tentatively, ensuring that he wouldn’t do anything to harm himself immediately, and then moved close enough to get to his right hand which was holding the knife.

My hands gently wrapped around his and slowly moved it away from his neck.”You have a lot to live for. Also Warren, I’m not worth ending your life over.”

Warren’s face fell. He lowered his gaze and his hand loosened so the knife dropped on the hard floor, making a clanging sound.

I gave a brief sigh of relief.

Grief and sorrow could cause erratic behavior, but if he could just get past the worst of it, he would be able to find the meaning of life again and start to appreciate it.

“You still have people that care about you, Aurora, for example. Does she not matter to you? Even if right now it’s hard to see beyond the gloomy days, you have to live on for your sister and your mother. Let alone one day, you’ Il find your mate, too.”

Warren glared at the floor and shook his head. “You know nothing!”

“We’re leaving,” Theo urged.

I glanced at him and nodded my head.

Leaving was the right thing to do. If Warren was going to make good on his threat to end his life, he’d do it with or without me there, but I had faith in him that he wouldn’t.

I had faith that he was strong enough to pull through this, and that he just needed some time alone.

So leaving was the best choice before things got too escalated. However, Warren bounced up and charged toward Theo.

‘Enough, Warren!” Theo hissed.

“I’m going to avenge Maggie! I owe her that. I challenge you, Theodore Crimson, to a duel,” Warren declared, pointing at his own chest.

“l decline,” Theo said flatly, tugging me again toward the door.

“You cannot decline! You will disgrace the Moon Goddess and King Lycaon if you do. Do you think that is what Father will want to hear, a royal prince not accepting a duel?”

‘Il-don’t care what Father has to say and the Goddess will forgive me.”

I was relieved that Theo wasn’t going to fight him.

“Why, are you afraid?” Warren continued to provoke.

Theo shook his head. “Whatever you say.”

“Asshole!”

“Warren, calm down! Even if Theo accepts it, do you really think you could win?”

Can’t you see, Ciana, you’re right that I have something to live for, and that is to prove I am worthy of Maggie, as her

not fighting you. It won’t disrespect anyone for me to deny a challenge from my grief fueled brother,” Theo stated, glanced at

the sooner we

even bother to ask where he was taking me. The truth was, even though I didn’t know what I felt

HERE!” Warren roared

of the room, closing the space between us in a few long strides. His nostrils flared as he heaved and panted,

killed

quickly turned to Warren and

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Warren scolded. “I’m sorry Warren, I didn’t mean to kill her!” Theo growled. “For you, it’s just three words, but for her, it’s her

You and I can settle

think you’re the one who decides when and where things happen? Just because you’re

lips were pressed into a

or anyone else isn’t as strong as you are,

it rumble through his chest and it vibrated my bones as I leaned against him. His body was so rigid and tense, like

mind on fighting Warren. I grabbed his shoulders, but he stood his ground, so

think you’re the one who

ever thought that in my life! I tried every fucking thing I could to control my damn power, but

for a moment, and

Pmv« was stunned at the news as well. What was he talking bout? His power? The power he needed the dreamberries

did you say?” Warren

want this fucking power? Do you think I Jet a say on when

He was at a com)lete loss for words,

hell a million times :han do what I

I still had doubts but one :hing for sure, was that he didn’t hurt Maggie

one hurt by Maggie’s death, Theo wasn’t

worse, and I deserve worse. I know that,” Theo said, his voice sharp. “Believe it or not, I’m very

his shoulder at Warren, hoping he would back down now, but

don’t

He lunged at Theo.

‘Voucher: Instantly, Theo pushed me out of the way

over and sat

tried to punch Theo in the face. Theo blocked the punch and Warren lifted

grunted and stepped back, but he didn’t seem

it happened, Theo, you don’t

They tumble around on the

on or if either of them were injured. They rolled so fast and I could hardly tell whose

make her care for you any more,” Theo snarled. He pinned Warren’s arms behind his back and stood up, forcing Warren to stand with him. I noticed that Theo

won’t make her love you,” Warren

punched Theo in the face.

but then

growled,

get close to her without putting her in danger? Like you said, you can’t control it! What makes you think you won’ t kill the girl you love?” Warren taunted as he pulled a small knife from his