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?”

wryly, “But this isn’t about winning. Can’t you see, Ciana, you’re right that I have something to live for, and that

now, Warren, and I’m not fighting you. It won’t disrespect anyone for me to deny a challenge from my grief fueled brother,”

I didn’t hesitate. He was right, the sooner we got out

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

BACK HERE!” Warren roared

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

bury it! You killed Maggie. She just

turned to Warren and tucked me behind him,

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so cold-hearted? How could you stoop so low? How could you let yourself do that?” 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

happened already happened. You and I can settle this in the future. I’m only here

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

were pressed

why? Because Maggie or me or anyone else isn’t as strong as you are, you can just kill and walk away as you

never thought that!” Theo growled. I felt it rumble through his chest and it vibrated my bones as I leaned against him. His body was so rigid and tense, like a spring ready

thinking he might have changed his mind on fighting Warren. I grabbed his shoulders, but he stood his ground, so firm and

makes you think you’re the one who

never ever thought that in my life! I tried every fucking

anger broke for a moment,

What was he talking bout?

did you say?”

this fucking power? Do you think I Jet a say on when and where it fucking chooses to act out?” theo growled, shaking

He was at a com)lete loss for words, his

I’d rather drag my ass to bloody hell a million times :han do what I did

was that he didn’t hurt Maggie on purpose. Hearing him say it with

by Maggie’s death, Theo

and I deserve worse. I know that,” Theo said, his voice sharp.

he would

You don’t deserve that! You don’t deserve to feel sorry for

He lunged at Theo.

me out of the way and spun around, dodging Warren’s

over and sat up to see

tried to punch Theo in the face. Theo blocked the

and stepped back, but he didn’t

how it happened, Theo, you don’t have

Theo. They tumble around on

see what was going on or if either of them were injured. They rolled so fast

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 was wearing his gloves. He must have put them on at some point after he

won’t make her

from Theo and punched Theo in the face. Theo reeled

was referring to Maggie, but

this!” He growled, his eyes lighting up with

can’t control it! What makes you think you won’ t kill the girl you love?” Warren