Sould As The Alpha King's Breeder

Chapter 103: Claiming Ciana

*Theo•

I took a deep breath outSide my father’s door.

This was a long shot, to say the least. The man didn’t have a single sympathetic bone in his body. The likelihood of him helping Warren was slim to none but I had to try.

His life was on the line. I’d done what was irreparable to Maggie, but for Warren, at least, there was still a chance.

Bitterness and guilt wormed their way into my chest and refused to let go. Words could not describe how sorry I was, but sorry couldn’t make anything better. As long as I was breathing, I wouldn’t give up on Warren.

It was a promise I made to Ciana and myself.

I raised my fist to the door and knocked.

“Come in.” My father’s muffled oice came from behind the door.

His suite was mainly decorated with simple and warm colors, such as light gold and clean cream. It looked dignified and classy like most of the other rooms in this palace. However, the bright room couldn’t lessen he callous and vicious vibe of its owner.

“Theo, you rarely come here. I’m hoping you’re here to bring me good news, not trouble.” He didn’t lift his head from his

document, nor did he seem interested in what I was about to say.

“l need your help.”

“Oh, my help you say? Interesting.” He finally put down the documents he was reading and took a sip of the half-drunken amber liquor from a cup on his Jesk.

“Tell me, what exactly do you need help with?”

“Warren is dying.”

Not even a single twitch. That fucking psycho remained completely passive.

He took the horrible news about his second oldest son no differently than a report about upcoming inclement weather.

“Okay. If he is sick, Dottie is a better person to talk to.” He lowered his head and was about to pick up his paper again.

A rush of anger boiled inside of me, but it wasn’t the time to unleash my fury. I took a deep breath, “No, she can’t help. No healers can. Warren was injured.. by me.”

“Oh? And how exactly did he end up in this uh…unfortunate predicament.”

I balled my fists at the side of my body. “l touched him by accident. I drained the life out of him.”

“Then he should be dead by now. Your touch is lethal.”

“He isn’t dead, but he isn’t awake either. That’s why I’m here.” He stared at me and silence gre between us.

It was no secret I loathed him. He knew that but he didn’t care. Why would he care about what a tool felt about its master? However, I would hope that after all the blood I had spilled for him, he would do this one thing for me as a courtesy.

“No. I’m afraid I can’t help.”

what I about to ask before you turned

slowly, “That’s correct. I don’t need to

mean you don’t need to know? Warren is your son!” I tried my best to control my volume, but I knew it was

should survive in this world. Even if he makes it through

tongue so hard to hold back my burning fury that I could taste the blood

Warren, for Maggie, and for Ciana. I had

a favor for me? Father,

shook his head. His lighthearted tone was like oil pouring on my

I’m qu te surprised to see you here today. What happened to you? You ‘re never the sentimental type. If anyone,

was killed by me.” I was amazed that I was able to say

assign me, who knows when I’ll die? Simply for the sake of securing a successor, wouldn’t you

But only surprise, there wasn’t any

nodded, hoping he would reconsider my request. I wasn’t afraid of him, but

few moments before looking me in

shit, did I fucking

out a long breath of relief when I heard him add, “That’s exactly why yo need to give me an heir. The time is ticking. And it’s actually perfect that you arrived.

But that wasn’t what caught my attention. It was the scent that wafted in the

my best from inhaling it

was.

aphrodisiac, curated by mag c

I’ve tested her a few times and I don’t mind sharing. She is good at what she

for me tonight, Theo. If you are obedient and do as I say then maybe I’ll consider helping your brother. But if you choose to

my body dissipated, and I felt dizzy

locked until you do as I say. And it’s been charmed so

charged toward my father but only in time to slam my

but I fought back the urge to release it as I

half-dressed woman said from

begin? The king will not release you until

dare turn back to

feelings that were only meant to be reserved for a special

She trailed it all

of skin she touched. Blood rushed to my groin on its

how much you want me, Your Highness?” She giggled, pressed her body against mine, and whispered in my ear, “l can make you feel so

jerked away. I was disgusted despite the

her and ran straight for the large window and plunged out

would break a few bones. But I didn’t c re. I

to

out a low whimper as I heard

growled as I toppled to the ground. To my pleasant surprise, the pain helped

I wanted. I

the western side of the palace, so I could wait

the door of my suite closed, panting heavily with my naked body pressed against the door. More than ever, I was grateful for my dark, cold

realized that someone was already there, and the next moment,

started to pound frantically.

shiver traveled down my spin as I stared at her. The aphrodisiac’s effects hadn’t wor off and I couldn’t