Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 204 Tell Me the Truth, Ethan

He stood with his arms folded across his chest.

For no reason, I felt like I had done something really wrong, like I had cheated on him, even though I didn’t have even a tiny little bit of romantic feelings toward Alex, nor would I ever treat him as more than a friend.

Before I could answer Ethan, Alex came back with a plate of food. A small portion of juicy turkey was presented in the center, with a hot sweet potato next to it and some fresh raspberries circling the protein and the starch.

It indeed was irresistible. I hadn’t gotten the chance to eat since I had gotten up that morning. The delicious smell of food made my stomach rumble, and I flushed.

“My queen, please take a break and eat something. Your health is of utmost importance to your people, for you bear the burden of our freedom.” Alex set the plate down to the table, and urged me to eat.

Ethan’s brow knitted even tighter and he narrowed his eyes. I watched the two of them facing each other, feeling quite awkward. All I wanted was for both of them to leave so that I could enjoy my meal, yet with the two of them both staring at each other, I felt I probably should say something so that they didn’t end up fighting each other.

Finally, Ethan looked at me and nodded. “Rosalie, you should eat.”

Alex immediately followed. “Indeed, Your Majesty! Please enjoy your meal.”

I pressed my temples, really hoping that they could sort out their problems outside of my tent.

Then Alex bowed his head and offered Ethan his hand. “It is a pleasure to meet the former Rogue King, Alpha Ethan,” he said with a very polite tone.

Ethan didn’t shake his hand, so Alex withdrew it.

“Who are you?” Ethan asked.

“I am the son of Alpha Dallas,” he explained, and I am the most devoted follower of Queen Rosalie, the White Queen. I shall do anything for my Queen.”

Ethan raised an eyebrow at me, but all I could do was shrug. In the few days since Ethan had been gone, I’d grown accustomed to having Alex around. He was a great conversationalist. He would tell stories to keep me entertained, especially when tending to wounded soldiers, and it made it easier to lift their spirits.

It was a totally different experience from working with Ethan, who was always quiet and withdrawn and kept to himself.

Also, Rowan really liked Alex. My new friend always knew how to make my baby laugh. It was great to see Rowan sitting on Alex’s lap, laughing and clapping his little hands.

Ethan’s face fell even more, and I could almost see veins popping out of his forehead a bit.

If I hadn’t known better, I would have said that Ethan was jealous, but in reality, he might have just found it annoying to have to deal with Alex’s chattiness.

Finally, I couldn’t handle those two anymore, so I asked them, “Hey Alex, do you mind helping me with some supplies? And Ethan, Landon said he wanted to catch you up on something when you are back. Do you mind going to see him?”

“Of course, Your Majesty,” Alex responded cheerfully.

“I’ll be right back.” Ethan also turned around.

Thank the Moon Goddess, I could finally eat!

***

letting him follow me around

time to time, he’d give us his opinion. Ethan usually just pretended like Alex hadn’t spoken, but I would sometimes incorporate Alex’s

the only time that Alex wasn’t with me was while I was feeding Rowan. I

day since Ethan returned from leading his war effort, I was in my tent feeding Rowan when I heard a heated conversation

love Miss Rosalie, and I will marry her and claim her for my own,” Alex was saying,

will,” Ethan said.

Rosalie’s heart around to find mine,” Alex said. “You’re jealous, Alpha Ethan, because you don’t know how to show her love

bullshit,” Ethan declared. “You don’t know what the hell you’re talking about,

better man when it comes to giving her the love and attention that she deserves.” Alex was getting so

going on?” That was

Ethan said. “Alex here

say that?” Ethan’s sister wanted

has a chance

that I am now

for Rosalie to eat?” Georgia suggested. I heard Alex leave, and then she said to Ethan, “You know, it’s about time you let Rosalie know how you feel,

was still eating, so I couldn’t get up to

your

my business. I’m just

walked away, too,

another. Although most of our conversations were focused on either war or Rowan and nothing romantic,

back of my mind, I always heard

a point. Maybe he

my tent. “Sorry to

I moved him to my shoulder, covering up. “What’s up?” I decided to

sat down on the end of my cot. “I

laugh. “You always have an interesting way of starting a conversation. What do

obvious to everyone else that he has feelings for you. He’s just too afraid of what might happen if

whispered, “I

know him pretty f*cking well. Seriously, the two of you need to stop skirting around

her trying to help.

liar,” she concluded before

observed Ethan closely, trying to figure out if there was a

to meet to discuss strategies in his tent. Alex

don’t need you to discuss strategy.

Alex declared. “For it is my duty to stand

breath. “Protect

me off!” Alex said with

his tolerance limit, but I didn’t stop

Perhaps Georgia was right.

it happened because our information was leaked. And

spoke as if it would pain him greatly to

looked at me. I felt it would be better if I cooperated

were wide with consternation. “I would never put Her Majesty in harm’s