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It was a totally different experience from working with Ethan, who was always quiet and withdrawn and kept to himself.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

***

ignored Alex, letting him follow me around and even attend the

his opinion. Ethan usually just pretended like Alex hadn’t spoken, but I would sometimes incorporate Alex’s good ideas into our

while I was feeding Rowan. I didn’t need an audience for

the fourth day since Ethan returned from leading his war effort, I

and claim her for my own,” Alex was saying, his

will,” Ethan

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

bullshit,” Ethan declared. “You don’t know what

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

going on?”

“Alex here

say that?” Ethan’s

he has a chance with

I am now your

find something for Rosalie to eat?” Georgia suggested. I heard Alex leave, and then she said to Ethan, “You know, it’s

was really embarrassing listening to their discussion about me, but Rowan was still eating, so I couldn’t get up to go make

about time you learned to keep your nose out of my business,” he said

“This is my business. I’m

and then he walked away, too,

of our conversations were focused on either war or Rowan and nothing

back of my mind, I always heard his words about never

Maybe he could have feelings for

tent.

Rowan finished nursing, and I moved him to my shoulder, covering up. “What’s up?” I decided to pretend

sat down on the end of my cot. “I think my brother needs a kick

always have an interesting way of starting a conversation. What

has feelings for you. He’s just

froze, and whispered, “I don’t know about

Seriously, the two of you need to stop

I said. I appreciated her trying to help. “I just don’t

he’s a liar,” she concluded before

I observed Ethan closely, trying to figure

tent. Alex followed me over, and as

are you here?” Ethan asked him. “We don’t need you to discuss strategy.

must stay,” Alex declared. “For it is my duty to stand and protect Queen Rosalie—to

“Protect her from what?

not let you run me off!” Alex said with a flourish

could tell Ethan was reaching his tolerance limit, but I didn’t stop them this time because I found

Perhaps Georgia was right.

to m going to assume that it happened because our information was leaked. And since you will be the only other person in the tent.– if the battle

him

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

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