Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 2: Was That Him?

“What? The prince’s Luna?!”

“Prince Theo is the King’s favorite son, and it’s most likely he’ll be the next king.”

“Then that makes his wife…”

The crowd buzzed with excitement at Beta Xavier’s words. The girls seemed overjoyed to think of themselves living in the palace as nobles, maybe even as a Luna Queen someday.

Some of them were so excited that they started clapping their hands.

Sophia glanced at them and sneered. “Foolish! They think they even have a chance!”

“Of course not! Miss Chambers, they are nothing compared to you!” Sophia’s followers flattered her, which brought a proud smile to her face.

“What if the prince doesn’t need our… our service?” one of the more composed voices asked Beta Xavier.

“Oh, yes, an important question,” he said, raising a finger in the air. Everyone quieted to hear him. “Those of you who are not successful in securing the prince’s favor will return to your packs after three years, with your payment of riches beyond measure.”

As he clapped his hands together, the girls cheered once

again.

Doubt rolled over me as I looked at Beta Xavier’s face. I didn’t believe him. People couldn’t just come and go from the royal palace. In fact, many rumors had arisen over the years regarding the disappearance of palace visitors… or their untimely deaths.

I was sure the truth wasn’t as glamorous as he was trying to make it sound.

As expected, he added, “However, His Majesty, our King Sebastian, would love to see you all try your very best, or-” He smirked, and the glee in his tone suddenly was replaced by an ominous warning. “Not only will you be thrown in prison for your negligence, but also you’ll bring shame and disgrace to your pack!”

My eyes widened. Beta Xavier was threatening us with our own packs! He was implying that if we failed to please the royals, we would bring destruction to our packs!

most of the girls didn’t seem to be bothered by his latest comment and were simply glad

locked inside. Brook did

Xavier declared. “Let us go

delighted laughter went through the crowd as we all began to move again. I exchanged a look with Brook. We had no choice but to

with the fragrance of flowers. Oohs and aahs serenaded me as we took in the

fountains and ponds lined the walkway. Elegant sculptures decorated every few steps of the royal garden. It truly was a gorgeous

Beta Xavier’s announcement, the crowd had been much more

and getting into the beautiful courtyard certainly eased most of

carried onto the subject of Prince Theo. His ruthless reputation somehow seemed to be forgotten, and all of a sudden,

else is nearly as qualified as I am. Especially not that mouthy

know she was talking about me, but i’d decided that she was the least of my concern

the royal garden in gold, which made the palace

how glorious the Beta had made it sound, the palace was

absolutely the last thing I wanted to do with

to get intimate with the most terrifying man

come up with

looking at? You’ve been so quiet.” Brook caught up to me and asked, “What do you think about the news? What do

don’t know,

wasn’t sure whether it would be good or bad. I didn’t want to make my

the living quarters. Make sure you are on your best behavior.

gave us a stern look, and we all nodded in unison. At this

low murmuring died down as we stepped into a smaller garden. It was even more luxuriously decorated, and

the variety of rare and expensive plants, I was paying attention to the layout of my surroundings. The importance of knowing all of my options where I was, and what obstacles I might confront-was

cautious father.

tall walls in the distance, and I tried to see if there was a gate nearby. At that moment, I felt a sharp shove in my back, and

saw a vicious smirk on Sophia’s face. She’d pushed me! For Goddess’s sake, why couldn’t she just leave

the sharp pain I’d feel hitting my nose on the ground. However, that wasn’t my worst problem. My biggest

up with a plan to explain myself

pain I’d