Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 129: I've Got a Plan

“No. You don't have proof because there is no proof. Guards, take her and throw her out!” Demarco demanded, snapping to his guards again.

They closed in on me. Sherry and Greg appeared at my sides, joining my guards to protect me. I had a feeling they were still close by even after Theo had left, but they’d stayed hidden until now.

Thinking fast, I reached into my pocket and pulled out the stone that Maggie had gone on and on about. I threw the stone at Demarco's feet.

“There's your proof! Maggie carved a prayer to the Moon Goddess into that stone. She wished for her matebond to you to fail," I said. "Maggie is still alive and working with Luther to recruit and expand the influence of the Shadow."

Demarco's body was trembling and he stared at the rock for a while. Eventually, he bent down and picked up the stone, rolling it around in his hands.

Then his eyes widened and he shook his head like he still didn't want to believe it, even though the proof was staring him right in the face.

“If you still don't believe me, why not join me and search for Maggie? That's what we're heading off to do," I said, motioning to my companions.

“You’re insane. You are just trying to confuse me," Demarco said, shaking his head.

“You could also check her tomb. That should be enough to convince you she's still alive... if she isn't there anymore. What more proof would you need?" I countered.

Demarco stared at me, jaw dropped. Then his eyes turned bloodshot again and his nostrils flared.

“You dare come into my pack and ask me to desecrate my wife's grave!? You brought tragedy on my mate and now you want to insult her memory!? What right do you have to disrupt my grieving process? Maggie is gone!" he shouted. The blue veins on his forehead bulged as he screamed at me.

“Demarco, I didn't cause any of this, I only brought the information. You don't have to believe me. If you choose to cover your eyes from the truth, it's up to you." I shrugged like it didn't matter to me what he thought.

Demarco scoffed and tossed the rock on the ground.

"However," I looked him in the eye, "if you're wrong, and you keep supporting Luther, you'll not only suffer the loss of your mate, but also your pack!".

"You never knew anything about Maggie," Demarco argued. His voice was softer now, like he was running out of reasons to defend Maggie.

"If she was truly the kind soul like you said, do you think she'd want you to lose yourself to get revenge for her, risking the entire pack? Even if she did lie to you, would you lead your entire pack to destruction for someone that deceived you?" I asked, challenging Demarco even more.

"Stop... stop saying that! Maggie wasn't lying. And I would exact revenge again and again on Theo for what he did to her," Demarco declared.

Beside me, Sherry and Greg growled. I held an arm out to keep them tame. This wasn't the time to be flying off the handles.

"You don't have to stand with Theo, but if I were you, I wouldn't stand with Luther either. I would stay neutral and protect your own pack."

This time Demarco didn't fight back. He just stared at the ground.

your mind, you can get in

as I motioned to

to persuade Demarco but he clearly doesn't believe us," Sherry

cares about Maggie, he'll go investigate. We just planted the seed, the rest is up to him.

Sherry nodded.

packs. We visited twenty different packs and with all our eye witness testimonies, I was able to convince all twenty of them to

had released all the women from his consort to return home so they

on me to give me a hug

I embraced her back

the guards all got settled in and Brook

you're here. Don't worry, though, I've already convinced my father to support Theo. He sees the wisdom in it. Plus, I'm his little girl and he would never deny me

out on giving the same speeches over and over again," I admitted with

nodded, looking

asked, seeing how distracted she

Jake and I discovered we're fated

ago, and I was

Her smile faded quickly and her face fell. ‘My

I asked, arching an

her lower lip quivered and I thought she might cry. "Why don't I just introduce you to my father, and

house to the study, where her father was sitting. He was reading a book but as soon as he saw us, he

gave her a bear hug and kissed the

bashful look

friend I told you about,

meet you, Alpha Ellsworth,"

Ellsworth eyed my hand suspiciously. "Yes,

friendly nature seemed reserved for his daughter. Slowly, I pulled my hand away and rubbed

to stand with King Theo and I

a great Alpha and leader. Why not look for a guy like that, my dear?" Ellsworth asked, chucking his daughter under

glanced at me apologetically. "Daddy, Theo has his sights set on

choose to marry someone that isn't their fated mate because they understand a good

She looked at me like she could just die of embarrassment at any moment. "If you just gave him a

me, like I could

out with. I wanted Brook to be happy

They'd always loved me and cared for me but they spent a lot of time traveling in the most recent years without me. Seeing Brook and her

my love life?

status or wealth, they would want me to be with a man who would treat me right... So... they would have to