Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 130: The Touching Family Moment

Ellsworth invited me to breakfast the next morning. Brook wasn’t there and I got the feeling that he wanted to talk to me alone. It was fine, Brook already knew the plan.

I sat down and grabbed myself a plate of pancakes. Alpha Ellsworth watched me dump syrup on them and poured me a glass of orange juice before he spoke.

“So, did you talk to Brook? She can be just as stubborn as me sometimes," he said, laughing until his cheeks turned red.

“Brook and I talked and I’ve persuaded her that Jake isn't right for her. She’s agreed to put you first,“ I said, nodding as I reached for my orange juice.

“Huh." Alpha Ellsworth stared at me a moment longer and then broke into a wide smile. “That seems... too easy based on how well I know my daughter.“

“If you really think it is too good to be true, I can show you. Brook told me what she was going to do today to break the matebond.“ I replied politely as I slid my hand into my pocket and fingered the little blood bag I stored there.

In order for this to work, Brook and I were going to put on a little show.

“Really? She's that committed?" He stroked his chin thoughtfully.

“She should be heading to the Moon Goddess temple now. Want to come along?“ I gulped down my pancakes and stood up, motioning for him to follow me.

Brook was committed alright, committed to getting her way. I felt a little guilty about tricking Ellsworth. He was a nice guy but Brook was my best friend.

“By the way, Alpha Ellsworth, those pancakes were phenomenal! Thank you!"

“I’m glad you liked them." He grinned, "Those are Brook's favorites too!“

Alpha Ellsworth followed me and I followed the trail that Brook had shown me to the pack Moon Goddess temple. We'd planned everything carefully, so I knew she'd be on her way.

I held a hand up and Brook's father paused. Pointing, I showed him that Brook was entering the temple.

“Let's get a little closer," I whispered.

Alpha Ellsworth nodded and we snuck into the temple.

Brook was already kneeling in front of the Moon Goddess statue. She had her hands clasped together and it looked like she was praying. We couldn't hear what she was saying, but suddenly tears streamed down her cheeks.

Brook groaned and doubled over in pain. She started heaving, leaning against the stone statue. Her face all scrunched up.

“Brook!“ Alpha Ellsworth gasped.

Maids ran through the temple to Brook. They tried to hold her upright and see if she was okay.

'Lady Brook, what's wrong?" they urged.

“Someone get a healer!"

“Brook!" Alpha Ellsworth cried. He ran from our hiding place and bolted toward her.

over more slowly,

were r-right," Brook croaked, looking

good actress and I wondered how she kept herself so composed. It was a little funny to see her being so dramatic, but I had to keep my cool, too. This

to make a fool

I have to m-make a better choice and listen to

I dropped down to my knees near her head and

not survive on his own. And you... rejecting him could kill

Alpha Ellsworth, hoping he would do or say something to help

and writhed in pain.

father asked. He took her hand and pressed it to

mates and they are happy. But... I could

moment and I saw the amusement in them. I realized that her streaming tears were from silent laughter because she

and I support your decision, no matter what, okay?" I was proud that I kept my face dead serious and I

I saw her press it against the inside

I'm ready,"

“Sweetheart..." Ellsworth gasped.

I hope that m-my second chance... my second chance mate will c-come to me," she said, her voice

part of her dramatic act was to keep herself from laughing or

will be kind and... won't t-take me from my parents," she forced out.

Alpha Ellsworth said, shaking

down hard and she coughed. The fake blood pooled in her mouth, I could

coughed again and spat some of the fake blood

this. It is

away. You don't need to watch," Brook sputtered. “This is for

just for me. Jake is your mate and that

swallowed hard, the fake blood-which was just tomato juice-went down

grabbed her shoulders and lifted her up, hugging

what is best for you, even if it means you going to the palace without me." He patted her

You know. I'll never stop being your little girl, no matter where I

and nodded. "I know that, sweetie. I know. You know

giggled a little and sighed as her father

you, darling. Especially not over a man. It is just... so hard to admit that I can't be the only man in your life,' Alpha Ellsworth said. He sighed and ran his hands through Brook's hair, then he stood up and offered

down to it,

to see past his stubbornness to be

packhouse to recover. I didn't see them for the rest of the day until Brook popped by where I was staying and invited me to dinner

head of the table. He had a glass of wine

better, darling," Ellsworth said, his voice was

wanted, but I promise,

He squeezed Brook’s hand but he still looked a little upset. I wasn't sure why. Was he mad that

as much as you, but he's a good man," Brook continued. "Besides, King Theo is reasonable, he will let Jake have time off so we can visit. And,

Ellsworth sighed and pulled his hand from hers. “You’ve grown up a lot, Brook. I know you have your own life but you're never going to stop