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.

backed away and let their Alpha through. I walked over more slowly, grabbing the blood bag in my hand. This had

looking up at him with teary

and I wondered how she kept herself so composed. It was a little funny to see her being so dramatic, but I had

enough to make

But I... I have to m-make a better choice and listen to your advice," Brook gasped, breathing so heavily she was almost

you want? Jake will be so heartbroken..." I dropped down to

not survive on his own. And you...

Ellsworth, hoping he would do or say something to help Brook out, like tell her

Brook groaned and writhed in pain. She flicked her eyes

doing to yourself?" her father asked. He took her hand and pressed it to his cheek. "This isn't what

I've made m-my decision. A mate is important but... well, my parents are fated mates and they are happy. But...

them. I realized that her streaming tears were

proud that I kept my face dead serious and I ran my hand down her cheek and slid the little blood bag

I saw her press it against the inside of her cheek. Slowly, she nodded

I'm ready," she said,

“Sweetheart..." Ellsworth gasped.

I pray to re-je-ct m-my mate. And I hope that m-my second

arched her back and groaned. I realized that part of her dramatic act was to keep herself from laughing or breaking character. It was hard to laugh when

t-take me from my

too much," Alpha

bit down hard and she coughed. The fake blood pooled in her mouth, I could see it as she tried to talk

I Brook... reject...' she coughed again and spat

daughter, stop this. It is hurting you. I can't watch you do

don't need to watch,"

bear to think of you going through this pain, just for me. Jake is your mate and that is what it is. Keep your matebond, go with him, just don't hurt

fake blood-which was just tomato juice-went down with a

lifted her up,

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

"Thank you! You know. I'll never stop being your little girl, no matter where I go or who I'm

that, sweetie. I know. You know you get your

sighed as her father released

admit that I can't be the only man

them hug again and reconcile. It was nice to see that when it came down to it, Ellsworth put Brook's happiness over what he thought was best for her. That's what

past his stubbornness to be

didn't see them for the rest of the day until Brook popped by where I

Ellsworth took the head of the table. He had a glass of wine and

to see you're feeling better, darling," Ellsworth said, his voice

took her dad's hand. "Daddy, I know this isn't what you wanted, but I promise, I'll come and visit all the time. Jake isn't going to hold

and nodded. He squeezed Brook’s hand but he still looked a little upset. I wasn't sure why. Was he mad that Brook had hurt herself to please him,

a good man," Brook continued. "Besides, King Theo is reasonable,

her father. Alpha Ellsworth sighed and pulled his hand from hers. “You’ve grown up a lot, Brook. I know you have your own life