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.

their Alpha through. I walked over more slowly, grabbing the blood

Brook croaked, looking up at him with teary

how she kept herself so composed. It was a little funny to

to make a fool of herself with her

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

be so heartbroken..." I dropped down to my knees near her head

on his own. And you... rejecting him

something to help Brook out, like tell her

in pain. She flicked

what are you doing to yourself?" her father asked. He took her hand and

well, my parents are fated mates and they

I saw the amusement in them. I

decide. You're my best friend and I support your decision, no matter what, okay?" I was proud that I kept my face dead serious and I ran my hand down her cheek and

saw her press it against the inside of her cheek. Slowly, she nodded and looked at

I'm ready," she said,

“Sweetheart..." Ellsworth gasped.

m-my mate. And I hope that m-my second chance... my

was to keep herself from laughing or breaking character.

me from my parents," she forced out. "Ugh..." she groaned in pain again

Alpha

in her mouth, I could

reject...' she coughed again and spat some of the fake

stop!' Alpha Ellsworth snapped, grabbing Brook's shoulders. "My daughter, stop this. It is hurting you. I can't

don't need to watch," Brook

think of you going through this pain, just for me. Jake is your mate and

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

grabbed her shoulders and lifted her up, hugging her to

my daughter and I want what is best for you, even if it means you going

never stop being your little girl, no matter where

sweetie. I know. You know you get your

and sighed as her

fight with you, darling. Especially not over a man. It is just... so hard to admit that I can't be the only man

came down to it, Ellsworth put Brook's happiness over what he

to see past his stubbornness to

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 with

the head of the table. He had a glass of wine and watched

glad to see you're feeling better, darling," Ellsworth said, his voice was a little stiff, like

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

he still looked a little upset. I wasn't sure why. Was he mad that Brook had hurt herself to please him, or that

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

a lot, Brook. I know you have your own life but