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.

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

looking up

my lip to keep a straight face. She was a good actress and I wondered how she kept herself so composed. It was a little funny to see her

enough to make a fool of

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

want? Jake will be so heartbroken..." I dropped down to my knees near her head and pulled

not survive on his own. And you... rejecting

glanced over to Alpha Ellsworth, hoping he would do or say something to help Brook out, like tell her it was okay to love

in pain. She

took her hand and pressed it to his cheek. "This isn't what

they are happy. But... I could have

I realized that her streaming tears were from silent laughter because she

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

press it against the inside of her

I'm ready," she

“Sweetheart..." Ellsworth gasped.

hope that m-my second chance... my second chance mate will c-come to me,"

of her dramatic act was to keep herself

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

too much," Alpha

blood pooled in her mouth, I could see it as she tried

she coughed again and spat some of the fake

Brook's shoulders. "My daughter, stop this. It

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

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 yourself

just tomato juice-went

and lifted her

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

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

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

giggled a little and sighed as her father released

only

that when it came down to it, Ellsworth put Brook's happiness over what he thought was best for her. That's what a father was

to see past his stubbornness

to the 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 with

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

better, darling," Ellsworth said, his voice was a little stiff, like he

this isn't what you wanted, but I promise, I'll come and visit all the time. Jake isn't going to hold me hostage

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

man," Brook continued. "Besides, King Theo is reasonable, he will let Jake have

“You’ve grown up a lot, Brook. I know you have your own life but you're never