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.

maids backed away and let their Alpha through. I walked over more slowly, grabbing the blood bag

were r-right," Brook croaked, looking up at him with teary

bit 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 being so dramatic, but I

Jake enough to make a fool of herself

have to m-make a better choice and listen to

you sure this is what you want? Jake will be so heartbroken..." I dropped down to my knees near

survive on his own. And you...

would do or say something to help Brook out,

groaned and writhed in pain. She

took her hand

and they are happy. But... I could have a second

for a moment and I saw the amusement in them. I realized that her streaming tears were

matter what, okay?" I was proud that I kept my face

coughed and I saw her press it against the inside

I'm ready,"

“Sweetheart..." Ellsworth gasped.

I pray to re-je-ct m-my mate. And I hope that m-my second chance... my second chance mate will c-come

act was to keep herself from laughing or breaking character. It was

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

too much," Alpha Ellsworth said, shaking his

in her mouth, I could

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

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

to watch," Brook sputtered. “This is for

is your mate and that is what it is. Keep your matebond, go with him,

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

and lifted her up,

I want what is best for you, even if it means you

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

chuckled and nodded. "I know that, sweetie. I know. You know you get your stubbornness

sighed as her father

the only man in your

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 a

his stubbornness to be the best

brought Brook back 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

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

darling," Ellsworth said, his voice was a little

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

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, or that his desires had led her to hurt

King Theo is reasonable, he will let Jake have time off so we can visit.

from hers. “You’ve grown up a lot,