Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 85 : Family Reunion

*Eliza*

“Believe it or not, I do understand," Jared murmured to me.

“I know you do. That's one of the things I like about you," I said. I sighed and sank back on the pillows.

Now that I was stuffed full of chicken noodle soup, I was absolutely exhausted!

Jared crawled into bed with me and wrapped his arms around me. He hugged me against his bare chest.

I pressed my cheek to his skin and listened to the steady, strong rhythm of his heart.

“There was a time when I was younger when I was almost jealous of Xander, growing up in a cushy castle with everything he could ever want," Jared said. “But I realized that I never wanted to be anything like him or have the life he has."

“Like me and Lena?" I muttered a little sleepily.

“Yeah. I just thought that having all that money and a comfortable palace would make life too easy. And I think having a more… difficult life, has been an asset for me."

I creased my brow and pulled my head from Jared's chest. My fatigue got shoved deep down.

Slowly, I shook my head.

“Jared, your brother's life was far from a fairy tale. You know, your stories are kind of similar…"

Jared scoffed. “How so?"

“Your father… sort of abandoned you by dying before you were born and then your mother died when you were young. Xander watched his father die and his mother left him behind…"

“I guess I never thought about that," Jared admitted, sighing.

“After that, your stories differ but it's not that different of a start," I continued.

“Right. My life was a struggle and his was surrounded by luxury and wealth."

I pulled myself away from Jared and shifted in his arms. “Despite what you think, no amount of wealth or the luxury of life in a palace can make up for parents' love. You both lacked that growing up."

“I take your point."

Jared reached up and cupped my cheek. Slowly, he pulled me back against his chest and wrapped his arms around me a little tighter.

I snuggled up to him.

“I know you don't want to meet your brother but you never know… it could help both of you," I whispered, my fatigue coming back quickly.

“Help us? I don't see how…"

“Jared, the both of you lost your parents young. You and Xander are the last of your immediate family. If you met him, you might be surprised to find that it fills a void for both of you, brings you both peace."

Jared sighed. I glanced up at him as best I could. He had a deep, pensive look on his face. I could tell that he was taking my words to heart and really listening to what I had to say.

“You never know, he might need the same closure as you, about your parents. You probably know more about your mother than he does. And he knows more about your father."

“Eliza, what would I do without you?" Jared chuckled and kissed the top of my head.

my cheek

“Probably never have closure."

fingers through

more moments would

would have to make things right with

can you promise me something?" I

know I'll promise

we don't break the

that, Eliza. We have a good chance, now," Jared

Eliza. We have a good chance, now," Jared urged, squeezing me in a warm

right now, and if we don't break the curse, I know I will need to make things right with them before the

“I…"

arms loosened around me. I could practically

closure for you and it could help him a lot. I want you to tell him about your

we're going to break the curse," Jared

against his chest and snuggled as close as possible as we

***

was a little iffy. As I got dressed, I noticed that my muscles were

been traveling so much, all over the Dark Realm and to the underground city. Then

to replenish me after all the inane running around

this morning?" Jared asked when

his hair combed, and he looked completely fresh. I could tell it was to make a good

did care about his family, as much as he tried

stronger and all the travel… it'll be nice to get

“Agreed."

and Ciana are waiting for

Ciana and Theo at an upscale restaurant where they'd made a

here," Ciana's voice

standing in

hug and smiled at Theo. “Are we going to

reservation for one of the private rooms. They're just getting it ready for

reaching a hand out to

Jared closely. She stepped up to Theo's side and looped

serious looks

like my father, King Sebastian," Theo said, c*****g his head to the side. “And… a lot like my nephew,

at me and we both smiled tightly. I should have known that they'd

is very easy to spot someone of

chuckled and

break the tension and soon Ciana and Jared

is Jared. He's actually Xander's

going to

and told us the table was ready. She led us back to the

double doors that opened onto a patio. The breeze brought the scent

with a

our chairs for us and one by one, we sat down. As soon as she left us, Jared and I began

that, feeling like I'd recounted

long enough to order food and

thoughtful yet concerned expressions but