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.

and nuzzled my cheek against his

“Probably never have closure."

fingers

throat suddenly. What if we didn't break the curse? How many more moments would I have like this with Jared? Would I ever get to make

we didn't break the curse, I knew I would have to make

promise me something?"

know I'll promise

don't break

good chance, now," Jared urged,

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

make things right with them before the curse… ends me. So, I want

“I…"

I could practically feel the confusion seeping from

meet him. It could be the final closure for you and it could help him a lot. I want you to tell him about your mother

I promise. But we're going to

and snuggled as close as possible as we

***

iffy. As I got dressed,

all over the Dark Realm and to the underground city. Then all the way back to the Realm

good night's rest wasn't going to replenish me after all the inane

morning?" Jared asked when he emerged from

looked completely fresh. I could tell it was to make

did care about his family, as much as he tried

the travel… it'll

“Agreed."

are waiting

and Theo at an upscale restaurant

Ciana's voice met my

me over, standing in the

smiled at Theo. “Are

it ready for us," Theo explained. His eyes widened as he looked

a hand

closely. She stepped up to Theo's

them wore serious looks on their

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

should have

shoulder. “It is very easy to spot someone of the Dark Alpha line in

and shook his

break the tension

Theo, this is Jared. He's

this is going to be quite the tale

table was ready. She led us back to

doors that opened onto a patio. The breeze brought the scent of fresh flowers

at the center with

As soon as she left us, Jared and I began

I was fine with that, feeling like I'd recounted the story

paused long enough to order food and get

wore thoughtful yet concerned expressions but they