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.

giggled and nuzzled my cheek against

“Probably never have closure."

sighed and stroked his fingers through my curly, unruly

lump formed in my throat suddenly. What if we didn't break the curse? How many more moments would I have like this with Jared?

have to make things right

can you promise

know I'll promise you

don't

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

have a good chance,

need to make things right with them before the curse… ends me. So, I want you to promise me that if we

“I…"

could practically feel the confusion

him. It could be the final closure for you and

we're going to break the curse,"

chest and snuggled as close as possible as we fell asleep wrapped

***

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

to the underground city. Then all the way back to the Realm of

replenish me after all the inane running around we'd

Jared asked when he emerged

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

as much as he tried to play

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

“Agreed."

and Ciana are waiting for

at an upscale restaurant

over here," Ciana's voice

standing in the lobby of the

her a quick hug and smiled at Theo. “Are we going

They're just getting it ready for us," Theo explained. His

Jared introduced, reaching a hand out to

Jared closely. She stepped up to Theo's side

serious looks

said, c*****g his head to

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

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

chuckled and

break the tension and

is Jared. He's actually

going to be quite the tale isn't

the table

dimly lit with double doors that opened onto a patio. The breeze brought

table at the center with a pure white tablecloth and silk

sat down. As soon as she left us, Jared and I began explaining

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

only paused long enough to order food and get

Ciana wore thoughtful yet concerned expressions but they listened without