Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder

Chapter 908

Chapter 114: I Want to Help

*Eliza*

I couldn't believe what I was hearing… Jared wasn't just listening to Hestia, he was going along with everything she was saying. What was worse, it seemed like he was actually going to do what she said.

He wouldn't, would he?

I kept trying to catch his gaze, but he would only look at me for short periods of time.

Even when he asked questions about me and my family that could have been out of concern, his voice was flat and emotionless.

I tried to signal him with my eyes, but it was hard to get him to look at me.

What was he doing?

I tried to speak but the gag muffled my words. Jared hardly spared me a glance.

Why wasn't he looking at me? Why didn't he understand?

Hestia was asking him to do something insane and dangerous....

“Destroying the bridge won't be easy," Hestia drawled. “Had you asked me a few weeks ago, this would be a very different conversation."

“Well, I'm not cursed anymore. Are you sure it is me you want to help?" Jared asked.

Hestia smirked. “Of course. You are, after all, the one who should be sitting on the throne."

Jared scoffed and hope filled my chest. That was the same line Aries had given him, more or less, and he hadn't cared.

“You see, Egoren has a true Dark King, one blessed by the original King Lycaon. And it isn't the brother sitting on the throne." Hestia's eyes brightened.

Suddenly, I felt a shift in Jared's presence. There was no longer a sense of indifference about him. Instead, he seemed like he'd come to a decision.

I saw the gleam in his eyes and it chilled me to the bone.

“What do I need to do?" he asked.

My heart screamed in my chest. I sighed and bowed my head, despair creeping through my veins.

I needed to stop this madness. I needed to stop Jared, but he was definitely ignoring me and his face was unreadable.

What the hell was going on!?

Maybe Jared was just playing along. That was possible. He could be trying to gain Hestia's trust, but it was hard to tell.

“As I said, a few weeks ago, it would have been much easier. If you'd still had your curse shadow and the Cryptex...." Hestia trailed off.

“What does that have to do with anything?" Jared asked.

“Well, the curse shadow and the Cryptex together were a potent, powerful combination that could close the bridge. But you had to break the curse and destroy the Cryptex in the process."

Hestia scoffed.

“Are you trying to bore me to death? I guess there's another option?"

Hestia smirked. I looked between Hestia and Jared, watching their strange interaction. Jared didn't seem happy about following her instructions, but he was still going along with it....

“Yes, there's another way. It is not as easy as the curse shadow and the Cryptex, but it will still work. Although… getting the relics required won't be easy."


“What relics?"

Hestia walked down the long table, dragging a sharp nail over the table top.

The sound, like metal grinding on metal, sent a shiver down my spine. I winced and cringed.

“Fortunately for you, Jared, the relic you'll be looking for can only be used by a select few, and you're one of them. You carrying the blood of the Dark King as his descendent."

“Tell me about this relic," Jared demanded snippily.

Hestia had a way of dragging things out. She was grating on my nerves, and I was just a bystander at this point.

“You need to find the bones of the First Witch."

I saw the crease in Jared's brow.

“What the hell is that and where do I find it?"

The corner of Hestia's lips curved up in a half-smile. She clicked her nails on the table.

“The bones of the First Witch can be found at the stone circle. It is a powerful relic that can amplify other relics and magical items."

“Do I get any more information than that?"

Hestia pouted. “You're a smart boy. You'll figure it out."

Either Hestia didn't know where the relic really was, or she was playing more games.

“Combine the relic with a moonstone that can control the flow of energy between the two realms. Add a splash of Dark King legacy blood and… abrakadabra, the bridge will close."

“That's it?" Jared arched an eyebrow.

“That's it."

He nodded and stroked his chin. I could tell he was thinking hard about something. But I still couldn't figure out what.

Jared couldn't really be considering closing the bridge between the realms, could he?

That was madness....

My mind raced in a million different directions. I couldn't let Jared go through with this plan. Whether he was playing along or not. But how was I supposed to help him while I was tied up and gagged?

I chewed on the gag and tried struggling against the bindings. It caused me to tip in the chair and I almost fell on the floor.

“Alright, I'll find the relic and I'll close the bridge. You can let Eliza go now," Jared said.

My eyes snapped to him, but he was looking at Hestia.

“You have no need to keep her tied up. I'm here, I'm following you, and I'll stay here."

“And you'll do what I say?" Hestia asked.

I noticed how she was hunching over slightly. She looked a little paler than when she'd first arrived. It was possible the strength she'd gained from sucking her last victims dry was fading already.

“I will do as you ask." Jared confirmed.

My heart sank and I looked down. It wasn't worth my freedom if Jared went along with Hestia's craziness.

“Good enough...."

Hestia came up behind me and untied my wrists and ankles. She removed my gag last, but she continued to skulk around the banquet hall.

I rubbed my wrists and my cheeks. My jaw ached from the gag.

It would have been nice if I could have a moment alone with Jared, but I knew I couldn't ask.

“Eliza, you're free to go now. Thank you for your assistance." Hestia waved an arm at me dismissively.

I stood up and walked over to Jared.

He was tense and closed off. I noticed that he still wouldn't look at me directly. I tried to stand in his way and catch his eyes, but he was still avoiding me.

“Jared?" I spoke aloud for the first time. My voice croaked, hoarse and unused.

He must have had a plan. I wanted to stay and help him with his plan so we could defeat Hestia and Aries once and for all.

“I want to help you," I said.

Jared sighed and looked at Hestia. “Can we have a moment alone?"

Hestia shrugged. “Don't be too long. We have work to do." She walked out of the room without another glance.

“Okay, Jared, what is going on?" I asked the moment we were alone.

Jared turned to me, glaring. His eyes sharp and unfriendly.

I took a step back.

“Jared?"

“What are you still doing here? Hestia set you free. You should go!"

“What!?" I gasped.

Jared crossed his arms. “Eliza, you can't help with this."

“Why not? I've helped you before. Finding old relics and making sense of them is my expertise. Remember, I'm an archaeologist," I reminded him.

Jared scoffed. “Then let me rephrase this. I don't want you to help me."

“I...."
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