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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.

I walked over more slowly,

croaked, looking up at him with teary

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 had to keep my cool, too. This had

enough to make

to m-make a better choice

what you want? Jake will be so heartbroken…” I dropped down to my knees near her head and pulled it into my

on his own.

do or say something to help Brook out, like tell

and writhed in pain. She flicked

asked. He took her hand and pressed it

is important but… well, my parents are fated mates and they are happy. But… I could have a second

for a moment and I saw the amusement in them. I realized

was proud that I kept

and I saw her press it against the inside of her cheek. Slowly, she nodded

ready,” she said,

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

came hereto p-pray… I pray to re-je-ct m-my mate. And I hope that m-my second chance… my second chance mate will c-come to me,”

groaned. I realized that part of her dramatic act was to keep herself from laughing or breaking character. It

second chance m-mate will be kind and… won’t t-take me from my parents,” she forced out. “Ugh…” she groaned

much,” Alpha Ellsworth said, shaking his

bit down hard and she coughed. The fake blood pooled in her mouth,

I Brook… reject…’ she coughed again and spat some of the fake blood

snapped, grabbing Brook’s shoulders. “My daughter, stop this. It is hurting

go away. You don’t need to

bear to think of you going through this pain, just for me. Jake is your mate and that is what it is. Keep your matebond, go with him, just don’t hurt yourself

was just tomato juice-went down with a

and lifted her up,

is best for you, even if it means you going to the palace without me.”

him. “Thank you! You know. I’ll never stop being

sweetie. I know. You know

a little and sighed as her father

over a man. It is just… so hard to admit that I can’t be the only man in your life,’ Alpha Ellsworth said. He sighed and

again and reconcile. It was nice to see that when it came down to it,

able to see past his

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 me to dinner with

and Alpha Ellsworth took the head of the table.

voice

know this isn’t what you wanted, but I

a little upset. I wasn’t sure why. Was he mad that Brook had hurt

a good man,” Brook continued. “Besides, King Theo is

warmly at her father. Alpha Ellsworth sighed and pulled his hand from hers. “You’ve grown up a lot, Brook. I know you have