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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.

and let their Alpha through. I walked over more slowly, grabbing the blood bag in my hand. This had to be

looking up at him

bit my lip to keep a straight face. She 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.

make a fool

I… I have to m-make a better choice and listen to your

this is what you want? Jake will be so heartbroken…” I dropped

might not survive on his own. And you… rejecting him could

hoping he would do or say something

in pain.

what are you doing to yourself?” her father asked. He took her

I’ve made m-my decision. A mate is important but… well, my parents are fated mates and they are happy. But… I could have a second chance m-mate. Someone good…

saw the amusement in them. I realized that her streaming tears were from

no matter what, okay?” I was proud that I kept my face dead serious and

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

ready,”

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

that m-my second

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

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

Alpha Ellsworth said, shaking

The fake blood pooled in her mouth, I could see it as

coughed again and spat some of

this. It is hurting you. I can’t watch you do this

don’t need to watch,” Brook sputtered. “This is for

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

swallowed hard, the fake blood-which was just tomato juice-went

and lifted her

for you, even if it means

around him. “Thank you! You know. I’ll never stop being your little girl, no matter where I go or

“I know that, sweetie. I know. You know you get your stubbornness from

sighed as her father released

that I can’t be the only man in your life,’ Alpha Ellsworth said. He sighed and ran his hands through Brook’s hair, then he

to see that when it came down to it, Ellsworth put Brook’s

to see past his stubbornness

Brook 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

table. He had a glass of wine

you’re feeling better, darling,” Ellsworth said, his voice was a little stiff, like he

and took her dad’s hand. “Daddy, I know this isn’t what you wanted, but I promise, I’ll come and visit all the time. Jake isn’t

smiled tightly and nodded. He squeezed Brook’s hand but he still looked a little upset. I wasn’t sure why. Was he

Obviously, not as much as you, but he’s a good man,” Brook continued. “Besides, King Theo is reasonable, he will let Jake have time off so we can visit. And,

from hers. “You’ve grown up a lot, Brook. I know you have your own