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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.

through. I walked over more slowly, grabbing the blood bag in my

r-right,” Brook croaked, looking up

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.

she loved Jake enough to make a fool

m-make a better choice and listen to your advice,”

dropped down to my knees near her head and pulled

might not survive on his own. And

or say something to help Brook out, like tell her it was okay to

in pain. She flicked

father asked. He took her hand and pressed it to his cheek. “This isn’t what

mates and they are happy. But… I

in them. I realized that her streaming

my best friend and I support your decision, no matter what, okay?” I was proud that I kept my face dead serious and I ran my hand

against the inside of

I’m ready,” she

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

that m-my second chance… my second

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

won’t t-take me from my parents,” she forced out. “Ugh…” she groaned in pain again

too much,” Alpha Ellsworth said,

down hard and she coughed. The fake blood pooled in her mouth, I could see it as she

and spat some

grabbing Brook’s shoulders. “My daughter, stop this. It is hurting you. I can’t watch you do this to

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

pain, just for me. Jake is your mate and that is what it is. Keep your matebond, go with him, just

the fake blood-which was just tomato

and lifted her up, hugging her to

my daughter and I want what is best for you, even if it means you going to the palace without me.” He patted her

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

and nodded. “I know that, sweetie. I know. You know you get your

little and sighed

over a man. It is just… so hard to admit that I can’t be the only man in your

it came down to it, Ellsworth put Brook’s happiness over what he thought was best for her. That’s what a

to see past his stubbornness to be the best

rest of the day until Brook popped by where I was staying

together and Alpha Ellsworth took the head of the table. He had a glass of wine and watched the two

feeling better, darling,” Ellsworth said, his voice was a little stiff, like he wasn’t actually happy

isn’t what you wanted, but I promise, I’ll come and visit all the time. Jake

Brook’s hand but he still looked a little upset. I wasn’t sure why. Was he mad that Brook had hurt herself to please him, or that his desires had led

Obviously, not as much as you, but he’s a good man,” Brook continued. “Besides, King Theo is reasonable,

smiled warmly at her father. Alpha Ellsworth sighed and pulled his hand from hers. “You’ve grown up a lot, Brook. I know you have your own life but you’re never going to stop being my baby