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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.

slowly, grabbing the blood bag

Brook croaked, looking up at him with

I wondered how she kept herself so composed. It

enough to make a fool of

he’s a good man. I… I do… l-love him. But I… I have to m-make a better choice and listen

heartbroken…” I dropped down to my knees near her head and pulled it

not survive on his own. And you… rejecting

something to help Brook out, like tell her it was

writhed in pain. She flicked

you doing to yourself?” her father asked. He took her hand and

important but… well, my parents are fated mates and they

for a moment and I saw the amusement in them. I realized that her streaming tears were from silent laughter because she wasn’t

what, okay?” I was proud that I kept my face dead serious and I ran

against the inside of her cheek. Slowly, she nodded

I’m ready,”

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

mate. And I hope that m-my second chance… my second

back and groaned. I realized that part of her dramatic act was to keep herself

be kind and… won’t t-take me from my parents,” she forced out. “Ugh…” she

Alpha Ellsworth said, shaking

down hard and she coughed. The fake blood pooled in

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

daughter, stop this. It is hurting you. I can’t watch

to watch,” Brook sputtered.

your mate and that

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

grabbed her shoulders and lifted her up, hugging her to

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

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

I know. You

sighed as her father released

It is just… so hard to admit that I can’t be the only man in your life,’

was nice to see that when it came down to it, Ellsworth put Brook’s happiness over what he

was able to see past his

didn’t see them for the rest of the day until Brook popped by where I was staying and invited me to dinner with her

head of the table. He had

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

wanted, but I promise, I’ll come and visit

He squeezed Brook’s hand but he still looked a little upset. I wasn’t sure why.

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

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