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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.

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

croaked, looking

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. This had to be

Jake enough to make a fool of

man. I… I do… l-love him. But I… I have to m-make a better choice

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

his own. And you… rejecting him

to Alpha Ellsworth, hoping he would do or say something to help Brook out, like tell

Brook groaned and writhed in pain. She flicked her eyes

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

are fated mates and they are happy. But… I could have a second chance m-mate. Someone good… someone better,” Brook

in them. I

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

against the inside of her cheek. Slowly,

ready,”

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

to re-je-ct m-my mate. And I hope that m-my second chance… my second chance mate will

I realized that part of her dramatic act was to keep herself

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

is too much,” Alpha Ellsworth

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

she coughed again and spat some of the fake

“My daughter, stop this. It is hurting

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

and that is what it is. Keep your matebond, go with him, just don’t

blood-which was just tomato juice-went

grabbed her shoulders and lifted her

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

know. I’ll never stop being your little girl, no matter where

and nodded. “I know that, sweetie. I

and sighed as her father released

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

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

see past his stubbornness to be the

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

the head of the table. He had a glass of wine and watched the two

feeling better, darling,” Ellsworth said, his voice was a

isn’t what you wanted, but I promise, I’ll come and visit all the time. Jake isn’t going to hold me hostage at the

and nodded. He squeezed 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,

continued. “Besides, King Theo is reasonable, he will let Jake have time off so we can

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