Sold AS The alpha King's Breeder

Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder Chapter 650

CHAPTER 150 : NEW BEGINNINGS

*Lena*

“What now?” I asked, my arms wrapped around Xander’s neck.

It was closing in on 10:00 p.m., and most of the guests had left the wedding, at least those who weren’t staying the night in the castle. All around us, people were dancing to a slow, romantic song, just like we were.

I hadn’t seen Elaine and Oliver since shortly after Oliver arrived. He’d simply taken her hand, and the two of them walked away. Dad was stunned but was able to hastily finish his toast to us before he walked back into the crowd in search of Troy and Maeve.

I was happy for them, especially Oliver, even if he had missed most of my wedding day.

I looked around the dancefloor, watching as people began to take their leave in search of refreshments or a quiet place to sit and talk. I felt a pang of guilt, and maybe even regret at the fact that all of this may not have been possible if we hadn’t won the war that had torn through our realm.

Our realm was still rebuilding, and likely would be for a while, maybe even years to come.

“Well, we have a week before we leave for Egoren,” he said. “I talked to Will about spending a few days in Avondale before we head through the southern pass, a little honeymoon. There are not many beaches in Egoren, at least not like in the Isles.”

“I wouldn’t mind that,” I said, smiling against his chest. But then I remembered something. “I have something for you!”

“I have something for you too, but I thought said you didn’t get me anything for our–”

“It’s not something I can give you. But I want–can we go somewhere in private, for a moment?”

He gave me a sly glance, and I narrowed my eyes playfully at him.

“Not like that. It’s something else!”

“Okay, come on. The rose garden’s empty.”

We left the dance floor and walked hand in hand toward the garden. Guests mingled in small groups, some even sprawled out in the grass, their faces lifted toward the stars.

We reached the garden, and I turned to him, taking his hands in mine.

“I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. I want to… I want to offer you something, offer your people… our people, something.”

“What–”

“I want to keep the portal between our realms open, permanently. I want our lands to be as one, with no need for magic or moonstones. I know it’s… it’s going to be your decision. I know there will be politics involved–”

high elder to your realm’s

gift, but I felt in my heart that this was something that

incorrectly? It wasn’t about me at all. It was about our

was about repairing the split Lycaon had caused

do it?” he asked in a low

to grasp

“Yes,” I whispered.

held my gaze for

my thumb over the surface of the stone, feeling it warm against my skin. I closed my eyes, the corners of my mouth twitching into a

in a gentle, snaking rhythm. My body felt hot, burning with energy for a long moment. I found it hard to breathe for several seconds, and a jolt of electricity ran up the length of my spine. I

Then, nothing.

your nuptials, Selene,’ the Night God said, his voice a gentle whisper in my

gaze again, looking a little shocked. He stepped toward

I said a little breathlessly,

“Are you alright?”

fine,” I said honestly. “I’m

a little skeptical but cleared his throat, shifting his weight before he gingerly

hold the stone,” he whispered. “I worry Alexis is going to

leaning into him as she

believe–I can’t believe I married the Moon Goddess,” he said with a little laugh, then kissed me on top of the

I teased, and he snorted with laughter before turning to

lucky one. I was the one who was blessed, and in

that you?” my father

is open,” I breathed, knitting my fingers around his. “Our

***

*Xander*

had become a haven for the men who’d attended my wedding to hide from their wives and daughters, who were all giddy and hyped up on champagne. The air in the library was spiced with scotch and whiskey as I settled into one of the leather couches. Rowan was splayed out in an armchair on the other side of the room, his legs propped up on a foot rest. Alexis was fast asleep on his chest, her head tucked beneath his chin. I

barely put Alexis down since the ceremony. He seemed perfectly content, however. He spoke in a low voice to two men as he

she sipped sparkling cider and nibbled on whatever food was leftover. I had finally had an opportunity to try the food and drinks an hour ago, and it hadn’t been enough. I was

fun as this had been, I was ready to crawl

the one I was sitting on, crossing his ankle over his opposite knee. He motioned to Charlie, who filled Troy’s

got stuck talking to your great aunt Georgia for the last hour,” he said to Charlie, then

worse in her old age,”

table, pouring

drinks when Oliver jumped over the back of the couch and sat on the other side of me, looking more than

then shook