Sold AS The alpha King's Breeder

Sold as the Alpha King’s Breeder Chapter 727

Chapter 72 : A Sea of Stars

“I know the perfect place to watch the meteor shower,” Eros said. “It isn’t too much of a hike into the mountains.”

He led the way and Ashley eagerly followed along with him.

Payne seemed to have a perpetual frown on his lips as he stared after his sister and the stranger.

“Lighten up, Payne,” Soren said, clapping him on the shoulder. “If he steps out of line, at least, we’ll be on a cliff and can throw him off.”

Payne scoffed and went ahead. Though, I caught the slight glimmer of amusement in Payne’s eyes.

I stepped up beside Soren. “You wouldn’t really throw Eros off a cliff, would you?”

Soren shrugged. “It depends on what he does. If he went after you or Ashley, I wouldn’t have a choice.”

“I suppose that’s logical,” I said, nodding.

“Mila, we don’t know anything about him yet. I’ll be on guard until I can determine he isn’t a threat,” he promised me.

I smiled and nodded. His words made me feel much safer about following Eros into the mountains.

We hiked up into the mountains. It wasn’t very far and we arrived as the sun started to set. Eros brought us to a clearing in the mountains. The path flattened out and we were nestled in an area large enough for a campsite.

“This is beautiful,” I said, walking around the site. We had a perfect view of the sky without the mountains or any trees obstructing our view.

The evening air was starting to cool off and I rubbed my arms, shivering. It wasn’t too cold, though. It felt nice after the rigorous hike into the mountains, refreshing.

“We’ll be able to see the whole sky from up here,” Ashley gushed.

“It seems like there is just enough time to get the camp set up,” Eros suggested. “I’m still hungry from lunch, so I’ll throw together some snacks.”

Payne and Soren shrugged and then immediately got to work on setting up the tents. Ashley hovered around Eros for a bit while he pulled all our food rations out. Eventually, she took off mumbling something about collecting firewood.

I took a seat near Eros and helped prepare snacks.

“Veggies and dip, I think that’s the best idea,” Eros said, handing me some cucumbers, carrots, and a green pepper. “If you slice, I’ll stir.”

“Sure,” I said, shaking my head.

Since we’d just restocked before leaving Marno territory, we still had fresh foods that didn’t usually last long on a trip. It was better to eat them now before they went bad. We had plenty of non-perishable snacks for the next few days.

I focused on cutting up the veggies and arranged them on a plate. Eros provided the dip.

Payne and Soren finished with the tents. They immediately dug into the veggie platter.

Ashley returned with an armful of firewood.

“Should we make a fire tonight?” she asked, holding her arms up.

interfere with our view of the sky and the meteor shower,” Eros

the armful of wood from her. With a shrug, he tossed them in a heap on the

he pointed out. He guided Ashley over to us and handed her

sliced cucumber

eating that over here,”

and returned the platter to

want to show Ashley, anyway,” he told

“Me?” Ashley gasped.

eyes,” Eros

Eros took her hand and

now,” he

exchanged a look and Payne was

follow them,” Soren agreed with a nod. He held a hand out to

and we followed the path

close to the edge of a cliff. The cliff was a sheer drop

carved its way through the flatlands. It looked like a black, slithering snake under

sky met the horizon. We’d have the perfect view

Ashley. He leaned

But shhh… be quiet,” he whispered

saw him grimace. He was watching their every little

gasped and clasped her hands over her

is so beautiful!”

of light started flickering off the cliff. Fireflies, millions of them, lighting up like low-hanging stars. It was like we

it here. It’s breathtaking, isn’t it? And when the meteors

got extra blankets in the tents. If we lay them out here, this is where we can watch

at him.

bounced his

Eros!” Ashley gasped. She turned around and

for a moment. He cast a nervous look at Payne and Soren. Slowly, awkwardly, he hugged her back with

welcome,” he

turn bright red. I could tell, even in

He was charming and attractive but I still had my reservations. Ashley didn’t seem to care and I hoped it wouldn’t lead to her getting

I could tell he was thinking something similar to what I was thinking of. He grabbed Ashley’s arm

You’re standing on the edge of a

so bossy,” Ashley

being irresponsible,” Payne muttered, shaking

the sense he was referring

care of myself. You don’t need to be so boring all the time and always scolding me for

glared and

place to stand until we have the blankets

the

disappeared back to the

show you. And it will be far

quickly took his hand. “Yeah, I want to

not putting Ashley into any dangerous situations?” he asked, arching an eyebrow