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.

of the sky and the meteor shower,” Eros commented, shaking

Ashley and took the armful of wood from her. With a shrug, he tossed

I prepared a meal that doesn’t require cooking,” he pointed out. He guided Ashley over to us and handed her

a sliced cucumber and

we were eating that over

returned the platter

okay, there’s something I want to show Ashley, anyway,” he

“Me?” Ashley gasped.

your eyes,” Eros

Eros took her hand and started leading

now,”

Payne exchanged a look and Payne

Soren agreed with a nod. He

his hand and we followed the path

but we were standing very close to the

river carved its way through the flatlands. It looked like a

out over the horizon and see the exact spot where the sky met the horizon. We’d have

He leaned in

your eyes. But shhh… be quiet,”

and saw him grimace. He

her hands over

is so beautiful!”

light started flickering off the cliff. Fireflies, millions of them, lighting up like low-hanging stars. It was like we were swimming in a sea of stars as the real

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

If we lay them out here, this is where we can watch the meteor shower,”

at him. “That

his eyebrows

you, Eros!” Ashley gasped. She turned around and hugged him

Payne and Soren. Slowly, awkwardly, he hugged her back with

welcome,” he said

saw Ashley’s cheeks turn bright red. I could tell, even in the dark.

but I still had my reservations. Ashley didn’t seem to care and I hoped it wouldn’t lead to

similar to what I was thinking

careful. You’re standing on the edge

Stop being so bossy,” Ashley whined, pulling away

irresponsible,” Payne

got the sense he was referring

don’t need to

glared and hurried to

place to stand until we have the blankets out to watch the meteor shower,” Eros interjected, quickly ending the fight between

get the blankets,”

back

on, Ashley, I have something else I want to show you. And it will be far from the cliff edge, perfectly safe,”

took his hand. “Yeah, I want to

come and make sure I’m not putting