Sould As The Alpha King's Breeder

Chapter 49 : Ethan’s Past

It was dark by the time I awoke to find myself on the floor. The photos of my unborn child were still lying in my lap.

I didn’t remember falling asleep, but the exhaustion of everything I had been through made me realize that I definitely needed more rest.

I pulled myself up from the floor, my joints protesting the movement after being in that awkward position for hours.

After a stretch, I opened the bedroom door and moved to the living room, which was dim, lit only by a small fire. I realized Mary had come in to bring me dinner at some point without me hearing her.

“Rosalie…”

I jumped in surprise, a small scream escaping me as I turned to find Talon sitting on the sofa.

“Talon-” I said in shock. I looked around, expecting to see Ethan, but there was no sign of him. “What are you doing here?”

Slowly, he rose to his feet, switching on a small lamp that sat on the end table near him. “Mary came to me earlier because you hadn’t answered her, and she was worried. I decided to wait for you to wake up.”

“Oh, thank you. I’m ok. Don’t worry.”

This was the first time in a while that Talon and I had talked alone. We couldn’t get along like before anymore, although only I knew why.

It was then that I noticed the smell of alcohol. Frowning, I asked, “Have you been drinking?”

“Just a few sips. I still have to finish up my work later tonight.”

He looked at me with sadness in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he said, “I’m sorry.”

That was why he came. He was here apologize to me.

I just didn’t expect that the fearless Beta of the Drogomor pack needed the push from alcohol to make his apology.

I took a seat and sighed. “Why, Talon? Why didn’t you tell me?”

Then I chuckled, “You don’t need to answer. Of course you couldn’t. You’re his Beta.”

Talon sighed as well, and shook his head. A look of remorse filled his eyes. “I’d been trying to get him to change his mind, Rosalie.”

I said nothing, waiting patiently for him to finish.

He spoke faster than usual. “I’d been trying to get him to accept how he feels about you. I had hoped that, with time, he would see that, and you wouldn’t have had to know about the plan at all.”

“Talon, I’m nothing special to him, as you can see,” I said bitterly. “Besides, I’m already over it now.”

Talon looked defeated. “I’m sorry, Rosalie, but I am his Beta. I would be breaking my oath to Ethan if I were to tell

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you the truth.”

he walked towards me,

appreciate that you tried

disregard his position or his

to you, if you will give me a chance,” Talon said, suddenly. “I want to explain to you why Ethan is the way he is. Maybe, that way, you won’t give up on

food Mary had brought me and moved towards the small coffee table

you don’t mind me eating?” I asked. Even though I had no appetite at all, I

surprised by my question. I gave him

matter how bitter I felt inside, I needed to be strong for my child. I told myself that over

Talon replied quickly. “I only need

his elbows resting on

small bowl

the way he

He took a breath.

was a small boy… he saw his father being killed in front of him. It wasn’t until he was older that

“She

she did. Because another man promised her more power. Power he

voice was gentle, and it was so quiet in the room

got older, his step-father was beyond abusive. Not only did he abuse Ethan himself, but his people did, too- his beta, his servants… everyone. I’ve

“That man was a monster. He didn’t even treat his own children properly.” He took a shuddering breath. One day, while Georgia was playing, his step father

Georgia was Ethan’s half-sister?

And, did that mean…?!

“That was the last straw for Ethan. He ended up challenging his step-father and killed him. Not long after, his mother died,

I gasped.

always keep his pack safe, but at the same time,

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began to

reputation, his coldness toward

mate because he thinks any woman

He doesn’t want to give a woman enough power to be able to betray or destroy our pack… or

his plan, he can just get rid of me, and doesn’t ever need to worry about me coming back and using the

harm him, but it’s totally fine for

“Rosalie…”

didn’t know how to

made

Madalynn…?” I couldn’t help but feel stung by all this. “Please

understand…” Talon said, staring at me,

mess, but I took a few deep

Luna or not, her child would never be the next Alpha. She understood it, and Ethan of course did

solely to himself. Someone he could trust to hand over his pack to in the future, without any influence from the child’s mother, or even, the mother’s pack. He had to