Sould As The Alpha King's Breeder

Chapter 2: Was That Him?

“What? The prince’s Luna?!”

“Prince Theo is the King’s favorite son, and it’s most likely he’ll be the next king.”

“Then that makes his wife…”

The crowd buzzed with excitement at Beta Xavier’s words. The girls seemed overjoyed to think of themselves living in the palace as nobles, maybe even as a Luna Queen someday.

Some of them were so excited that they started clapping their hands.

Sophia glanced at them and sneered. “Foolish! They think they even have a chance!”

“Of course not! Miss Chambers, they are nothing compared to you!” Sophia’s followers flattered her, which brought a proud smile to her face.

“What if the prince doesn’t need our… our service?” one of the more composed voices asked Beta Xavier.

“Oh, yes, an important question,” he said, raising a finger in the air. Everyone quieted to hear him. “Those of you who are not successful in securing the prince’s favor will return to your packs after three years, with your payment of riches beyond measure.”

As he clapped his hands together, the girls cheered once

again.

Doubt rolled over me as I looked at Beta Xavier’s face. I didn’t believe him. People couldn’t just come and go from the royal palace. In fact, many rumors had arisen over the years regarding the disappearance of palace visitors… or their untimely deaths.

I was sure the truth wasn’t as glamorous as he was trying to make it sound.

As expected, he added, “However, His Majesty, our King Sebastian, would love to see you all try your very best, or-” He smirked, and the glee in his tone suddenly was replaced by an ominous warning. “Not only will you be thrown in prison for your negligence, but also you’ll bring shame and disgrace to your pack!”

My eyes widened. Beta Xavier was threatening us with our own packs! He was implying that if we failed to please the royals, we would bring destruction to our packs!

simply glad that they weren’t

reaction locked inside.

with me!” Beta Xavier declared. “Let us go

all began to move again. I exchanged a look with

moved through an exterior door, we were greeted with the fragrance of flowers. Oohs and aahs serenaded me as we took in the beautiful roses, gardenias,

few steps of

Xavier’s announcement, the crowd had been much more lighthearted. Being

into the beautiful courtyard certainly eased most of the

to chat about how grand it would be to stay here, and their conversations carried onto the subject of Prince Theo. His ruthless reputation somehow seemed to be forgotten,

is nearly as qualified

but i’d decided that she was the least of my concern

sunshine coated the royal garden in gold, which made the palace seem warm and welcoming, but I just knew

made it sound, the palace was

the last thing I wanted

get

to come up with

and asked, “What do you think about the news?

shook my head. “I don’t know, Brook,” was all

a feeling like something was going to happen, but I wasn’t sure whether it would be good or bad. I didn’t want to make my already worried friend even more concerned, so I kept

crowd, “We‘re about to enter the courtyard next to the living quarters. Make sure

nodded in unison. At this

as we stepped into a smaller garden. It was

importance of knowing all of my options where I was, and what obstacles I might

cautious father.

if there was a gate nearby. At that moment, I felt

smirk on Sophia’s face. She’d pushed me! For Goddess’s sake, why

the pavement, and I anticipated the sharp pain I’d feel hitting my nose on the ground.

brain had already started to come up with a plan to explain myself to

the pain I’d