Sould As The Alpha King's Breeder

Chapter 130: The Touching Family Moment

Ellsworth invited me to breakfast the next morning. Brook wasn’t there and I got the feeling that he wanted to talk to me alone. It was fine, Brook already knew the plan.

I sat down and grabbed myself a plate of pancakes. Alpha Ellsworth watched me dump syrup on them and poured me a glass of orange juice before he spoke.

“So, did you talk to Brook? She can be just as stubborn as me sometimes,” he said, laughing until his cheeks turned red.

“Brook and I talked and I’ve persuaded her that Jake isn’t right for her. She’s agreed to put you first,“ I said, nodding as I reached for my orange juice.

“Huh.” Alpha Ellsworth stared at me a moment longer and then broke into a wide smile. “That seems… too easy based on how well I know my daughter.“

“If you really think it is too good to be true, I can show you. Brook told me what she was going to do today to break the matebond.“ I replied politely as I slid my hand into my pocket and fingered the little blood bag I stored there.

In order for this to work, Brook and I were going to put on a little show.

“Really? She’s that committed?” He stroked his chin thoughtfully.

“She should be heading to the Moon Goddess temple now. Want to come along?“ I gulped down my pancakes and stood up, motioning for him to follow me.

Brook was committed alright, committed to getting her way. I felt a little guilty about tricking Ellsworth. He was a nice guy but Brook was my best friend.

“By the way, Alpha Ellsworth, those pancakes were phenomenal! Thank you!”

“I’m glad you liked them.” He grinned, “Those are Brook’s favorites too!“

Alpha Ellsworth followed me and I followed the trail that Brook had shown me to the pack Moon Goddess temple. We’d planned everything carefully, so I knew she’d be on her way.

I held a hand up and Brook’s father paused. Pointing, I showed him that Brook was entering the temple.

“Let’s get a little closer,” I whispered.

Alpha Ellsworth nodded and we snuck into the temple.

Brook was already kneeling in front of the Moon Goddess statue. She had her hands clasped together and it looked like she was praying. We couldn’t hear what she was saying, but suddenly tears streamed down her cheeks.

Brook groaned and doubled over in pain. She started heaving, leaning against the stone statue. Her face all scrunched up.

“Brook!“ Alpha Ellsworth gasped.

Maids ran through the temple to Brook. They tried to hold her upright and see if she was okay.

‘Lady Brook, what’s wrong?” they urged.

“Someone get a healer!”

“Brook!” Alpha Ellsworth cried. He ran from our hiding place and bolted toward her.

over more slowly, grabbing the blood bag in my hand. This had to be timed

r-right,” Brook croaked, looking

a straight face. She was a good actress and I wondered how she kept herself so composed. It was a little funny to see her being so dramatic, but I had to

loved Jake enough to make a fool of herself with her

have to m-make a better choice and listen to your advice,” Brook gasped, breathing so heavily

you want? Jake will be so heartbroken…” I dropped

might not survive on his own. And you… rejecting him

or say something to help Brook

writhed in pain. She flicked

are you doing to yourself?” her father asked. He took her

but… well, my parents are fated mates and they are happy. But… I could have

for a moment and I saw the amusement in them. I realized that her streaming tears were from silent laughter

matter what, okay?” I was proud that I kept my face dead serious and I ran my

against the inside of her cheek. Slowly, she nodded and looked

I’m ready,” she said,

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

m-my mate. And I hope that m-my second chance… my second chance

of her dramatic act was to keep herself from laughing or breaking

be kind and… won’t t-take me from my parents,” she forced out. “Ugh…”

is too much,” Alpha Ellsworth said, shaking

fake blood pooled in her mouth,

coughed again and

“My daughter, stop this. It is hurting you. I can’t watch

don’t need to watch,” Brook sputtered. “This is for

your mate and that is what it is. Keep your matebond, go with him,

swallowed hard, the fake blood-which was just tomato juice-went down

her shoulders and lifted

is best for you, even if it means you going to the palace without me.”

know. I’ll never stop being your little girl, no matter

that, sweetie. I know. You know

sighed as

want to fight with you, darling. Especially not over a man. It is just… so hard to admit that I can’t be the only man in your life,’ Alpha Ellsworth said. He sighed and ran his hands through Brook’s hair, then

and reconcile. It was nice to see that when it came down to it, Ellsworth put Brook’s

past his stubbornness

rest of the day until Brook popped by where I was staying and invited me to dinner with her and her

took the head of the table. He

feeling better, darling,” Ellsworth said, his voice was a little stiff, like he wasn’t actually

I promise, I’ll come and visit all the time. Jake isn’t going

Brook’s hand but he still looked a little upset. I wasn’t sure why. Was he

Brook continued. “Besides, King Theo is reasonable, he will let

and pulled his hand from hers. “You’ve grown up a lot, Brook. I know you