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.

through. I walked over more slowly, grabbing the

you were r-right,” Brook croaked, looking up at him

so composed. It was a little funny to see her being so dramatic, but I had to keep

make a

he’s a good man. I… I do… l-love him. But I… I have to m-make a

heartbroken…” I dropped down to my knees near her head and pulled it into my lap, stroking her

his own. And you…

something to help Brook out, like tell her it was

in pain. She

asked. He took her hand and pressed it to his cheek. “This

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

eyes met mine for a moment and I saw the amusement in them. I

proud that I kept my face dead serious and I ran my hand down

the inside of her cheek. Slowly, she

ready,” she said,

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

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

act was to keep herself from

and… won’t t-take me from my parents,” she forced out. “Ugh…” she groaned in pain again and

too much,” Alpha Ellsworth said,

and she coughed. The fake blood pooled in her mouth, I could see it as

Brook… reject…’ she coughed again and spat some of the fake blood out.

Alpha Ellsworth snapped, grabbing Brook’s shoulders. “My daughter, stop this. It is hurting you. I can’t watch you do this to

don’t need to watch,” Brook

this pain, just for me. Jake is your mate and

just tomato juice-went down

shoulders and lifted her up, hugging

best for you, even if it means you going to

arms around him. “Thank you! You know. I’ll never stop

“I know that, sweetie. I know. You

and sighed as her father released

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 he

when it came down to it, Ellsworth put Brook’s happiness over what he thought was best for her. That’s what a father was supposed

able to see past his stubbornness

Brook back to the packhouse to recover. I didn’t see them for the rest of the day until Brook popped by where I was staying and

Ellsworth took the head of the table. He had a glass of

Ellsworth said, his voice was a little stiff, like he

took her dad’s hand. “Daddy, I know this isn’t what you wanted, but I promise, I’ll come and visit all the time. Jake isn’t going to hold me

hand but he still looked a little upset. I wasn’t sure why. Was he mad that Brook had hurt herself

really loves me, Jake does. Obviously, not as much as you, but he’s a good man,” Brook continued. “Besides, King Theo is reasonable, he will let Jake have time off so we can visit. And,

Alpha Ellsworth sighed and pulled his hand from hers. “You’ve grown up a lot, Brook. I know you have your own