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

looking up at

face. She was a good actress and I wondered how she kept herself so composed. It

to make a fool of

have to m-make a better choice and listen to your

you want? Jake will be so heartbroken…” I dropped down to my knees near her head and pulled it into

survive on his own. And you… rejecting him

do or say something to help Brook out, like tell

in pain. She flicked her eyes to

her father asked. He took her hand and pressed it to his cheek. “This isn’t

parents are fated mates and they are happy. But… I

I saw the amusement in them. I realized that her streaming tears were from silent laughter because she wasn’t really

Brook, whatever you decide. You’re my best friend and I support your decision, no matter what, okay?” I was proud that I

against the inside of her

I’m ready,” she

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

mate. And I hope that m-my second chance… my second chance mate will c-come to me,” she said, her

groaned. I realized that part of her dramatic act was to keep herself from laughing or breaking character. It was

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

Alpha Ellsworth said, shaking

coughed. The fake blood pooled in her mouth, I

and

stop, stop!’ Alpha Ellsworth snapped, grabbing Brook’s shoulders. “My daughter, stop this. It is hurting you. I

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

of you going through this pain, just for me. Jake is your mate and that is what it is. Keep your matebond, go with

was just tomato juice-went down

her shoulders and lifted her up, hugging her to his

and I want what is best for you, even if it means you

you! You know. I’ll never stop being

know that, sweetie. I know.

a little and sighed as

I can’t be the only man in

was nice to see that 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

able to see past his stubbornness to be

the day until Brook popped

and Alpha Ellsworth took the head of the table. He had a glass of wine and watched

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

this isn’t what you wanted, but I promise, I’ll come and

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

King Theo is reasonable, he will let Jake have time off so

smiled warmly at her father. Alpha Ellsworth sighed and pulled his hand from hers. “You’ve grown up a lot, Brook. I know you have