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.

let their Alpha through. I walked over more slowly, grabbing the blood bag in my hand. This had to

looking up

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 keep

enough to make a fool

I… I have to m-make a better choice and listen to

be so heartbroken…” I dropped down to my knees near

on his own. And you… rejecting him could

Ellsworth, hoping he would do or say something to help Brook out, like tell her it was okay to

writhed in pain. She flicked her eyes

He took her hand and pressed it to

m-my decision. A mate is important but… well, my parents are fated mates and they are happy. But… I could have a

in them. I realized that her streaming tears were from silent laughter

what, okay?” I was proud that I kept my face

saw her press it against the inside of her cheek. Slowly,

I’m ready,”

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

And I hope that m-my second

herself from laughing or breaking character. It was hard to

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

too much,” Alpha

bit down hard and she coughed. The fake blood pooled in her

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

this. It is

go away. You don’t need to

to think of you going through this pain, just for me. Jake is your mate and that is what it is. Keep your matebond, go with him, just don’t hurt yourself anymore!” Alpha Ellsworth shouted in

was just tomato juice-went

her shoulders and lifted her up, hugging her to his

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

never stop

nodded. “I know that, sweetie. I know. You know you get

sighed as her father released

don’t 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

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 supposed

his stubbornness to be the

brought 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 invited me to dinner with her

sat together and Alpha Ellsworth took the head of the table. He

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

isn’t what you wanted, but I promise, I’ll come and visit all the time. Jake isn’t

and nodded. He squeezed Brook’s hand but he still looked a little upset. I wasn’t sure why. Was he mad that Brook had hurt herself to please him, or that his desires had led

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

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 your own life but you’re never going