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.

their Alpha through. I walked over more slowly,

r-right,” Brook croaked, looking up at him with teary

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

loved Jake enough to make

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

Jake will be so heartbroken…” I dropped

survive on his own. And you… rejecting

something to help Brook out, like tell her

in pain. She flicked her eyes

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

well, my parents are fated mates and they are happy. But… I could have a second chance m-mate. Someone good… someone better,” Brook

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

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

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

ready,”

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

that m-my second chance… my second chance mate will c-come to

was to keep herself from laughing or breaking character. It was hard to laugh when she

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

is too much,” Alpha

down hard and she coughed. The fake blood pooled in her mouth, I could

reject…’ she coughed again and spat some of the fake

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

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

and that is

just tomato juice-went down with

and lifted

if it means you going to the

her arms around him. “Thank you! You know. I’ll never stop being your little girl, no matter where I go or who

and nodded. “I know that, sweetie. I know. You

sighed as

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

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

able to see past his stubbornness to be the

packhouse to recover. I didn’t see them for the rest of the day until Brook

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

voice was a little stiff, like he wasn’t actually

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

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

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,

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