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.

I walked over more slowly,

looking up at him

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

loved Jake enough to make a fool of herself with her

I do… l-love him. But I… I have to m-make a better choice and listen to your advice,” Brook gasped, breathing so heavily

is what you want? Jake will be so heartbroken…” I dropped down to

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

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

and writhed in pain. She flicked

father asked. He took her hand and pressed it to his

made m-my decision. A mate is important but… well, my parents are fated mates and they

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

support your decision, no matter what, okay?” I was proud that I kept my face dead serious and I ran my hand down her cheek and slid the little blood bag into her

coughed and I saw her press it against the inside of her cheek. Slowly, she nodded

ready,”

“Sweetheart…” Ellsworth gasped.

I hope that m-my second chance…

and groaned. I realized that part of her dramatic act was to keep herself from laughing or breaking character. It was hard to laugh when she was fake moaning in

second chance m-mate will be kind and… won’t t-take me from my parents,” she forced out.

is too much,” Alpha Ellsworth said,

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

coughed again and spat some of the fake

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

You don’t need to watch,”

bear 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

blood-which was just

Ellsworth grabbed her shoulders and lifted her up, hugging her

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

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

that, sweetie. I know. You

giggled a little and sighed as

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,

and reconcile. It 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

to see past his

I didn’t see them for the rest of the day until Brook

the table. He had a glass of wine and watched the two of

said, his voice was

reached over and 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 hostage

tightly 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

he’s a good man,” Brook continued. “Besides, King Theo is reasonable,

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 to stop