Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder novel Chapter 451

Chapter 109: Bewitching Theo's Mind

Sophia stared at me for a long time while I felt as if I had a knot in my stomach that made me barely able to maintain my composure.

What if she said no? Then who could I turn to?

I really couldn't imagine.

It felt like ages had passed before she finally let out a breath and said, "Tell me what to do."

As expected, Xavier sent for the sacred artifact in Sophia's pack and then came to look for her. Sophia volunteered to perform the secret ritual using the dagger which greatly pleased the king and his Beta.

Everything was ready and the ritual would be performed the next day. Even though, logically, I knew I should get some rest to have full energy to face what fate would bring, I just could not stop tossing and turning.

Perhaps I should head to the dungeon and give Theo a heads- up? No, no, that would be too risky. With the ritual tomorrow, the security would be tight and there would be no way of getting by unless I was authorized down there.

I had to wait.

As the sun's early morning rays pierced into the room, I followed Sophia and got ready for the time to come.

"Ah, Miss Chambers, you looked to be fully prepared." Xavier arrived a little past seven. "Are we ready?"

Sophia nodded. She wore an indigo long gown with round silver embroideries on it, symbolizing the full moon in the night sky. Three girls in white gowns followed her, me included.

Each of us wore a mask that was sent by Sophia's pack and held an elegant tray with both of our hands. The three trays individually carried different necessities needed for the ritual -bandages, medicine, and the sacred Dagger of Mercy.

I lowered my gaze and focused on the tray in my hand, not wanting to make eye contact with anyone.

Xavier frowned, "I didn't know you needed this many helpers. The fewer people involved, the better."

Sophia shook her head. "I'm afraid it's part of the ritual. I won't be able to perform it on my own."

"Fine. Follow me."

I let out a quiet breath of relief and started walking with the group.

We walked down the stairway that led to the dungeon. My heart was pounding in my chest as we entered the space.

Jake was still tied up but the cell next to his was empty now. Theo had been splayed out on what looked to be some kind of concrete altar. His hands and feet were tied to the four posts at the four corners of the square slab, and there were some sort of herbs on the floor.

Wolfsbane, I assumed.

I could see the cuts and bruises all over his body, most of them were still raw and fresh. Those bastards must have given him something to slow down his healing process!

My throat tightened upon seeing him like that and tears almost rushed out. Thank the Goddess I was wearing the mask, otherwise, others might have noticed my reddened eyes.

The guards came and tightened the shackles around his limbs and Theo struggled against them, but it was no use.

He seemed to be even weaker than a few days ago.

Starvation, physical torture, and lack of rest had almost taken the life out of him. Yes, he had the most powerful blood in his veins, but it didn't mean he still had any strength to fight against other well-trained warriors.

His eyes were even darker than usual, and I could tell that his wolf was trying to push forward. He was trying everything he could but he was too weak to overcome the effects of the wolfsbane.

King Sebastian walked in, looking as smug as ever with Xavier by his side.

"Miss Chambers, I thank you for this wonderful service you are doing for your country. A true form of patriotism."

Sophia forced a smile. "It is my honor, my king."

"Let's get started, ladies," Sebastian cackled like the devil, "I have a world to lead and a son to command."

Fury boiled inside me. I did everything I could to restrain myself from grabbing the sacred dagger and stabbing it into the disgusting faces of Sebastian and Xavier.

I had never hated a man as much as Sebastian.

The evil king then turned to his son who lay on the altar, bound in metal. "Ready, son?"

Theo growled at him, baring his canines which threatened to extend.

From the distance, I heard Jake shout in a hoarse voice, "You can't do this to him!"

Sophia stepped toward him and nodded to me.

My gaze landed on the Dagger of Mercy. It was much smaller than I thought it would be. It had a handle that was made out of dark wood, some delicate carving that symbolized the full moon could be seen. I couldn't tell whether the blade was

sharp or not because it was inside a plain, silver sheath.

I lowered my head and raised the tray all the way up.

Sophia held the dagger in her hand and whispered something over it that I couldn't quite catch. A few seconds later, it began to glow.

She then turned to the king. "It's ready."

She walked over to me and stared directly into my eyes, trying to relay a message that read.

Be calm.

Sophia then moved to Theo who was still struggling in his chains. She hovered by his head and whispered something in his ear that no one else could hear when she leaned to him.

His movements stilled for a moment and he snapped his neck in my direction.

My heart skipped a beat. Did he recognize me?