Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder novel Chapter 472

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.

The maids backed away and let their Alpha through. I walked over more slowly, grabbing the blood bag in my hand. This had to be timed right.

“F-father, you were r-right," Brook croaked, looking up at him with teary eyes.

I bit my lip to keep a straight face. She was 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 my cool, too. This had to be convincing.

Apparently, she loved Jake enough to make a fool of herself with her melodrama.

'Jake... he's a good man. I... 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 she was almost hyperventilating.

'Brook, are you sure this is what you want? Jake will be so heartbroken..." I dropped down to my knees near her head and pulled it into my lap, stroking her hair.

“He might not survive on his own. And you... rejecting him could kill you..."

I glanced over to Alpha Ellsworth, hoping he would do or say something to help Brook out, like tell her it was okay to love Jake.

“Ahh..." Brook groaned and writhed in pain. She flicked her eyes to Ellsworth.

'Honey, what are you doing to yourself?" her father asked. He took her hand and pressed it to his cheek. "This isn't what I wanted."

"I... I've made m-my decision. A mate is important but... well, my parents are fated mates and they are happy. But... I could have a second chance m-mate. Someone good... someone better," Brook forced out.

Her eyes met mine for a moment and I saw the amusement in them. I realized that her streaming tears were from silent laughter because she wasn't really in pain.

“Okay, 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 ran my hand down her cheek and slid the little blood bag into her mouth.

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

'O-okay, I'm ready," she said, nodding.

“Sweetheart..." Ellsworth gasped.

“Moon Goddess, I... I came hereto p-pray... I pray to re-je-ct m-my mate. And I hope that m-my second chance... my second chance mate will c-come to me," she said, her voice strained.

She arched her back 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 pain.

"M-my second chance m-mate will be kind and... won't t-take me from my parents," she forced out. "Ugh..." she groaned in pain again and writhed around.

"This is too much," Alpha Ellsworth said, shaking his head.

Brook bit down hard and she coughed. The fake blood pooled in her mouth, I could see it as she tried to talk again.

"Goddess... I Brook... reject...' she coughed again and spat some of the fake blood out. "Reject..."