Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder novel Chapter 473

Chapter 131: At Your Service

“Come with me. I have something for you before you return to His Majesty. It might help,” Alpha Ellsworth said, motioning for me to follow him.

He led me to his office, where I'd first met him. I stood near the door while he rummaged through his desk drawers. For a few minutes, I thought he was just trying to get me alone to tell me how he really felt about the trick Brook and I had played.

“Ahh, here it is. I think this might help against Luther," he handed me a photo from across his desk.

I examined the picture closely. There was a girl about four or five years old in the picture. She had pigtails tied with pink ribbons and was wearing a little sundress. Her face was bright with a big smile.

Beside her was a young boy, maybe about ten years old. He had a goofy grin and large feet. He looked lanky and awkward, like he hadn’t fully grown into himself, but he looked familiar.

“Who are they?"

“That's Luther at age eight and his younger sister when she was only four. Anna, his sister, died tragically when she was eight and when Luther was twelve,' he explained.

“That's... truly awful. I don't understand how this could help. Do you think Luther is sentimental?" I asked, turning the photo back toward Ellsworth.

“My wife's sister worked in the Ortiz pack, before their demise. She took that picture. Unfortunately, when Luther lost his pack and loved ones, especially his sister, he went crazy with a need for revenge."

"Luther... is also a victim,' I whispered, placing my hand over my heart. "I knew he lost a lot when Sebastian destroyed his pack...'

"Unfortunately, that's not the worst of it."

"What do you mean?' My heart tightened in my chest. What could possibly be worse than Sebastian murdering all of Luther's family, including his eight-year-old sister.

“When Sebastian attacked the Ortiz pack, Luther was only twelve years old. He tried to stand up to Sebastian after most of the warriors were killed. Sebastian thought it was funny and made a deal with Luther. If he killed his eight-year-old sister, with his own hand, Sebastian would leave the rest of Ortiz alone,' Ellsworth told me.

My jaw dropped and I stared at him. That was the cruelest thing I'd ever heard! I knew Sebastian was ruthless and cruel but I couldn't think of something more horrid. He had made a murderous deal with a child, one that twelve-year-old Luther couldn't possibly understand. And, true to form, he chose the meanest way to punish Luther.

"Luther, thinking of his pack, did what Sebastian ordered of him. The way he saw it, sacrificing his sister would save the pack. Well, we all know Sebastian isn’t known for keeping his word.” Alpha Ellsworth's voice dropped into a deep, low whisper, almost like he was too afraid to speak the words aloud.

"Don't tell me..." I gasped.

“That's right. Sebastian didn't keep his word and he wiped out the rest of the Ortiz pack. Of course, he left Luther alive to live with the horrible decision he was forced to make. Luther has been twisted ever since,* he sighed heavily.

No wonder Luther wanted revenge!

If I were him, I probably would also commit the rest of my life to hunting down the cruel king and his crown!

***

*Theo*

When Luther's Shadow warriors were on the move, I had my scouts keep tabs on them. They were heading toward a valley near the palace. I wanted to cut them off before they got too close and caused any real damage.

My army assembled on the opposite side of the valley, waiting for Luther's Shadow to come into view.

When they arrived, Luther stopped his troops and headed to the center of the valley. I held an arm up to my warriors and I joined Luther in the Valley.

"Are you ready to determine who is truly the right match for the throne?' Luther asked, arching an eyebrow at me.

"I don't want to fight today, Luther."

I crossed my arms firmly and kept my hands tucked away so no one could use my power against me like my mother had tried to do.

"Why is that? Are you feeling a little down? I don't see Ciana anywhere, did she finally come to her senses and abandon you, just like your siblings?' he sneered, taunting me.

I gritted my teeth. It was a low blow. I knew that Ciana hadn't abandoned me but Luther wasn't wrong about Maggie and Warren.

"Like I said, no one could ever live with a hideous monster like you. You and your bloodline are all monsters and are all doomed. Today, the Goddess will finally bring justice to the world," he boomed, holding his arms out to the sides and looking up at the sky.

Behind him, Luther's troops whooped and cheered at his declaration.

I scoffed and shook my head. "Sebastian has paid for what he did. I am working with the royal court to make up for all the packs that suffered because of his cruelty. There is no need to oppose me."

"Then why are you here with an army?” Luther countered, snarling at me.

"I'm here to protect my people and you have no authority to judge me. You have no right to determine the fate of the throne, or my fate for that matter,' I insisted, glaring at him.

Jake joined us in the valley with two of my subordinates, Axel and Silas. He glared at Luther and stood at my side.

"The troops are ready to attack. They are just waiting for your word,” Jake reported.

Axel was worried. "Beta Jake, we are outnumbered. We can't win this fight."

"Luther might have higher numbers but our army is specially trained. They are the best trained warriors in the country. One of ours could fight five of theirs," Jake explained.

"Numbers still help," Axel muttered, shoving his toe into the dirt.

"Yes, they do. If we wait too much longer, more reinforcements could arrive and tip the scales in Luther's favor even more," Jake added.

I held my hand up to stop the discussion. "Let's wait."

Jake glanced at me and arched an eyebrow. He opened his mouth and then closed it, hesitating over whatever was on his mind.

"Spill it," I growled.