Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder novel Chapter 7

Talon’s POV**

Looking at Vicky, I nodded for her to take over the situation.

Ethan was done with the girl for the night.

Vicky and Estrella still needed to get Rosalie to eat something and take some rest. There wasn’t much need for me in the hospital at the moment, so I followed my Alpha out.

Ethan wasn’t just my Alpha. He was my best friend, and the position of Beta was given to me out of trust.

However, no matter how close we were, I was first his subordinate, then his friend. Either way, though, he had my absolute loyalty.

I was quite surprised to hear what he had said to Rosalie.

I tried to catch up with him. He made his way down the hospital hallway before exiting the double doors which led out into the front lawn near the pack house. He was moving quicker than his usual pace, but I wasn’t aware of anything else on his agenda tonight.

He turned quickly, and made his way towards his office. I followed him in, closing the door behind us.

Strictly executing every single one of his orders was my responsibility, but I needed some clarification.

“Alpha, was the plan changed for Miss Rosalie? I thought…”

“You know the plan, Talon, and it stays.” Ethan turned his attention to the papers in front of him.

We had a war brewing, and that was his focus. Being on top of everything was important, and the newspaper was one of the sources of information. However, I was the one who normally went through it and extracted the key information for him.

For some reason, I felt like he was acting a little abnormal today and didn’t seem to be in a good mood.

I had known Ethan since he was a boy. I remembered the day he became Alpha, and I remembered his father. My sister and I had known him forever, and we supported him through the trouble he faced after his father’s death.

Something was bothering him. I didn’t know why I felt so, but it was not my place to ask.

If it was something he wanted me to know, he would tell me.

I got confirmation of the plan, and that was all I needed from him. The rest would be taken care of as he wished.

“Understood, Alpha. I was just a bit surprised that you said you would set her free. Normally you wouldn’t say it unless you meant it. ”

He put down the newspaper, looking me right in the eyes. His words were as cold as ice.

“Isn’t death the ultimate freedom for her?”

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**A WEEK AND A HALF LATER**

“Rosalie, I promise this will be the last time for a while I need to stick you with a needle.”

As I entered the room, I heard Estrella’s voice. From the doctor’s report, Rosalie obviously didn’t like needles—well, I didn’t, either—but she had been a trooper.

“I’m sorry…” Rosalie replied softly.

I stood by the door, watching the two. She was a tender girl, and I was certain she made Estrella’s heart melt.

“You have nothing to be sorry for, sweetie. I’m going to take care of you. You are safe here.” Estrella had always been great with her patients.

Pulling pack the needle, Estrella placed it upon a silver tray before putting a bandage on the area she drew blood from.

Rosalie was getting some of her strength back after just a few days here. That was all because Estrella was the best doctor in the pack.

“Estrella,” I called. “Can I borrow you for a moment?”

“Of course, Beta.”

She turned to Rosalie and smiled. “I will be right back. Try to drink the soup while I step out.”

Rosalie nodded her head in understanding.

She had been compliant with everything that was asked of her, but I knew it didn’t mean that she had accepted her role as a breeder.

I sighed. I had warned Vicky to stay away from her, but Rosalie just seemed to have this power about her that made people want to befriend her.

“Talon, did you need me for something?” Estrella lowered her voice giving me a curious glance.

“How is she doing?”

I was put in charge of monitoring Rosalie. Although the last time Ethan asked about her was a week ago, I still needed to be on top of her status at all times.

“Um.. well, she is doing much better. She still has a long road ahead of her, but she is making progress everyday.”

“That’s good. I see she is eating.” I looked around the door frame toward Rosalie, who was sipping her soup. “Can she be moved to her room soon?”

I sensed uncertainty from Estrella’s delayed response.

“Estrella, what’s going on?”

She hesitated for a moment. I knew her too well to know what’s going through her mind.

As expected, she said, “I know that the Alpha wants to breed with Rosalie as soon as possible, but it isn’t time yet.” She looked me in the eye. “In theory, Rosalie is well enough to go to her own room in a few days. However, I don’t personally feel comfortable with it.”

I raised my eyebrows.

She continued, “All the trauma she had been through isn’t going to make her feel right at home. Rosalie is still recovering. With her here I am easily able to ensure she is getting her fluids and eating properly. If she goes there… Well, it’s going to be more complicated.”

“Ethan stated three weeks, and he will expect that.”