Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder

Waking the next morning, I found that Ethan

had not returned to the room the entire night. Of course not. He was getting engaged to Madalynn, I didn't think it was possible to get

sick as much as I was, but then again, the stress of everything was weighing down

on me, and I didn’t have any choice but to accept it. Dragging myself from the bed,

I made my way to the sink to brush my teeth. Vicky had told me while getting ready yesterday that s eating, even though it sounded lovely, but I'd always love to see Vicky

“Rosalie,” Ethan's voice called from the bedroom. I managed to put on the

white, summery dress with yellow flowers on it before he entered. When his eyes met mine he seeme "Yes— Alpha?” I stuttered. Given what the

King had offered the previous night, I wasn't sure how he would treat me now. “I thought...” He stop over. “Never mind. I am heading back down soon- did you want me to escort you?” He acted like nothing had happened. So did I. “Yes, please. I was going to meet Vicky for breakfast in the garden room.” Ethan quirked his brow before smiling and nodding his head. “Are you sure you want to be d to socialize with them.” His sudden mood change made me feel as if he was seeing me

in a different light, and not the way he

ad before. The small conversation meant more to me than he realized. “I would really like to—

if that's okay with you?” I replied softly. At the quiet sound of my voice, he nodded his head and sm come, it was replaced by coldness again. I wasn’t sure why he was so temperamental around me, but what mood he would stick with so that I didn't have to be on my toes. A little while later, I found out the reason why Ethan had said I didn’t have to go- and to be honest a part of me wished that I had not. The room was full of people, mainly women, who were gossiping and moving about in their sme looking for something to entertain themselves with. “Rosalie!” a giddy voice exclaimed, and I watche: walking over quickly with an excited expression on her face. “I would have come to get you had I known you still wanted to come after last night.” “I know. I wasn't going to, but I decided to take adv last night.”

“Well, come

on, then. Let's get you something to eat,” Vicky replied, smiling as she looped her arm through mine Georgia, Ethan's sister, sitting and drinking coffee. Realizing Vicky had been eating

with her, I lamented even more why I even came down. “I'm sorry... I didn't mean to intrude on your apologize. I thought you were some woman looking to steal my brother's money and take

your place as his Luna for power.” “Oh-" I stuttered, shocked at her honesty. “No, I would never-" Georgia laughed, and Vicky smiled at my response.

“Calm down. Vicky explained the situation to me. There's no need to worry. I am

sorry to hear some of what you've been going through.” Georgia's response was not what I had expe corner now, and my brother knows better than to upset me.". Vicky choked

on her water and began laughing, which caused Georgia to smirk. I was at a loss

for words over what was going on. I could see that there was a connection between the two women they seemed to have a

bond. More than anything, I wished I had a bond like that with someone. “Georgia is a bit of a rebel, she will have you doing things you never have before.” Georgia swatted at Vicky,

and both women began to laugh again. “Don't listen to her or Talon.

I am not that bad, I just don't take my brother's shit.” A smirk

spread across her face as she sipped her coffee once more. The morning fell into step with us having and eventually, I heard the voice of one person I was hoping I could have gone an entire day withou! nails on a chalkboard, and the woman was way more trouble than she

was worth. “Can you believe it, I'm going to be marrying the king's cousin!” Cousin?

I looked at Vicky, confused. Her eyes drifted

to where Madalynn was sitting a few tables away. *Don'“t listen to her, Rosalie,” Vicky whispered befo Vicky had said about her. Sighing, Vicky shook her head. “This isn't the place for this, Georgia.” “Tell r Chapter 32: Breakfast with Friends “Last night at dinner, the king demanded Ethan get

married,” Vicky

finally said in a hushed whisper, “in order to strengthen the alliance with Alpha Romero.” Georgia loc no way he would agree to that. He hates the idea of mates and marriage.” Hearing

Georgia clarify what I had already partially known and suspected broke a small part of me inside. The nausea that I had felt this morning quickly came back, and the need to lay down became all that mol do what he

must for the pack, Georgia. Regardless of what he wants to do. He wasn't given much choice. You cal “Even if it's bullshit, Vicky? Come on, now. I know you can't stand her, either. Are you telling me that louder started to draw the attention of a few people nearby, and as I looked around,

I saw Madalynn staring straight at me. “Vicky, could you tell me where the bathroom is? I am really n expression turned from irritated at Georgia to concerned for me. “Oh, no- do I need to take you to Estrella?” “No, no. I'll be fine. Just a lot of excitement, is all,” I reassured her. “I'll show you.” Vicky ma point it out, and I'll be right back.” As much as I liked Vicky, I needed a moment to myself. A momen shouldn't be allowing you to go alone.” I chuckled before looking at Georgia. “Tell her

to stop worrying so much.” Vicky gasped as I

walked away, and I heard Georgia laughing. It was refreshing

to hang out with people who didn't look at you and see your social

standing, but just treated you like another person. I hadn't ever had that, at least not since I was a yo