Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder
Chapter 18

I could try again.. She said it could still happen... “How many more times...” I knew my voice could bzheard, but I still asked. Then I

regretted my question immediately. How could she possibly answer that question? The memories ofmy heart race.

Estrella hesitated for a moment. “Well... It depends. But, as many as it takes.”

The past few minutes had been like riding on a roller coaster. I was heartbroken and scared one monfilled with hope the next.

wa

Then... the thought of him bedding me again... I had tried not to think about that night, but foundI go back to my room?” I had a lot to think about, and one thing for sure

was that I couldn't give up. I had to remain hopeful that I could fulfill this for him —

and for myself. Both Estrella and Talon were quiet for a moment before Estrella nodded. “Of course.’Sliding from the table, I steadied myself as I waited for Talon.

He held the door open and led me out of the room, back toward

the packhouse. He didn't say a word, but I knew this wasn't the greatest news for him. “Sorry...” I saichis voice was calm. “Miss Rosalie, this wasn't your fault.” He paused

for a moment, then added, “just follow Estrella’s order and do your

best. Please excuse me now — I need to return to the training field.” I looked at him withappreciation in my eyes, nodding my head. As he closed the door of my room, I seemed to hear a veIt was a sigh of relief.

**Talon’s POV

I stood in front of Rosalie’s closed door and took a deep breath. A sigh left my

lips as I looked up to the ceiling trying to clear my head. Now I had to go see Ethan —

and I hated to deliver bad news. Turning from Rosalie’s room, I made my way

down the stairs towards

the main floor of the packhouse where his office was. I knew Ethan had had meetings all morning, beI knocked on the door and waited for him to answer,

“Come in."

A New Plans

His firm voice sounded preoccupied, but as I entered he looked up at me. His expression turned fron"Yes, Alpha, I do.” Hesitating for a moment, I stepped forward and handed him the paper I had gotteHe looked over it for a second before his brows narrowed. “She isn’t pregnant?” “No, she isn't,” I repOne second, two seconds...

“I paid for a BREEDER and she isn't PREGNANT!” Ethan roared in anger, tossing the paper aside. “Wh“It was one time, Ethan.”

His eyes darted towards me.

"Excuse me, beta?” he growled, and I know calling

him by his name in this situation pissed him off. But he was overreacting. This wasn't like him. Rosaliehear what he said.

I took my time to pour him a glass of whiskey before making my explanation.

"You didn’t do the act during the best time to conceive. They had to wait till after the first time to geever heat, and it wasn't one she naturally went through. They medicated her to put her into heat —don’t look at me, I'm just telling you what the doctor said.” I watched as he slowly paced back and fis pregnant.”

Hearing what I said perked him up slightly, but I could still see irritation.

“This was the last thing I needed to worry about on top of everything else, Talon.”

“I know, but the good thing is that at least now we have a better timeframe,” I replied, trying to makhim less angry about the situation.

There was a moment of silence between us as Ethan took a seat in his chair and stared out thewindow

"How did she take the news?” he asked. “Uh?” Did I hear what I heard? Was he actually asking how RThen came the second outburst.

“What the F*CK! I BOUGHT her, she couldn't conceive, so now

I am the bad guy?!" Ethans snide and angry remark caught me off guard. I knew I shouldn't, but for sDid he realize that he was worried about what Rosalie thought of him?

“No,” I needed to clarify the situation as soon as I could, “I think you've misunderstood.

She was upset because she wanted to be pregnant... she wanted to be carrying your child, Ethan.”Ethan's eyes glanced

towards me again, and, this time, I could tell the anger in his eyes had faded quickly. His expression \There was a reason I was Ethan's beta. It wasn't just because I

was the strongest of the warriors. I knew my friend better than anyone, and I was able to read his eve“Then have Estrella send me over the time frames,” he said, “and I will see that it's done.” Noddingmy head, I turned to leave, but hesitated once more. “May I ask something?” Turning

slightly, Ethan gestured impatiently for me to speak. “Once she conceives, may she be allowed to

at least venture into the gardens? Chaperoned, of course. Estrella says she needs the sunlight andfresh air.”

Ethan

hesitated for a moment, staring at me with a dark intense gaze. Then he said, “Very well.” I knew betttime to rethink his answer and change his mind. Rosalie needed the fresh air —

and she needed time that wasn't enclosed in four walls. The gardens at the back

of the packhouse off the sunroom hadn't been properly tended to in a few months. I remembered heon a mission.

Rosalie needed something that was hers — and

I knew that, if Ethan were in a better mind frame, he would have done this himself. Once upon a timenot for the best reasons.

“Manuel!” I called out. A dark skinned—

man came from a green shed jogging towards me. “Yes, beta,” he said quickly, bowing his head, “hothat

the gardens going to shame wasn't his fault, but I wanted to help get them back in shape. “You knowat the back of the packhouse?” I asked slowly.

His brows furrowed in confusion. “Yes, beta... I know which ones you mean...” “Good. I would

like to see that they are

cleaned up and restored. Can you make this a priority over the next few weeks?” “Of course, beta.” Ther in. Not just about the pregnancy issue, but also about Georgia