Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder
Chapter 29

A Journey with Him When Talon told me about going to the capital, I was worried. At least within Ethmade me nervous. Sighing, I zipped up the third bag I'd been forced to pack and turned to face Vick"Yes, Rosalie,” She replied throwing more stuff

into a duffle bag, “it's all necessary.” I sit on the bed, staring at the ceiling. “Maybe you can get him tto go, Vicky. It isnt safe for me there.” “Rosalie, you were ordered to do something. I can't change hiand honestly, he hasn't been in the best temper lately, so I wouldn“t want to upset him,” Vicky mumI looked at her

for a moment, and then we both let out a small laugh. “When is he ever in a good mood?” Icommented. “He has a permanent frown

on his face.” “Well, when he’s bedding you, I suppose.” Vicky replied with a quick tongue. I stared at Iso bad when you say it like that.” There was a soft knock on the door, and Talon’s head

peeked around the corner, a smile on his face. “Are you ready, Rosalie?” he asked. Vicky scoffed.“Not going to ask about me?” “Oh, I have no doubt that you are ready. You love the capital. You protpacked as soon as I told you yesterday,” Talon chuckled, causing Vicky to roll her eyes. “Yes, I thinkwe are ready,” I responded. “Although I don't know why I need so much.” Talon gestured for

two warriors to enter. They grabbed the bags Vicky had been filling and carried them out of the roorAlpha has requested that you ride with him.”

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This news left me slightly speechless, but then again, part of me almost expected it. “Guess that meaexpression. “Talon?” I said, confused. “Was that sarcasm?” He laughed, still looking

shocked, “Yes, it was. She is coming out of her shell more.” Vicky giggled.

Even I couldn't help but be surprised with myself. When did I start to feel so comfortable

that I could I make jokes with the members of the fearsome Drogomor pack?

pod numere A Journey with Him We headed down to the

main hall, where we saw Madalynn and her father's beta Damian standing at the bottom of the stairsI knew I had been caught showcasing my irritation. I lowered

my head immediately, avoiding Ethan's gaze. Vicky struggled to hold a laugh back, quickly covering Ihand. “If you want,Rosalie can ride with me, so you and Madalynn can get better acquainted.” Romerafter him into the car, sitting across from him.

As the door closed, I held my breath. His scent surrounded me, and

my intoxicating desire to bare myself to

him became something surreal. I knew that wasn't going to happen, though, and I was ashamed of ncircumstances, and became cold and distant toward me as soon as the car started to move. He keptAfter one hour of trying to read in the car, I finally gave up. I just couldn’t focus when he was so clos:There was no doubt that I was helplessly attracted to him, no matter how much I

tried to deny it. Hie every move, every word, and every look affected how I felt. But what was I to hirrthen now, today, he was as distant as usual. I would never get what I dreamt of from him. After

all, even if he was passionate and hot as fire last night—

even if he acted differently when he was in bed with me, and even if I was more than a breeder to hiI was, at most, someone there to fill his physical need. When his

mind was clear, he was again as cold as ice.

And honestly, the greater the contrast in his attitude, the

more my heart ached. “Alpha, the concierge at the capital called ahead to schedule a tour for your eA sigh left Ethan's lips, and I looked up to see him pinch his brow. “No. This isn't a leisure trip.”

"Yes, Alpha,” the driver replied, not hesitating to follow his order. of course not, I thought to myself. Ime. Looking up, I met his cold

gaze. “Is there a problem?” he quickly asked. I raised a brow and shook my head “no” without speakithe only reason I brought you with me was to make sure you didn't try to

pull a fast one. I don't have time to entertain you.” His words cut me deep, and as quickly as he spokcurled up in the soft confines of the leather, seat trying to hold back

the tears and emotions I wanted to let spill. I had to learn to shut them off. All the emotions I felt. Lomy position. “Rosalie, you're just a breeder,’ I told myself. “Get it together.

Time went by quickly when I finally was able to dive into my book, and before I

knew it, the driver was letting Ethan know that we were close to the capital's gates. “Alpha, ten morebefore we get

to downtown Mirage,” the man said after what seemed like an eternity of being in close proximity toI needed to remind myself of my own place. I closed my book and glanced out the window. A gasp Ihe was more ruthless than even Ethan was. With his power, he had managed to keep war at bay forand it was because he didn't have an heir.