Sold as the Alpha King's Breeder

Chapter 204 Tell Me the Truth, Ethan

He stood with his arms folded across his chest.

For no reason, I felt like I had done something really wrong, like I had cheated on him, even though I didn’t have even a tiny little bit of romantic feelings toward Alex, nor would I ever treat him as more than a friend.

Before I could answer Ethan, Alex came back with a plate of food. A small portion of juicy turkey was presented in the center, with a hot sweet potato next to it and some fresh raspberries circling the protein and the starch.

It indeed was irresistible. I hadn’t gotten the chance to eat since I had gotten up that morning. The delicious smell of food made my stomach rumble, and I flushed.

“My queen, please take a break and eat something. Your health is of utmost importance to your people, for you bear the burden of our freedom.” Alex set the plate down to the table, and urged me to eat.

Ethan’s brow knitted even tighter and he narrowed his eyes. I watched the two of them facing each other, feeling quite awkward. All I wanted was for both of them to leave so that I could enjoy my meal, yet with the two of them both staring at each other, I felt I probably should say something so that they didn’t end up fighting each other.

Finally, Ethan looked at me and nodded. “Rosalie, you should eat.”

Alex immediately followed. “Indeed, Your Majesty! Please enjoy your meal.”

I pressed my temples, really hoping that they could sort out their problems outside of my tent.

Then Alex bowed his head and offered Ethan his hand. “It is a pleasure to meet the former Rogue King, Alpha Ethan,” he said with a very polite tone.

Ethan didn’t shake his hand, so Alex withdrew it.

“Who are you?” Ethan asked.

“I am the son of Alpha Dallas,” he explained, and I am the most devoted follower of Queen Rosalie, the White Queen. I shall do anything for my Queen.”

Ethan raised an eyebrow at me, but all I could do was shrug. In the few days since Ethan had been gone, I’d grown accustomed to having Alex around. He was a great conversationalist. He would tell stories to keep me entertained, especially when tending to wounded soldiers, and it made it easier to lift their spirits.

It was a totally different experience from working with Ethan, who was always quiet and withdrawn and kept to himself.

Also, Rowan really liked Alex. My new friend always knew how to make my baby laugh. It was great to see Rowan sitting on Alex’s lap, laughing and clapping his little hands.

Ethan’s face fell even more, and I could almost see veins popping out of his forehead a bit.

If I hadn’t known better, I would have said that Ethan was jealous, but in reality, he might have just found it annoying to have to deal with Alex’s chattiness.

Finally, I couldn’t handle those two anymore, so I asked them, “Hey Alex, do you mind helping me with some supplies? And Ethan, Landon said he wanted to catch you up on something when you are back. Do you mind going to see him?”

“Of course, Your Majesty,” Alex responded cheerfully.

“I’ll be right back.” Ethan also turned around.

Thank the Moon Goddess, I could finally eat!

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him follow me around and even attend

us his opinion. Ethan usually just pretended like Alex hadn’t spoken, but I would sometimes incorporate Alex’s good

was while I was feeding Rowan.

war effort, I was in my tent feeding Rowan when I heard

for my own,”

you will,” Ethan said. “Rosalie

I will bring Miss Rosalie’s heart around to find mine,” Alex said. “You’re jealous, Alpha Ethan, because you don’t know how to show her love and consideration the way I

know what the hell you’re talking

know that my love for Rosalie is undying, and I shall prove to her that I am the better man when it comes to giving her the love and attention that she deserves.” Alex

going on?” That was

“Alex here

that?” Ethan’s sister wanted

thinks he has a chance with Rosalie,” Ethan

are jealous and recognize that I am now

something for Rosalie to eat?” Georgia suggested. I heard Alex leave, and then she said to Ethan,

was still eating, so I couldn’t get up to go

you learned to keep your nose out

laughed. “This is my business. I’m just

it, Georgia,” he said, and then he walked away, too, and I couldn’t help but wonder how

of our conversations were focused on either war or Rowan and nothing romantic, I enjoyed Ethan’s

I always heard his

maybe Georgia had a point. Maybe

came into my tent. “Sorry

and I moved him to my shoulder, covering up. “What’s up?” I decided

cot. “I think

an interesting way of starting a conversation. What do

has feelings for you.

and whispered, “I don’t

well. Seriously, the two of you need to stop skirting around this and just

a small smile. “Thanks, Georgia,” I said. I appreciated her trying to help. “I just don’t know. I’m afraid he’ll

a liar,” she concluded before

day, I considered her words. I observed Ethan closely,

I were to meet to discuss strategies in his tent.

don’t need you

is my duty to stand

under his breath. “Protect

I shall not let you run me off!” Alex said with a flourish of

Ethan was reaching his tolerance limit, but I didn’t stop them this time because I found it kind

Perhaps Georgia was right.

Rosalie and I will discuss right now is to m going to assume that it happened because our information was leaked. And since you will be the only other person in the tent.–

would pain him greatly

would be better if I

wide with consternation. “I would never put Her Majesty in harm’s way,” he