Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 5 Gray eyes

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I was stunned by the severity of his tone. He wasn’t addressing me as Asher Collins. He was ordering me as the Alpha King.

The last thing I wanted was to stay in the chamber alone with him and the sleeping prince, but as much as I wanted to disobey his order, I knew I had no choice. He was the ruler of the realm, and I could face horrible consequences if I didn’t obey.

So, I turned back around. I was about to walk back over to the bed when a

thought crossed my mind.

“My apologies, Your Majesty, but I need to go and take care of my son,” I explained, and it took all of my effort to keep my voice steady.

“Your son?” Asher repeated back, and he crossed his arms against his chest.

“Yes, my son,” I answered. “He’s waiting for me. I’ve been working all day, so I haven’t had the chance to see him yet.”

“Where is he?” the Alpha King pressed. His gray eyes narrowed as if he didn’t

wish to let me leave.

“He is with the Luna Sofia’s children,” I answered. “Downstairs, I believe.”

“He will be brought here then,” Asher replied, and he raised his chin. “You cannot leave before my son awakens.”

His tone was even harsher than his first demand, and a chill ran down my spine.

“A guard will collect your son,” he said. “You will remain here with mine. Is there anything you need in the meantime?”

I shook my head. “No, Your Majesty. I have all I need right here.”

will speak with my guard

the room. I took a seat beside the prince’s bed, meanwhile, Asher crossed over to the

As Asher walked back toward me, I felt my hands begin to shake. There was no way the Alpha King could see my Finnick, but what could I do? The plan had already been set in motion, and there was nothing I

to stop

could do was hope the prince would awaken so I could leave the Pack. House with my son and put this day behind me.

would try my best to maintain distance. I was scared he could hear how fast my heart was racing in my chest or how my breath was uneven. I was worried he

was uneasy.

being suspicious about any of

our time in an uncomfortable silence. Asher’s eyes remained fixed on his son, and I tried to look elsewhere to avoid him. All the while, I prayed the

interaction.

moments later, a set of footsteps rang out against

saw my son headed toward me at full speed. Once he reached me, I wrapped my arms around him and drew him into

said, and I planted a kiss on his forehead.

he tilted his head to

on his face, Finnick’s words brought me happiness. Our bond was wonderful, and my son always brought me joy no matter what. He had been the reason I’d been able to carry on for the past five years and was my entire reason

I softened my

“Okay,

asked, and Finnick’s face lit up. He was about to speak when he glanced over

in the garden, and then Auntie Sofia taught us how to draw a flower. Dominic

dandelion.”

dear friends, and Finnick thought of the Luna’s son like a brother.

dandelion?” I repeated back quietly. “Oh wow! Do you have

you?”

out a small piece of paper and handed it to me excitedly.

and my lips curled into a smile. He’d indeed

looks great, Finnick,” I complimented him. “Can

Mommy,” Finnick replied.