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 at

bed, meanwhile, Asher crossed over to the double doors. He poked his head out and

again. 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

stop

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

wasn’t looking, I carefully scooted my seat back a little. There wasn’t much I could do to stay away from him, but I would try

I was uneasy.

suspicious about any of

silence. Asher’s eyes remained fixed on his son, and I tried to look elsewhere to avoid him. All the while, I prayed the Alpha King’s son would awaken, and the attention would be taken

interaction.

a set of footsteps rang

happily, and when I looked up, I 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.

you been?” Finnick wondered, and he tilted his head to the side slightly.

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

missed you too, honey,” I said, and I softened

“Okay,

he glanced over at the sleeping boy beside us. He raised a finger to

considerately. “We played hide and seek in the garden, and then Auntie Sofia taught us how to draw a flower.

dandelion.”

around Finnick’s age. They were dear friends,

“Oh wow! Do you have

you?”

reached into his pocket. He pulled out a small piece of

into a smile. He’d indeed drawn a dandelion,

I complimented him. “Can I

Mommy,”