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.”

take a seat,” he ordered. “I will

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

back toward me, I felt my hands begin to shake. There was no way the Alpha King could see my Finnick, but what

to stop

so I could leave the Pack. House with

seat back a little. There wasn’t much I could do to stay away from him, but I 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 could

was

risk him being suspicious about any of

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

interaction.

the doors of the chamber flew open, and moments later, a set of footsteps

saw my son headed toward me at full speed.

planted

you been?” Finnick wondered, and he tilted

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

missed you too, honey,” I said, and I softened my voice. “We

nodded. “Okay, Mommy.”

when he glanced over at the sleeping boy

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

dandelion.”

They were dear friends, and Finnick thought of the Luna’s

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

you?”

pocket. He pulled out a small piece of paper and

curled into a smile. He’d indeed drawn a

complimented

Mommy,”