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.”

“I will speak with my guard

side of the room. I took a seat beside the prince’s bed, meanwhile, Asher crossed over to the double doors. He

doors closed 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,

stop

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

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

I was

him being suspicious about any of this.

elsewhere to avoid him. All the while, I

interaction.

open, and moments later, a set of footsteps rang out against the polished

happily, and when I looked up, I saw my son headed toward me at full speed. Once he reached me, I

I planted a kiss on

he tilted his head to the side

face, Finnick’s words brought me happiness. Our bond was wonderful, and my son always brought me joy no matter what. He

and I softened my voice. “We

“Okay, Mommy.”

you have a good day?” I asked, and Finnick’s face lit up. He was about to speak when he glanced over at the sleeping boy beside us. He raised a finger to his lips and then nodded

the garden, and then Auntie Sofia taught us how to

dandelion.”

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

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

you?”

pocket. He pulled out a small piece of paper and handed

and my lips curled into a smile. He’d indeed drawn a dandelion, and he’d done a

Finnick,” I complimented him. “Can I keep

Mommy,”