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.”

seat,” he ordered. “I will speak with my guard at

walked back over to the side of the room. I took a seat beside the prince’s bed, meanwhile, Asher crossed over to the double doors. He poked his head out and spoke

There was no way the Alpha King could see my Finnick, but what could I do?

to stop

awaken so I could leave the Pack. House with my son and put this

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

was

couldn’t risk him being suspicious

and I tried to look elsewhere to avoid him. All the while, I prayed the Alpha King’s son would awaken, and the

interaction.

later, a set of footsteps rang out against the polished

my son headed toward me at full speed. Once he reached me, I

I planted a kiss on his

he tilted his head to the side

look 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

honey,” I said, and I softened my voice. “We need to stay quiet,

nodded. “Okay,

lit up. He was about to speak when he glanced over at the sleeping boy beside

then Auntie Sofia taught us how to draw a

dandelion.”

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

quietly. “Oh wow! Do you have the

you?”

out a small piece of paper

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

great, Finnick,” I complimented him.

Mommy,” Finnick