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 speak with my

prince’s bed, meanwhile, Asher crossed

the 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, but what could I do? The plan had already been

stop

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

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

risk him being suspicious

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

interaction.

a set of footsteps rang out against the polished wood

saw my son headed toward me at full speed. Once he

planted a kiss on his

and he tilted his head

at his expression. and smiled. Despite the look on his face, Finnick’s words brought me happiness. Our bond was wonderful, and my son always brought me joy no

softened my voice. “We need to stay quiet, alright?”

“Okay,

when he glanced over at the sleeping boy beside us. He raised a finger to his lips and then

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

dandelion.”

was around Finnick’s age. They were dear friends, and Finnick

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

you?”

out a small piece of paper and handed

a smile. He’d indeed drawn a dandelion, and he’d done a great

complimented him. “Can

Mommy,” Finnick