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

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

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 could

to stop it.

could do was hope the prince would awaken so I could leave the Pack. House with my son

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

was uneasy.

him being suspicious

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 away from this entire

interaction.

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

toward me at full speed. Once he reached me,

I planted a kiss

wondered, and he tilted his head to the

the 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 able to carry on for the past five years and was my entire reason for

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

“Okay, Mommy.”

and Finnick’s face lit up. He was about to speak when he glanced over at the sleeping boy beside

in the garden, and then Auntie Sofia taught us

dandelion.”

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

quietly. “Oh wow! Do you have

you?”

then reached into his 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

I complimented him. “Can I keep this?”

Mommy,” Finnick