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

I took a seat beside the prince’s bed, meanwhile, Asher crossed over to the double doors. He poked his head

begin to shake. There was no way the Alpha King could

stop it.

could leave the Pack. House with my son and put this day behind me.

do to stay away from him, but I would try my best to maintain distance.

I was uneasy.

risk him being suspicious about any

spent our time in an uncomfortable silence. Asher’s eyes remained fixed 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.

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

headed toward me at full speed. Once he reached

said, and I planted a kiss on his

been?” Finnick wondered, and he tilted his head to the side slightly. “I

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

you too, honey,” I said, and I softened my

nodded. “Okay,

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

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

dandelion.”

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

back quietly. “Oh wow! Do you have the picture

you?”

his pocket. He pulled out a small

the folded paper carefully, and my lips curled into a smile. He’d indeed drawn a

complimented him. “Can I keep

Mommy,” Finnick