Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 6 Back to her nightmare

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My lip quivered as I searched for an explanation, and Asher rose from his seat. However, just as the Alpha King took a step toward us, the sleeping prince’s eyes

opened.

“Daddy?” the young boy managed. “What happened?”

Asher seemed to forget about us completely and turned his full attention to hist son. He squatted down beside the boy and took his hand.

“You’re awake,” he said in relief. “Oh, thank goodness. Do you feel any better

now?”

His tone was gentle, something I’d never heard from him before. Or perhaps I had, but the memories were buried now.

The young prince nodded and smiled at his father. “I feel better now, Daddy…”

“Do you remember what happened?” Asher asked quietly and when the boy shook his head, he sighed. “That’s alright. What’s important is that you’re safe and- feeling better than before. I’m so relieved.”

As he held his son’s hand, I noticed Finnick gazing at them longingly. It tugged at my heartstrings, but there was nothing I could do except get the both of us away

from here.

“We need to go,” I whispered, and I carefully took his hand in mine. Finnick’s eyes flashed, and for a moment, he appeared as if he wanted to say something more to Asher, but instead he just nodded. I knew he was still curious about why the Alpha King had the same eye color as him, but he was smart enough to know when it was time to quit asking questions. I knew he would probably bring it up on the way home, but I would deal with it then.

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For now, I needed to leave Asher Collins to his Pack and go back to living my

own life.

“Your Majesty, may I leave with my son?” I asked Asher politely.

Alpha King ignored me.

who is she?” the prince asked with a confused look in his eyes. “And who is this boy? Why are they here

lips pouted slightly, and for a moment, I was reminded of Adalyn. She used to pout in the exact same way, and it drove me crazy even back

prestigious families in all of Anemond. Once she took an interest in something, she would do anything to win it, no matter what it took. Clothes, fine jewelry,

She seized it all like she

had spoiled their son in the same way. Even though I’d saved his very life, the boy glared

intruder.

took all of my being to not be offended by the child’s actions. While I hated entitlement and had tried to raise my son to know better, the prince was young. Hopefully he would learn differently in

healer,” Asher answered, and after he brushed

“She took care

took me by surprise. Asher wasn’t one to show affection, at least

but he didn’t seem too impressed. “What

I don’t understand.”

viper,” Finnick spoke up helpfully.

my hand on his

repeated back, and his face grew alarmed. “You mean a snake??

Asher answered, and his eyes shot daggers in our direction. “You were bitten by a viper. But you’re alright now. Cas sandra and her attendant took good care of you and you’re going to be just fine. They gave you medicine and

frowned. “No. I don’t remember.”

eyebrows creased together

Majesty,” I spoke up in an attempt to ease the situation. “It isn’t unusual for someone who’s been under such stress and fever to not remember what they’ve

more rest.”

was going to say something bad in front of Finnick. Asher had been prone to temperamental outbursts in the years I’d known him, and I

remained.

for us all, he softened his expression, and

shoulder.

heard the healer,” he remarked. “You just need some rest, son, You’ll be just fine.”

said again, and he went back to ignoring us.

I’d never wanted

could use some rest as well

passed as I waited for an answer. Finally, after a

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