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.

King ignored me.

prince asked with a confused look in his eyes. “And who is this boy? Why

a moment, I was reminded of Adalyn. She used to pout in the

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

like she was entitled to

in the same way. Even though I’d saved his very life, the

intruder.

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.

and after he brushed

took care of

wasn’t one to show affection, at least he hadn’t been back then. But he was

seem too impressed. “What did she

I

were bitten by a viper,” Finnick spoke

my hand on his shoulder.

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

shot daggers in our direction. “You were bitten by a viper. But you’re alright now. Cas sandra and her attendant

frowned. “No. I don’t

together in concern.

“It isn’t unusual for someone who’s been under such stress and fever to not

more rest.”

His gray eyes looked like storm clouds as they glared at me, and for a moment, I was worried he was going to say something bad in front of Finnick. Asher had been prone to temperamental outbursts in the years I’d

remained.

he softened his expression, and laid his hand on his son’s

shoulder.

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

the boy said again, and he went back to ignoring us.

hair. I’d never wanted to leave the Pack House more than I did at

to ask again. “My son could use some

for an answer. Finally, after a

over at