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

in his eyes. “And who is this boy? Why are they

pouted slightly, and for a moment, I was reminded of Adalyn. She used to

Beta and came from one of the most. 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, and

seized it all like she was entitled to it.

I’d saved his very

intruder.

While I hated entitlement and had tried to raise my son to know better, the prince was young. Hopefully he would learn

the healer,” Asher answered, and after he brushed the prince’s hair

forehead. “She took care of

affection, at least he hadn’t been back

didn’t seem too impressed. “What did she heal

from? I

bitten by a viper,” Finnick spoke

I rested my hand on his shoulder.

viper?” the prince repeated back, and his face grew alarmed.

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

frowned. “No. I

eyebrows creased together in

isn’t unusual for someone who’s been under such stress

more rest.”

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 known

remained.

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

shoulder.

remarked. “You just need some rest,

the boy said again, and he went back to

ran my hand through his hair. I’d

could use some

as I waited for an answer. Finally, after

at