Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 13 King’s decision

CA SSANDRA

My voice caught in my throat as the Alpha King’s words set in. He was absolutely correct and I understood the potential consequences of my actions

completely.

Things in Anemond were different than they were here. In Anemond, going) against the Alpha’s wish or running from the Pack was considered treason, and furthermore, a felony. They were strict in their laws and highly set in their ways in the capital, something I knew all too well. I’d lived in that terrible city for eighteen

years.

Asher Collins’ cold gray eyes bore into mine with horrible intensity as he waited for me to respond to his accusation, but I didn’t know how to answer. If I owned up to and admitted that I was trying to run away, I would be arrested and tried for treason. But I didn’t have another reason to justify my actions.

Who would run into the forest at midnight with all of their belongings other than

a deserter?

Luckily, before I could respond, Rayden rushed to his feet.

“You’re taking her to Anemond?” he demanded in surprise, and his hands balled into a fist at his side.

Alpha Gareth and Sofia’s cheeks darkened at their eldest son’s sudden outburst, and they looked at the Alpha King with apologetic expressions.

“Please forgive him, Your Majesty,” Gareth pleaded, and his dark eyes shot daggers toward his son.

“Yes, please, Your Majesty,” Sofia insisted, but Asher raised his hand to cut her off. Sofia closed her mouth and nodded, and then the Alpha King turned his

attention to their son.

prince, have you learned nothing from your time with the Myriad?” he asked in an amused

Medal of Honor during your services. Was questioning your commander something you learned during

and his hand released from its fist and relaxed. His expression said it all- he’d made a mistake

moment, he looked Asher Collins in the

posture.

tone. “But you can’t take Ca ssy away from us-”

Gareth cut him off in a loud and surprised tone, and then he shook

to his son.

but Rayden’s

right to remain here,” he insisted and even I was taken aback by the prince’s declaration. Why was he sticking up for me so much

Asher declared, and he raised his hand toward Fareth. “I wish to hear the young man out. He seems to have a

fixed his steel gaze on Rayden and a lump formed in my throat. I was scared for Rayden. Asher Collins wasn’t someone to challenge, and

well-being.

then took a long, deep breath. His eyes seemed nervous,

can we allow Ca ssandra to take a seat?” he wondered, and he gestured toward me. “She’s still very much injured and

little.”

Your Majesty,” Luna Sofia spoke up, and she offered me

a moment, and for a second, I wondered if he would allow

gestured to the chair

but as soon as I took a step forward, I nearly fell. My entire body was still incredibly sore, and without

Alpha Gareth took notice and rushed over

said gently, and I nodded my head before allowing him to assist me. He guided me over to the chair, and once I was seated, he gave me a small smile

for me to be situated, and then he turned back to Rayden.

he urged.

took another breath and then nodded.

here. As my father mentioned to you earlier, an unknown illness has been spreading through the Pack. Her patients need her in order to continue

treatments.”

chuckled as if he were amused by something Rayden had said. His cold eyes

it took all of my effort