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.

your time with the Myriad?” he asked in an amused yet irritated tone. “Your

your services. Was

released from its fist and relaxed. His expression said it all- he’d made a mistake in addressing the Alpha King directly

moment, he looked Asher Collins in the

posture.

Majesty,” he said in an even tone. “But you can’t take

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

turned to his son.

but Rayden’s

every 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 and risking his fate? The Alpha King could have his head for his indignance, and yet Rayden

out. He seems to have a very good reason for remaining and a decent case

in my throat. I was scared for Rayden. Asher Collins wasn’t someone to challenge, and

well-being.

a long, deep breath. His

and he gestured toward me. “She’s still very much

little.”

she offered me an apologetic glance. “May

wondered if he would

head instead and gestured to the chair opposite him. “Take a seat, Ca ssandra.”

forward, I nearly fell. My entire body was still

Alpha Gareth took notice and rushed over to me.

arm,” he 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

be situated,

continue,” he

another breath

Pack, Your Majesty,” he began. “We need her here. As my father mentioned to you earlier, an unknown illness has been spreading through the Pack.

treatments.”

something Rayden had said. His cold eyes darted over to me, and my heart

Majesty,” I replied, and it took all of my effort to keep from stuttering. “Marley