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.

Myriad?” he asked in an amused

services. Was questioning your commander

relaxed. His expression said it all- he’d made a mistake in addressing the Alpha King directly like that, and he

a moment, he looked Asher Collins in the eyes and straightened

posture.

Your Majesty,” he said in an even tone. “But you can’t take Ca ssy away from

and then he shook

to

ordered, but Rayden’s nostrils

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

“I wish to hear the young man out. He seems to have a very good reason for remaining and a decent case to make. So, please, Rayden, explain yourself.”

I was scared for Rayden. Asher

well-being.

long, deep breath. His eyes seemed nervous, but his posture remained

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

little.”

Sofia spoke up, and she offered me an apologetic glance. “May she be seated?”

for a moment, and for a second, I wondered if he would allow me to continue standing there

to the chair opposite him. “Take a seat,

I nearly

Gareth took notice and rushed

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

be situated, and then he turned back to

continue,” he

breath and then

Ca ssandra, is the only healer in our 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. Her patients need her in order

treatments.”

were amused by something Rayden had said. His cold eyes darted over to me, and my heart nearly stopped.

and it took all of my effort to