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.

asked in

services. Was questioning your

it all-

looked Asher Collins

posture.

he said in an even tone. “But you can’t take Ca ssy

him off in a loud and surprised tone, and then he shook his head and turned to the Alpha King. “I’m

turned to his

ordered, but Rayden’s nostrils flared.

declaration. Why was he sticking up for me so much and risking his fate? The Alpha

raised his hand toward Fareth. “I wish to hear the young man out. He seems to have a very good reason for remaining and a decent

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

well-being.

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

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

little.”

and she offered

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

nodded his head instead and gestured to the chair opposite him. “Take

took a step forward, I nearly fell. My entire body was

Gareth took notice and rushed over to me.

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 and then returned to his perch

me to be situated, and then he turned

continue,” he

another breath and then

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 to

treatments.”

eyes darted

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