Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 13 King’s decision

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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.

learned nothing from your time with the Myriad?” he asked in an amused yet irritated tone. “Your father was just telling

Medal of Honor during your services. Was questioning your

expression said it all- he’d made a mistake in

looked Asher Collins in the eyes

posture.

Majesty,” he said in an even tone. “But

off in a loud and surprised tone, and then he shook his

then turned to his son.

but Rayden’s nostrils flared.

was he sticking up for me so much and risking his fate? The Alpha King could have his head for his indignance, and

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

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

well-being.

a long, deep breath. His eyes seemed nervous, but

seat?” he wondered, and he gestured toward me. “She’s

little.”

she offered me an apologetic

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

to the chair

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

notice and rushed over to

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

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

he urged.

another breath and

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

treatments.”

suddenly chuckled as if he were amused by something Rayden had said. His cold eyes darted over to me, and my heart nearly stopped. “What’s the name of

Your Majesty,” I replied, and it took all of