Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 20 Alpha’s dinner

ASHER

After the boy disappeared, I released a sigh and then followed Gareth’s servant into the dining room. I wished that Finnick had joined us and explained what he meant by his words.

Had Ca ssandra Keller really told him that I was a bad man?

The idea should have enraged me and yet, I was somewhat amused. I didn’t love the idea of a child fearing me, but perhaps he’d simply twisted her words as children so often did. Either way, something about the Kellers was intriguing, and I looked forward to getting to know them once we reached Anemond.

Upon my arrival, Alpha Gareth and Luna Sofia, along with their son, rose to their feet and offered me solemn bows. I inclined my head in their direction respectfully and then turned my attention back to the se rvant leading me through the room.

A long, rectangular table sat at the center of the wood-floored room, and around us, the light from the enormous red-brick fireplace flickered. The room itself was painted a rich dark red, and a smile formed on my lips. Despite this Pack existing at the border of the empire, the furnishings were exquisite and worthy of royalty. There was a hominess here that didn’t exist in my palace.

The se rvant offered me the seat at the head of the table, and once I sat, he pushed the chair in for me and then gave me a small bow.

“Please let me know if there’s anything else you require, Your Majesty,” he said. When I waved my hand, he nodded once in understanding and then disappeared.

Gareth’s s rvants were quite attentive, I’d give them that.

Once he was gone, I returned my attention to the table. The Alpha and Luna bowed their heads in respect once again, and then Gareth cleared his throat.

“Good evening, Your Majesty,” he said, and he offered me a pleasant expression. “I take it you’re feeling better?”

ask.”

“Marginally,” I replied politely. “Thank you for your concern.”

Gareth nodded. “If there’s anything else we can do, please don’t hesitate to

“I’ll keep that in mind,” I replied, and then my eyes flicked over to my right. I hadn’t realized my son, Prince Marco, was seated there. The boy’s eyes were brighter than they’d been before, and color had returned to his cheeks.

a

“You’re looking better. Whatever the healer did to treat you, it appears to be working.”

Daddy,” Marco declared.

How was it that

only hope she’d be able to treat my disease as

They laid down platters of chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and freshly-baked bread on the long table, and then began to dole

se rvants bowed at Alpha Gareth first,

and then the se rvants bowed

felt the

out on the lawn earlier, I was feeling better than I had in a long time.

to pick up on

tilt of his head, and then he took a bite

at my

and patted him on the shoulder. Marco smiled at me, content with the affection.

I’d put up a little bit of a fight, but at the end of the day, I couldn’t deny him. Any five-year-old child would have done the same, and I couldn’t blame him

such a blessing that Prince Marco has recovered so quickly, Your Majesty,” Gareth

turned my

is.”

slightly, but he simply

slightly awkward at the mention of Ca ssandra, and part of me wondered if it was because I was taking

Is he still unhappy with my decision to bring the healer

gulped. “I beg your forgiveness on his behalf. He isn’t feeling well-”

the young man was angry with

he’s smitten with her. Of course, you already

eyes widened and flew to each other. I

mean?” their son, Dominic, spoke up quietly, and when

and then he turned his attention back to me. “Your Majesty, I think you’re mistaken about Rayden. Ca ssandra Keller arrived here five years ago when Rayden was just about to join the Myriad. He was too preoccupied with his service

My brow lifted.