Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 24 Leave for Anemond

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Night came and I couldn’t get any sleep. Too many thoughts plagued my mind, and no matter how many times I tried to settle in and get some rest, I just couldn’t. I tossed and turned like mad as images of smoke danced in my mind.

My house was gone and along with it was my mother’s pendant.

After a while, I glanced over at Finnick. I hadn’t told him about the fire. I didn’t want to worry him when there was already so much to deal with. His face was peaceful as he slept, and it brought a smile to my face. At the end of the day, we were mostly safe and sound. I was grateful to at least have my boy with me.

“It’s us against the world, baby,” I whispered, and then I laid back down and closed my eyes.

The next morning came faster than I wanted it to, and I awoke to the sound of a knock at the door. I pulled myself out of bed and carefully walked over to the door

so I wouldn’t wake Finnick.

I opened the door to find Amalia on the other side. The maid smiled at me and then I noticed that she was holding a tray full of food.

“The car to Anemond is ready,” she announced. “The Alpha King wishes for your to join him downstairs within half an hour. Before then, I’ve brought you breakfast.”

“Okay,” I agreed. “Thank you, Amalia.”

The maid nodded, and after I accepted the tray, I closed the door and let out a sigh. Anemond. I couldn’t believe all of this was happening to me. Asher Collins had somehow snuck his way back into my life and was bringing me back to the source of all of my trauma and nightmares.

This half-hour would likely be the last thirty minutes of my life that I would be

able to have calmness. Anemond loomed over me like a monster I just couldn’t escape. I couldn’t even think of the word without shivering.

I had nothing to pray to, nothing. to watch over me. My relationship with the Moon Goddess was complicated, and half of the time, I wasn’t sure I believed in her. I had long lost most

last night hadn’t caused too much suspicion. I should have maintained my composure, but it was all so shocking that I couldn’t keep it all in. And then the situation with Prince

tread carefully now if I wanted to survive. I had to protect Finnick at all costs, so I needed to be careful from here on

and let out a yawn. He blinked his gray eyes

asked, and then he rubbed his

eat. some food, okay? This food looks really yummy

up plates for the

few of our things that we wanted directly with us, and when we were finally ready, a

after he nodded, I took his hand in mine, and the two of us walked down the stairs.

mass of people had gathered in the lobby. Alpha Gareth, Sofia,

the prince hadn’t been punished

to keep you waiting,” I apologized to everyone as

eyes filled with tears that welled up further as she took a step

going to

me warmly, and then she squatted down

at me. “I hope

Gareth nodded. “Yes, safe travels

this was going to be difficult for both of them. Dominic approached Finnick, and the two hugged each other

but their expressions said it all.

come visit you in Anemond, Finnick,” Dominic

I

nodded solemnly and wiped a tear

cleared his through. “It’s time for us

of us nodded, and then gathered our things and walked out onto the lawn. Two