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.

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

couldn’t help but hope that the incident 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.

I wanted to survive. I had to protect Finnick at

blinked his gray eyes at me sleepily and

now?” he asked, and then he rubbed his

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

corner and began to set up plates for the two of us. I filled each with eggs, bacon, fruit, and biscuits, and once it was all assembled,

ate quickly, and once our bellies were full, I helped Finnick get dressed and then dressed myself. We picked up a few of our things

his hand in mine, and the two of us walked down the

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

felt a little sad. I hoped the prince hadn’t been punished too

you waiting,” I apologized to everyone as

filled with tears that welled up further as she

ssy,” she breathed. “I’m going to miss you so

me warmly, and then she squatted down to

and then she glanced at me. “I hope you have a good

nodded. “Yes, safe travels to you both.”

was his best friend in the world, and I knew this was going to be difficult for both of them.

but their expressions said it all.

Finnick,” Dominic promised. “When grow

I

nodded solemnly and wiped a tear from his

and then cleared his through. “It’s time for us

things and walked out onto the lawn. Two cars were