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.

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

maintained my composure, but it was all so shocking that I couldn’t keep it all in. And then the situation

now if I wanted to survive. I had to protect Finnick at all costs, so

out a yawn. He blinked his

are we leaving now?” he asked, and

But before we go, let’s try to eat. some food, okay? This food looks really yummy and you’ll need your strength

set up plates for the two of us. I filled each with eggs, bacon, fruit,

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

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

had gathered in the lobby. Alpha Gareth,

but at the same time, I felt a little sad. I hoped the prince hadn’t been punished too harshly for what had happened in the garden. I didn’t want to cause too much trouble to the Alpha family who had always been so kind to me over the years.

I apologized

that welled up

“I’m going to miss you

then she squatted down to

said, and then she glanced at me. “I

“Yes, safe

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

much, but their expressions said it

visit you in Anemond, Finnick,”

I

solemnly and wiped a tear from

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

the lawn. Two cars were parked outside- one fancy