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.

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 of my faith in a being who’d

night hadn’t caused too much suspicion. I should have maintained my composure, but

had to protect Finnick at all costs,

a yawn. He blinked his gray eyes at me sleepily and

asked, and then he rubbed his eyes.

try to eat. some food, okay? This food looks

Mommy,” he said, and he stretched his little arms above him. I brought the tray over to the table in the corner and began to set up plates for the two of us. I

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

asked Finnick, and after he nodded, I took his hand in

the lobby. Alpha Gareth, Sofia, Dominic,

at the same time, I felt a little sad. I hoped the prince hadn’t been punished too harshly for what

keep you waiting,” I apologized to everyone as we joined

with tears that welled up further as she took a

breathed. “I’m going

embraced me warmly, and then she squatted down to give Finnick a hug.

and then she glanced at me.

Gareth nodded. “Yes, safe travels

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

much, but their expressions said it all.

Anemond, Finnick,” Dominic

I

solemnly and wiped a tear from

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

out onto the lawn. Two