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.

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

maintained my composure, but it was all

wanted to survive. I had to protect Finnick at all costs, so I needed to be

Finnick sat up and let out a yawn. He blinked his gray eyes at me sleepily and then yawned

are we leaving now?” he asked, and then he rubbed his

I replied. “I’m afraid it’s time. But before we go, let’s try to eat. some food, okay? This

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

dressed myself. We picked up a few of our things that we wanted directly with us, and when we were finally ready, a few servants arrived to grab

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

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

be found, which was somewhat of a relief after yesterday, 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

keep you waiting,” I apologized to everyone as we

welled up further

Ca ssy,” she breathed. “I’m going to

warmly, and then she squatted down

you too, sweet boy,” she said, and then she glanced at me. “I hope you have a good and safe journey to Anemond.”

safe

his best friend in the world, and I knew this was

but their expressions said

you in Anemond, Finnick,”

I

a

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

nodded, and then gathered our things and walked out onto the lawn. Two cars were parked outside-