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.

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 matched me with Asher and then robbed me of everything.

the Alpha King, I 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. And then the situation

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

He blinked his gray eyes at me sleepily

leaving now?” he asked, and then

honey,” I replied. “I’m afraid it’s time. But before we go, let’s try to eat.

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

up a few of our things that we wanted directly with us,

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

of people had gathered in the lobby.

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

apologized to everyone

tears that welled up further as she took a step toward

she breathed. “I’m going to miss

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

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

“Yes, safe

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

didn’t say much, but their expressions said it

come visit you in Anemond, Finnick,” Dominic promised. “When grow up.”

I

solemnly and wiped a

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

then gathered our things and walked out onto the lawn. Two cars