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.

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 matched

hope that the incident last night hadn’t caused too much suspicion. I should have maintained my composure, but it

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

yawn. He blinked his gray eyes

we leaving now?” he asked, and then he

eat.

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, Finnick joined me at

get dressed and then 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

Finnick, and after he nodded, I took his hand in mine, and the

gathered in the lobby. Alpha Gareth,

to 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 too much trouble to the Alpha family who had always been so kind to me over the years.

waiting,” I apologized

welled up further as she took a step toward me.

“I’m going to miss you

and then she squatted down to give Finnick a hug.

miss you too, sweet boy,” she said, and then she glanced at me. “I hope you have a

safe travels

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

didn’t say much, but their expressions said it all.

Finnick,”

I

solemnly and wiped a tear

cleared his through.

walked out onto the lawn. Two cars were parked