Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 28 Three months

CA SSANDRA

A lump formed in my throat in response to Asher’s words. What did the Alpha King want to talk to me about?

I forced down my fear and simply nodded. “Yes, Your Majesty.”

I glanced down at Finnick, and my son nodded as well. He took my hand and then I led him over to the meeting area of the study. Finnick sat first, and then I took a seat to the right of him, closer to Asher. Even though I knew nothing bad would happen, I wanted to put myself in a place of protection just in case.

Moments later, a knock was heard at the doors.

“Come in,” Asher called out in a regal tone. The doors opened to reveal a pair of servants holding trays. They quickly hustled over to us, set the trays down on the large ebony coffee table, and then bowed respectfully at Asher.

“Do you require anything else at the moment, Your Majesty?” one of the se rvants, an older red-headed woman asked politely.

Asher shook his head. “Not at the moment. Leave us, please.”

“Yes, Your Majesty,” the pair replied in unison, and without another word, they crossed to the other side of the chamber and left.

Once the doors were closed, my eyes fell to the trays. They were laden with a beautifully painted teapot, a few cups, and two plates of cookies, some of which I recognized as Finnick’s favorites. Beside me, I heard my son’s stomach rumble. It was around lunchtime, so it wasn’t a surprise that he was hungry.

“Please, help yourself,” Asher addressed him directly. His tone was gentle, and he gave the boy a small smile.

I was surprised by the exchange. Had the pair spoken before this moment? Or was this their first time?

at Asher for a moment and then shook his head. “Thank you,

I’m not hungry.”

stomach betrayed him yet again and let out an even louder rumble.

amusement and then leaned

his eyes darted to me. “Are you refusing

cheeks, and my hands began to shake

no sound could

and his cheeks flushed scarlet. He quickly looked away from Asher and focused on the

to do with my mommy,” he whispered. “I’m…, I’m just not hungry right

minute or so passed us by, and Asher spent the entirety of it watching Finnick until finally, he softened his gaze.

but was incredibly relieved when he didn’t. “Now, as I was saying, Healer Ca ssandra…”

muscles in his arms flexed a little at the motion, and his

his tone grew far more serious than it’d been with Finnick. “It’s simple enough. I want to uncover the reason behind the dark

Your Majesty.

Asher interjected, and after I nodded, he continued. “Your research and subsequent treatments must remain completely confidential. You will not be allowed to tell anyone about this, or else you

again and forced back a gulp. I knew what it would mean to betray the king. I would be confined to prison for the rest of my life or worse. I couldn’t allow that

appoint you to the position of Private Healer to the King. This will allow you to stay, in the palace and grant you permission to visit

you, Your Majesty,” I said graciously.

reason

paused as his words sank in.

Three months?

Yet, it was understandable. The disease had a tendency to cause its victims to deteriorate at a rapid pace.

and a thought crossed my mind. He didn’t tell me what would happen after three months. What if I couldn’t find the