Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 35 Had he come?

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Luckily the small crowd of people that had gathered in the chamber left after nearly an hour. Adalyn had wanted to stay and keep watch over Asher, but Margaret insisted that the Luna accompany her instead. It took a little pleading on Asher’s stepmother’s part, but Adalyn finally agreed and left along with the rest of the family.

Once they were gone, relief flooded through me. This had become quite a messy affair, and I didn’t need the added pressure of a million eyes on me while I tried to get Asher’s condition under control.

When I was certain that no one else was going to burst into the room, I carefully lowered the blanket I’d tucked around Asher. Kane had seemed curious about why it was there when Asher was so feverish, but I’d made up some kind of excuse that it was used for treatment. However, keeping him warm was the worst thing I could have done.

In all reality, the blanket had been a means to cover up Asher’s dark mark. I hadn’t wanted his family to know about the Alpha King’s strange disease. It would have only added to the chaos and made Adalyn’s bloodlust rise further.

I placed my hand on his head. Despite the cool rag I’d used to soothe him, his skin was still exceptionally warm, and his lips hadn’t lost their blueish hue. This wasn’t good. I was worried that if the fever continued, the consequences could be dire.

“Asher,” I whispered. “Oh, Asher.”

I stared down at him for a moment and then walked over to the door where the guard had resumed his post.

“Can I help you, miss?” he asked as I approached, and his dark eyes grew serious.

“Yes, could I have a pair of se rvants retrieve a few items for me?” I wondered, and when the guard nodded in response, I listed off the things I needed. “I could use some fresh towels, some cool water, ice, and a dry blanket for the king.”

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relayed the information to the one posted outside. When he returned, he offered me a

small smile of gratitude, I returned to Asher’s side. I carefully lifted his muscular arm and pulled it closer so I could

examine the bite.

was scared of, the bite was still

weren’t working this

venom from this particular viper seemed much stronger than the one back in Wild Crawler territory. I’d assumed that the two were the same, but apparently,

that the best course of action was to cool down his body.

my request and told me he would be lingering outside the door. I was a little surprised that I was being

of my ability and slipped it off. Heat spread to my cheeks. I hadn’t expected for things to be

trousers, and my cheeks felt as if they were on fire as I folded them and set them on

him on his side, a gasp

his spine down to his waist, and as I leaned in closer, I realized they were burn marks.

going on?

he covered in such marks?

help but wonder if Asher had gotten the scars from the inferno. Had he come to Rosepteal after all

Did he rush

werewolves healed very fast, especially a young, strong, and capable Alpha like

until I could no longer fight it. I gently traced the outline of the worst one that ran down his spine, and tears sprang

was no use.

it. The fire had lasted an entire day

spread that I’d started the blaze myself to get the king’s attention, that