Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 47 Pet store

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As the days went by, I couldn’t get the cold look on Asher’s face out of my mind. It lingered there like a ghost and haunted my every move.

The way he’d dismissed me, the way his lips had drawn into a thin line…

But what else had he expected me to do? I didn’t want to stay here or compète with Adalyn for his affection. I wanted to complete my research, find a cure for the Alpha King’s mysterious condition, and leave Anemond for good.

And yet, the image of Asher’s face made my heart wrench.

“Mommy!” Finnick called out and interrupted my thoughts. I shifted my attention to my son and forced a smile. He was dressed up in brand new clothes and his normally serious face was bright and cheery.

Though I tried to replicate his enthusiasm, he saw through me right away, and

his smile turned into a frown.

“Mommy,” he complained. “What’s wrong? You’ve been so distracted.”

It was an intelligent observation and I knew I needed to save face.

“I’m sorry baby,” I apologized. “I’ve just been so busy that I’m a little tired. But you look so nice in your new clothes.”

Finnick’s frown shifted back into a grin.

It was true. He’d been gifted a whole set of new clothing from the royal staff, and he looked like a proper young man. Today, he’d chosen a pair of tan trousers and a navy blue sweater that made his eyes even more gray than usual.

“Thanks, Mommy,” he said.

new sweater. Mine was a similar knit, but instead of blue,

my smile was genuine. His excitement touched my heart and healed a

Asher.

need to be prepared for it to be a little chilly.”

after he grabbed his jacket, I double-checked my purse and made sure I had everything necessary. Once I was certain I was ready, I grabbed

stepped out of the room and into the busy hall, and then

visit the main street of Anemond. Much to my relief the

wonderfully interesting things for sale. Trinkets, books, exotic taxidermied animals,

talent shows and performances that I watched with curious eyes. It was an exciting time here in Anemond, and I felt a strange feeling come over me as I thought about it all. It

to the main street, my

bustling as

a moment, I was a little overwhelmed by the sheer amount of activity, and

were wide and his

him. Back in Wild Crawler territory, we didn’t have

this.

back, I took a deep breath, and we walked

hand tightly as we made our way into the crowd.

pointed out all of the various stalls and displays. He was in awe of everything, just as I’d been when I

was young.

through the air, and with them, a chorus of music from a few musicians perched in the center of the

we stopped in front of it, my jaw nearly dropped again and my

they were selling adorable puppies. When my eyes flew to the sign above the

think the shop still existed.

my father and brother when

of convincing but he finally caved and took us there. The moment we stepped foot in the shop, Ector and I were absolutely

had raised several ferocious hounds over the years that would aid well in battles, but