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.

Mine was a similar knit, but instead of

genuine. His excitement touched my heart and healed a little bit of the

Asher.

be prepared for it to

replied, and 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 my own jacket and took my son’s hand

and then we made our way

Much to my relief the hunting festival had just ended, so it wouldn’t be as bustling as

and toward the city, I was reminded of when I was a child. Back then, there would be a festival market on the main street with different and wonderfully interesting things for sale. Trinkets, books, exotic taxidermied animals, and various other wares filled the many stalls and carts posted up on the streets, along with areas for food and beverages. made from precious plants that

It was an exciting time here in Anemond, and I felt a

to the main street, my jaw dropped a

bustling as

fish. For a moment, I was a little overwhelmed by

Finnick was thrilled. His eyes were wide and his infectious smile

Wild Crawler territory, we

this.

back, I took a deep breath, and we walked into the

hand tightly as we made our way into

the other hand, he pointed out all of the various stalls and displays. He was

was young.

and with them, a chorus of music from a few musicians perched in the center of the market. Their exotic instruments sent a

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

the shop’s window, I could see they were selling adorable puppies. When my eyes flew to the sign above the

didn’t think the shop

visited this place with my father and brother when I was young.

It took a lot of convincing but he finally caved and took us there. The moment we stepped foot in the shop, Ector and I were absolutely enamored by the cute puppies, and we desperately wanted Father to buy one

over the years that would aid well in