Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 50 King of Yurene

CA SSANDRA

As much as I wanted to return to the palace on my own, I couldn’t deny Kaleb’s offer to escort Finnick and me. The tall man was kind and besides, he was flanked by a group of muscular men who could defend us against any further threats. I couldn’t allow myself to risk Finnick’s safety again.

As we walked, I couldn’t help but wonder who Kaleb was. The foreign man had to be someone important if he had all of those guards to attend and protect him. Everything about him was poised and proper, and I admired the strong way he held himself as he strode. Normally, those with a stature that tall tended to slouch to make themselves smaller. But Kaleb held himself regally and proud.

Kaleb chattered on as we moved through the thrall of the market. He was making many observations about our surroundings and about Anemond in general, which told me he was new to our lands. Every person we passed by stared at him with curiosity. I couldn’t blame them. Their height, hair, and attire made them stick out like a sore thumb even in a crowd like this.

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I wanted in on the conversation, but I didn’t feel quite up to talking. I was still so overwhelmed by everything that had happened today in the alley.

However, I couldn’t remain silent forever. It was impolite to keep

quiet to

Kaleb mused on about Wegalla, especially after he’d gone through all of the effort to

save me.

So, I answered the questions he had as well as I could.

As we chatted politely, I set Finnick down and let him walk beside me. I gripped his hand tighter than usual, but my son didn’t seem to mind. His pallor was paler than usual, not that I could blame him. I was ready to get him back to the palace as quickly as possible and in the safety of our chambers.

Merliscire was full of terrors and dangers of its own, but at least I didn’t have to

worry about back alley assassins and potential kidnappers.

It took us nearly twenty minutes, but we finally arrived at the gates of the palace. The moment we approached, a se rvant appeared from the shadows. Though I didn’t know his name, I’d seen his young face around the palace quite often.

“Healer Ca ssandra,” he greeted me with a warm smile. “Welcome back.”

Suddenly, his expression shifted when he noticed Kaleb and his group of guards. The young man studied them for a second and then frowned.

Kaleb didn’t seem to notice the strangeness in his gaze.

“Where is the Alpha King?” he asked the se rvant bluntly, and we were all a little taken aback by his question.

your pardon, sir?” the se rvant asked, and then he cleared his

ever so slightly.

paled and his eyes grew wide. He began to shake

stammered. “I didn’t mean to be so rude.”

Lord?

a lord?

Kaleb merely smiled and shrugged. This day was proving to be a strange

the se

the gate, and the moment they closed behind

of relief, and

glad we’re back,

honey,” I said quietly, and I squeezed his hand.

of the palace, I felt myself growing antsy. I lingered there with the group for a moment and then I turned

firmly, and then I gave him a small, apologetic smile. “If you’ll please excuse me, I

He reached out and took my free hand in his, raised it to his lips, and kissed it. Heat spread to my cheeks

meeting you again,

he dropped my hand, I gave a small bow of respect and then looked

in relief, and then the pair of us

chambers, we were surprised to see Erika waiting for us. We’d originally invited the maid to join us

I remarked as my eyebrows creased together.

here?”

warm smile grew wider. “I just wanted

of a chance to tidy up our room. But Erika had

“Oh, you didn’t have to

a little embarrassed. I’d meant to do all of

from the market.

surprise you,” Erika assured me. “It

was nice to know that there was at

mind.

side.

ssandra, what’s wrong?” Erika asked immediately,

market,” I said quietly, and then I turned to Finnick. “Go wash your hands and change

your toys.”

gave me a hug, he disappeared

Erika.

happened?” she asked softly.