Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 57

Chapter 57 The North King’s offer

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My heart beat like a hummingbird’s wings as I stared at Kaleb. I’d messed up and given myself away, I just knew it.

Much to my surprise, Kaleb didn’t seem to put two and two together and simply continued dancing.

“No wonder you don’t seem like you belong here,” Kaleb remarked with a raised eyebrow. “You look quite uncomfortable here with these… arrogant, upper-class

snobs of Anemond.”

I couldn’t contain myself and a laugh escaped me.

Kaleb frowned. “Did I say something funny?”

“No, no,” I assured him. “No, I’m sorry.”

Truth be told, I didn’t feel uncomfortable in this setting. I used to enjoy the finer things like fancy balls and banquets. I also used to love dancing and having all of the eyes of the room on me as I lost myself in the music.

But I wasn’t Cora anymore and Anemond wasn’t my home. It was a terrifying place where I needed to stay guarded and not let my disguise slip.

The next move in the dance was a spin and Kaleb handled it beautifully. He had a natural rhythm about him that was satisfying to see and even better to witness as his dance partner. The skirt of my dress flared out with the motion and as the music swelled, a warmth bloomed in me. For the first time in a while… I felt content,

almost.

Thoughts of Asher and his outburst threatened to creep into my mind, but I pushed them away before they could ruin this.

Kaleb’s hands fell to my waist as we turned in time with the music.

North with me?” he asked abruptly, and my jaw

asked in shock.

asked again. “The North is nothing like here. You

so taken aback that I almost tripped, but Kaleb managed to steady me. In the process, my lips brushed against his cheek lightly. Heat spread to my own and

to find the right words to say, the crowd erupted into applause. I hadn’t realized that the king and I

eyes glittering as he glanced around the room. There was no denying it, he was effortlessly handsome. The candlelight made. his hair look even more golden and

dance.

there was no way I

away from the crowd. Once we were alone in an empty area

studied me.

and ran his large hand

words carefully as panic bloomed

kind of you to ask me to come to Yurene with you. But I have to stay here in Anemond. I have a job to do as a royal healer and I don’t think the Alpha King

if you’ll excuse me, I think I need to return to my chambers

and when he did, the strange smell of his cologne hit my nose. I hadn’t noticed it in the crowd, but now that we were alone, I could detect

I

peppery almost.

low voice that sent a chill through me.

must.”

step, I could feel myself going faster

heavy sigh escaped me. I hadn’t expected any

leave the banquet hall? And why did Kaleb ask me to

Yurene with him?

said they’d clean it, I knew it would be difficult to get such a dark red out of the pale silver fabric. The dress would never

same.

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