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 nearly

I asked in shock.

again. “The North

that I almost tripped, but Kaleb managed to steady me. In the process, my lips brushed against his

say, the crowd erupted into applause. I hadn’t

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

dance.

but there was no way

my arm and guided me away from the crowd. Once we were alone in an empty area of

studied me.

and he reached out and ran his large hand through

considered my words carefully as panic bloomed within

with you. But I have to stay here

I think I need to return to my chambers for the

his cologne hit my nose. I hadn’t noticed

I

and something sp icy, peppery almost. It was an unusual fragrance, but still very

a low voice that sent a chill through me. “Please, consider it. I would even

must.”

out of the room. With every step, I could feel myself going faster until I was practically running. This continued until I reached the stairs, and

sigh escaped me. I hadn’t expected

banquet hall? And why did

Yurene with him?

said they’d clean it, I knew it would be difficult to get

same.

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