Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 86 Someone tried to poison her

CA SSANDRA

A lump formed in my throat and my heart began to race as I stood frozen in the doorway. Beyond the table, Erika gave me an apologetic expression and mouthed the word “sorry”. I could tell she felt bad that they were there, but I knew it wasn’t her fault. Erika couldn’t stop the Alpha King’s wife and son from entering even if she wanted to.

Adalyn continued to stare at me coldly, and Erika hustled to my side.

“Erika, could you please prepare some tea?” I asked her quietly. “In the meantime, I’ll deal with Lady Adalyn.”

“Are you sure, Ca ssandra?” the maid replied, and her eyes widened. “I can stay-”

“I can do this,” I insisted. “Please leave us.”

Erika nodded and then slipped away to make the tea. Once she was gone, I turned to Lancel.

“Could you grant Lady Adalyna and me some privacy?” I requested, but the older man didn’t seem too keen on the idea.

“I’ll be right here,” he said curtly, and he crossed his arms against his chest. Frustration swelled within me, and I released a sigh. There was no use fighting him. He was under the service of the Alpha King, not me, a lowly healer. I was in no position to be giving orders.

“Fine,” I remarked, and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. I’d deal with Lancel later. For now, I needed to figure out how I was going to handle this visit with Adalyn. She had nefarious intentions, I was sure of it.

If our last encounter in the laboratory was any indication, I would need to keep

my wits about me if I wanted to survive.

I approached the table and bowed my head politely.

“Lady Adalyn,” I greeted Asher’s wife. “And Prince Marco. So sorry to keep you waiting. To what do I owe the pleasure of your company?”

with a raised eyebrow. Her lips were painted a deep ruby red, and she was wearing a simple black dress that hugged her body perfectly. She was so devastatingly beautiful that I could hardly stand it. “So

eyebrows knitted together in

Adalyn?

Apologizing?

this was actually happening. In any other circumstance, I would have rubbed my eyes in disbelief. Surely, I was dreaming.

seemed strangely convincing…

kind of tricks she was trying to play this time, but with everything going on presently, I didn’t have time

a lot to me. I appreciate your apology greatly and hope we can put this

response. She stared at me blankly for a moment and then cleared her

she gestured to the empty chair across from her. “Please, take a seat. There’s no need for you to remain standing. I’m sure you’ve had a

narrowing my eyes in disbelief. I needed to keep playing along if I was going to make it out of this

out of this room. “You are most gracious, Lady Adalyn.”

hands in my lap politely. All of the lessons of etiquette I’d

that’s settled,” Adalyn began again, and she peered around the room. “Where is your darling son? My Marco wanted to play with him since he hasn’t been “Where is your darling son? M

a little sad and kept glancing around at Finnick’s toys. I was a little shocked. I didn’t think the young prince cared much

my son.

busy working in the laboratory lately that Finnick is being watched by someone else,” I explained. “Temporarily, of course. I’m sure he’ll be back soon. He takes a

because he’s stu pid,” Marco

gasped, and her amber eyes widened. “That was very unkind! Apologize

cheeks flushed scarlet and his eyes

ssandra,” he said politely, and his lip trembled. I nodded but remained silent. As much as the child annoyed me, I couldn’t hold his bad behavior against him. His mother didn’t set the best of examples, after all,

if you don’t mind my asking?” Adalyn addressed me, and I nearly

thought she was being sneaky and clever about it, but her true motives were incredibly transparent. She knew very well that I had

and wanted to get

research about the vipers, Lady

and wordlessly, she began to set the table for us. As she arranged the teapot, cups, and small snacks, Adalyn and