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?”

Ca ssandra,” Adalyn replied 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 glad you could finally join us. I’m here to

eyebrows knitted together

Adalyn?

Apologizing?

any other circumstance, I would have rubbed my eyes in disbelief. Surely, I

tone seemed strangely convincing…

but with everything going on presently, I didn’t have time to waste on Adalyn’s mind games.

Adalyn,” I said carefully. “That means a lot to me. I appreciate your apology greatly and hope we can put this behind us.”

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

take a seat. There’s no need for you to remain standing. I’m sure

and it took all of my effort to keep from narrowing my eyes in disbelief. I needed to keep playing along if I was

room. “You

etiquette I’d ever been taught flashed in my mind, and I made my best effort to straighten my posture

around the room. “Where is your darling son? My Marco wanted to play with him since he hasn’t been “Where is your

and much to my surprise, I could tell there was some truth to Adalyn’s words. Marco seemed a little sad and kept glancing around at Finnick’s

my son.

someone else,” I explained. “Temporarily, of course. I’m sure he’ll be back soon. He takes a little

he’s stu pid,”

was very unkind! Apologize to

scarlet and his eyes fell to

annoyed me, I couldn’t hold his bad behavior against him. His mother didn’t

mind my asking?” Adalyn addressed me, and

it, but her true motives were incredibly transparent. She knew very well that I had my hands full with the viper situation. Everyone in the

upcoming meeting and wanted to get an inside scoop.

about the vipers, Lady Adalyn,” I

the room just in time with a tray. She offered an apologetic look. as she walked in, and wordlessly, she began to set the table for us. As she arranged the teapot, cups, and small