Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 89 Fight

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My voice caught in my throat as the Alpha King glared down at me. His grip. remained tight around my wrist and the intensity of his gaze was almost enough to make me collapse. He was finally here.

For a moment, I nearly forgot myself. I was so relieved to see him that the rest of the audience in the corridor didn’t even matter. But that feeling was fleeting when I heard a chorus of whispers.

Adalyn. The imposter.

I was on a mission.

I was about to protest Asher’s statement, but before the words could leave my lips, the Alpha King released my arm and stepped forward. His tall frame obstructed me completely and shielded me from view.

“Release her at once,” he practically growled at the man, and I shivered at his powerful tone.

“Asher,” Adalyn whimpered beyond us. I stepped out just far enough to see what was going on. Her amber eyes spilled over with tears, but this time, they were from happiness and relief rather than fear.

Moments later, Oliver and Linda Moses pushed their way through the crowd and rushed toward us. The Beta family’s faces paled instantly when they saw the state of their daughter, and Linda’s hand covered her mouth in shock as she cried. Oliver was like a statue, his face hardened and unmoving.

Footsteps rang out, and I stepped aside just as Prince Marco charged right at

Asher.

“Daddy!” he exclaimed through his s obs. “Daddy, please, I want to see Mommy!

I don’t understand what’s happening.”

I was relieved that the young boy was too short to see over the crowd of people. If he could see his mother’s blood-drenched frame, I was certain he would

for

even hated the entire Moses family, I felt sorry for Marco. I couldn’t

down but kept

guard rushed over immediately at the sound of his name. “Mommy and I will see you soon

into his arms and handed him off to the

to his room,” he

He obstructed the boy’s view of the man and carried him

circle of guards.

in

you want?” Asher demanded.

“I want a private

and shook his head. “Whatever you have to say, you can

have

the man replied, and he narrowed his eyes for a moment before sneering. “Trust me, what I have to say

impossible!” Oliver Moses suddenly blurted, and all eyes fell to him. Asher turned to face the old Beta, and he appeared to be just as surprised as the

rest of us.

Oliver explained. “This man is clearly trying to play

truth, I was surprised to hear them all the same. Shouldn’t the man want his daughter to be set free no matter what? Why would he tell

voice was triggering memories of the inferno,

had to remain

he inclined his head down at himself. “Look at me. What could I do to the great Alpha of the Crescent Pack? I’m already in my mid-age, and besides, you’re clearly stronger and more capable than

breath. He squeezed his hand into a fist.

needed to know the full story of what was going on, but being alone with the man

stepped away from his wife and approached the man slowly. His entire frame shook with anger, and before anyone. could react,

disrespect the king!” he demanded, and in one swift motion, he lunged

was most likely shock and self-preservation, shoved Adalyn forward, using her as a shield, and turned on his heels.

to keep up. All was a blur of limbs and motion, and my brain couldn’t comprehend it