Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 90 Alpha King’s weak spot

ASHER

Oliver had been trying to kill the man. Of that, I was certain.

I narrowed my eyes and studied my father-in-law, who was now checking on Adalyn with his wife beside him. Linda was sobbing but gave Ca ssandra the space to fully examine her daughter. Meanwhile, Oliver’s normally stoic face was even

more stern than usual.

Once I gave the order to bring her to the royal healers and Ca ssandra deemed her ready to be moved, the guards swept Adalyn up off of the ground.”

I watched the Beta family follow the guards out of the corridor, and once they were gone, I considered Oliver’s actions.

The way the events had all unfolded was very suspicious, to say the least. Oliver hadn’t seemed even a little worried about Adalyn when he’d stepped forward to attack the imposter, nor had he waited for my orders. If I hadn’t interfered at the last moment, the Beta would have killed the man and kept us from getting the answers we so desperately needed.

Curious. It was all so curious.

I pondered it for a moment and then turned back to the imposter. I would deal with Oliver’s insolence later. For now, I needed to deal with this criminal.

Though he’d been shackled, Lancel maintained a strong grip around the imposter. I stepped forward and finally got a good look at the man.

I’d expected someone like him to look more ragged and haggard, but much to my surprise, he was immaculately groomed. His light brown eyes were clear and laser-focused and his black hair had been brushed back away from his face. His cheekbones were high, but not hollow, and there was no sign of stubble or dark circles. In fact, he appeared to be quite well-rested. I supposed he could be

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considered handsome, if it weren’t for the cruel sneer on his otherwise nice-looking

face.

Whoever he was, he was well taken care of.

The imposter gave me a look of amusement as I stood before him.

you,” he mused as his eyes trailed over me. “You’re far more

flatter me?” I

then he smiled. “I know at this point, I’m little more than dead meat, but I have a proposal. Spare my life and I’ll help you out.

stared at me in a calculated way, but I wasn’t

Lancel.

cell.”

criminal down to the dungeon,” I ordered. “I’ll question

and carried the man away. I half-expected the imposter to put up a fight, but he didn’t make any fuss. He was a strange one, that was certain, and I was relieved when

as the guards vanished, and my head began to pound from the commotion. I pinched the bridge

your chambers,” I ordered loudly. “Clear the corridors and keep to yourselves while we sort through this

sure my tone radiated with power to show emphasis, and much to my relief, it worked wonders.

ssandra Keller and I left in the room.

out and gently grabbed her arm. She stopped in place and

okay?” I

She nodded lightly.

a moment until she finally spoke

go with you to the cell and listen to what

I wanted to bring her with me,

risk her getting hurt.

“The imposter was pretty insistent about wanting to speak to me in private. I don’t know how much

seem too thrilled by my explanation. Again, she fell quiet, and a moment later, she gave me a polite smile.

back. “I

turned to leave, and just as she started walking, I called out to

“Can I escort you

the imposter has any accomplices here in

I nodded. “Okay.”

wished she would let me walk her back. I knew she could take care of herself, but I wanted to be the one to protect her.

when she’d bravely offered herself up to be held hostage. Ca ssandra Keller was a brave woman, far braver than any of us. I’d been

was my turn to