Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 187 Make the right decision

ADALYN

I couldn’t remember the last time I’d stared at Asher’s sleeping face so closely. As my eyes trailed over him and took in the handsomeness of his high cheekbones, his chiseled jaw, and his long dark eyelashes, I wondered if perhaps I’d never done it at all.

I had never had an opportunity to get so close to him in such a private space where it was only the two of us. Though I was his wife, officially and legally, we never had the opportunity to consummate our marriage. Asher had made it perfectly clear since the beginning that this marriage was solely for the sake of Marco.

But how could he let me wither like a dried flower?

And how dare he ignore me completely when that healer turned up?

I didn’t understand. While some thought me vain, I simply saw it as having confidence in myself. I was at catch, after all. I took great time and care to meticulously groom myself for his benefit. Daily, I brushed and oiled my long dark hair, I bathed myself in artisanal products crafted from one of the most expensive stores in Anemond, and my perfume was one of a kind. I was an expert at applying my makeup and spent many long hours perfecting my seductive glances.

So, why didn’t any of that work on Asher?

A divorce was forthcoming. I could sense it. Despite all of my efforts, he wanted to be with that plain. healer. As much as I didn’t want to admit it, Father was night. There was nothing I could do about that.

Asher would get anything he wanted, as he was the Alpha King. And even if I wanted to, I couldn’t bring harm to that vile healer. Margaret had only detained her maid, and that had ended poorly.

Since I couldn’t bring harm to Cassandra Keller, I had to take matters into my own hands and go in al

different direction.

Asher Collins wasn’t behaving properly as an Alpha King, and this needed to be corrected.

I watched his face closely and found myself craving his kiss. It was all I wanted, really, but I couldn’t do that. What would be the point of kissing him if he was unconscious? I no longer wished to be a pathetic woman who loved him secretly. I wanted him to know how deeply I was in love with him and that I would do anything to prove it.

Anything.

Father’s plan worked out smoothly. Of course, his plans always worked out, so there was a high likelihood of things

up from the seat beside the bed. I paused for a moment to make sure that Asher hadn’t heard me, and once I was in the clear,

the

his direction.

be together soon

I lingered for a

golden eyes, the same shade as mine, were distant, and his mouth was drawn into a thin line. He ran a hand through his hair, as he often did when he was deep

Ever the

all. My father’s care and adoration had made him arrogant and aloof. He’d placed distance between us as we’d grown older, and the further he’d pulled away,

as I began to walk,

I stopped in place when he tried to follow me.

anyone to bother him right now,” I practically groaned in annoyance. “The Alpha

and turned around to head

really listen to me, Silas,” I said as I glared at him. “Bes des, this is

“What does any of this have

smiled back at him. “Why else would I

came crashing over him. He looked shocked, more

was so pathetic.

Father trusted me over

was almost giddy at the

of your mind,” Silas practically growled. “What have you gotten yourself into, Adalyn?”

“I know what I’m doing and that it’s going to be the best thing for

I

was much taller. That being said, I couldn’t be intimidated by him anymore. He didn’t scare me like he thought he could, and I wasn’t about

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