Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 266

CAS SANDRA

Through my chamber window, I could see cars and well-dressed werewolves cross through the main gate and enter the fortress every hour starting from the early morning hours. Even from my place on the second floor, I could hear the bustling sounds of the grounds. Vlokwell was alive with activity, and my heart was racing as I realized the scale of this impending wedding.

Most of the guests attending Helene and Ronald’s ceremony were being accommodated in the main building, but a few were being housed in the side buildings, including the one where I resided.

With all of the activity and movement throughout the fortress, Ms. Benn was incredibly busy. The head housekeeper stopped by my chamber early in the morning when she usually dropped off Lila and when I noticed her daughter wasn’t with her, mentioned that she would be bringing her daughter by later in the day.

As I heard the noise from the hallway filter into my room, I felt uneasy. I hadn’t heard this much commotion in my entire time here, and I was a little nervous about it all.

Despite my anxiety at the event itself and the large amount of guests, the excitement of the wedding had spread through the entire castle. For the first time since I’d arrived, there was a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. Music and conversation filled the halls, and even the guards, who usually wore harsh expressions, were smiling. It was a little strange to behold, but I decided to use everyone’s good moods to my advantage.

When I approached the guards with Lila and Finnick in tow and asked them if I could take a walk outside, they didn’t object much. Instead, they simply recommended that I take a route to avoid the main road and the guests.

I nodded in understanding and after I offered them smiles, they let us pass by.

It was a gray and cloudy day, but I didn’t let the lack of sun bother me too much. I was just happy to leave the prison of my chamber unaccompanied by anyone but my son and his friend.

As we walked, I caught some of the eyes of guests but averted my gaze quickly before the guards could notice. I was hoping to find someone wh

dressed like a Southerner, but I wasn’t having much luck with it. Everyone out in the yard appeared to be Northerners, much to my dismay, and I had to stifle my disappointment to avoid suspicion from the guards.

Lila and Finnick ran happily in front of me, their eyes alight with excitement as they scanned the busy grounds. Though I was a little stressed, I was grateful they were at least feeling happy for the first time in a while.

large box being carried in by a few serv ants. It was a beautiful scarlet color, with the image of the Moon Goddess carved into the surface of

from the South. I didn’t suspect that the savage and violent Northerners would ever portray the Moon

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yard for potential

he repeated himself as he

is it?” I wondered as I frowned down at him in surprise. My son didn’t answer at first. He stared at me with concern in his large gray eyes and after he let out a soft sigh, he gestured, indicating for me to squat

obliged without question. Once I was at his level, Finnick leaned in close

he said softly. “Mommy, I saw the

parted

The Alpha King?

moment. My heart raced and I fought to catch my breath. I managed to steady myself seconds later and then

mean

silly question, but I had to know with absolute certainty that Finnick was speaking about

around eagerly, searching the lawn for Asher. Unfortunately, he didn’t seem to be anywhere near us. I couldn’t find a

lower lip trembled in disappointment, and my eyes began to well up with tears. I wouldn’t have known what to say to him anyway, but I’d been

cared.

Asher.

My Asher.

could fall down, my cheeks, I managed to calm down. As much as I wanted to believe he was here, it sounded impossible. How could Asher be here? That would be ridiculous,

have seen wrong, honey,” I said to Finnick

“I saw him, Mommy!

I began to panic as the guards started to glance in our direction. I