Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 286

One thing was certain. The view outside of the country house was indeed beautiful.

Once Asher and I pulled ourselves out of bed, we stepped outside and took a look at the wildlife surrounding us. Beyond the house, a great stretch of open field seemed endless. Green plants covered the field and colorful wildflowers grew everywhere. They dotted the field like confetti, and their perfume filled the air with a pleasant aroma.

For a moment, I completely forgot our circumstances and simply enjoyed the gorgeous sight. We hadn’t had a moment of peace in so long. Life had been an endless string of battles, violence, and schemes, and it felt nice to breathe.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t rest for too long or enjoy the scenery for more than a few minutes. We had to think about what to do next.

A meeting was called soon after. We all gathered around the backyard, save for Erika, Helene, and the children.

Once we were all gathered, the Alpha of Red Stone began to speak. He told us that this house was located near the borders of Wegalla and Yurene. It was a forgotten place and very few people lived out here. He assured us that the smells from the flowers and fruit trees would make it nearly impossible for outsiders to track tour scents, so we were safe here.

He then explained that there was a channel only a few miles away through which we could leave the country. The sentry post that should have been filled with Yurenian soldiers had been abandoned long ago, so it would be easy for us to leave through the channel. But it would cost us more time.

We took a moment to deliberate. We needed to get back to Wegalla as soon as possible but we had to do it strategically.

“We don’t know what’s going to happen in Vlokwell,” I said. “Kaleb and Ronald sought to destroy each other and it’s hard to say who would win. Regardless of the victor, they would surely consider this channel, so we’d better not take this chance lightly.”

Asher nodded. “We should move out as soon as possible.”

I knew he was right, but we needed time to get some rest and tend our wounds. Rayden and a few of the men had been wounded pretty severely, and although Asher continued to claim he was alright, he was still very pale.

I had

for a while until finally, we decided we would need to leave

enough time to rest and ready ourselves

Pack. He assured us that we would be safe from any soldiers and invited us to stay as long as we wanted until

it. We needed to

seemed reluctant, but Asher reminded him that even if he took the three days to rest, his condition would be too poor for him to travel back to Wegalla,

option to stay or go, Helene decided that she would go with the Alpha of Red Stone. She didn’t want to get herself

no place there,” she mused. “I need to figure out my next step, so Red Stone

presented the idea of taking Lila with her, which surprised me greatly. She explained that she liked the little girl very much and considered her to be a friend. She swore she would take care of

surprise, when I saw the glittering tw inkle in Helene’s caramel brown eyes, I knew Lila

want to risk my dear friend to get

sure what to do. I couldn’t make a decision. I knew I shouldn’t leave him behind, but I was worried about what could happen if he came with us. Just as I feared Erika’s safety, I feared my son’s too, so I decided I needed to have a discussion with him. He was such a young boy, but he was mature beyond his years, so I knew he would

meeting was over, one of Rayden’s men came over and told me that Raven had woken up.

me.

anyway. I wasn’t too pleased

in, Raven’s eyes lit up and trailed

at you! You’re a great sorceress now! How

feel amazing, hub? You should thank me for that, because without my brilliant idea, Kaleb would never have known how to cultivate

“Could that terrible fire really be called a

potential was linked to your bad memories, Cassandra. You needed to see them. The method may have been unorthodox, but

swelled within me, I fought the urge to

do you want?” I asked her coldly. “I was told you refuse to eat or