Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper

Chapter 293 Chaser CASSANDRA ; Unfortunately, our moment of bliss didn’t last long.

The night before we were set to leave the Alpha of Red Stone’s home and head toward Wegalla, an accident happened.

We were packing up some of our belongings when we heard a short screech. It was a haunting, terrible sound that stood out in this silent place. It was the kind of noise that made the hairs on the back of my neck stand straight up, and a shiver traveled down my spine.

I braced for something horrible, but when we rushed to the window and

glanced outside, there was nothing to be seen. I glanced around, waiting for a second utterance, and when it didn’t — happen, I thought maybe it had been my imagination.

Just as we turned around to get back to packing, a second screech was heard, short but clear.

Asher and I rushed out of the room and met the others in the hallway.

Everyone else had heard the sound as well. We did a headcount to make sure all were present, but to our surprise, two soldiers of Red Stone were missing.

The Alpha ordered his remaining men to search the perimeter and find the missing soldiers. He joined them outside and they were gone for a good amount of time, but when they

returned, they revealed they hadn’t found the missing soldiers.

“It’s like they vanished completely,” the Alpha remarked with a shake of his head. “It’s like they were taken by ghosts.” It was a metaphor, but we all knew it couldn’t be a ghost.

There was a logical answer, but all seemed unwilling to say it. Finally, the Alpha spoke again.

“It was likely someone from Yurene,” he sighed. “They finally found this place.” “If that’s the case, why would they take two soldiers?” Asher pointed o “Wouldn't they go straight for Cassandra?” “That would mean that Cassandra i

their target,” Helene chimed in, her caramel eyes regarding me seriously.

I remained silent as they spoke, but Helene’s words ushered in a realization. If the target wasn’t me, who would be the one worth chasing? There was only one answer that made sense to me.

Raven.

wordlessly down the hall to the room we’d locked the sorceress in. I opened the door, and just as expected, someone was kneeling down

second later and we recognized

once.

was Roxy. = Raven's fearsome twin sister reacted swiftly and jumped out

half expecting her to get away, but much to my surprise, Roxy hadn’t gotten away. She was waiting for us in the yard, her eyes fierce

hadn’t fled. I'd expected her to vanish into the night but she was clearly here to save her sister. Determination painted her expression and even from my vantage, I could

they were no match for the dark-haired warrior. Roxy was so swift that she was like a shadow. She maneuvered around the soldiers and attacked them so deftly that they didn’t even have a chance to shield themselves. They fell prey to her attacks and died immediately when she ripped apart their necks in one easy

terrifying and amazing sight. She was fluid and graceful while still being

Raven had recommended that I ask her sister for guidance on fighting. Roxy was like a killing machine. She ran on pure instinct, seemingly

It was a

us, of course. / She was an enemy, not just someone to marvel

“No. We can’t run. I watched two of my soldiers die at her hands.” He rushed forward, ignoring Helene’s suggestion, and launched an attack on Roxy. Despite his age, he was a good fighter. The Alpha was

avoid his attacks, but she was unable

forced to move

of the

the sound mocking and crueler than expected. eT “I'll take your life yet, girl,” he called out to her.

until now, she hadn’t used magic, but that changed quickly. Sparks formed around

the flash of a second, she was behind him and her claws dug into his back. As a deep cry of pain escaped him, he sank

all lept forward.

done so much for us get hurt. Ne Just as Roxy raised her claws to deliver another blow, we rushed at her.

was right. Roxy’s power was

the soldiers in no time. All became a flurry of movement, and

in, but I heard Helene stop

she said firmly. “You're already injured, Rayden, and

Stand back.” Roxy stared me down as this exchange took place. opr “If you keep getting in my way, I’11