The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

LADESSA.

"Will you tell the truth for all my questions, or do I have to use my command on you again?" He began.

"I will not lie, my King," I responded.

"Good." He then motioned with his hand, directing me to the couches. "Take your seat. Is it Savannah or Adessa?"

With my head down, I headed for the nearby single couch and sat there. I tilted my head and found him looking at me, still standing where he was earlier.

"Adessa. My name is Adessa Quijeros." I replied, doing my best for my voice not to crack. "I killed two people from the Knight's Stone Pack, but if you would let me explain..."

He raised his hand, and it made me stop talking.

"Enough." That was all he said, and cold sweat formed everywhere on my body. He turned around and walked toward the table where a vintage telephone sat.

Is he going to call someone to arrest me?

I stood up abruptly. "My King!" This time, I couldn't stop my voice from trembling.

He placed a finger on his lips after he pressed a number, and I held my breath, but my heart was racing against my chest. There was no way I could outrun his men. I looked at the big window nearby, checking if I could push or draw it open.

get away from

me all the information about Adessa Quijeros of the Iron Crest Pack." I heard him tell someone from the other line, and my head snapped back to look

slowly lowered myself to the couch, my hand gripping the armrest tightly. I didn't dare blink, keeping my eyes focused

my child. No one will take

they were planning to rape me, my King. They talked about how they would abuse me while I could hear them. No woman, no one, should feel that kind of torture. I have

tilted my head and looked at him while saying the last sentence. Despite my blurry sight, I saw his hands on his side coiled

"I can ask forgiveness from their families too. I will do slave labor if I must, but I want to protect my dignity. It's

stated as he approached me, handing

looked at him again, wanting to be sure

"Take it."

mumbled as I

to Alpha Draco." I began when he remained silent and

Miranda anymore. If this were the old me, I would have shut my mouth, but as long as she kept doing what she did, I would

Miranda sold me to Alpha Draco. To

he showed up here as if he wanted

Essak. He was not aware." I wanted to tell him about Kael's memory loss, but it might not be a good idea as it could jeopardize his right to rule over his pack in that condition. "When he found out

she in all of

I wondered why he only asked about my mother and not my parents in general. "I was raised in an orphanage. I was left by the door one winter night with nothing but my clothes and a regular blanket

written."