The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

Chapter 81

KAEL.

It had been hours since she was taken, and I had no idea where she was.

King Essak returned to the ballroom and stayed for ten minutes, but I was not able to get to him. Unlike earlier, he was fully guarded this time. No matter how I tried to ask politely and professionally, I was not allowed to talk to him. And regardless of whether I positioned myself within his peripherals, the King would always avert his gaze away from me.

Something was off.

It was taking too much of me not to snap and create chaos. I was worried, but I knew that if I let out an outburst, I would be in a bad position. The last thing I wanted was to give them a reason to throw me out of the perimeter of the Absalom Palace. After the event, there was an after-party. I also went there, hoping to find Kevin or meet someone who could tell me anything about Adessa, but I was not successful.

I then proceeded to Mindorf Manor, which served as the hotel for guests. Everyone invited to the Moonlight Ball had automatic accommodations, as no one was allowed to leave the area until the next day, where a clear pass would be needed by anyone exiting. I was grateful for that, as this benefited me tonight. I didn't want to leave without Adessa.

I saw Draco in the manor, but I didn't approach him. I isolated myself. I didn't want any trouble at all.

It was already one in the morning, and I just came back into my room.

"Rasmus..." I spoke as soon as he picked up his mobile phone.

"Kael," His voice was throaty. I woke him up from his sleep. "How was the ball? Were you able to talk to the King?"

"I need Kevin's number."

"Yeah, yeah. Does this mean you were not successful?"

"They took Adessa!"

"Fuck! I told you this is a wrong idea!" He sounded more alert.

"Not the authority, but the King himself. He requested to speak with her alone, and it had been more than six hours... and fuck!" I punched the wall and rested my forehead on it, still gripping the phone tightly. "Shit! Don't tell me he fancies Adessa?"

he called her a different name as if he

number so he can check with someone to find out where she is." "Thanks,

did you only call

know. Stop asking

"Relax..."

I don't know where she is?!" My voice kept

you. Here's the number, or do

didn't hear his words because a voice sounded somewhere, announcing an important update from the

The palace formally announces the arrival of

the speaker attached to

"Her Royal Highness, Princess

extending an invitation to every guest of the Moonlight Ball for a Royal Breakfast Banquet in honor of Princess Adessa tomorrow at exactly 30 minutes past the seventh hour. We ask every guest to arrive before the set time, or entrance will be refused once the Royal family has arrived. We expected to see you in formal, casual

eyes watered. I didn't know I dropped my phone until Rasmus spoke from the other

the floor and bent my knees, resting my elbows on them as one hand gripped

was struggling to stop throwing punches

it right?

"Yes..."

"Holy fucking cow!"

I do

you thinking what

"Yes."

Dexter as your Beta, you

don't know. Do you think it will

prepared than not. Just give me a go

"I can't think."

"Do you trust me?"

I have a