The Forgotten Luna by Cassandra M

Chapter 91

LADESSA.

"Do you think I will just get my details from another's mouth without any proof? Don't you think I'm not capable of getting credible information?" The King asked, and his voice was back to being cold again.

"I'm not challenging your resources, Father, but I know my husband. I know what we went through and why we ended up here."

"Do you really know your ex-husband, Adessa?"

I was confident when I started talking about Kael, but the way he was delivering his words made me question whether I really knew Kael. Was one year enough to know him?

But even if there was doubt in me, I did my best not to let it show. "Nothing anyone can say can make me see him in a different light."

"You are blinded by what you feel about him."

I swallowed hard, but I kept my gaze on him. I was torn between challenging him more and allowing him to speak his mind.

"Let's move to my office. Your other brothers are waiting for us there." He stood up from his chair, and I immediately moved to block his way.

"How about Danielle?" I asked.

"She is no longer your handmaid."

"Father, please..."

"Do not make me bend my words."

I walked up to him, and even though I was not used to doing this, I threw my arms around him and hugged him. The King was tall, so my face was exactly the same level as his torso. When he didn't push me away, I rested my cheek against his chest. I could feel his heartbeat picking up its pace.

"Father, I grew up with nothing. Before Kael found me, I didn't even get to choose my own clothes. I would take what they could give me. Kael gave me the freedom to choose and decide for myself. Please don't take away my freedom again."

"Punish us both if you must. I can go to sleep without lunch

would go to such lengths as to deprive you of food and order

way than take away the handmaid that I am comfortable having around. Please consider this my first request. I promise I

think about it," he said, and I

a soft voice. I tilted my head up to look at him and found him already looking at me. "Stand

you, my King," Danielle replied

and I was not able to suppress my happiness. I hugged the King tightly, squeezing his body, until I

and let go, stepping backward

cleared his throat and began walking toward the door. "Esriel, Adessa, follow me." He didn't wait for our reply.

"Thank you, Princess Adessa."

snapped me

where

wanted to hug her, but I was not sure if this was appropriate. I could de that

see you in

but I saw her glance at

go," I said, snapping my brother from looking at Danielle, who was already out the

nodded and gave me his arm, which I immediately hooked my arm on. "Isn't my

mumbled as

a yes

of your question. So I refuse to

letting a smile curl on my lips. "I think she's beautiful. She got

"Again, what's your point?"

Luna of his pack again, I might take Danielle with me

acknowledge and ask questions about him,

from here." He said

is capable of taking her away

this place when she has access to the royal