Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper novel Chapter 76

Chapter 76 The Scar

CA SSANDRA

I awoke with a start. My chest heaved as I fought to catch my breath and once my vision adjusted to the low light, I realized I was staring into Asher’s steel-gray eyes. Startled, I nearly jumped out of my bed.

As I blinked and looked around, I realized I wasn’t in mine at all.

What was going on?

What had happened to me?

“Ca ssandra,” Asher said softly in surprise. “You’re awake.”

We were in a sp acious room I’d never seen before. The furnishings were extravagant and fine, from the golden-threaded rug on the dark floors to the intricate tapestry hung on the emerald-painted walls. Soft embers glowed from the fireplace on the far end of the room and provided warmth and a light glow. Every surface gleamed and sparkled, and I admired the warm comforter on the bed.

Yet, I couldn’t relax, not when I had no idea what was going on. I pulled myself out of bed and offered the Alpha King a small bow of respect.

“Y-your M-majesty,” I stammered as my head swam with slight dizziness.

As Asher studied me with a strange expression, I became aware of the thin pajamas I’d been dressed in. I didn’t recognize the purple silky fabric from my closet.

Where had it come from?

And how had it gotten on my b*dy?

I became highly aware that I wasn’t wearing a bra, and I fought the urge to cross my arms against my chest. Had Asher changed me out of the suit and gas

mask? Had he seen me n*ked?

“Erika helped you dress,” he said quietly, and then his lips curled into a smirk. The Alpha King was obviously amused by my state of panic.

“Your clothes were covered in dust and all kinds of grime from that basement,” he continued. “So I had Erika bring some clothes up for you.”

I nodded as the information reached me.

The basement.

The a*sailant.

The Udosyn.

My head began to throb and I nearly fell over.

“Ca ssandra, sit down,” Asher ordered and he gestured to the bed. “You’re in no state to be standing. You’ve been through too much.”

“I’m fine-” I started to say, but before I could protest further, the Alpha King stood up from the chair beside the bed and rushed over to me. He took my arm and began to lead me. Before I knew it, I was tucked back under the soft covers.

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“Thank you,” I murmured, and then I offered him a smile.

“I know it would probably feel better to be in your own bed,” Asher offered. “But I heard that Margaret tried taking you away this morning and I didn’t want to cause any further trouble. So, I brought you here in my chamber so no one could interfere with your rest.”

“Your chamber?” I gulped, and heat spread to my cheeks. This gorgeous room, with its high ceilings, arched window, and sp acious bed was Asher’s? It made sense but I couldn’t help but feel strange about laying in his bed.