A Luna for the Lycan King novel Chapter 47

Chapter 47

I was sitting at the large table while Darren was shaking each representative’s hand. Everyone there had signed the agreement. They were now rushing back to mobilize for war. In just two days, we would all be meeting in the Stony Plains. That- wasn’t a lot of time to mobilize and move a small army, so they had to act quickly.

“This kingdom is yours. Why are you taking a back seat right now?” A woman with broad shoulders and muscular arms stepped next to my seat. Her dark skin gleamed under the soft lights of the room, her muscles defined and powerful. But what caught my attention were her eyes, a striking silver that seemed to almost glow in the dimness. It was like looking into pools of liquid metal.

“I’m still learning about this kingdom. What does something being mine by blood mean? Does that immediately make me a more fit ruler? I don’t look at this as taking a back seat. I think it’s a joint effort. The goal is to take care of the kingdom and the people.”

at was rude. I “You don’t seem like a stupid woman.” Okay looked into her silver eyes, trying to figure her out. She pulled out a seat next to me and leaned in. “Very convenient, and such divine providence, don’t you think? That the very person who can help the king with this curse is now his mate? Your mate just happened to leave you … making you available to claim. A mate that, from what I hear, was being hunted down by the king for

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assaulting one of his guards. A bit over the top, right? Listen-” Her voice dropped to a breath next to me. “Did the king really not know who you are? A royal bloodline such as yours wouldn’t submit to a false king. He couldn’t make you tilt your neck in submission … could he?” I shook my head no as she nodded her head. “And you don’t think he knew what that meant? Do not be naive and wise up. Think about your family, and everything they have been through, and don’t be the naive woman who believes. everything at face value.”

I tilted my head, staring directly into her eyes. “And you are just a friend trying to help out a fellow woman? There is no ulterior motive behind your words? And the fated mate bond that I have, even though it’s so strong, is fake too, right?”

She grabbed my hand, placing something cold and hard in my fingers. “We’re going to be good friends, but you need to be more cautious. Stop acting like a child and be the woman you were born to be. Pay attention. Take a step back and really take a good hard look.” This woman was pissing me off. She kept her hand covering mine so I couldn’t see what she placed in it.

“Darren is not my enemy. I would put my life on the line with this statement.”

“And you are!” she hissed.

“No, not him. I can’t say this about the previous king and queen. I think there may be more there, for certain. I can tell u that Darren is my biggest ally. He is just as confused about all of this as I am. But he is not my enemy.”

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“Vair enough. Just remain cautious. We have a lot to talk about, but our time is coming to an end now, I’ll be at the Stoney Plains and we can discuss this.” She gripped my hand, closing my fingers around the object.

“Asta.” A monstrous man with ebony skin beckoned her with his head. She stood up, staring me down.

“Until we meet again, Lissa.” She lifted my hand, kissing it softly, before she quickly left. My mind was spinning, Who was this person? I glanced at my hand and my heart stopped. I looked up to find Asta but she was gone. I stood up, gripping the contents tightly. I had been robbed of the air in my lungs.

“The tiger princess seems to be sweet on you.” I could feel Lyle’s warmth behind me. I glanced up at him, feeling a new weight to Asta’s words. Suddenly, they held more meaning. Did I need to reevaluate everything again? Was I being manipulated and I didn’t even know it? “Issy, are you okay? Did that little kiss on the hand fluster you that much?”

His laughter sounded muffled and distant, as if it were coming from another world. I could feel the weight of the room pressing against my chest, suffocating me with its stale air. I could feel the walls closing in on me, and knew I needed to escape. I told him I needed to use the restroom and swiftly walked out of the room. I stumbled to a nearby balcony and flung the doors open. I gulped the fresh air as I tried to clear my head. The cool breeze brushed against my skin, bringing a sense of relief and clarity. As I stood there, gazing out at the setting sun, the distant sound of crickets and rustling leaves filled my ears, grounding me in the present moment.

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I gazed down at the polished gold pocket watch, its intricate engravings glinting in the sunlight. With a trembling finger, I flipped it open and watched as the hands remained frozen in time. On the other side, a faded family portrait of my mother, father, and myself stared back at me. We were all smiles, captured in a moment of perfect happiness. I knew this watch well … it was a gift to my father from my mother. Around the edges of the inner gold I could see the engraving ‘Alpha James .

Hart‘.

Why did she have my father’s watch? How? The last time I saw my father, he had this watch. What did this mean? What did Asta know? And was there any truth to the words she said? I