Alpha King’s Lost Luna by Aubrey Pepper novel Chapter 95

Chapter 95 Becky’s concern 

CA SSANDRA 

“You look really nice today, Ca ssy,” Becky remarked as I stepped foot in the lab, and her dark eyes trailed over me. “You’re practically glowing. Did something good 

happen to you or something?” 

Heat spread to my cheeks and I tucked my hair behind my ear. I’d taken a little extra time to apply some makeup and my wavy hair was cooperating for once, but 

there was more to it than that. 

Thoughts and images of last night danced in my mind, and I started to smile, but I shoved the memories aside and made up an excuse. 

“I think I’m just happy that the imposter was finally caught,” I said. There was some truth to my statement, but it certainly wasn’t the only reason. 

“Me too,” Becky agreed, and she set down the stack of papers in her hand. “It’s brilliant news. Hopefully, the man will confess quickly so we can start identifying the venoms. This whole thing has been so awful.” 

I nodded. “Definitely.” 

As I walked over to my desk and set my backpack down, I thought more about the situation at hand. Once we were able to get the vipers sorted out, I could get back to researching the mysterious disease that plagued Wegalla. 

But what would happen after that? 

I didn’t have a clue. 

Though I hadn’t admitted outright to Asher that I was Cora, nothing would stop the Alpha King from believing it. He could always get proof if he really wanted to. He had all of the resources available to test my hair, my nails, or anything else that could prove once and for all that I was his former mate. 

All I could do was put my head down and hope for the best. 

As I rested on the desk, I thought again of last night, particularly of one moment. Just after we’d made love, right before we fell asleep in one another’s arms, Asher had told me that if I truly insisted on leaving, he’d give up everything. 

and leave with me. 

He’d been half asleep when the words had left his mouth, so I wasn’t sure if there was any truth to them, but I couldn’t help but think about it anyway. Did he mean it? Would Asher Collins give up his throne, his very birthright, and his Pack just to leave with me? 

It was highly unlikely for that to happen. I knew that. But what he wasn’t kidding? 

Could we really leave Anemond behind? 

“Ca ssandra?” Becky’s voice pulled me back into reality. I turned my attention back to her. 

“Sorry,” I apologized. “I got a little lost in thought.” 

“It’s okay,” she said, and after a brief pause, she started to mess with one of her bracelets. “So, there’s been something I wanted to ask you. I don’t know if it would be possible. But when we get this situation with the vipers under control… could I take a few days off?” 

Distress suddenly painted her features, and I granted her my full attention. 

“Is something wrong, Becky?” I asked. 

She seemed hesitant to answer, but then she took a deep breath and nodded. 

“It’s my mother,” she began, and her eyes fell to the ground. “She hasn’t been feeling too well these days. I’d like to take some time off to look after her.” 

“Of course,” I said gently, and I gave her a rea*suring smile. “That’s no problem at all. Family is so important. Take the time you need to care for her, and be sure to 

take some time to look after yourself. This viper thing has been taking over everything. I’m sure you’re super burnt out. You deserve some good rest.” 

Becky shook her head and then crossed her arms. 

“Truthfully, I’m not feeling burnt out,” she admitted. “In fact the lab is the only place where I can find some peace.” 

My a*sistant sat down in the nearest chair and then wheeled it closer to me. 

“I really love my mother,” she continued, and she began to mess with her bracelet again. “But sometimes she can be… unreasonable, you know? She wants me to marry a man from a wealthier family, someone who can ‘take care of me. But I don’t want that.” 

“What do you want?” I asked gently. 

She paused for a moment and then smiled. 

“I want to wait for my mate,” she said, and her cheeks started to flush bright pink. “I know that sounds silly. My mother says I’m foolish because a true, fated mate is so rare. She says such a thing never happens to common girls like me.” 

Becky took a deep breath. 

“I don’t blame her for being like this,” she sighed. “My mother had a hard time raising me. My dad died when I was very young.”