Lahat ng Kabanata ng Alpha King's Lost Luna: Kabanata 111 - Kabanata 120

KALEB The nights in Anemond were always bustling. Much to my surprise and confusion, plenty of shops remained open late well into the evening hours. Citizens moved about the streets happily and mingled with one another in an almost picturesque sort of manner. Their laughter, music, and conversation melded together to create a disjointed yet delightful chorus. As I roamed the streets with my guards, I took care to smile at anyone who made eye contact with me. My gestures were always met with a friendly expression. To the citizens who lived here, I was just another friendly foreigner. It was a relief to go about my stroll calmly. I’d taken extensive measures to appear to be just another kind face. I continued to stroll through the town until I entered a sea of greenery at the very edge of it. Lush plants and trees with long branches that loomed over the path like a curtain were plentiful, and I took a long, deep breath. The plant life filled the air with a sweet floral perfume that

CASSANDRAAs the heat in my cheeks furthered, Kaleb chuckled.“Yes, I suppose I am,” the king of Yurene remarked, and then he crouched down to Finnick’s level. “And you’re Finnick, am I correct?”When Finnick nodded happily, Kaleb’s smile widened.“Well, it’s a pleasure to see you again,” he said. When he rose to his feet, he turned his attention back to me. “Where are you two headed to?”“We’re going to the carousel!” Finnick announced excitedly.“The carousel?” Kaleb repeated back. “I see. That sounds quite fun. May I escort you there?”“It’s okay-” I started to say, but the king raised his hand.“Please, it would be my pleasure,” he assured me. His smile was so kind that I decided to accept his invitation, and after I nodded, the three of us made our way toward the carousel.Once we reached the square, my jaw dropped.The carousel was just as beautiful as I remembered.It was a gorgeous thing, old-fashioned but clearly well-maintenanced. I’d half-expected to see years of wear and t

ASHER As Bert read his report about the preparations for the celebration in honor of Silas Moses, I could hardly focus. I knew it wasn’t good that my mind was elsewhere. With Silas returning, I needed to pay special attention to the Beta’s family. I didn’t know much about him personally, just that he had a long history of military service and that he was new to the position of Beta. His role as a military official could make him potentially difficult to work with, as I had little experience when it came to matters of war and battle, but truth be told, my concerns weren’t about him. I was still preoccupied with what Kane had said to me the other day. His strange disposition brought me to a realization I’d never had before- I knew too little about my own brother. I hadn’t asked Kane if he’d discovered Cassandra’s true identity, as exposing it directly could be risky, but I knew something was up. I was puzzled about why he seemed to care so much about her. From what I could recall fr

KANE After returning to the palace from Cassandra’s clinic, I decided to go and visit Mother. It wasn’t my first choice of things to do, but I couldn’t wait any longer, so I made my way to the South Wing until I reached her chambers. I knocked on the door but didn’t bother to wait for a reply before entering. Mother seemed surprised to see me, and when she rose from the bed, her eyes were large. She appeared more tired than usual, not that I could blame her. She was experiencing quite the ordeal, and the stress of her confinement seemed to be taking its toll. Her already fair complexion had lost all of its color and her eyes seemed sunken. Her hair was loose from its usual intricate style, and her lips quivered. “Kane,” she greeted me quietly. “What are you doing here?” “I came to visit, Mother,” I replied as if it were obvious, and after I crossed the room to give her a hug, I took a seat in the velvet armchair in the corner. “How are you?” “I’ve been better,” Mother remarked d

CASSANDRA The morning air whipped around me and made me shiver as I eagerly waited outside of the clinic. I wrapped my thickly knit sweater tighter around me. Not even the coldness of the day could ruin my mood. I glanced down at my watch. Any minute now. Moments later, I heard the sounds of wheels against the pavement, and suddenly, a car appeared in the distance. Excitement raced through me and I bounced in place as it drove up to the clinic. When it came to a stop, the back door flew open, and Marley practically flew out of the vehicle. “Cassy!” she exclaimed, and as she barrelled toward me, my smile brightened. I braced for impact, but it did me no good. Marley ran right into me and wrapped her arms around me tightly. As we embraced, tears sprang from my eyes and I began to cry from happiness. “Marley,” I managed through my trembling lips. “Oh, Marley, I’m so happy to see you.” “You’d better be,” she joked, and after we shared a laugh, we pulled apart from one another just i