Page 67 of The Possessive Alpha’s Reborn Luna

"Well, well, if it isn't King Cedric." A mocking voice rang out.

I turned. Prince Adrian walked over with a wine glass, that handsome face wearing a careless smile.

"Didn't expect to see you again," he said, swirling his glass. "I thought you'd still be in your room going crazy looking for someone."

My eyes darkened. "You know about that?"

"The whole palace knows." Adrian shrugged. "You show up and tear through the palace looking for someone—that's big news."

A glint of mockery flashed in his eyes.

"Can't even protect your own mate." He shook his head. "Disappointing."

My fist clenched hard.

But I held back. I didn't want to cause trouble here. I still needed King Rhine's help. And most importantly... Alice might be here. I had to find her.

"Adrian," my voice dropped. "If you know where she is, please tell me."

Adrian froze, those amber eyes flashing with obvious shock.

"You're... begging me?" He looked at me like he'd seen a ghost.

"Yes." I ground my teeth, lowering myself further. "Prince Adrian, I'm begging you. If you have any information about Alice, please tell me."

Adrian stared at me for a long moment, then suddenly laughed.

"You regret it now?" He leaned in close, voice low. "But so much time has passed. Maybe she's already found a mate who treats her better."

My control snapped.

"What did you say?" I grabbed his collar, nearly roaring. "What the hell does that mean? Did you take her!"

Adrian narrowed his eyes, a provocative smile playing on his lips. "And what if I did?"

"Tell me!" I shook him hard, wanting to strangle him. "Where is she? Give her back!"

Everyone turned to look. Whispers rippled through the crowd. But I didn't care. I just needed to find her!

"Please..." My voice was hoarse. "Adrian, please tell me where she is. I'll give you anything you want. Just give her back to me..."

Adrian looked at me. The mockery in his eyes slowly faded.

"I was joking just now." He sighed. "I didn't bring her here."

Those words nearly made my legs give out.

"You're lying." I gripped his arm. "Her scent is here. I can feel it! Did you hide her somewhere?"

"Your Highness!" A noble suddenly approached, interrupting us. "I heard you found your long-lost sister? Why didn't the princess come tonight?"

"Yes!" Another noble chimed in. "I heard the princess is beautiful beyond compare and still unmarried! I wonder if we might have the honor—"

"You ugly bastards?" Adrian sneered. "Think you're worthy of my sister?"

He swept the room with a haughty gaze. "Only the finest warrior could ever be worthy of my sister!"

The air went still. The nobles' faces turned sour, but not one dared object.