The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 289 "I need to gather some herbs from the forest." I gestured vaguely in the direction of the trees beyond the camp. "For my pregnancy. There are certain plants that can help with nausea and fatigue. I know where to find them." Asher leaned back in his chair, studying me. "You want to leave the camp?" "Just for a little while. And only with an escort." I forced a sweet smile. "I promise I won't run. I just... I need the herbs. They'll help me feel better. And I could use the exercise." He was silent for a long moment. I held my breath, waiting. Finally, he nodded. " Very well.

But you must wear your ring, and you must stay within sight of your guard at all times. If you try to run, there will be consequences." "I understand." I stepped forward and, before I could second-guess myself, leaned down and kissed him on the cheek. "Thank you." Asher's good eye widened. He reached up and touched the spot where my lips had been, and a slow smile spread across his face. "You're welcome, poppet." An hour later, I was standing at the edge of the forest with my guard and a woven basket in my hands. The trees loomed overhead, their branches swaying in the breeze.

took a deep breath, savoring the scent of pine and earth. Freedom. The sensation bolstered me. I would get out of here soon. I was sure of it. "Stay close," the guard grunted. "I will." I stepped forward, scanning the underbrush for the plants I needed. I found the first one almost immediately. Valerian root. It was growing in clusters near the base of a rotting log. I knelt and carefully dug up a few of the roots, shaking the dirt off before placing them in my basket. The guard watched me but said nothing. I doubted he recognized any of the

passionflower, It took me a while to find it, but eventually, I spotted the distinctive purple blooms climbing up the trunk of a tree. I picked several of the flowers and tucked them carefully into my basket. With these three ingredients, I could make a sleeping serum. Something strong enough to knock someone out for a few hours. I didn't know how I would use it yet, but I knew I would figure it out. Maybe I could

through the trees and sent the birds scattering into the sky. My guard whirled around, his hand going to the knife at his belt. "What's happening?" I asked. He didn't answer. He just grabbed my arm and