#Chapter 52 – Weak Link Luna

Alyson

It only takes a moment for me to catch my breath, and another for me to sprint across the hall, watching Olivera struggle to stand, instead melting to the floor where he slams his fist against the tile floor—it cracks instantly under his bold knuckles.

I dare flinch, seeing him so angry almost a warning for me to be careful, but I instead charge forward anyways. I grab his cheek, forcing him to meet my eyes, and he relaxes ever so slightly. When he does, I drag my palm across his face in a single, sharp slap.

He jolts upright, standing suddenly and staring me down with a pure look of surprise written across his face. "What the hell was that for?"

"That's for doing something so stupid," I growl, my fists trembling at my sides. "You could have died from that cure, Olivera, how dare you try something that risky in my palace?"

"You might be the Luna, but you're not my Luna," he says, snide. "I am free to make any decision I want if