All Chapters of The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna: Chapter 11 - Chapter 16

Avery's POVI struggled to pull my hand out of Gideon's fingers, but he held me tightly."So that's your angle." He looked at me appraisingly for a long moment, "I admit, I didn't think you had it in you to try and seduce me with petty games. How childish."Abruptly, he released me and bent over the bed to lift the scandalous underthings. He tipped his head towards me with a raised eyebrow."This is what you think I want from you?" He chuckled. "Save your efforts. I won't sleep with you."Still laughing, he tossed the lingerie back on the bed and walked out the door without a second glance.And then he was gone.All my blood felt like it had migrated to my cheeks. I stepped to the door and childishly slammed it shut behind him. It made me feel a bit better.Well, that was humiliating. I groaned as I scooped up the disgraceful outfit and tossed it in the trashcan.The next few days, I found I couldn't stand being in my room. I kept replaying the scene with Gideon in my head and coming

Avery’s POV “Y-You dare?” Jessica’s screech sputtered into accusations as juice dripped down her body to a puddle on the floor. Everyone in the mess hall had stopped to watch the spectacle. I noticed more than a few hiding their smiles behind a hand or cup. At a table nearby, I saw Gideon’s doctor brother, Hudson, watching us. He raised his cup and did a silent clap. I guess not many people like Jessica. Can’t imagine why. I thought with satisfaction. Next to me, Melody’s mouth was hanging open in shock. She kept glancing between Jessica and I. “Just you wait.” Jessica snarled, frantically wringing juice out of her shirt, “I overheard Gideon and Tegan talking. Gideon was saying he despises women like you and will never marry you. We’ll see how much of a ‘Luna’ you are when he abandons you!” My heart panged at that. It was too similar to what Gideon himself had said to me in my room. “Luna, she’s lying!” Melody whispered in an undertone as Jessica continued to rant about

Avery’s POVI wondered if Gideon could hear my heart stuttering in my chest. I wanted to cover the mark with my hand, but also didn’t want to draw attention to it.At least it no longer felt like it was pulsing. I didn’t feel anything further emanating from it, now.Moon Goddess, I fervently prayed, please continue to protect me. Gideon’s gaze took in the scene and then looked me up and down. Although he stared hard at my neck, the mark seemed to have disappeared. I sensed somehow he seemed…disappointed?His expression grew thunderous as he turned away from me. Zara’s claws retracted and she and her group wouldn’t meet Gideon’s eyes.“Somehow every time I sense trouble, you’re involved.” Gideon snapped, “That’s not the impression a prospective Luna should leave.”For a second, I thought he was talking to me. Then I realized he was berating Zara.Oh how the tables have turned! I delighted in watching Zara cower in front of him.“Apologize.” Gideon snapped.“I’m sorry, Alpha.” Zara mut