The Luna Who Refused to Kneel
Have you forgotten how he treated you?
I know, I whispered.
But three years of history—my heart couldn’t shut it out completely.
“I’ll just take a look,” I told Lilith. “If anything feels wrong, I’ll leave immediately.”
I changed clothes, grabbed my keys, and drove into the city.
Sky Lounge—the most exclusive club downtown. Members-only. Absolute discretion. Ansel and I had come here often in the past.
I reached Room 808. The door was ajar, the room dim. In the shadows, I saw Ansel slumped in the corner of the sofa, head bowed, trembling faintly.