The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 52 I recoiled in horror, thinking about what the scene in the Gala could have turned into. Gideon nodded grimly, watching my reaction. "If I hadn't gotten out of there... If you hadn't led my wolf to the garden and helped him suppress the effects... there's a very good chance that you would be planning fumerals instead of a wedding next." I drew in a hiss of breath. The image flashed in my mind. A dance floor covered in blood. Couples who had maybe just found their mate, now grieving.

"I thought this was an attack on me as the unwanted Luna." I said softly, "But that's not it, is it?" Gideon laughed bitterly, "Finding that all is not well in Paradise? No, this was targeted at both of us. If I had injured anyone, it would be seen as a chance to overthrow me as Alpha." "Has..." I paused, not wanting to ask the question, and not knowing if I should. "Have you ever hurt or... killed... someone like that... before?" Gideon didn't answer. I stared into his eyes and found only grief. "Oh." I breathed softly. "Ohh..." Gideon lunged forward and grabbed my hand in both of his.

"I don't want your pity, Avery. I earned my reputation. But you do need to know that there are minefields here that you will need to be more careful about walking into." His grip was merciless. "But, there's no way I could have known about this!" I cried out, "I am sorry it happened, but maybe if you didn't keep so many secrets from me, then I would be in a better position to help!" Gideon flung my hand away in disgust, "There it is.

I chafed at that description and rose to my feet with a hmph. "If you weren't so busy all the time, I would have more chances to earn your trust and get to know you!" I fired back, "But you're always off, hunting down some other woman who may or may not exist, and I'm

staring into my face. "Sure about what?" I reiterated. Gideon sighed and rubbed his face, then swept his hand in a gesture that took in my fancy dress, "Not sure that you're not just some dangerous

didn't have to! I'm no one!" "You!" Gideon huffed, groaning, "Do you really have no idea the effect you have?" He glowered at me, as I stared at him 1/3 confused. Finally