The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 301 "You deserve better," Asher said. He squeezed my shoulder. "You deserve someone who will put you first. Always." I pulled away from him. "I need to be alone. Asher studied me for a moment, then nodded. "Of course. Take all the time you need." He stood and walked to the door, then paused. "But remember, Avery. I'm here for you. Whenever you're ready." He left, and I was alone again. I sat there for a long time, staring at the canvas walls. My mind was a mess, and everything hurt. My body, my mind, my heart. Finally, I made a decision. I couldn't be with Gideon anymore.

Not after this. Whatever we'd had was over. I should have known that from the beginning But I also couldn't let him suffer because of me. I couldn't let Asher keep torturing him just to make a point. I still cared for him, despite everything. Gideon needed to escape. And so did I. I had four candies left. If I could get one into Asher's tea, he would fall asleep. Then, I could steal his keys and free Gideon. We could both leave this place and never look back. It was risky. If Asher caught me, there was no telling what he might do. But I had to try.

Asher arrived. He was smiling. "You wanted to see me?" he asked. "Yes." I gestured to the small table where I'd set out two cups of tea. "I thought we could talk. About... us." Asher's smile widened. "Of course." He sat down across from me and picked

he brought the cup to his lips. My heart pounded. But he paused. His good eye narrowed, and he lowered the cup. "You made this yourself?" he asked. "Yes." I forced a smile. "I thought it would be nice." +25 Bonus Asher swirled the tea in the cup, studying it. Then, he dumped it onto the ground. My stomach dropped. "Did you really think I wouldn't notice?" he asked. His voice was calm, but there was a furious edge to it, like an alligator hiding just beneath the surface of seemingly peaceful waters. "I

to heal your precious Alpha. Trying to drug me, just like you drugged that slave, so you could escape." So he knew. He'd known the whole time. Of course he did. "But here's the thing," Asher continued. He leaned down toward me. "Every time you try to play tricks, Gideon suffers. So tell me, Avery. Was it worth it?" I couldn't respond. Asher didn't seem to