The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 285 "Thank you for taking care of me," she whispered. "Of course." I opened the car door for her and helped her inside. Then, I walked around to the driver's side and got in. +25 Bonus The next day, I arranged another date. This time, I picked a restaurant in town. Somewhere quiet and intimate, with dim lighting and an expensive wine menu. Deirdre lit up when I told her where we were going. She spent hours getting ready, primping and preening in front of the mirror.

By the time she came downstairs, she was wearing a red dress that clung to her curves and heels so high I was surprised she could even walk in them. "You look beautiful," I said. That was a lie. She beamed and grabbed my arm, her nails digging into my bicep. "Thank you." I drove us to the restaurant and requested a table in the back corner. I wanted a private spot, somewhere that wouldn't cause too much of a commotion once I struck. The waiter brought us our menus and a bottle of top shelf wine, which I had pre-ordered. "This is wonderful," Deirdre said.

She reached across the table and placed her hand on mine. "I've missed this. Missed us." I smiled and poured her a glass of wine. Them, I poured one for myself. I gave myself slightly less. We ordered our food and made small talk while we waited. Deirdre drank her wine quickly, and I refilled her glass before she was completely finished. Then, I refilled it again. And again. Always ensuring she had an endless supply of wine. Meanwhile, I barely sipped mine. She didn't seem to notice, too focused on her own greed to pay attention to what I was doing. Good.

said. I cut into my steak, feigning innocent interest. She couldn't know that this was going to turn into an interrogation. "The camp. What 2/3 Comments Chapter 285 "Avery," it read, "I

a mistake. A duty. I only agreed to marry you because you were my fated mate, not because I loved you. I never loved you. So stop reaching out. You belong to the Rogue King now. Accept it. -Gideon" The letter slipped from my hands and fluttered to the ground. My chest felt

Deirdre. I sank onto my knees, staring at the letter on the floor. My vision blurred with tears. I tried to blink them away, but one fell anyway, rolling down my cheek and plopping