The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 177 "You know P'll work you until you die," she said, in a low voice that wouldn't reach the warriors posted as guards, "I'm carrying Gideon's child, and once I give birth he won' t care at all what happens to you." I did my best to ignore her as I pulled myself to my feet with the help of the railing. I knew she was just here to lord it over me, to flaunt that she had what I did not - Gideon's good graces and future heir. "Oh gross, you're bleeding all over," Dierdra sneered, pointing at my bandaged arm that was bleeding once more after my fall, " Gross.

Be sure to clean that up once you're done building my fire." Ibit my tongue between my teeth as I struggled up the stairs towards her. For a moment, I thought she might shove me at the top of the stairs. This was exactly the sort of situation I had been afraid of - that without Gideon's approval and attention, I was at her mercy. It was the perfect opportunity for her to stage a convenient ' accident'. I squeezed my eyes shut, knowing that if she chose to move against me now, my body was in no shape to defend itself. To my surprise, she stepped back out of the way when I reached her.

towards us. "Get in there, you lazy swine," Dierdra hissed as she passed me, "Build that fire and hold your tongue," then she raised her head with a brilliant smile and greeted Gideon, "I thought your meeting was to last through lunch? Back so soon?" I ducked into the room with my load of firewood, and knelt

I turned my head slightly and saw Gideon step into the room. For a moment, I thought he might remark on my torn. clothing, or the blood that still dripped down my arm, but the corner

the one person with the authority to save me from Dierdra's abuse, and he hadn't even noticed. rose from my task and limped down the stairs to the kitchen to fetch rags. My own blood was spilled on the steps, and I had to ---- sidestep it gingerly, then return with a bucket to wash it away. One of the guards graciously carried the heavy water bucket up the stairs for