The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 144 Avery's POV I was still so angry from finding Zara and Dierdra plotting in the corridors, and frustrated with myself at being caught. I hadn't even heard what they were discussing, so it truly was useless intel. I stared out at the swirling dance floor, feeling a black melancholic mood descending over me. Coming here had been such a waste of time. Instead of being able to question Zara about my mother's whereabouts, I instead learned that she was coordinating with Gideon's true mate. It all was falling into place now.

The convenient timing of Dierdra's arrival right before our wedding. The mark on her neck that I knew was false but which Gideon wouldn't believe me about. Knowing Zara was behind it all made so much sense. She wanted me gone, and she was working with the Rogue King to accomplish it. My enemies were all in league with one another and against their concerted efforts I felt helpless and childlike.

Now I needed to entertain myself at this ball for the ---- next two days, which should have been easy with so many people and so many diversions, and yet I was forbidden from interacting with any of it. I didn't see Gideon at the moment, but I was sure wherever he was, he would soon appear and glare at me for existing. My fingers clenched in the tulle of my skirt as I tried to contain my frustration. "May I offer some refreshment?" came a low baritone from beside me. I turned, startled, and found the tall red-haired Alpha from earlier holding out a cup of punch.

bit possessive, you see." Reynaud raised an eyebrow intriguingly, "You don't say..." I

Avery," Reynaud smiled that charming smile, "Your ---- mere presence has made this inexorable ball so much more entertaining." "J don't think anyone's described me

bit. "Would you like to dance?" Reynaud was asking, but