The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 356

Avery's POV

My body trembled the entire walk back to the house, but somehow, I managed to keep my footsteps even and my shoulders back.

The moment I was inside, though, I crumbled. I drew in a shaky breath, leaning back against the wall for support. My heart was racing. I felt a pang through the mate bond, but quickly clamped down my mental blockade, ensuring Gideon couldn't reach me.

How did he find out I was here? It didn't matter; he knew I was here now, and he likely knew Bjorn was here, too, and now he wasn't going to give up until he got what he wanted.

Regret washed over me. I began to wonder if I should go back to the human lands, where it would be more difficult for Gideon to find me. But he knew my identity there now, too.

Nowhere felt safe. I was still standing there, breathing hard, when Sebastian entered the house.

When he opened the door, I could briefly hear Gideon's shouts, but it grew muffled again once the door was shut.

"There you are."

me and took my shoulders in his hands, studying

stiffly, but we

"Avery..."

Sebastian. Not now, and not before. Now that he knows my identity, I can't hide

on me and

have to jump

take Bjorn away." Sebastian's expression softened a little. Gently, he guided me out of the hallway and into the nearby drawing room. He helped me sit down in a chair and walked over to the side bar, where he

The alcohol burned a warm path down my throat, soothing my chest a little. I leaned back in the chair and shut my

his voice soft, "you don't

know that," I

a few marbles over the past ten years. You're safe here. I'll make sure of it." I cracked one eye open to look

a moment, he almost reminded me of the