The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna

Chapter 376

Avery's POV

Later that day, the doctor discharged me from the hospital, and I was allowed to go home. It was strange, thinking of Evergreen pack as "home", but it was admittedly a relief to step inside the increasingly familiar walls of the Alpha house Once I was settled, though, I made up my mind. Something needed to be done if I was going to allow Gideon to come around more. I needed to find a way to protect not only myself, but also Bjorn. The idea I'd had swirling around my mind for a while now was a risky one, but it felt necessary.

If Gideon truly thought that Bjorn and I were fully bound to another man, then he wouldn't try to rip us away.

At least, that was what I told myself. I found Sebastian in his office and explained my thoughts to him. He listened the entire time, and when I was finished, he nodded slowly, tenting his fingers in his lap.

sure about this?" he asked.

relationship contract may make things messier than they already are. Besides, I've already given

why I want the contract;

feel awful, Sebastian. You've done so much for me, and I've put you right in Gideon's crosshairs because of it." Sebastian's face softened.

it because I want to." I couldn't fully comprehend that. To think that someone in the

my mind, "Would you be willing to draw up the contract?" I asked.

then of course. I'll have my Beta get to work right away." By that evening, the contract was ready to go. It was simple-a standard contract outlining a fake relationship that

and I would appear as a couple in public, attending

as his own son. It wasn't all beneficial for me, either. We made