The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna (Avery and Gideon) novel Chapter 368

Chapter 368

Avery’s POV

As soon as Fiona and Gideon were gone, I released my grip on Sebastian’s arm and slipped the ring off my finger.

“I’m so sorry, Sebastian.” My face was aflame from what I had just done. I handed him the ring. “I didn’t mean to blindside you like that. I sort of panicked and did the first thing I could think of.”

Sebastian didn’t take the ring. “It’s okay. I’m glad you did it,” he replied.

I looked up at him. “You are?”

He nodded, gently taking my fingers and curling them around the ring. “I made that offer last night because I wanted to help you. You’re welcome to take me up on it whenever you need or want.” The tips of his ears reddened faintly. “Besides, the ring suits you. Keep it.”

I didn’t know what to say to that, but I did appreciate his generosity. Sebastian had already done so much for me and Bjorn; he’d taken us in, let us live in his house rent-free, and had protected us from Gideon.

It was so much more than I ever expected or deserved.

“Well,” I said, finally finding my voice, “thank you, Sebastian. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad for us to keep up the charade. Just until Fiona and Gideon are married and mated. Then I’ll get out of your hair.”

“If that’s what you think is best,” Sebastian said Pausin ne then added, “By the way, how about we go out tonight? I know a good place.”

“Oh, I don’t know if that’s-”

“If we’re seen there together, it’ll make it more believable,” he clarified. “Besides, I could really use a drink. I was planning on going anyway.”

lately,

I hesitated, considering his offer. Now that I thought of it, I had been awfully coope always lamenting about some thing or another. Hell, I’d been stressed for ten straight years, and had more than a few gray hairs to show for it.

Finally, I nodded, “Okay, Let’s go.”

Sebastian smiled. “Perfect. We’ll head out at eight.”

With that, we parted ways. I spent the rest of the afternoon with Bjorn, and when it came time to get ready, I took a hot shower, then put on a sleek pair of trousers and a button-down. I pulled my hair back into a neat bun and threw on a pair of loafers, then headed out of my room.

“Where are you going dressed like that?”

I turned at the sound of the female voice. A woman was walking my way; she wore a long, flowy skirt and a bandeau top. Her hair was loose around her shoulders and she looked sunkissed, like she had spent all day outside.

It took me a moment, but I realized that I recognized her from the night of the banquet. She was the woman I had talked to when Sebastian and Gideon were sparring.

“Sebastian and I are going out for a drink,” I said

The woman stopped in front of me and looked me up and down. Her gaze was discerning but not cruel, although it made me shift a little on my feet.

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