The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna (Avery and Gideon) novel Chapter 301

Chapter 301

“You deserve better,” Asher said. He squeezed my shoulder. “You deserve someone who will put you first. Always.”

I pulled away from him. “I need to be alone.

Asher studied me for a moment, then nodded. “Of course. Take all the time you need.” He stood and walked to the door, then paused. “But remember, Avery. I’m here for you. Whenever you’re ready.”

He left, and I was alone again.

I sat there for a long time, staring at the canvas walls. My mind was a mess, and everything hurt. My body, my mind, my heart.

Finally, I made a decision.

I couldn’t be with Gideon anymore. Not after this. Whatever we’d had was over. I should have known that from the beginning

But I also couldn’t let him suffer because of me. I couldn’t let Asher keep torturing him just to make a point. I still cared for him, despite everything.

Gideon needed to escape. And so did I.

I had four candies left. If I could get one into Asher’s tea, he would fall asleep. Then, I could steal his keys and free Gideon. We could both leave this place and never look

back.

It was risky. If Asher caught me, there was no telling what he might do. But I had to try.

I pulled the candies from their hiding spot beneath my mattress and unwrapped one. Then, I ground it into a fine powder using the mortar and pestle.

I asked my guard to fetch Asher, claiming I wanted to discuss the wedding. He looked surprised, but nodded and left.

A few minutes later, Asher arrived. He was smiling.

“You wanted to see me?” he asked.

“Yes.” I gestured to the small table where I’d set out two cups of tea. “I thought we could talk. About… us.”

Asher’s smile widened. “Of course.” He sat down across from me and picked up one of the cups. “What did

“What did you want to discuss?

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I watched as he brought the cup to his lips. My heart pounded.

But he paused. His good eye narrowed, and he lowered the cup.

“You made this yourself?” he asked.

“Yes.” I forced a smile. “I thought it would be nice.”

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Asher swirled the tea in the cup, studying it. Then, he dumped it onto the ground.

My stomach dropped.

“Did you really think I wouldn’t notice?” he asked. His voice was calm, but there was a furious edge to it, like an alligator hiding just beneath the surface of seemingly peaceful waters. “I can smell the valerian from here, Avery. Along with the chamomile and passionflower.”

“I… I don’t…”

Asher stood, towering over me. “You’ve been very clever, I’ll give you that. Disguising yourself as a slave. Sneaking out to heal your precious Alpha. Trying to drug me, just like you drugged that slave, so you could escape.”

So he knew. He’d known the whole time. Of course he did.

“But here’s the thing,” Asher continued. He leaned down toward me. “Every time you try to play tricks, Gideon suffers. So tell me, Avery. Was it worth it?”

I couldn’t respond.

Asher didn’t seem to care. He simply held his palm out flat. Expecting something.

Slowly, I pulled the remaining three candies out of my pocket and placed them in his hand.

“Good girl,” he said, straightening. He stuffed them into his pocket. “Tomorrow, as punishment for your actions, I’m going to make an example out of Gideon.”

“Punish me instead,” I whispered,

“I am.” His lip curled nastily, “You will be the one to inflict his pain. Judging from the look in your eyes right now, I think that’s sufficient, isn’t it?”

With that, he turned and walked toward the door.

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“Wait!” I shot to my feet. “Don’t hurt him. Please, I’ll do anything.

Asher paused. He looked at me over his shoulder. “Anything?”

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