The Heartless Alpha’s Beloved Luna (Avery and Gideon) novel Chapter 362

Chapter 362

I sighed. “Bjorn…”

“Pleaaase?”

I looked at Sebastian. Bjorn had been so happy and well-behaved lately; he had even come to me first and apologized for shouting at the festival. It was hard for me to say no, especially when he was showing interest in my work.

Sebastian shrugged. “It’s up to you, but I think it could be a good opportunity for him to learn more about your job.”

I decided that Sebastian was right. Despite my better judgment, I allowed Bjorn to come. He jumped up from his chair upon hearing the news and raced out of the room, hollering with excitement like I’d just told him we were going to the circus.

Aldric’s pack was bigger than I’d expected. The grounds were large and well-kept, the main building an impressive longhouse that spread outward rather than up, surrounded by gardens that were clearly well- tended. There were already several cars parked along the gravel driveway when Sebastian pulled in, and a handful of people were moving around near the entrance.

Bjorn pressed his face against the car window.

“Woah. There are way more kids here than I expected,” he said.

“Don’t run off immediately,” I said.

He pulled his face away from the glass. “I’ll wait at least five minutes.”

“Ten.”

“Seven.”

I let it go with a short laugh.

Thankfully, I didn’t spot Gideon’s car. I took that as a good sign, and didn’t hesitate to get out when Sebastian parked.

Aldric met us at the entrance of the building and shook hands all around, clapping Bjorn on the shoulder. Bjorn puffed his chest out like Sebastian didn’t already give him enough praise and attention back home.

Home. It was weird thinking of Evergreen that way, but I supposed that was what it felt like now.

The main hall was already filling up. Groups were clustered near the windows and along the walls, the low sound of conversation mixing with the quiet music that was playing in the background. It folt somewhat informal. Aldric left us to mingle while we waited for the main event to begin.

Bjorn ran off to greet some of the other kids nearby. I watched him go, then turned, scanning the room.

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My throat knotted when I saw Alpha Matthew, Fiona’s father, standing a ways off. I made an audible sound of disgust and turned away.

Sebastian glanced at me. “Something on my face?”

“No, it’s not you. It’s…” I subtly nodded my head toward Matthew.

Sebastian’s brow arched. “Alpha Matthew? Something wrong with him?”

“Shh,” I scolded, grabbing Sebastian’s arm. “It’s just… You don’t know, do you?” He shook his head slowly, and I sighed. “Fiona and Gideon are engaged.”

Sebastian stared at me. “What?”

“Quiet!” I placed a finger over my lips. “From what I gathered, her father had a hand in arranging it when she was sixteen.”

“Sixteen? Gideon’s, what, forty?”

“Almost.” I cringed just at the thought. “Look, it’s not our business. But it grosses me out.”

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