Alex's POV

Guilt hits me like a physical blow to the chest. Luna's words about me not wanting to talk to her echo in my mind, and I know she's right. I have been avoiding her, but not for the reasons she thinks. I've been trying to protect both of us, but I can see now that my silence is only making things worse.

I watch her walk away from Dominic and me, her shoulders tense with anger and frustration. Every part of me wants to run after her and explain everything, but I know I can't.

"She ...