Alex’s POV

I watch as Luna turns around to face me, and I can see a mixture of emotions in her eyes, determination from the decision she just made, but also wariness when she sees that it’s me approaching her.

“Luna,” I say gently, “I wanted to tell you that you made the right decision back there.”

Instead of the grateful response I was hoping for, Luna immediately folds her arms across her chest in a defensive posture. Her expression becomes a combination of anger and curiosity ...