The Burning Truth

LUNA VESPERIA’S POV

Gideon’s hand moved before I could pull away. He caught my wrist, rougher this time, holding it up so the sleeve slipped back again.

His eyes narrowed on the exposed skin. His voice was sharp, low, trembling with something I couldn’t place.

“Was it Valerius? Did he do this to you? That freaking monster. How could you let him burn you?”

My stomach flipped. “What—no!” I jerked, t