EMILY

The room fell silent as Luna and I locked eyes without saying another word. My heart raced, knowing I had crossed a line and was probably treading on a wrong path. Alex might decide not to stick to his deal because of what I just did and I'd be at a loss, but what should I do when I'm being insulted and he's just sitting there mutely?

Luna broke eye contact, muttering something under her breath. “I still think they are faking it.“ She added loudly and pushed the chair backward, storming out of the room. She didn't even spare a glance when her dad or aunt tried to...