Avery’s POV
“Y-You dare?” Jessica’s screech sputtered into accusations as juice dripped down her body to a puddle on the floor.
Everyone in the mess hall had stopped to watch the spectacle. I noticed more than a few hiding their smiles behind a hand or cup.
At a table nearby, I saw Gideon’s doctor brother, Hudson, watching us. He raised his cup and did a silent clap.
I guess not many people like Jessica. Can’t imagine why. I thought with satisfaction.
Next to me, Melody’s mouth was hanging open in shock. She kept glancing between Jessica and I.
“Just you wait.” Jessica snarled, frantically wringing juice out of her shirt, “I overheard Gideon and Tegan talking. Gideon was saying he despises women like you and will never marry you. We’ll see how much of a ‘Luna’ you are when he ab
