Gideon’s POV
I dragged Avery behind me through the back hallway and out into the open air. She followed me compliantly, and a part of me was pleased that she was so willing to let me lead her to where we could talk.
I spun her to face me, and the setting sun behind her crowned her with a golden halo. Her eyes were shadowed with sadness as she spoke.
“Ryan and I were together before the Full Mating Moon.” she said softly, “Then we broke up.”
Is she upset because they’re not together? I stared at her, trying to read the expression in those bottomless eyes. No. I don’t think that’s it.
Still, there had been something there. Something that was strong enough to still be causing her pain. I found myself furious at the situation.
I had read Ryan immediately upon meeting him. He was a you
