Selene's POV
Abel looked away for a second, then straightened his back like he had to force the words out.
“I’ll admit something I never imagined I would. You… you have influence over him. Even when he hates you. Even when you fight. You can still reach him when no one else can. That’s why, as much as it bothers me, I’m willing to… recognize you. As Luna.”
“What?”
“You heard me,” he said, like he was doing me a favour. “If you stay by his side, if you let go of this silly divorce no idea, then I will stand behind it. Behind you. I’ll accept your place.”
I blinked at him, not sure whether to laugh or scream.
“You’ll accept me? Like if it’s up to you?”
Abel nodded once. “I’m not saying this lightly. I don’t particularly like you. But Victor is falling apart, and we both know what’s a
