Chapter 32

Dominic

“It’s time,” Matteo announced calmly.

I sprang from my chair, heart pounding. “What do you mean by ‘we’?”

Alex met my gaze, voice steady despite the tears gathering in her eyes. “I’m leaving with him.”

A collective gasp filled the room. I dashed around the desk and gripped her shoulders. “Alex, why?”

She swallowed hard, looking down. “I can’t stay here anymore. It hurts too much.”

“Sweetheart, you can’t leave us,” Aunt Claire said softly, stepping forward. “You’re our Luna. We need you.”

Alex’s lip trembled. “I’m sorry, Aunt Claire, but I can’t be Luna anymore. My bond with Weston is broken, and every glance he gives me is pure hatred. I love him, but he hates me—it’s too painful.” She blinked back tears. “My powers are unstable. If he hurts me again, I might lose control, and I can’t risk hurting you all.”

“Mr. Rossi, did you force her?” Roland demanded.

“No!” Alex’s voice was firm. “I asked him. I didn’t even kno