Chapter 9：Not His Luna

Ivy’s POV

Luna?

Is he referring to me?

My heart starts to race. Startled, I wave my hands in denial, gesturing madly. “No, no, I’m not–”

“She’s not my Luna,” Spencer says, glancing over at me and speaking casually.

I let out a relieved breath and nod.

The middle-aged man shoots me a probing look, then quickly averts his gaze and returns his attention to Spencer. “Apologies, Prince Spencer,” he says respectfully, then looks back at me. “And Miss…?”

“Ivy.” I volunteer my name. “Ivy Bell.”

As I speak, I can feel Spencer staring at me again. The weight of his stare upon me seems to be constant at this point, and I don’t know how to feel about it. Is this what my life will be like?

“I’m Captain McAndrews” The man smiles kindly at me. “Please follow me, Miss Bell.”

I look back at Spencer, wondering if he’s going to follow, but he seems to be chatting with a few members of his security detail. Silently, I let Captain McAndrews lead me into the palace. The massive double doors swing open w