Page 86 of Knight’s Absolution

He made a rough sound, not quite a laugh. “Christ, female, I’m in serious trouble with you, aren’t I?” He pulled his phone from his pocket and handed it to her.

She didn’t know what he meant by that, but she liked the way his amber eyes sparkled.

“Keep it short.”

She opened her mouth to protest.

“Just until we know where he is, what he’s been doing since we found you, yeah?”

“Fine,” she said. “But I trust Spencer with my life. I have many times. He loves me in his own way. He’s taken care of me since I was small, made sure I had everything I needed, and he always tried to sneak me food when Azel was pissed off and locked me away. He’d never do anything to hurt me, Gunner. He’s family.”

His biceps tightened, and his cheek ticced. Something she’d said had made him unhappy. “Call him.”

She quickly dialed the number.

“Put it on speaker,” Gunner said, looking tense.

The phone rang twice.

“Luna?” Spencer’s familiar voice echoed down the line.

“Thank god. I’ve been so damn worried. Where are you? Are you okay?”

Silence. “Luna?”

“Yes, Spencer, it’s me.”

“What the hell have they done to you?”

Her face heated. “They haven’t done anything. They’ve kept me safe. They’re helping me.”

“You used the word ‘worried,’ and there was feeling behind it. Something’s happened,” he said gruffly.

“That’s not important now, tell me where you are.”

Another pause. “I’m being watched. I can’t make a move, not yet.”

“Why did you leave? The knights would have protected you.”

“There was so much confusion. I tried to follow, but Sir’s henchmen were everywhere. I lost sight of you and had no choice but to run.”

“Tell me where you are, we’ll come for you.” She glanced at Gunner when she said it. His expression remained tense, not giving away what he was thinking or feeling. Now that she’d begun to understand emotions, she didn’t like that Gunner was hiding his from her.

“As soon as I know it’s safe, I’ll text you and let you know my location.”

She didn’t want to wait, she wanted to get him now. “The knights can handle it. Just tell me.”

“I’m not putting you in any more danger, Luna. I’ll send you a message as soon as I can. I have to go.” Then the line went dead.

Luna glanced up at Gunner, then at Chaos. “Do you believe me now? You can trust him.”

“He could be lying, under orders from Azel…”

“No,” she said with so much force she even surprised herself.

Gunner moved closer. “Luna—”

“No, Gunner. You’re wrong.” Then she leveled a look at both massive knights. “It’s your job to protect demi, isn’t it? Well, Spencer needs your help. You have to help him.”