Chapter 18

Luna walked through the bustling halls, the noise of chattering students and slamming lockers filling the air. She was heading towards her next class when she spotted Luca and Lila standing together near the entrance. They were engaged in a quiet conversation, their proximity suggested a familiarity that made Luna feel a bit uneasy.

As she continued to observe them, a strange girl sidled up beside her and leaned in, whispering in her ear. "They've been seen together a lot this past week. Word is, Lila is probably his new toy."

Luna's heart skipped a beat at the insinuation. She kept her expression neutral, refusing to let the girl see any reaction. The idea of Luca and Lila being involved felt strange and unsettling, stirring a mix of emotions she couldn't quite place.

Lila, standing with Luca, maintained a straight face, seemingly unbothered by the gossip swirling around them. She glanced in Luna's direction, her eyes cool and composed.

The girl who had whispered to Luna smirked, clearly enjoying the spread of rumors. "Just thought you'd want to know," she added before walking away, leaving Luna standing there, her thoughts racing.

Luna turned and continued down the hallway, her mind now preoccupied with this new piece of information. She couldn't help but wonder about Luca's intentions, he had spent the last weeks, disturbing her and trying to get her to break the engagement. 

Luna scoffed, for a moment she almost believed he had gained true feelings for her.