CHAPTER 74

Celina

“Thank you, Gabriella. Why don’t you join us?” Strangely, Mak’s lips quirk when she asks. After another string of Spanish from Gabriella, I understand why.

“Would you care for wine?” Moon asks after Gabriella marches from the room muttering.

“Yes, wine please,” I tell him. I actually need something stronger, like a gallon of moonshine, maybe.

Mak, who’s now smiling full out, tries to reassure me. “Gabriella is that way with everyone she meets. Don’t let her get to you. She has a heart of gold and is very loyal. She also cooks the best food I’ve ever tasted. Help yourself. We don’t stand on ceremony, even when forced to eat in the dining room. It’s an argument I’ve yet to win with Gabriella.”

“She really didn’t like me.”

“Well, she defended you to Gomez and told him not to mark up your lovely skin and turn you into a tramp. Or at least that’s what I think that word means.”

My hand immediately covers my neck and upper chest in mortification.

“Madison,” Moon says sternly.

“Well, I