_Mira's POV_ Killian avoided me the entire next day. When I came down for breakfast, I looked around, expecting to see him sitting at the table, but he wasn’t there. Luna Marinette noticed my searching gaze and said, “Killian had breakfast early and left for some important work.” Her voice was calm, but I couldn’t help feeling uneasy. I tried to brush it off, thinking he would come back by lunch, but he didn’t. When I asked about him again, Luna Marinette said, “He is busy. He will probably be back later.” Dinner came and went, and there was still no sign of him. This time, Luna Marinette told me, “He is out having dinner with some friends.” She smiled, but I could see a flicker of concern in her eyes. Killian was avoiding me, and I knew why. He was angry about the slap, but I couldn’t

