Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0004

Ella POV

I woke early the next morning, having decided to attend the opening of a new shopping center in the capital. I knew Alexander would be making an appearance there, and I hoped for a chance to speak with him.

As I stood before my closet, preparing to get ready, I felt a headache forming. Everything was so brightly colored and attention–grabbing.

I had to remind myself that I was 20 again. At this point in my life, I had focused on having fun and was eager to express my personality. I wanted to seem edgy, but now I feared I only came across as naive.

That wasn’t the impression I wanted to leave today. I needed to be taken seriously, especially by Alexander. Other than the proposal, this would be my first public appearance since coming of age, and I wanted to project confidence and maturity. 1

After spending some time going through my closet, I found a pale yellow dress that wasn’t frilly or covered in gemstones. I put it on and examined myself in the mirror. With the right styling, it could work.

I continued to dig through my clothes and found a dark gray half–jacket, a pair of gray shoes that matched, and a belt that complemented the look.

1 kept my jewelry simple, wearing stud earrings and a pendant. It wasn’t my best outfit, but I looked mature and put–together.

Once I was ready, I went downstairs for breakfast. I could tell right away that my pack members were taken aback by my appearance.

“You look nice,” I heard someone say. “What’s the occasion?”

“You look so much more mature,” someone else chimed in.

I smiled. “I wanted to go to the opening ceremony for the shopping center today, and I thought I should try to look nice.”

My father smiled at me. “Are you sure?” he asked. “There will be Alphas, Betas, and Gammas there. Normally, you hate interacting with other high–ranking wolves.”

I smiled back at him. It was true–when I was that innocent Alpha daughter, I hated attending formal events where I felt like I was being stared at and put on the spot. It was hard for me to know how to behave, and I was always afraid I’d embarrass myself.

This time, however, I was ready.

“Well, I think it’s a good idea for me to start meeting with others and forming stronger relationships. After all, it will be beneficial for the pack’s business in the future if I’m on good terms with the others.”

the others were staring at me in surprise, but my father just continued

was the hour–long drive to

The Capitol, where the Alpha King resided, was a bustling metropolitan area where many Alphas had their businesses, so I’d spent a significant amount

the Capitol had become my

we arrived at the shopping center. It had

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saw it, I realized it was a luxurious playground meant to showcase their

didn’t want to get stuck in any long lines, so we arrived ahead of time. There weren’t too many people here yet.

was unwinding wires and setting up

for his speech. He’s very busy today and will probably be back on the road as

to make sure I got the chance to

I needed the restroom, and then I headed toward a nearby building, which housed the local headquarters for Alexander’s

paying attention to me, I hurried down the hallway. Luckily, I found my way to his office easily. It seemed my timing was good because Alexander and his Beta

his Beta stepped in front of me. “I’m sorry,” he said, looking at me with a forced smile. “The

at his arrogance. “I’m not a fan,” I said pointedly. “My name is Ella. I am the daughter of the Rowanwood Alpha. I’m here to discuss a

as he turned his attention to Alexander. “This is David’s fiancée,” he said, referring to me. “The news of their engagement

me curiously. “What kind of collaboration

amused by my boldness, but I ignored it as I rose

his expression mocking. “You really are the naive little princess I’ve heard about,” he said. “If you’re having a lover’s spat, you’ll have

past me. But as he did, all the pain from my relationship with David and his betrayal came rushing back, twisting in

David that I cannot disclose,” I said firmly. “This is not a

killed by my dear husband and best friend overwhelmed

my pack, my family, and…

paused, his expression shifting slightly. I could tell he somehow felt the depth of

King,” I

that,” Alexander remarked. He stepped a little closer, and his eyes moved over me slowly. “My pack is powerful enough to let me win. Why would