Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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Chapter 0007

Ella POV

When David’s eyes met niine, he smiled brightly. It was a genuine smile, and it took me off guard. Then I realized why he was so happy: everyone around him was looking at me in shock, and he liked the attention.

He stepped away from the group and put his arm around my waist.

“This is Ella,” he said, introducing me to the women. “My fiancée.”

The women all turned their attention to me, leaving Amanda to pout on her own

“It’s so nice to meet you,” the first woman said. I reached out my hand to her, and she shook it.

“It’s nice to meet you too,” I replied. Then I turned to the second woman and smiled. “Nice to see you again.”

“It’s nice to see you too,” she said weakly.

“Are you all right?” I asked. “You seem a little shaken.”

She smiled awkwardly. “I’m just surprised. You seem so different than the last time I saw you.”

“You’re nothing like the spoiled little princess I’ve heard stories about,” the first woman said.

I raised my eyebrows at her in faux surprise. “Is that what you’ve heard about me?” I asked. “Who would say such a thing?”

Both of the women glanced at Amanda, and she looked away from all of us.

Excited whispers started up in the crowd, and we turned to see Alexander approaching the podium. I pulled away from David’s grip and moved forward with the crowd so that I wouldn’t miss the speech. David and the rest of his friends followed after me.

Alexander waved and smiled in greeting. I couldn’t blame them

up to the microphone and began to speak.

with us today. I’m excited to open this shopping center, not just for the enjoyment of my own pack but for all of us. I want this to be a

in a long time. I could see why people were drawn to Alexander as a leader–he’s a charismatic speaker, which is an important trait for any

in the crowd was hanging on his every word, and I could feel the crowd shift as people pressed in, trying to

said snidely. “He’s just putting on this show for attention.”

to be able to bring this to the capital for everyone to enjoy, so I hope that you’ll all come in

of cameras and some Journalis jotting down notes. The crowd applauded Alexander’s short speech, and as the sound died down, one of the reporters called out

of success lately, so when can we expect a marria announcement?”

various gs throwing their arms

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a disadvantage for an Alpha King candidate,” the reporter added.

for a second, we made eye contact. Then he looked back at the crowd, and with a sly smile on his face, he said, “Actually, I’ve already fallen

people even booed, and I’m pretty sure I

that I admired Alexander–he was confident, willing to take risks, and charming, far

making a statement like that, the media would be scrambling to find out who his mystery love was. He could also trust that they wouldn’t uncover anything because there was nothing

winning people over could only be done if

and saying that he hoped everyone had a great day. Then he left the stage with more

for the day, but I knew that I couldn’t just leave–it would look suspicious if I did. As I was trying to decide what to do, Amanda linked her arm with mine.

asked. “I can tell by your outfit today that you need to refresh your wardrobe and find something a little more fashionable.”

roll my eyes. It was obvious to me now that she just wanted to make sure I looked immature in public. She wanted herself to look better in comparison. I wish I’d

her, in our other life, to make people see her as the better Luna, the more mature and reasonable one. No one could know that I

don’t know about fashionable,” I said, “but the Alpha Council is coming up, and I think I’d like to go with my father.

how to be a leader. I knew he hoped that I would be able to learn more about pack affairs, but he always

both thought we had more time