Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0022

Chapter 0022

“Isn’t it awkward for you, though?” the person behind the camera asked. “Since your fated mate is Ella’s good friend. And, in fact, you’re here with Amanda and not your fiancée.”

“Ella doesn’t like events like this,” David answered. “She gets uncomfortable with the attention.”

“I’m only here as a friend,” Amanda chimed in, leaning into the frame so her face would be on camera. “Just a very good friend.”

The two of them continued to talk, but I wasn’t hearing their words, I was filled with rage at what David was doing -right after he’d been publicly humiliated, here he was, out in public with Amanda on his arm, making excuses for why he wasn’t with me.

My driver pulled up to the entrance, and I quickly thanked him before getting out. If I hurried, I could still catch up to David. I wanted him to see me as I arrived.

I took a breath to steady myself, then made my way to the entrance and threw the double doors open as I stepped in.

As I had hoped, the moment the doors opened, a flurry of flashes went off as photographers took photos. A murmur went through the room, and I could hear people calling my name, wanting me to turn and look at them

for more shots.

I wasn’t supposed to be here, yet here I was, standing in a brilliant bright red satin gown with my hair and makeup done perfectly.

name, I could see him a few yards away, still chatting

mouth fell open when he saw

calling out for photos, then I made my way to David. “Ella Rowan!” the

exclaimed in surprise. She was a young woman, no

I said with a bright smile.

that you wouldn’t be here tonight,” she said. “Can you tell us what

my best confused expression. “Who told you that?” I asked. “David

“But you said-”

you could make it,” David interjected, cutting the reporter off. He immediately stepped away from Amanda and locked his arm with mine. “I was starting to worry,” he said.

course,” I said. “I did

back at Amanda, he led me further into the banquet hall. I could feel Arnanda glaring at my back, but I didn’t give her the satisfaction of turning to

so, David was very attentive and comp mentary. I could tell I had caught him off guard

was clearly also persuaded by David to act like my bestie again. She told me what she said the other day was completely because of her sudden heat and shift.

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Chapter 0022

contract that would allow me to take quite a

greeted the other Lunas and Alphas, as well as the other hopeful candidates for Alpha King, but I didn’t see Alexander, much to my disappointment. I knew he must be around somewhere, so I was sure I