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.

a few yards away, still chatting with a reporter

when

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

in surprise. She was a young woman,

with a bright

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

put on my best confused expression. “Who told you that?” I asked. “David invited me to join him.

“But you said-”

glad 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

his touch repulsed me. “Of course,” I said. “I did agree to

looking 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 look at her.

I could tell I had caught him off guard by Showing up, and he was doing his best

my bestie again. She told me what she said the other day was

+25 BONUS

Chapter 0022

to take quite a bit of land away from

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 would see him before the evening