Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0032

Chapter 0032

“That’s understandable,” my father said. “You’ve been through a very difficult experience.”

I nodded in agreement. “Has your investigation uncovered anything?” I asked hopefully.

“No much,” he admitted. “We’re going to keep looking. I won’t allow anyone to harm my family and get away with it.”

“I know you won’t,” I said, leaning into his side. “I know you’ll always keep Mom and me safe.”

“I’ll do whatever it takes,” he said, and I could hear how frustrated he was.

I couldn’t imagine what it felt like for him to realize what had happened–that we had been in immediate danger and that David’s failure to act had put us all at risk. The fact that my father had contained his anger and allowed David to walk away was impressive.

He always showed such self–control and intelligence, even in the face of an emergency. I didn’t have that kind of self–control, but I knew I would have to try to learn it. I couldn’t act like a spoiled little girl any longer.

“Is there anything I can do for you?” he asked.

“No, I’m okay,” I said, smiling in a way I hoped would reassure him. “I’ll be down for dinner tonight.”

me say that, but I could tell something was

deep

that you still want to marry

For a moment, I wished I could tell him the truth about everything–that I didn’t want to marry David, that David was plotting against us, that the only thing he wanted from me was our family’s land and reputation to gain power for himself.

only complicate things further. He wouldn’t

know that he didn’t handle the situation well,” I said, choosing my words carefully. “But it would be a rash decision to pull out

happiness. If you want of this marriage, you need only say the word, and I will make sure it happens.”

in my eyes, and I threw my arms around

to tell me what you want,

was for David to pay for everything he had done in the past, and everything he was planning

to us now.

wanted him to pay for taking my father

know that I have your support,” I said. “It is a difficult choice, but I need you to trust

pulled back from the hug so he could look me in the face

an intelligent and capable young woman. I know you will do what you believe is right, and I

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I promised him.