Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0048

David put his hands up, ready to catch me, and I allowed myself to fall forward into his arms.

He caught me and held me firmly against his chest, laughing slightly.

“You see, you are drunk,” he said. “I told you.”

I

“You must be right,” I replied, avoiding his eyes so that he wouldn’t see my own amusement. “I guess I should. head to bed.”

“Don’t worry,” he said. “I’ll help you up the stairs.”

I didn’t argue as he put his arm around my waist and led me up the staircase.

We passed the door to Amanda’s room on the way to ours. I wondered if she was inside already, waiting for him. The door was closed, so there was no way for me to tell.

David walked me into our room, and I went directly to the bed and threw myself down on my stomach.

“Come on, I’ll help you get cleaned up,” he said, but I didn’t respond. I closed my eyes and let my breathing become heavy.

“Ella,” he called out. “Are you asleep?”

but I could sense him coming closer and looking at

out already,” he

door opened and closed. I waited a few moments longer to

I realized that it was

toward the head of the stairs where Elizabeth and the

to the house for me: balloons, a large bouquet of flowers, a cake

ready,” I

David coming?” Elizabeth

the room with me, but he left when I dozed off. I can text

a short text asking where he went. I was sure that he would

to wait either. Amanda’s going to

hope so,” I replied. I looked at the time. “I’m not sure if I can wait until the stroke

be more of a surprise if it’s a little early, right?” one of

a moment–enough time should have passed for David to make his way into her

+25 BONUS

everyone, quiet

the group silently down the hall to Amanda’s

it carefully, it was unlocked. Then I turned to the group and held up three fingers, lowering