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?”

him coming closer and looking at my

out already,” he

he moved around the room for a few moments, then the door opened and closed. I waited a few moments longer to

found. My heart began to race as I realized that it was finally time to enact my plan.

deep breaths to calm myself, then went toward the head of the stairs where Elizabeth and the others

just as we had planned. They were holding all of the items I had asked Alexander to have brought to the house for me: balloons, a large bouquet of flowers, a cake decorated in Amanda’s favorite colors,

looks like everything’s ready,” I said, smiling

coming?”

me, but he left when I dozed off. I can text him to join us, but I’m too excited to wait on him.”

pulled my phone off and sent David a short text asking where he went. I was sure

wait either. Amanda’s

I looked at the time. “I’m not

right?” one of the

time should have passed for

+25 BONUS

“Okay, everyone, quiet until we open

silently down the

unlocked. Then I turned to the group and held up three fingers, lowering them slowly