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

out already,” he muttered. “Good”

I waited a few moments longer

race as I realized that it was

calm myself, then went toward the head of the stairs where Elizabeth and the others were

of the other guests were waiting for me just as we had planned. They were holding all of the items I had asked Alexander to have brought to the

ready,” I

David coming?”

he is,” I said. “He came to the room with me, but he left when I dozed off. I can text him to join us, but I’m too excited to wait

where he went. I was sure that he would ignore the message if he

to wait either. Amanda’s going to be

I looked at the time. “I’m not sure if I can wait until the stroke

of a surprise if it’s a little early, right?” one of the girls chimed in, “Let’s just

have passed for

+25 BONUS

“Okay, everyone, quiet until we open the door.”

down the hall to Amanda’s door.

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