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?”

didn’t respond, but I could sense him coming closer and looking at my face.

out already,” he muttered. “Good”

few moments, then the door opened and closed. I waited a few moments longer to make sure that I was

was nowhere to be found. My heart began to race as I realized that it

toward the head of the stairs

a dozen 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 house for me: balloons, a large bouquet of flowers, a cake decorated in Amanda’s favorite colors, and several small gift bags filled with items that I knew

everything’s ready,” I said, smiling

coming?”

not sure where he is,” I said. “He came to the room with me, but he left when I dozed off. I can text him to

and sent David a short text asking where he went. I was sure that he would ignore the message if he

wait either. Amanda’s

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

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

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

+25 BONUS

nodded in agreement. “Okay, everyone, quiet until we open

group silently down the hall to Amanda’s door.

it was unlocked. Then I turned to the group and held up