Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0070

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Chapter 0070

Ella POV

“Mr. Black, I’m sure you can understand why I’m hesitant about this,” my father said firmly.

Alexander sat across from my father’s desk, calm and composed, while I stood awkwardly beside my father. The tension in the room was making me too anxious to sit down

My father, who typically gave me the freedom to date whom I chose, was deeply concerned about the current situation with David and the reputation of our pack. That concern was now being channeled into this very uncomfortable conversation with Alexander.

I understood my father’s hesitation, but the situation made me more anxious than I had anticipated. Alexander was here, trying to convince my father that his feelings for me were genuine, when we both knew they were not- or at least, not as deep as he claimed.

Alexander’s gaze remained steady as he spoke. “Of course, understand your hesitancy, Alpha Rowan. After all, Ella has already endured more than enough. But I assure you, my feelings for her are genuine, and I will not allow her to be harmed or disrespected any further. We both want what’s best for her.”

you believe you are what’s best for her?” my father asked,

will treat her the way she deserves to be treated,” Alexander responded, his voice tightening slightly. “Not the

Alexander’s flash of anger. But

right things to say,” my father said, leaning back, his gaze scrutinizing. “But I’m afraid I don’t feel much confidence

face as he leaned forward. “And why is that?”

both know why,” my father replied, his voice cool. “It’s not worth dragging out the details right now. What I want to know is, how can I trust you with my

eyebrows shot up in surprise. For a moment, he looked genuinely shocked. “I may not have always been the most considerate person,” he admitted, his voice quieter but steady, “but

seem offended that I would suggest such a thing,” my father remarked, narrowing his eyes. “Do you not think I have a good reason to feel this

“I know

myself for having behaved in a way that would make someone like you see me as so contemptible that you’d even think it.”

good match too. So tell me, Mr. Black, bluntly–what guarantee do I have that you won’t hurt my daughter the way he did?”

Alexander said somberly, his voice steady but laced with sincerity. “Only my word, for whatever it’s worth to you. It’s been a long time since I’ve allowed myself to be vulnerable or made my feelings for a woman known.

glancing in my direction before continuing.