Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0072

Chapter 0072

Ella POV

“Yes,”

Alexander’s smile deepened, and I could tell by the gleam in his eyes that he found my response amusing. No doubt, he would tease me about this later, but I didn’t mind. It was going to be easy for us to appear to the public as a real couple, especially since we genuinely enjoyed each other’s company.

Besides, Alexander had made some grand promises about showing me what a good relationship was like, and I was curious about what that meant to him. He had a reputation as a playboy, and I had no doubt he could easily spoil any woman he dated. But it was his demeanor, his confidence, that intrigued me the most.

“You’re certain? There’s no doubt in your mind that this is what you want?” my father pressed, his tone serious.

“No doubt at all,” I replied firmly. “I know it seems soon, especially after everything that’s happened, but I can’t allow the rest of my life to be dictated by David’s mistakes.

“You don’t think it’s too soon to move on?” my father asked, uncertainty creeping into his voice. “After all, you and David were together for a very long time. The wedding incident wasn’t that long ago.”

“It was long enough,” I said, a flash of anger surging at the thought of everything David had put me through since then. “I want to forget all about that.”

“I think it would be a mistake to jump into another relationship just to help you forget,” my father said, his voice heavy with concern.

“That’s not what I intend at all,” Alexander added, his gaze shifting toward me. “Is that your intention?” The look on his face was too serious to merely be acting; what he was really asking me was if I still wanted to go through with this plan.

Alexander was giving me the choice to back out now, but I knew I could never do that. He had fulfilled his role, and I owed him. I had given him my word that I could handle a pretend relationship, no matter how raw I still felt after everything with David. 1

I shook my head slowly. “No, my intention is to live my life in a way that makes me happy and allows me to fulfill my potential. I believe Alexander is strong enough not to feel threatened by a woman who’s of equal status and intelligence. There aren’t many men like that.”

The way Alexander looked at me told me I had said the right thing. He didn’t appear flattered, exactly, but there was a glimmer of pride in his eyes, a silent acknowledgment that he had taken the compliment to heart,

I smiled slightly, gazing back at him. I might have been trying to convince my father, but the truth was, there really weren’t many men like Alexander.

a sigh, “it seems my opinion doesn’t matter

do you mean?” I

carefully, “it would be cruel of me to deny Alexander’s request. You have my blessing to begin dating, but remember, I’ll

I said in

a slight chuckle escaping him. “But there will be rules. Given

safety too lightly.” He turned his critical gaze toward Alexander. “I’m

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safe hands,” Alexander assured

my father could be formidable, he rarely showed that side in front

nothing less,” Alexander said, meeting my

said. “You have my blessing. Don’t

Alexander responded smoothly. “Thank

echoed, smiling warmly

no idea what this truly meant to me. His blessing didn’t just give me the green light to move forward with my arrangement with Alexander; it also showed that he still trusted my judgment, even after the deception I

my daughter,” my father said

father turned toward the door. As I moved to follow, he glanced back at

he said before stepping out,

and I were

trying to gauge what he was thinking, but his expression was unreadable. He stepped closer, his

race with anticipation–anticipation of what I couldn’t say. Alexander’s gaze bore into mine so intensely that I felt frozen

part well,” I said, my voice softer

me in an appraising manner, and I stood still, wondering what exactly he was looking for–and if he

the air. My heart pounded as

murmured, his voice low as he bent close to my ear, “this is all for show.”