Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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“It’s nothing like that,” Alexander said. “We had a casual relationship. I was clear from the start that I didn’t want anything more, but she did, so in the end we parted ways.”

I could feel a knot forming in my stomach. “So, you just ditched her?” I asked softly, not sure if I wanted to know the answer.

There was a long pause. He said nothing at first, and that surprised me. I had expected some witty remark or light- hearted deflection, but instead, he seemed genuinely to be considering my question.

I thought about all the old rumors, the whispers from the past when Alexander had been called all sorts of cruel names. In the original timeline, I’d heard them all. But relationships end poorly all the time, and bitterness often follows. How much of it should I really take seriously?

Still, I knew Nadia wouldn’t be the only one. There were more women out there, more stories waiting to be told. This was only the beginning.

“Well?” I asked, my tone softening as I searched his face.“s that what you do when women are no longer useful. to you? Is that what you’ll do to me?”

“You’re different,” his gaze finally met mine, and something raw flickered in his eyes.

asked, my heart picking up speed.

searched mine, as if he were looking for the right words. I waited with bated

to hurt you,” he said quietly. “This is just business. My reputation in that regard is stellar, so you have nothing to worry about.”

own acting. Alexander was absolutely right; we were just business partners, and when

him.

smile onto my face. “You’re right,” I said softly. “I’m sorry I doubted you.”

over his face. “I’m glad to hear it. I knew you. would understand after David. The business relationship between us

that a romantic relationship was far too messy and made one too

he said something that made the space

I couldn’t allow myself to make the same mistake twice–not when the stakes were so high. The only thing that mattered now

had to focus on the task at hand, to navigate this treacherous situation with precision and care. As much as I wanted to lean into the connection we were building, I couldn’t afford to forget why I was here. The

the fact that this is only the beginning,” I added “More people will come forward. Your have to

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about that,”