Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0003

Chapter 0083

“Then

farmer’s market it is,” I said, smiling

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She glanced up at me, narrowing her eyes. “Why are you smiling at me like that? Are you making fun of again?”

“Not at all,” I said, my voice softening. “I was just thinking what a pretty puzzle you are.”

Her breath hitched ever so slightly, and 1 saw something in her eyes–a glimpse of vulnerability, perhaps before she quickly turned her gaze away.

The farmers‘ market here in the capital wasn’t like anything Ella was used to back home. It resembled more of an outdoor marketplace than a simple farmers‘ market. Fresh fruits and vegetables mingled with baked goods, but there were also handcrafted items–things people had crocheted or sewn, and occasionally even intricately carved wooden guns.

by the differences, though. The moment we entered the marketplace, a bright smile lit up her features. She looked around with obvious enjoyment, her enthusiasm infectious. Yet, every

how she had looked at me when we first made our agreement–more than a hint of suspicion, but not quite certainty

or so we had just established. But I couldn’t lie to myself and pretend that my heart didn’t ache when she

lunch: fresh bread and cheese. We even stumbled upon an older lady selling lemonade, which

freshly squeezed lemonade,” she said, smiling kindly at the woman as she

the woman

know I will,” Ella said, her eyes sparkling as she turned towards me. “Where would you like to

tables in this direction,” I said, indicating a side path

way,”

side by side with me, she trailed

sat at the table and unpacked the food. Ella kept her eyes focused on the task at hand as she spread the soft cheese over the bread. She handed a piece to me,

chill in the air intensifying the awkward silence that hung between us.

it. That heavy feeling of guilt and self–doubt clung to me every time Ella gave me that look or

thought away. I couldn’t begin comparing Ella

Ella–I truly did. Even though I knew there was no love between us, I wanted to keep savoring our moments together because this arrangement would last for the foreseeable future.