Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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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.

didn’t seem fazed by the differences, though. The moment we entered the marketplace, a bright smile lit up her features. She looked around

we first made our agreement–more than a hint of suspicion, but

business partners and nothing more, or so we had just established. But I couldn’t lie to myself and pretend that my

and we quickly found something for lunch: fresh bread and cheese. We even stumbled upon an older lady selling lemonade, which Ella insisted

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

what I always say!” the woman replied

I will,” Ella said, her eyes sparkling as she turned towards me.

this direction,” I said, indicating a side path with the hand that wasn’t

the way,”

instead of walking side by side

bread. She handed a

like a chill in the air intensifying the awkward silence that hung between us. I could sense her hesitance, and it made my heart

by a teacher, and I hated it. That heavy feeling of guilt and self–doubt clung to me every time Ella gave me that look or

that thought away. I couldn’t begin comparing Ella to

exes. I enjoyed my time with Ella–I truly did. Even though I knew there was no love between us, I wanted to keep savoring our moments together because this