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.

bright smile lit up her features. She looked around with obvious enjoyment, her enthusiasm infectious. Yet, every time her eyes returned to me,

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

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

quickly found something for lunch: fresh bread and cheese. We

as she offered her money in exchange for

woman replied

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

I said, indicating a

way,” Ella

instead of walking side by side

eyes focused on the task at hand as she spread the soft cheese over the bread. She handed a piece to me, but as I

absence of her warmth felt like a chill in the air intensifying the awkward silence that hung between us. I could sense her hesitance, and it

it. That heavy feeling of guilt and self–doubt clung to me every time Ella gave me that look or averted her gaze. It was too

couldn’t begin comparing Ella to her.

my time with Ella–I truly did. Even though I knew there was no love between us, I wanted to keep savoring