Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0092

Chapter 0092

Ella POV

I had been spending so much time in the capital lately that my father had offered to get me an apartment. The upper levels of our family’s small pack building had bedrogins, and one could easily be converted into a space for me. I had declined, though I knew it might be useful in the future.

I was rarely home these days, splitting my time between Alexander and Elizabeth. Maybe it was because I had grown used to the capital being my home in the original timeline, but I preferred being here–it felt more comfortable.

1 had even started to develop a routine.

Alexander had assigned me a personal guard, a young man gamed James with fiery red hair and broad shoulders. He had a strong, intimidating presence as he followed me a few feet behind, yet I found him reassuring. On the rare occasions I could get him to chat, he seemed genuinely kind.

James and I were at the shopping center getting lunch. Elizabeth was tied up with work, as usual, and Alexander was in a lunch meeting. We planned to meet later at the theater upstairs for a movie.

I liked the rare moments when we could do something ordinary, something that made all the chaos and secrets in my life seem a little less daunting.

Since Alexander’s statement to the press, the number of articles dissecting his fraught romantic past had slowed down. People were still gossiping, of course, but there wasn’t much we could do about that. At least for now, it seemed most were willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. People did change–sometimes.

I hadn’t received any more messages from women claiming to have information about Alexander, which was a comfort. I hated to think that there could be more exes out there I hadn’t heard from yet.

I knew he had a reputation, but the sheer number of women speaking out felt almost suspicious.

I took a sip of my sweet tea and glanced up. A group of five women I recognized was walking toward my table. James was on high alert, but I held up my hand to signal him to hold back. “I want to hear them out.”

I had decided to face them–for my parents, for Alexander, and for myself. Some of them were lying, and I needed to call them out.

He looked uncertain but nodded once.

Ella,” Nadia said, stopping a few feet

I replied, forcing a smile despite the tension. Nice to see you again… or maybe not,” I added, eyeing the serious expressions on their faces.

about this,” Nadia said. “I know I

you haven’t been responding to our messages,” a tall blonde woman beside her interrupted, urgency lacing her tone.

a dark complexion, her

stepped in front

insisted, “that Alexander is dangerous. We don’t want to see

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Chapter 0092

“That’s a serious accusation, yet I notice that none of you have offered me any proof

tone earnest, “there are things about Alexander that you don’t know. He’s

onto mine. “We’re here to offer you

Miranda, right?” I asked, recognizing her from her profile picture. She had been one of the first to reach

out to me.

right,” she

said. “It’s part of the reason I had trouble thinking of how to respond. I thought that you were speaking from a place of honest concern, but I

that supposed to mean?” the tall blonde

David Lake hired you,” I replied firmly. “I’ve spoken to Alexander about every single message, and I’ve done my own research. I have no doubt that

shadow over the group. He moved to stand behind me, a formidable presence that radiated strength and protection. I was outnumbered, but with James at my side, I felt an

for his charms,” Miranda said. “We’ve all been

true, and you know it,” I cut her off, my voice rising “There are three of you standing

I was right. Miranda and

proof?” the tall blonde asked, narrowing her