Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0101

Chapter 0101

Ella POV

I stepped through the doors of the restaurant hesitantly..

The last time I had been here was the night I’d used the drug in Amanda’s drink to expose her and David as fated mates. That night had been complicated–everything had gone exactly according to plan, and yet, it had been painful to see the truth with my own eyes.

Now, I was wearing the beautiful red gown Alexander had gifted me. He was waiting for me at a table in the back, far from prying eyes but close enough that we’d still be noticed together.

The past few days had been strange. My parents were navigating the treacherous political minefield of confronting Alpha Derrick about David’s trespassing on our packlands. It had been extremely stressful, hadn’t had a chance to see Alexander. We’d only spoken over video chat.

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My father had been reluctant to let me attend this date, considering the danger lurking behind every shadow, but I had insisted. I wasn’t going to allow David to control me anymore. I wouldn’t let that happen again.

Eventually, my father agreed, though reluctantly, and arranged for me to be driven to the restaurant.

I saw the moment Alexander noticed me walking toward him. His eyes widened just slightly, and his gaze slowly traveled down my figure. He was unabashed about the way he looked at me, and it always brought color to my cheeks when he would inevitably tease me about it.

I found myself grinning slightly as Alexander stood and pulled out my chair for me.

“You look gorgeous,” he said, his gaze warm. “That color suits you.”

“Well, you bought me this dress,” I pointed out with a playful smile. “So it makes sense that you’d compliment

“All the dress does is showcase your beauty,” he replied, pushing my chair in before returning to his own. “I’m glad you were able to join me tonight. I’ve missed you.”

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missed you too,” I responded softly, the admission more true

I said with a slight shrug. “My father is looking into it. Obviously, there must be a gap in our security.” The look on Alexander’s face was stern as he

did trust my father to handle the situation. Still, I knew that there was more to the situation than was immediately obvious. It wouldn’t be easy for

about the issue of David’s continued harassment would at least buy me some time. The only

approved of

way

tonight. I want to focus on enjoying

before he could reply, our server approached the table, carrying a bottle of wine. Alexander

filled my glass. Alexander did the same, Once the server

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back and enjoy the evening.” “How do you know you’ve chosen something I’ll like?” I asked, raising an eyebrow.

Alexander said, his eyes gleaming, “know more about you than you

a smile. “You always manage to impress

hope you’re

enough,” I agreed, taking a sip of my wine. It

Alexander began, “I asked you to dinner tonight because I missed you, but

I asked,

said, leaning forward slightly and locking eyes with me. “It would have been easy for you to turn your back on me, despite the agreements we made. It would have been understandable if you’d wanted to distance yourself from the negative press, especially considering everything you’ve already been through.”

said softly. “And I’m a woman of my word.”

your shrewdness, your dedication. Those traits are admirable on their own, but

me off guard, and a flutter stirred in

you,” I whispered

a bit awkward under the weight of Alexander’s sincere praise, my face warm with the

like we’ve gotten to know each other deeply. More than that, I’ve never felt such a natural and immediate draw to someone. It’s like I’ve

had similar thoughts,” I admitted, the truth slipping out easily. “I wish we’d met earlier. Things might