Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0103

Chapter 0103

It wasn’t just because our plans were going well–there was more to it than that. Alexander had a way of making me truly happy, in a way I couldn’t quite explain.

“Wait until you see what I ordered for dessert,” Alexander said brightly.

“Does it pair well with the wine?” I asked, taking another sip of the golden liquid.

“I’m not giving you any hints,” he replied with a playful smirk.

“Fine,” I said, narrowing my eyes. “Keep your secrets.

“I will,” he answered, chuckling, Alexander took a bite of his own food, and a comfortable silence settled between

I savored another bite of the savory chicken, my eyes drifting around the room. The restaurant was filled with happy couples, all engrossed in their dates. It was nice to see so many people enjoying themselves.

But then a memory of the last time I had been here flashed through my mind, and I shuddered involuntarily.

I felt that night was the first time I’d seen David’s true nature. When the manipulation and charm were stripped

as a vicious creature, ready to lash

away,

no idea how he might react. I was already on high

I froze when my eyes locked with a

me

I didn’t recognize the other woman seated at her side, but it didn’t matter. The intensity of Lily’s gaze was

quickly looked away, my heart

Alexander asked, his voice soft but

I replied, trying to steady myself. “I just noticed David’s mother is here

leave?” he asked, his tone calm but

we can’t demand something like that. It would

I took in the sudden shift in Alexander’s expression. For a moment, he looked like a completely different person–his

he stood up, and his bright eyes locked onto where Lily was seated. I watched him walk to her table. As he approached her he narrowed his eyes, grinning in a way that made his teeth flash. It was more than just a smile–it was a silent warning, a subtle show

exchanged a few words with Lily. She looked up at him angrily, after a moment her expression shifted to one of

but

abruptly from her table, throwing her purse over her arm. Without sparing me another look, she and her companion hurried toward the

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