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

vicious creature, ready to lash out.

away,

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

wandered around the room, I froze when my eyes locked with a pair of fierce, blue

mother, was sitting at a nearby table, glaring at me with open contempt. Her expression

didn’t recognize the other woman seated at her side, but it didn’t matter. The intensity of Lily’s gaze was enough to send my pulse

quickly looked away, my heart hammering in my chest.

soft but carrying an undercurrent of authority.

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

he asked, his tone calm but

“Well, yes, but we can’t demand something like that. It

off as I took in the sudden shift in Alexander’s expression. For a moment, he looked

table. As he approached her he narrowed his eyes, grinning in a way that made his teeth flash. It was more than

being said, but he exchanged a few words with Lily. She looked up at him angrily, after

but

table, throwing her purse over her arm. Without sparing me another

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