Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0107

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Chapter 0107

“That was strange,” he commented, his tone casual but watchful.

“She seemed young,” I replied, shrugging. “She’s probably just nervous.!

James shrugged noncommittally, and we fell into a comfortable silence as we walked back toward Alexander’s office. I took a sip of my tea. It was sweet as usual, but an unexpected bitter aftertaste made me wrinkle my nose. Maybe she hadn’t added enough sweetener.

“Everything okay?” James asked, noticing my reaction.

“Fine,” I said, waving it off. “So, what do you have planned when you’re off work?”

“Not much,” he said. “I’m free after Alexander’s meeting

“No plans for Friday afternoon? You’re not going out?” I teased.

James chuckled. “I don’t have much of a social life.”

“Well, you should,” I said, grinning. “You’re really nice. People would enjoy spending time with you, and maybe you’d feel less tense if you relaxed a little.”

“P’ll consider it,” he replied, amused by my suggestion.

another sip of the tea, but the bitter aftertaste lingered. The barista must have been more distracted

to intensify, and I began to feel lightheaded. I shifted into the shade of the nearby buildings, hoping it would help, but instead, a

you okay?” James asked, his voice

replied with a weak smile, trying to brush it

not that hot.

I admitted, the stubbornness in my tone giving way to the unease creeping up on me. “I probably just need

sit down?” he

shaking my head. “We’re almost at the hotel. Let’s just get there, and I can rest in the

but he didn’t push it. Instead, he moved closer, staying just behind me, as if ready to catch me if I faltered.

hotel, the cool rush of air inside helped ease the discomfort. I gave James a reassuring smile as we headed toward

fine,” I insisted.

shrugged, not fully convinced.

approached the hostess, a bright young woman with brown hair. She greeted us with a radiant smile. “Hello,

replied. James followed me as the hostess led me to the table, I wanted to argue that Elizabeth’s guards would take care of things

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knew about the letter David had left in my bedroom, and despite the fact that things had been quiet. since then, he was on high alert.

us to was empty. I took a seat, and James

will be meeting you shortly,” the hostess said sweetly as she handed me