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.

bitter aftertaste lingered. The barista must

the shade of the nearby buildings, hoping it would help, but instead, a wave of dizziness

his voice laced with concern

I replied with a weak smile, trying to brush it off. “That’s all.”

frowned. “It’s not that hot. Are you sure

stubbornness in my tone giving way to the unease creeping

sit down?”

hotel. Let’s just get there, and I can rest in

it. Instead, he moved closer, staying just behind me, as if

I gave James a reassuring smile as we headed toward the restaurant connected to the lobby.

I’m fine,” I

convinced. “If

with brown hair. She greeted us with a radiant smile. “Hello, Miss Rowan. Your table is ready.”

wanted to argue that Elizabeth’s guards would take care of things from here, but I knew better. James was very dedicated,

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fact that things had been

was empty. I took a seat, and James sat beside me.

meeting you shortly,” the hostess said sweetly