Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0122

Ella POV

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The drive back to my family home was awkward, to say the least. I couldn’t seem to shake the blush from my cheeks as I thought about facing my parents after everything that had just happened–not just David’s attack, but also the way I’d spent the night with Alexander, while they’d likely been up all night worrying about me.

The memory left me with a strange sense of guilt.

Physically, I was feeling much better, especially since Alexander had insisted I eat before we left his place. I’d argued, embarrassed and anxious, with little appetite to speak of, but he was persistent. I ended up having some fresh fruit and yogurt, which was, of course, delicious and did wonders to restore my strength.

By the time we pulled up to my parents‘ house, the lingering effects of the drug David had given me were gone.

Alexander parked the car, shut off the engine, and looked over at me with a questioning expression. He didn’t say a word, but I understood exactly what he wanted to ask.

“I want you to come in with me,” I assured him. “Last night doesn’t change anything about our arrangement, and my parents want to speak with you. They’d think it was strange if you didn’t come in, and that might complicate things.”

He studied me for a moment. “You seem uncomfortable,” he noted, his voice gentle. “I just want to be sure that it’s not because of me.”

“You don’t make me uncomfortable,” I said

by my words. Without further argument, he got out of the car, walked around to open my door, and offered me

It wasn’t until my mother stood and approached to shake Alexander’s hand that I realized this was the first time my parents

should have been a happy one,

father’s. “It’s good to see you both,” he said. “I only wish it were under

do we,” my father replied. “Please, have a

me lead the way to the couch, where we sat close together. My mother took the seat on my other side, while my father settled into a chair across from us so he

my daughter,” my father said seriously.

slightly. “There’s no need to thank me. It never should have gone as far as it

actions were… unhinged,” my father replied, his voice tight. “It’s clear that he’s willing to go to lengths that normal men wouldn’t even

Alexander’s shoulders tense ever so slightly, the change so subtle that I noticed only because we were sitting

shifting to me, “but I just want to make sure that

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Chapter 0122