Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0127

I leaned forward, inviting him to close the distance between us, but just then, someone nearby cleared their throat. I jumped, turning to find my mother staring at me.

“I thought you two might like some tea,” she said, holding up a tray with steaming mugs and a selection of pastries. “I diddn’t mean to interrupt.”

“You didn’t,” I said quickly, pulling my hand away from Alexander’s.

Alexander looked at me, amusement clear in his eyes. “It’s very thoughtful of you to bring us tea,” he said to my mother, “but I’ll have to head back to the capital soon. I need to meet with my investigator and make sure things are progressing.‘

“Of course,” my father said as he entered the room, stopping behind my mother. “We appreciate the effort you’re putting into this.”

“Naturally,” Alexander replied as he stood up. “I can’t just sit by while my fiancée’s attacker goes free.”

I stood beside him, feeling slightly awkward under the watchful gaze of both my parents. Alexander turned to me and leaned down, brushing a light kiss on my cheek that made me blush, causing him to smirk.

“Please let me know how your doctor’s appointment goes, he murmured, his voice warm. “I want to be sure you’re in perfect health.”

nodded. “I’ll call you afterward, I

and setting the tray on the coffee table, “you’ll have to come back for dinner sometime. We haven’t even been able to properly celebrate your engagement, and I’d like to get to know you better.” Her eyes held a critical glint

charmingly. “I’d be honored to join you for dinner,” he

though it was clear her protective instincts hadn’t relaxed. “That’s good,” she said. “I have quite a few questions I’d like to ask you.”

look evenly, a subtle, confident smile on his

mother’s mistrust wasn’t surprising, given her worries about Alexander’s reputation, but I hadn’t quite expected her to be so openly wary. Alexander seemed unfazed, though, as if he had- dealt with his fair share

plan on Friday,” he said, pulling out his phone and typing quickly.

of scrutiny his way.

said, taking Alexander’s hand in mine, “I’ll walk Alexander out.” The look my father sent us

outside, I let out a breath, catching a smirk on Alexander’s face. He raised a brow, glancing back toward the house.

my eyes. “I’m sorry about her. She’s…

of the path. “Not everyone deserves, trust.” There was something in his voice–a hint of an old hurt–that softened his gaze as he looked at me, almost

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