Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0131

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Still, the idea lingered–just a faint hint of suspicion that I couldn’t ignore. I’d have to look more closely into her and see what I could learn.

In the meantime, though, I focused on the task at hand. I did genuinely want to surprise Alexander, and these butterscotch cookies were going to be delicious.

“Keep stirring,” Bethany instructed, patting my shoulder. You want everything to be well mixed.”

I tried to focus on Bethany’s instructions, but my mind kept drifting back to the unsettling possibility that someone had been poisoning my food.

There was one night in particular that stood out–the last time I’d truly felt connected to my wolf. I remember getting violently sick after a dinner party at my home, where David and Amanda had been guests. It was possible that one of them had slipped something into my meal.

Or perhaps David had bribed someone to do it, just as he’d paid the barista to poison my coffee a few days ago.

The memory of that night sent a chill through me. I’d been so sick afterward, barely able to get out of bed for days. My weakened state had masked the gradual fading of my wolf, so it never occurred to me then that the illness might be connected. But now, it felt all too obvious.

at Bethany as she moved around the kitchen. She navigated the space instinctively, putting together delicious–looking appetizers for dinner tonight. I couldn’t help but consider the idea of asking my father to bring her back

by my side–someone who would

was clear that she missed this place. Asking her to return might bring her joy, and I could probably arrange for her to work independently from the head chef. My parents rarely denied me anything, so I felt confident they’d allow

feeling a flutter of anticipation as I thought of Alexander’s arrival. He’d said he’d barely make it in time for dinner due to a meeting, yet just the thought of him being here

be… challenging. Not only would I have to face my mother’s skeptical gaze on our engagement, but I’d also have to mask

think there was anything less than steady ground between

know you could cook.”

into that familiar smirk. In one hand, he

are you doing here?” I asked,

stepping forward and extending the

you.”

from him, their fragrance wrapping around me. You’ve certainly succeeded,” I murmured, feeling warmth rise to my cheeks

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