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.

putting together delicious–looking appetizers for dinner tonight. I couldn’t help but consider the idea

trusted Bethany, and having someone by my side–someone who would notice and alert me to anything

work independently from the head chef. My parents rarely denied me anything, so I felt confident they’d

in time for dinner due to a meeting, yet just the thought of him being here made

that night with him, I found myself reacting to even the briefest thought of him in ways I couldn’t control. Tonight was sure to be… challenging. Not only would I have to face my mother’s skeptical gaze on our engagement, but I’d also have to mask my own embarrassment around him.

anyone think there was anything less than steady

you could cook.”

see Alexander leaning against the doorway, his lips curving into that familiar smirk. In one hand, he held a bouquet of fresh flowers; several elegant gift

you doing here?” I asked,

extending

you.”

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

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