Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0136

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My father laughed when I asked him to make a doctor’s appointment. I wasn’t quite prepared for that reaction, but his expression softened when he noticed the worry in my eyes.

“If it means that much to you, Ella, then I’ll do it,” he said gently. “But I promise you, I’m perfectly healthy. There’s really no need.”

“It’s just an annual physical,” I argued, trying to sound reasonable. “It’s important to make sure you stay in the best possible health. The pack could be made vulnerable otherwise.”

“She’s right,” my mother agreed, siding with me.

My father sighed. “Okay, fine. I’ll call in the morning.‘

True to his word, he made the call. Given his status, he was granted an immediate appointment. Alexander had arranged for one of his trusted doctors to shadow our family physician, Dr. Bowman.

The cover story was that Alexander’s doctor was there to learn from the more experienced physician, but in reality, he would be monitoring everything closely–every test, every procedure, every prescription. It gave me some peace of mind knowing that nothing would be overlooked.

Still, the morning of my father’s appointment, I was sick with anxiety. I even skipped breakfast, telling my mother I felt too unwell to come downstairs. She fussed over me, naturally concerned, but the thought of smiling and pretending that everything was normal felt impossible.

I only hoped it wasn’t too late. What if they had already started poisoning my father, as they had in the original timeline? I couldn’t shake the dread that I might have ruined everything by not acting sooner. The guilt gnawed at me, and I prayed that I hadn’t made a terrible mistake.

My phone rang, and the sight of Alexander’s name on the screen made my heart plummet. My father hadn’t returned from his appointment yet, and fear gripped me.

I answered quickly. “Yes?”

“I just got off the phone with my doctor,” Alexander said, his voice calm and reassuring. “He double–checked your father’s blood work and took all his vitals himself. Your father is in perfect health. If David had any plans to harm him, they haven’t begun yet.”

Tears sprang to my eyes, and I must have made a noise–either a sob or a gasp–because Alexander immediately noticed.

he said gently, “and not because you think

with emotion. “I’m very relieved. Thank you so much for doing this for me. You

and realized Alexander knew all too well the grief I had felt in the original timeline. My heart ached for

the conversation. “My investigator looked into the attack. The official investigation hasn’t found anything solid to tie him to it. There is some CCTV footage of him walking with you to the elevators, but his disguise makes it impossible to identify him conclusively. Strangely, there’s no footage of him leaving. That suggests he either has someone on the inside who tampered with the footage,

way, it means he’s gotten away with it again,” I said, bitterness bubbling up.

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“But there’s still the matter

said that wouldn’t be enough,”

Alexander replied. “He’ll lie no matter what evidence we have. But the blood is a starting point, and he knows that. It means he’ll be on high alert for

you’re right,” I conceded. “That would explain why he’s been out of the public eye. Other than that statement

advantage,” Alexander said confidently. “I propose the first thing we do is have another public date.”

I repeated, an unexpected surge of excitement washing over me. “Did you have something in mind?” “I did mention Thursday night,” Alexander replied. “There’s a rock concert. I’ve got VIP

and it was bound to attract attention–especially after the rumors circulating about my presence at

unexpectedly fun, and I hadn’t spent much time alone with him since that awkward morning when

problem with that

at all,” I said quickly.

tell you,” he admitted, sounding a

music?” I asked,

usually have time to indulge in he said.

the more reason to go,” I teased. “You can’t

he agreed. “But isn’t it still work if it’s part of

bit of both, isn’t it?” I replied softly.