Chapter 0141

Ella POV

I sat across from Alexander in the car, watching him as he focused intently on his phone. He was likely catching up on emails or checking in on one of his businesses–he rarely wasted a moment, even while traveling

Dressed in a perfectly tailored three–piece suit with gleaming gold cufflinks, Alexander looked every bit the part of a powerful, influential figure. He didn’t notice me watching, so I allowed myself a quiet moment to take in his appearance. He was effortlessly charming and undeniably attractive.

Whenever we were out in public, people would steal glances, unable to resist his magnetism. Alexander had long. been the most eligible bachelor in the kingdom, and it was no mystery why he practically had a fan club.

Just as it was no mystery why David despised Alexander. Alexander embodied everything David wished he could be

-handsome, charming, well–liked, and undeniably wealthy. David hadn’t anticipated our attendance, yet his public invitation to all alphas and lunas was a glaring oversight.

Alexander was indeed an alpha, and I, his future luna. Which meant that the invitation was extended to us. He wouldn’t be able to deny us entry.

I glanced out the window, recognizing the familiar landscape of Lunar Lake territory. We would arrive at David’s event in just a few minutes. I took a steadying breath, attempting to calm the rising tension within me.

“Are you all right?” Alexander asked, his gaze now shifting toward me.

smile, giving a small

softly. “That wasn’t very convincing. Try not to worry–I’ll be with you the whole time.

go wrong

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the right headspace to deal with this. I still can’t believe he’s pretending as if

his tone turning sharp and resolute. “It’s only a matter of time.”

gave him a grateful nod. “Thank

at the passing town. The car began its approach to the central park of the Lunar Lake capital. David’s family estate wasn’t far from here, and with limited venues in the area large enough to host an event of this scale,

I caught sight of Amanda welcoming guests, her demeanor poised and friendly. A

reminded myself why I was here; anger wouldn’t serve me now. This was about control, about showing David that his actions had not and would not

with an extended hand. I took it, stepping out gracefully, and immediately caught the murmurs of surprise from the crowd around us. I flashed a brilliant smile in Amanda’s direction, relishing her wide–eyed, open–mouthed

reaction.

the stir of our arrival. His eyes locked onto me, widening with a hint of panic. Without hesitation,

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forward, hissing under his breath, “What

“It would be rude not to accept

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