Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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“Yes,” I replied instantly, a thrill of anticipation sparking through me.

She looked around the room, her voice dropping to a whisper. “I mean it, Ella–absolute secrecy. If this gets out, I’ll know it was you. No one else can know.”

“Alright, you have my word,” I assured her, my heart pounding a little faster, sensing something big.

Elizabeth took a deep breath, then leaned in, her voice barely audible. “I’ve been dating Damien Rose,” she whispered, her tone carrying both a hint of exhilaration and fear.

My mouth fell open, a shock jolting through me.

I’d heard rumors that Damian had been sending Elizabeth flowers and gifts, but I hadn’t realized they were actually dating

“That’s so exciting!” I said, genuinely happy for her. “But why keep it secret?”

She let out a small sigh, glancing away. “Because I’m the daughter of the king,” she said quietly, a hint of sadness In her voice. “If people knew… there’d be so much scrutiny. And if things don’t work out, it would be a huge scandal. I like him, and I love spending time with him, but just want to take things slow. If we’ve got people following us, shouting questions, scrutinizing every little thing…

She trailed off, and I nodded, understanding completely. I got enough scrutiny over my relationships, and I was only an Alpha’s daughter. For Elizabeth, it would be a hundred times worse.

I asked, trying to

spreading across her lips. “He’s

for you. I’ll even forgive you for blowing me off to hang out

back with a smirk.

suppress a smile. “What can I

gaze softened. “You don’t have to justify it to me. When you

leave their side.”

how comfortable I always felt around him, Or at least, I did when I wasn’t fighting against my attraction to him. Just the thought of him made me drift into a

thoughts of him already?” Elizabeth teased, snapping me back to the present.

“I’ve been thinking about getting Alexander a gift. He’s always buying things for me, and I’d like to surprise him with something thoughtful. I just have no idea what he’d like. Maybe you could help

that has everything? Nothing comes to mind immediately, but I’ll think on it. If I come up with anything brilliant, you’ll be the first to

Lunch!” My mother’s voice called up from

all the gossip we get for now, I guess,” I said, standing and moving toward

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Elizabeth replied with a grin. “Besides, the food here is amazing. No point letting it go cold.”

for her. “Let’s get down there before they