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.

to lighten the mood. “What’s he

spreading across her lips. “He’s incredible. Kind, patient… and he plays the guitar.”

I’ll even forgive you for blowing me off

one to talk,” she shot back with a smirk.

suppress a smile. “What can I say?

“You don’t have to justify it to me. When you find someone who makes you

leave

at least, I did when I wasn’t fighting against my attraction to him.

in thoughts of him already?” Elizabeth teased, snapping

me, and I’d like to

Black?” Elizabeth raised her eyebrows thoughtfully. “That’s a challenge. What do you get for a man that has everything? Nothing comes to mind immediately,

Lunch!” My mother’s voice called up from

now, I guess,” I said, standing and moving toward the door.

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more after we eat,” Elizabeth replied with a grin. “Besides, the food here is amazing.

argue with that.” I opened the door for her. “Let’s get down