Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0151

Chapter 0151

“I’m just worried about you,” she admitted, her voice a soft whisper. “I’ve heard some terrible rumors… about you being attacked. Is it true?”

A surge of tension twisted in my chest, but I gave a slight nod. “It’s true that I was attacked,” I said carefully. “But I don’t know exactly what you’ve heard. I haven’t been able to say much because… the situation is still under investigation.”

Elizabeth’s eyes searched mine, her worry evident. She took a step closer, keeping her voice quiet as she asked, ” what can you tell me about it?”

drugged, so some of it is very hazy,” I admitted softly, trying to steady my voice.

“Drugged?” Elizabeth’s face paled, horror flashing in her eyes. “How?

1 swallowed, the memory thick in my throat. “David somehow found out about my usual coffee shop. He bribed one of the baristas to slip something into my drink when I came in.”

crowded shop like that?” she said in disbelief, her voice rising

look like it was from you. I thought you’d wanted to meet. When I got there, he ambushed us. He injected my bodyguard with a fast–acting poison, just enough to incapacitate him. Then,

her fists, her expression fierce. “How could he do that? Did no one help you?”

knew I needed help,” I said, bitterly. “I looked like I was just… drunk. Everyone assumed I was safe, that

anger flaring in her eyes. “He should

don’t have solid proof,” I replied, frustration heavy in my voice. “My father and Alexander have people investigating, but they don’t want to move against him until they’re certain they can prove it. David is… he’s good

couldn’t bear for Elizabeth–or anyone else to know the full horror of what David had tried

name to hurt you.” Her voice trembled with fury.” He won’t get away with it. I promise you, every resource at my father’s disposal will be made available to your

But a new worry crept in. I couldn’t deny that the last thing I wanted was for Elizabeth to get entangled

keep from David and his twisted schemes, the better. But how could I refuse her support

you,” I said softly, my voice choked with emotion.

gets away with it. My father would never allow someone that despicable to walk

words. I didn’t know the king well, but I had no doubt