Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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Chapter 0156

Alexander POV

Ella always managed to surprise me in ways I didn’t expect When we met at the gym, it wasn’t necessarily her strength or speed that caught me off guard–I’d expected her to have some athleticism. What surprised me was her enthusiasm.

For someone who claimed she didn’t exercise regularly, she threw herself into each part of the workout with an energy that was rare to see.

After she left, I met with each of the trainers to discuss her results, and though none of them openly praised her, I could see they were as impressed as I was. It made me feel an odd surge of pride.

Of course, any public praise of Ella reflected positively on me due to our “relationship,” but that wasn’t why I felt this way.

Ella had endured more in the brief time I’d known her than most people face in a lifetime, and all of it at the hands of someone who claimed to love her. Yet, despite the pain she’d suffered, she continued to push forward, to improve herself, and to find ways to reclaim her life. There was a quiet strength in her, a resilience that was rare.

In a way, I admired her. She somehow balanced that strength with a gentleness that most people would have lost long ago. It was a balance that very few people could maintain–and one I struggled with myself.

“Sir,” August’s voice cut through my thoughts. “Is there a reason you keep checking your phone?”

I shook my head, looking up at him as I set my phone down on the desk. “I apologize,” I said. “I‘ distracted this morning.”

“I see that,” he replied. “Is anything wrong?”

little

“No, it’s nothing like that,” I said dismissively. “I’m simply waiting for a response from Ella. I’m trying to decide on my plan for the day, and her input is needed.”

but didn’t say another word. He didn’t have to–his disapproval was clear

simply being thorough. After all, I had to be careful to maintain the illusion. of a close relationship with Ella if I wanted people

Ella had her first therapy appointment this morning Her hard work to reconnect with her wolf was only just beginning, and while she hadn’t said it outright, I could sense her nervousness. Hoping

and Ella’s input was crucial. There was too much to sort out

type to be glued to her phone.

the right word. It wasn’t that I thought something was wrong, exactly, but I couldn’t shake

the least of her

to support her. She wouldn’t even go

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get involved in. Considering what David had tried to do to her at the hotel, I couldn’t help but

her to, but it would make things infinitely easier for both of us if I knew the full

hypocritical of me to press her for answers. There were plenty of things I wasn’t transparent with her about, things she hadn’t asked,

after my message bothered me far more than it should

the public eye lately. He’s being very showy about

land to Ella. He doesn’t want people to think it’s hurting him financially, although it obviously is. He won’t be able to sustain this

the best approach is to wait and allow him to

if he does, but I think waiting might be a mistake. We need to be strategic about this. My contacts are already looking into his actual

what exactly do you plan to do with that

admitted. “I want Ella’s input on that as well.

mean?” August asked,

at I’ve

from the stack on my desk and slid it