Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0160

“Really?”

“Yes,” I assured him with a smile. “Who knows, maybe I’ll even learn a little more about you–break through that impenetrable shell of yours.”

Alexander chuckled, a rich sound that made the corners of my mouth twitch upward. “I’d be impressed if you did, ” he admitted. “But perhaps I shouldn’t underestimate you. You do have a tendency to surprise me.”

I couldn’t help but smile at that. The fact that I could surprise a man like Alexander–a man so composed and unreadable—was no small feat. And knowing that it amused him made my heart flutter just a bit.

Third Person POV

David’s happiness never seemed to last long. Sure, he’d handled the situation with the land Ella had demanded from him, and he was quite pleased with how clever he’d been.

He made damn sure that land would be utterly useless–devoid of profit for her or anyone else. His pride swelled at the thought of it, his chest puffed with the certainty that he’d outsmarted her.

It felt secure enough to indulge Amanda a little, spending extra to flaunt his financial strength. Besides, it smoothed things over with her. She was desperate to take him back, of course, but still wounded by how publicly he’d rejected her to pursue Ella.

Amanda understood the necessity of gaining Ella’s power, but the sting lingered, and David couldn’t bear to see her hurt. He truly cared for her, after all.

make up for it didn’t bother

David had gone to great

.e strain

spending on Amanda had placed on his finances. He’d even managed to keep it

he would find out. Someone had betrayed him, and they would pay.

to keep the people on his side,

the accusations, of course, no matter how true they were. But mere denial wouldn’t be

for privacy and intimacy after the public fiasco of his

plan wouldn’t work

to be the event of the year. But the wedding was months away, and he couldn’t afford to wait that long

lavish affair, inviting every Alpha

showcase his wealth, his power, and his unity with Amanda.

he glared at the comments section of the article. People wouldn’t

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