Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0161

Chapter 0161

Ella POV

“This venue is well–suited for a large wedding,” the tall, dark–haired woman with glasses explained, gesturing around the space. “The bridal suite has room for the bride, of course, as well as the bridesmaids. We also have a groom’s suite complete with a wet bar. We have plenty of beautiful scenery for photographs, as well. We do tend to book up well in advance, but we actually have some openings in the next few months. If you’re interested, I suggest you jump on it.”

Alexander turned to me, raising an eyebrow in a silent question.

This was the fifth wedding venue we had visited today. All of them were nice, but something about this beautiful mansion really stood out to me. It was a brand new building that only opened at the beginning of the year. They had hosted only a couple of events and they were the talk of the town.

Standing in the venue, it was easy to see why everyone wanted to come here. It was top of the line and completely stunning.

I loved the idea of an outdoor wedding, and the heated patios made it feasible even in the colder months we were considering.

“Hike it a lot,” I said, smiling up at him. “If it’s all right with you.”

“Of course it is,” Alexander said with a soft smile. “I told you this morning–whatever venue you want.”

He had said it a few times, actually. I wasn’t sure if he just thought it was the correct thing to be heard saying or if he truly didn’t care about the venue. I could tell by the look on his face that he liked this place too, so either way it was a good choice.

“It’s decided, then,” I said with a smile to the woman who had been conducting the venue tour.

“Wonderful,” she said brightly. “I’ll grab our scheduling books and meet you out in the gardens.”

As she walked away, Alexander linked his arm with mine and led me down the hallway toward the gardens. The day was pleasantly overcast, and after spending most of it indoors, I was grateful for the fresh air.

“We’ve had a more successful day than I expected,” Alexander said, sounding pleased. “Choosing the venue is a huge step in the right direction.”

“And it’s a beautiful venue,” I replied, smiling. “Whether we have the ceremony inside or outside, the scenery will be stunning.”

along the cobblestone path. “Yes,” he

I tried not to let it show. I had to

wedding planning is finished, “I said, glancing at the blooming flowers. By the time the wedding came, they’d be dormant, but the gardens would still hold their

get it over with?” Alexander teased,

eyes. “I just mean the pressure will ease once the wedding

sure there will be plenty

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Chapter 0161

Every time I thought we had reached the end of our troubles, something new

Alexander mused with

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at him. The last time we’d discussed it, he promised to arrange

arranged,” Alexander said. “Friday night, my mother will

replied, though my tone

stopping in his tracks to give me his

at him and forced a smile. “Of course,” I said. “I’m only a little nervous, that’s

be nervous. She’ll love you,” he said

you say

to answer but then scoffed softly and shook his head. “Just trust me. I know my mother. She’ll be thrilled to meet you.”

be aware of before then?” I asked, hoping to sound casual. “I’d hate to accidentally offend her.”

comes to mind,” he said with an easy shrug. “Just be polite and friendly,

added, “Now that I think of it, we should probably discuss what the plan is after the wedding. I don’t want to be caught off guard by anything your mother might be expecting.”

expecting?” Alexander asked curiously as he began walking again.

lot of things can change after a wedding,” I said as I fell into step beside him. “Where are we going to live after the wedding?” I asked. “It’s not as though we’ll continue living separate lives,

it. It seems I’ve been too shortsighted about all of this–I

on reaching them, and not thinking about the long–term consequences. It doesn’t surprise me that you might do something similar.”

overlook something so obviously important. The matter of where we’ll live is of great importance. The obvious answer is my apartment in the capital–it seems the most reasonable middle ground between my pack lands and

sense,” I said, feeling a wave of