Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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Whatever the case, Michael’s curiosity was obvious, and it struck me as unfair. He deserved the chance to explore the world beyond his pack’s borders.

“How old are you?” I asked, tilting my head slightly. Michael looked so young, but he had to be close to my age. “Eighteen,” he answered, his tone shy, as if he expected me to judge him for it. “Why do you ask?”

“Just curious,” I said with a shrug, offering a small smile. You look quite young.”

“I know,” he said with a grimace. “I hear it all the time.”

I laughed softly. “Don’t worry about it too much,” I said, my voice light. “It feels like a big deal now, but trust me -when you’re older and still look young, you’ll be grateful for it.”

“I doubt that,” Michael said with mock seriousness. “I’ll just look like an old man with the face of a child. It’ll be creepy.”

The absurdity of his comment caught me off guard, and I couldn’t help but laugh. To my surprise, Alexander joined in, a rare and genuine sound that made my heart flutter.

Michael beamed, clearly pleased with himself for drawing such a reaction from both of us. The warmth in the room was palpable now, and for the first time that evening, it felt like the walls around us were starting to come

down.

missing all the fun,” Diana said as she walked back into the room. Alexander’s laughter faded almost immediately, and

joking around,” he

her gaze

I could go to the capital sometime and help Alex with some of

capital?” Diana said, her expression souring. “Are you sure

that’s where the wedding is going to be, isn’t it?” Michael asked, glancing at us curiously. I nodded, and he turned back to Diana. “So it’s

said coolly. “You know how he likes to

be honored to have his help,” Alexander corrected smoothly, “It’s very generous of him to offer to come and

time,” Diana said dismissively as she picked up her discarded glass and took a sip. “Right now, it’s getting late, and everyone’s

asked in surprise, glancing at the time. I grimaced when I saw how right she was–it was late. At this rate, we wouldn’t

by now,” I commented, the weight of the evening settling over me.

Diana repeated, her eyes widening slightly. “Well, surely you’ll be

that,” I said, glancing at Alexander for

room made up for you, Diana said, her tone insistent. “There’s really no

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