Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0167

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.

into the room. Alexander’s laughter faded almost immediately, and Michael shifted in his seat, turning to

around,” he said.

her gaze flickering

his tone light. “I was just saying that maybe I could

Diana said, her expression souring. “Are you sure that’s what

to be, isn’t it?” Michael asked, glancing at us curiously. I nodded,

Alexander will accept your help,” Diana said coolly. “You know how he likes to handle everything

have his help,” Alexander corrected smoothly, “It’s very generous of him to

she picked up her discarded glass and took a sip. “Right now, it’s getting late, and everyone’s been traveling today, so I’m sure you’re

glancing at the time. I grimaced when I saw how right she was–it was late. At this rate, we wouldn’t make it back to the capital

left by now,” I commented, the weight of the evening

slightly. “Well, surely you’ll be

I said, glancing at Alexander for

for you, Diana said, her tone insistent.

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