Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0174

Third Person POV

Diana stared at Ella in disbelief. Diana had never expected such confidence from such a young girl.

Most of what she had heard about Ella Rowan was from a few months ago. It all led her to believe she was timid, innocent, and too nervous to stand her ground.

But seeing her now, fiercely defending him, it was clear that it wan’t the case.

Diana felt a wave of conflicting emotions. On one hand, if Alexander was truly going through with this wedding, the pack needed a strong Luna by his side. As Alpha, Alexander’s choices were final, and the only viable path forward was to accept his decision.

Yet Ella was nothing like Diana had anticipated. Her composure, her defiance–these were not traits Diana had been prepared to see. She wondered briefly if Alexander had coached Ella for this meeting, warning her to be on guard.

But that didn’t quite add up. Diana was always as polite and diplomatic as possible when dealing with other packs. Why would he think she would be anything less?

Still, Ella’s poise had thrown her off balance, and Diana couldn’t help but reevaluate the young woman standing before her. Perhaps there was more to Ella Rowan than the rumors suggested.

Ella POV

mine as though trying to uncover a hidden truth. Then, she frowned.

woman he took liberties with,” she said. “Aren’t you worried the reports were true? I don’t know what I’d do if I ever learned something so horrible about my son, but

discredited,” I pointed out. “Many of the women who made those claims

life. I know

hiding anything from me,” I said

me. “You certainly aren’t what I expected,” she

and strode back toward the table, addressing Alexander

had just happened. He seemed unaware of the exchange, but I

something I should tell him about. It would only heighten

deserve the criticism he got. I made up my mind then, I would find a way to

to her seat, and I turned to Alexander. Our eyes met, and I could tell he sensed I was upset. His brow lifted in a silent question, but instead of offering an explanation, I

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mother for a moment before shifting his focus back to me. Without a word, he slipped his arm around

a lot to do today,” he said, addressing Diana. “We won’t be able to stay for breakfast–we

“Are you

deepening. “I don’t want to send you off