Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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My father smiled, the kind of proud smile that always made me feel like I could take on anything. “That’s my girl, ” he said warmly. “Now, it seems to me you’ve had a very long day. Why don’t you go get some rest? You’ve got therapy in the morning, right?”

“That’s right,” I confirmed. “My occupational therapy appointment. I’m still not used to going every week. I almost forgot.”

“Well, don’t forget,” he said with a chuckle. “You’re making progress, and that’s what matters.”

I smiled, feeling a small flicker of pride at his words. “Thanks, Dad.”

The next day at my therapy appointment, my good mood persisted. Things went well, even though my usual therapist was out and a substitute was helping me.

She was a young, pretty woman with light brown hair and a kind smile. She looked vaguely familiar, but her name didn’t ring any bells, and I couldn’t place where I knew her from. She was talkative as we worked through the exercises, many of which involved stretching and breathing practices.

To my mild amusement, she had a lot of questions about Alexander, which wasn’t surprising. He was quite popular with the ladies, after all. It was only natural for people to be curious about him.

“I’d feel insecure being with someone as attractive and popular as that,” she said as we stood up from the exercise mats where we’d been stretching.

“I did feel a little insecure at first,” I admitted. “But Alexander isn’t what you’d imagine. He’s not full of himself or cocky because of his popularity.”

surprised. “It doesn’t affect

expect. It doesn’t make him overconfident. If anything, it makes him hyper–aware of his role and the fact that he has to be careful to meet people’s expectations, especially when it comes to doing what’s

she said with an

is,” I agreed.

her face, trying to place where I had seen her before. Then it clicked—she had been an intern at my doctor’s office years ago when she was still in

else. Her

married?” I asked suddenly, the question escaping

up at me. “No. Why do you

certain she was the same person I

off. Maybe I was wrong, or maybe she just had one of

since we’re talking about relationships,” I said lightly, not wanting to

back to the screen. “You’re making good progress. I think we should continue the

month.”

don’t feel like

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be some signs that this is

said. “Sometimes you don’t even notice them.”