Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0182

Chapter 0182

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My eyes widened as I took in his words. He was right–David’s stunt put the entire kingdom in an awkward position, forcing people to choose between our wedding and his. It was a calculated move, but a reckless one. Unless he did something drastic to regain public favor, this gamble wouldn’t pay off.

“This doesn’t make any sense,” I muttered. “What is he trying to prove?”

“He’s getting desperate,” Alexander said, his tone calm but firm. “All the more reason for us to be careful. Don’t respond to that text. If either of them reaches out to you again, let me know immediately.”

“Of course, I will,” I promised. “Thank you for taking this seriously.”

“It is serious,” he assured me. “Where are you right now?”

“I just left my therapy appointment,” I answered.

“Do you have any other plans for the day?”

I shook my head. “Nothing definitive. Why?”

the Capitol, I can send a car for you,” he offered. “I’ll be in meetings all day, but you and James could go out and find something fun to do. A change

stressed,” I admitted, rubbing my temple, “but I don’t want to drag James all over town

smile tugging at his lips. “And I’m

grab some lunch,” I said thoughtfully. “Besides, I haven’t seen

be jealous?” Alexander teased, a playful smile softening

not me. I’ll arrange my own ride to the Capitol if you’ll have James meet me

“Done,” Alexander agreed.

and today seemed as good a day as any to look around and see if I could find

glad you’re taking the day for yourself instead of sitting around dwelling on

a smile. “Of course.”

set aside. I didn’t understand Amanda’s motivation, and that uncertainty gnawed at me. What

Third–Person POV

expect Ella to respond to the message–she’d never meant for it to elicit a reply. The message was crafted

at her phone, complaining to whoever would listen about the injustice of losing her wedding date. She’d probably go running to Alexander to vent, but there was nothing he could

paid for the venue was triple what it was worth, but it was an investment— and only the beginning.

It was state–of–the–art and gorgeous.

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