Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0193

Chapter 0193

Ella POV

Alexander smirked slightly. “You’ve been trying so hard these past few months to present yourself as a mature, grown–up woman. It’s nice to see that childlike excitement on your face again.”

“I’m not being childish,” I said defensively, crossing my arms.

“I didn’t say you were,” Alexander replied, his voice calm. There’s a difference between childlike and childish. You don’t need to be so defensive with me–I’m not judging you.”

His words eased the tension, though I could still feel the faint heat of embarrassment on my cheeks. I managed a small smile, realizing he wasn’t criticizing me. He was just noticing me, in a way no one else had.

“Wonderful,” Christopher said, clapping his hands together and flashing a grin at Alexander. “In that case, I insist the two of you visit me this weekend. I’ll give you a private tour, and we can start planning the layout for the ceremony and reception.”

Alexander looked at him in surprise, his expression quickly shifting to irritation. “Do you know how busy we are right now?”

sure you don’t expect me to arrange everything on my own. After all, it is your wedding.”

and sighed softly. “Fine.

the Castle, and it must have shown on my face. Alexander’s annoyance was puzzling, but I didn’t dwell on

forward to seeing you again,”

not to be so smug,” Alexander replied, raising an

a good mood,” Christopher said with a slight shrug. “I suppose one of

talk soon,” Alexander replied.

said, giving me a parting smile before turning and leaving

looked at Alexander, still puzzled by the exchange. “What was all that about?”

each other for a very long time,” he explained. “In that

asked, tilting

a brief pause. “Or at least, we used to be. It’s nothing you need to worry about. He’s just been teasing me all afternoon, and

It wasn’t my place, and I appreciated how much Alexander

said, trying to shift the mood. “And you’re right–people will want to come to the wedding just to see the