Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0197

Chapter 0197

Ella POV

Alexander continued lifting weights, but every time I glanced his way, I found him looking at me. I couldn’t exactly complain, considering I was staring at him just as much.

Still, it made me uneasy. We were supposed to be keeping our distance, not giving in to our mutual attraction. It was difficult to stick to that plan when I let myself indulge in moments like this.

Feeling flustered, I stepped off the treadmill and made my way to the other side of the gym, putting as much distance between us as I could without actually leaving.

“How’s your workout going?” a cheerful female voice called, pulling my attention away from Alexander.

I turned to see Stephanie, the petite, pale blonde trainer I had met during my first visit. We hadn’t worked much together yet, but she was always friendly and encouraging whenever I saw her.

“It’s going okay,” I said, catching my breath. “I started with a warm–up on the treadmill and sort of lost track of time. I’ve been running for a while now.”

a sweat,” she commented with a smile. “Maybe it’d be a good idea to go for a dip in the pool. You could get an extra workout by

said, “but I’m not really ready to

some lap drills? We haven’t really had a

her approach. “Of course,” I said, feigning innocence. “I haven’t been avoiding you. I’ve just been-”

worry, I’m not offended. So, shall

“Let me

couldn’t shake the feeling of Alexander’s

When I stepped into the pool room, the sharp scent of chlorine greeted me.

relief, the space was mostly empty, save for Stephanie, already in the water and waving at me with enthusiastic

approached the

called, grinning. “The water’s heated.

muscles melting away. A sigh of relief escaped me,

is incredible,” I said, meeting her gaze, my grin mirrored

“Told you! There’s nothing better after a long run. Ready for

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