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 smile. “Maybe it’d be a good idea to go for a dip in the pool. You could get an extra workout by swimming laps.

sounds nice,” I said, “but I’m not really

course not,” she replied with an easy smile. “But maybe I can teach you some lap drills? We haven’t really had a chance to work together yet, and this

I said, feigning innocence. “I haven’t

for me with a knowing look. “Don’t worry, I’m not

room. “Let me just get changed, and I’ll meet

off toward the pool. As I walked to the locker room, I couldn’t shake the feeling of Alexander’s gaze following me. I resisted

stepped into the pool room, the sharp scent of chlorine greeted

already in the water and waving at me with

waved back and approached the edge of the pool.

called, grinning. “The water’s

slipping in as she instructed. Warmth enveloped me immediately, the tension in my muscles melting away. A sigh of relief escaped

incredible,” I said, meeting her

effortlessly. “Told you! There’s nothing better

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