Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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Chapter 0200

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Whether or not he believed me, I wouldn’t be able to keep it to myself. The anxiety I felt at the prospect of spending time with Diana wasn’t entirely tied to her attitude toward Alexander–or at least, that was all I could be certain of. There was no other reason I should feel uneasy around her… was there?

“So, are you done with your workout?” Alexander’s question pulled me from my spiraling thoughts.

“Yes,” I confirmed, shaking off the lingering tension. “I need to head home soon. I have an occupational therapy appointment today, and I don’t want to be late.”

“How is that going?” he asked, his curiosity genuine. “Do you feel it’s helping?”

“I think it is,” I said thoughtfully. “But I can’t be certain until there’s some undeniable sign of progress.”

“You’ll get your wolf back,” he said, his voice steady and sure. “And if there’s anything more I can do to help, all you need to do is ask.”

already done so much,” I

speak to you again soon,” Alexander said, his expression warm but serious. “Have a good day, Ella. And keep your

shiver ran

showered, dressed, and got in the car to head back to my home territory. Thoughts of danger lurking around every corner lingered in my mind, following me all the way to the

her desk, so I left a brief note to announce my arrival and made my way toward the therapist’s office. As I approached the door, hushed voices drifted out, stopping me in my

Standing there, debating whether to knock or retreat, I started to pick up on the words filtering

spoiled,” my therapist’s voice said, her tone clipped and cold. “Regardless of their age. But she’s a grown woman and still behaves

her words. Who could she be

voice responded, and I wondered if she was on the phone. My pulse quickened, the unease from earlier sharpening into something more personal. Finally, I worked up the nerve to step forward and knocked lightly

if catching herself. “You made it after all. I was beginning to wonder.” Into her phone, she added, ‘We’ll talk soon,” before ending the call and slipping it

everything all right?” she asked briskly, her eyes scanning me. “What was

the capital first thing this morning, and it ran a little late,” I replied,

her shoulders tense. “Well, I’d appreciate it if you could call next time to let me know you still plan on coming.

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to. I just didn’t realize the time until I

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