Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0209

Ella POV

Our goodbyes with Diana were polite, but the relief on my mother’s face was palpable the moment the car pulled away from the curb. Her smile faded, replaced by a serious expression that made my stomach twist uneasily.

Just yesterday, she had seemed so fond of Alexander, and now it felt as though all our progress had been undone.

I couldn’t let it end like this–I needed her support.

“Well, that was… interesting,” I said, hoping to spark a conversation and gauge her thoughts.

“It certainly was,” she agreed, her tone neutral but measured. “I have to say, Diana is not quite what I imagined.”

“In what way?” I asked, genuinely curious.

alpha and a Luna herself. We’re of similar status and age, so I assumed she’d follow the social rules more carefully. I found it surprising how forthcoming she was with her strong opinions. I would have expected her to be

about her opinions or comments

agreed. “But… I get the feeling she’s trying a little too hard to be friendly. Díana doesn’t leave her

insight. It was a perspective I hadn’t considered, but it made sense. Beneath Diana’s confident exterior, there

company.

hadn’t thought about it

me a small, knowing smile. “People aren’t always what they seem, Ella. Sometimes,

wondering whether Diana’s behavior was more nuanced than I’d initially assumed. Could it be that her sharp comments came

if what she’s saying is potentially damaging. She needs to be more careful, especially when it comes to

what I was concerned about,” I admitted. “Alexander has worked so hard to calm your concerns about him, and I was afraid that Diana’s

me suspicious of him?” she asked,

said softly.

she replied. Her expression was somber as she continued, “He’s worked so hard for his family, even despite their less–than–gracious treatment of him.” She sighed, the sound

I

you possibly be engaged to