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.

an 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

“Yes, she doesn’t seem too concerned about her opinions

feeling she’s trying a little too hard to be friendly. Díana doesn’t leave her pack lands

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

company.

hadn’t thought about it

a small, knowing smile. “People aren’t always what they seem, Ella. Sometimes, we just need to look a

behavior was more nuanced than I’d initially assumed. Could it be that her sharp comments came from

a lengthy silence, “her motivation and intentions don’t really matter if what she’s saying is

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

me suspicious of him?” she asked, her voice

said softly.

their less–than–gracious treatment of him.” She sighed, the sound heavy with disappointment. “I had hoped the rumors about the Black family

rumors?” I

you possibly be engaged to Alexander and not