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

seem too concerned about her opinions or comments being taken the

to be

sense. Beneath Diana’s

company.

about it that way,” I admitted.

they seem, Ella. Sometimes,

lingered as we drove on, and I found myself wondering whether Diana’s behavior was more nuanced than I’d initially assumed. Could it be that her sharp comments came from insecurity

a lengthy silence, “her motivation and intentions don’t really matter if what she’s saying is potentially damaging. She needs to

hard to calm your concerns

suspicious of him?” she

I said

for his family, even despite their less–than–gracious treatment of him.” She sighed, the sound heavy with disappointment. “I had hoped the rumors about the Black family were unfounded, but it seems there’s some truth to them after all.”

I asked, confused.

possibly be engaged to Alexander and