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.

social rules more carefully. I found it

she doesn’t seem too concerned about her opinions or comments being

to be friendly. Díana doesn’t leave her pack lands often.

caught off guard by the insight. It was a perspective I hadn’t considered, but it made sense. Beneath Diana’s confident exterior, there might be a longing for connection–a need to assert herself in

company.

thought about it that way,” I admitted.

“People aren’t always what they seem,

lingered as we drove on, and I found myself wondering whether Diana’s behavior was more nuanced than I’d initially assumed. Could

really matter if what she’s saying is potentially damaging. She needs to be more careful,

worked so hard to calm your

him?” she asked, her voice

said softly.

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

rumors?” I

possibly be

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