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.

assumed she’d follow the social rules more carefully. I found it surprising how forthcoming she was with her strong opinions. I

“Yes, she doesn’t seem too concerned about

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

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

company.

thought about it that way,”

gave me a small, knowing smile. “People aren’t always what they

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

saying is potentially damaging. She needs to be more careful, especially when it comes

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

me suspicious of him?” she asked, her voice

said

anything, it’s only made me more certain of Alexander,” 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.”

rumors?” I

possibly be engaged to Alexander and not