Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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Chapter 0215

Ella POV

“It’s a beautiful gown,” Antonio Kingsman said, scrolling through the pictures on my phone. “But is it stunning enough for a bride being married at a castle?”

“What do you mean?” I asked, a flicker of defensiveness creeping into my tone. “Are you saying the dress isn’t glamorous enough?”

“I think it should be customized for you,” he replied, his tone measured. “To ensure you stand out as the bride— and not just another of many this winter.”

I hesitated, his words stirring an unwelcome memory. Amanda in her dress–so similar to mine–on my first wedding day. The image flashed through my mind, and my stomach turned.

“Isn’t it too late for all that?” I asked, forcing myself back to the present. “You have Alexander’s suit to make, after all.”

Antonio chuckled softly. “I’ve already started on that.”

“How?” I asked, surprised. “You hadn’t seen the dress yet, and Alexander said he hadn’t ordered the suit.”

“I started with the basics,” he explained. “I knew Alexander would want something more traditional, so I’ve worked from that assumption. Now that I’ve seen your dress, I’m confident I can finalize the details to make the outfits complimentary rather quickly. Besides, we have a whole team here. Hiring us to make alterations and customize your gown doesn’t mean I’ll be doing everything myself.”

“That’s true, I suppose,” I muttered, considering his point. “I do want to make sure the dress is unique. What kinds of changes are you thinking about? There won’t be time for me to try it on again if we go through with alterations I’d just have to trust your judgment.”

“That’s true,” Antonio agreed with a small nod. “I’d like to think you can trust my judgment, but we’ve only met a few times. I’d understand if you felt uncertain about that.

“Alexander trusts you, right?” I asked.

enough to make all his clothing,” Antonio said with a

said, though my confidence felt shakier than my words suggested. ” If you think customizing the dress is the best course of action, then

it,” he assured me, his voice filled

yet professional. “I have some sketches for you to look over. It would be helpful if you told me exactly what you

if you let me look

attempts to learn more about him had yielded little beyond rumors. Many of the photos I’d found of him in different locations–events, exotic

it gave me a real sense of where

of his life was carefully constructed to maintain an image, a polished version of himself for the world to see. The line between the public Alexander and the real Alexander was blurry,

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times.

placed the large folder he’d been carrying on the table and opened it with a flourish. Inside was a collection of meticulously drawn

he said, sliding it toward

through the pages slowly, taking in each design. Antonio’s work was impeccable, and picturing Alexander in any of these outfits was surprisingly easy. He’d look good no matter what he wore; I

of that.

was hard to decide. As I turned another page, one design

that exuded understated confidence. The design included a tailored black jacket with subtle leather accents, giving it a rugged yet sophisticated edge. Beneath the jacket was a deep charcoal shirt with a faint pattern to add

comfortable enough for movement but stylish enough for any upscale event. The look included boots with a polished finish and an embossed

I said, tapping the sketch with

versatile–sharp enough for a formal evening but casual enough to

no matter what we end up doing,

work to do.” He smiled in a way that made it seem like he was excited at the prospect. “Have your dress delivered here, and I’ll get

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let me know as soon as this outfit is finished,” I said, tapping the sketch again, my fingers lingering on

in my mind, and my breath caught. It would look incredible on him, the sleek