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.

his clothing,” Antonio said with a faint smile.

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

won’t regret it,” he assured me, his

Alexander,” Antonio said, his tone teasing yet professional. “I have some sketches for you to look over. It would be

if you let

him had yielded little beyond rumors. Many of the photos I’d

gave me a real sense of where he would actually

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, almost

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times.

placed the large folder he’d been carrying on the table and opened it with a flourish.

he said, sliding

and picturing Alexander in any of these outfits was surprisingly easy. He’d look good no matter what he wore; I was convinced

of that.

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

included a tailored black jacket with subtle leather accents, giving it a rugged yet sophisticated edge. Beneath the

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

the sketch with

eyebrow, intrigued. “Interesting choice. It’s versatile–sharp enough for a formal evening

what we end up doing, it should work,” I

smiled in a way that made it seem like he was excited at the prospect. “Have your dress delivered here, and I’ll get started on the alterations immediately.

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is finished,” I said, tapping the sketch again, my fingers lingering

mind, and my breath caught. It would look incredible on him, the sleek lines of the suit highlighting his broad shoulders