Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

apter 0217

Chapter 0217

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As Alexander’s voice grew more tense, my unease deepened. “A meeting?” I repeated, the faint background chatter growing louder in my mind. I knew that second voice, but I couldn’t place it. Something about it made me

uneasy.

“Yes,” he said firmly, a trace of irritation slipping through his usually composed demeanor. “It’s nothing for you to worry about.”

But the words did nothing to reassure me. For a moment, I hesitated, wondering if I should push for more details. Before I could decide, Alexander spoke again, softer now, almost tender.

“Ella, everything is under control. Trust me.”

I wanted to desperately. But as the call ended and I stood there clutching my phone, a troubling thought gnawed at me. The voices I’d heard weren’t faint whispers or distant echoes; they were distinct and urgent.

What kind of meeting was he in? And why did it feel like Alexander was hiding something from me?

of my spiraling thoughts. The sender

trust. Not everything is as it seems.”

Third Person POV

who you trust. Not everything

message she had just sent. The words felt insufficient, their

her history.

of contacting Miss Rowan without the messages ever being traced back to her. She’d use it a couple more times, then ditch

wasn’t delusional enough to think Brianna could single–handedly bring that

her you’re pregnant. Tell her Alexander

scoffed at the absurdity of it all. Ella Rowan wouldn’t fall for such outlandish lies, no matter how

had worked for her in the past. It had taken Ella years to realize her

to track her movements and even easier to get access to the winery. A little extra added to the wine bottles, with a syringe thorough the corks, and

is memorable for all the wrong reasons. It would make David

own reasons, her own score to settle with the Rowan family. David was

usefulness, she would discard him without a second

curve of her lips. David would be furious, of

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