Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0221

Chapter 0221

Ella POV

The rest of the tasting passed in quiet tension, though I didn’t think Alexander was mad at me. We eventually agreed on a red and a white wine. Alexander filled out the form and handed it to the employee as we made our way

out.

When we reached the car, he opened the door for me, placing a gentle hand on my back as I stepped inside. The light contact was reassuring, but I still kept my eyes down as he got in and shut the door.

For several minutes, silence filled the car, stretching between us like a fragile thread.

“Are you all right?” Alexander asked finally, breaking the stillness.

“Fine,” I said automatically, though my smile felt tense and unnatural.

“Oh, that’s convincing,” Alexander said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

I couldn’t help but laugh, despite myself. “I just feel like I made a fool of myself, that’s all. I didn’t mean to get drunk.”

“You’re not really supposed to swallow the wine at a tasting,” Alexander replied, his tone casual.

My eyes widened, and I turned to stare at him in disbelief. “Why didn’t you tell me that?”

“I wanted to see what would happen,” he said with a shrug, a mischievous smile spreading across his face. “I didn’t expect you to be so flirty when you’re drunk.”

“I-” I began to argue, but the words faltered. There was no denying what had happened, and Alexander’s smug expression wasn’t helping.

“It’s interesting to note, that’s all,” he said, his smile growing as he glanced at me.

I crossed my arms, trying to hide my embarrassment. “And here I was, planning a great surprise for you, so excited to tell you about it, and you’ve spent the whole day teasing me.”

he asked, his expression shifting

I said with a huff, turning to look out the window. “And now I have half

he said confidently. “You’re too curious to see

to let him win so easily. “Maybe,” I

to give me anything,” Alexander pointed out. “I wasn’t expecting a wedding gift from you.”

to thank you for all the hard

expression softened. “I gave you

how many threats would crop up over the course of this… arrangement of ours. You would’ve been well within your rights to back out, considering how complicated things have gotten, but you didn’t. You’re always there when I call and

was hard to read, and his unwavering gaze made it difficult for me to maintain eye contact. Still, I didn’t look away. For reasons I couldn’t quite explain, this moment felt important, like

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Chapter 0221

weight than either of us was willing to

the

“First, you need to go to the tailor shop and pick up the gift I’ve had made for you.”

asked, a smile tugging at his lips. “And I suppose he was eager

has been very kind. He even customized my dress, as you and

“And here I thought he was loyal.

that outfit by 7:00 p.m. on the Friday

his curiosity genuine. “Because I think I’m supposed to plan that

said, shaking my head. “Just

“I’m not aware

attempt to fish for information. “You won’t figure it out,” I teased lightly.

“Is that a

turning to gaze out the window, my smile widening. “You’ll just have

don’t really like surprises,” Alexander said with a

think you’ll like this one,” I replied confidently. “But if I’m wrong, I guess I’ll owe

what?” he asked, a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. “Do

unwavering. “I’m so convinced you’ll love this surprise that if I’m wrong, you can name your

promise to make,” Alexander pointed out, his smirk

scared,” I replied.