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.”

expression shifting to

out the window. “And now I have half a

“You won’t cancel it,” he said confidently. “You’re too curious to see my reaction.”

refusing to let him win so

Alexander pointed out. “I wasn’t expecting a wedding gift

not about that,” I said, shaking my head. “It’s just something nice to thank you for all the hard work you’ve done and for always being so supportive of me through this.”

expression softened. “I gave you my word, that’s

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 always ready to help. I’ve never really had anyone besides my parents show that level of care for me.”

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,

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Chapter 0221

of us

finally, redirecting the conversation, “what’s

to it,” I began, relaxing slightly “First, you need to go to the tailor shop and pick

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

even customized my dress, as you and he

hasn’t said a word to me about any of this?” Alexander shook his head in mock disbelief. “And here I thought he was loyal. So, I go to the tailor and pick

on the Friday after our wedding,” I instructed.

it a honeymoon?” he asked, his curiosity genuine. “Because I think I’m supposed to plan that traditionally

shaking my head.

thoughtfully. “I’m not aware of any events in the capital on that date.”

by his attempt to fish for information.

playfully. “Is that a

at all,” I said, turning to gaze out the window, my smile widening. “You’ll just have to wait and see.”

really like surprises,” Alexander said with a slight

“But if

a smirk tugging at the corners

so convinced you’ll love this surprise that if I’m

a dangerous promise to make,” Alexander pointed out, his smirk widening.

scared,” I replied.