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 to confusion.

turning to look out the window. “And now I have half a mind to cancel

cancel it,” he said confidently. “You’re too curious to see my reaction.”

to let him win so easily. “Maybe,” I muttered, but my tone gave me away.

to give me anything,” Alexander pointed out. “I

to thank you for all the hard

gave you my

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 always ready to help. I’ve never really had anyone

look on Alexander’s face 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,

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Chapter 0221

of us was willing to acknowledge.

the conversation,

“First, you need to go

to my tailor behind my back?” he asked, a smile tugging at

was,” I admitted, smiling back. “Mr. Kingsman has been very kind. He even customized my dress, as you and he recommended, to make

word to me about any of this?” Alexander shook his head in mock disbelief. “And here I thought he was

on the Friday after our wedding,” I instructed.

he asked, his curiosity genuine. “Because I think

I said, shaking my head. “Just a one–night thing.”

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

amused by his attempt to fish for information. “You won’t figure

“Is that a

the window,

with a slight huff, crossing

“But if I’m wrong,

he asked, a smirk tugging at the corners of his

my confidence unwavering. “I’m so convinced you’ll love this surprise that

a dangerous promise to make,” Alexander pointed out,

not scared,” I