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Chapter 0222

Ella POV

Just as I was beginning to lose myself in the kiss, the front door burst open. My mother’s surprised gasp cut through the moment, and I quickly pulled away from Alexander, heat rushing to my face in mortified embarrassment.

Alexander laughed under his breath–a soft, warm sound–and when I looked up, I found him smiling fondly at me, completely unbothered.

“My goodness,” my mother said, a teasing lilt in her voice I see the wedding is coming just in time–you two can hardly control yourselves.”

“Mother!” I exclaimed, my cheeks burning even hotter.

“My apologies, Mrs. Rowan,” Alexander said smoothly, his usual charming smile firmly in place.

“No need to apologize,” she replied, clearly amused. “I assume from your goodbye kiss that you won’t be joining us for dinner?”

Alexander shook his head. “Unfortunately, I have too much work to do. After all, we’re almost out of time.”

“True enough,” my mother said. “Does that mean things went well today?”

chosen the wine, and it will be delivered here

mother said. “We have plenty of

Alexander said, turning back to me with a soft smile. He leaned in and kissed me lightly on the cheek. “Have a good

burning all over again. He gave me a knowing

my mother, feeling the weight of her amused expression.

I said, my embarrassment still fresh.

not laughing at you,” she replied gently. “I’m happy

in my chest softening the

“Now, why don’t you get

I agreed, letting out

passed without much incident. Alexander and I exchanged a few texts confirming

left now was to

this not being my first wedding. Still, I managed to quiet my nerves as the

is, until I was awakened by strange sounds

muffled shouts of our guards outside reached

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robe, I rushed

there. My mother immediately wrapped her arms around me, holding me close as though she feared I might run headfirst into the unknown

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