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Chapter 0222

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?”

it will be

course,” my mother said. “We have plenty of space to store it.”

said, turning back to me with a soft smile. He leaned in and kissed me lightly on the cheek. “Have a good night,” he murmured, his voice

a knowing look before turning and heading back to the car, leaving

mother, feeling the weight

me,” I said, my embarrassment still fresh.

gently. “I’m happy

does,” I admitted, the warmth in my chest

nod. “Now, why don’t you get

I agreed, letting out a long sigh.

of the evening passed without much incident. Alexander and I exchanged a few texts confirming some final details for the

was left now was to wait for the big day.

to quiet my nerves as the

is, until I was awakened by

my heart pounding. The muffled shouts of our guards outside

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Chapter 0222

Throwing on my robe, I rushed downstairs, clutching

me, holding me close as though she feared I might run headfirst into the unknown danger outside.

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