Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0224

Chapter 0224

Ella POV

“She’s on the run,” I said, hugging my knees to my chest as I stared into the camera on my phone. “It seems she had an escape plan ready in case she was discovered.”

“Naturally,” Alexander replied, his expression thoughtful. She’d have been a fool not to. Clearly, she’s no fool if she’s managed to pull all of this off.”

“I just don’t understand why,” I said, letting my frustration show. Alexander was the one person I knew would truly understand.

“That’s a good question,” he responded, his tone measured “And one we’ll find the answer to eventually. But there’s no use dwelling on it right now.”

“I can’t help it,” I said, shaking my head. “I just don’t understand the motivation for doing something like this.” “There will be something in her background,” he said, his voice steady. “A personal grudge, financial hardship, or perhaps a secret she’s desperate to keep hidden. It always comes down to something like that.”

“You sound awfully confident about that,” I remarked, raising an eyebrow.

“I am,” Alexander said. “When dealing with potential traitors, you look for vulnerabilities–debts, indiscretions, or leverage someone could use against them. It’s predictable, really.”

“It’s just so much to take in,” I said with a sigh. “My father had the wine tested, and thank goodness he did. Several of the bottles were poisoned.”

“With what?” Alexander asked, his tone sharpening.

“Nothing fatal, but enough to make our guests very ill.”

father was diligent,” Alexander said “I’ve already ordered replacements–we’ll have enough wine by the wedding

carry on as if nothing happened,” I murmured.

we must do,” he replied firmly. “We can’t let them

wish

over soon,” he assured

residence and

find

with my medication,” I said, my voice

a

said with a faint smile. “He’s still disappointed they haven’t done enough since she hasn’t been

for her,” Alexander said reassuringly. “Your father needn’t worry about that.”

has been texting me–she says her

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concerned about,” Alexander said gently. “Don’t worry, Ella.

have all the proof we need against David,” I said, folding my arms tightly.

when she’s caught?” Alexander asked, his tone skeptical.

to

a very good point. If that’s the case, then it

like it’s only the beginning,” I muttered, my frustration seeping through.

voice carrying a calm reassurance. “Things