Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0229

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The rehearsal dinner wasn’t a grand event–just an intimate gathering of those directly involved in the ceremony. Our families were here, along with August, Elizabeth, Andrew, and the priestess who would officiate the wedding.

“It’s good of you to join us,” Diana said with a teasing smile.

“I’m sorry to have caused any concern,” I replied. “I didn’t sleep well.”

Alexander pulled a chair out for me and I sat, facing Diana. Alexander sat beside me.

“That’s very understandable,” Elizabeth said. “Even without the excitement of last night, you’re going to be married tomorrow! It’s only natural your mind would be restless.”

“Yes, of course,” Alexander agreed. “After tomorrow, things will begin to settle down.”

“It all seems so fast,” Diana said, sipping her wine with a look of disbelief on her face.

“That’s how these things go sometimes,” my mother replied.

a pair together there is no need to hesitate,” the priestess spoke up

older woman. She smiled at me knowingly, even as I felt shame wash over

mistaken,” I said softly. “We aren’t fated.”

“Sometimes the mate pull isn’t the only

a few moments, only broken when my father started to speak.

capital by the end of the week,” my father said. “Then, your new

but my heart felt heavy at the idea of leaving. I knew that

in to whisper, “I can

I murmured back, keeping

fond smile softening her features. “My father will

hoped he might make it, but I wasn’t going to ask. I know how busy he is. Coming to any wedding is a big

interrupted, her tone firm with affection. “You’re my friend. Of course, my father will be

words warmed my heart in a

to think of her father only as a king might be

timeline. So much had changed. For example, my father was still healthy in this reality, a blessing I struggled to fully

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