Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 237

Chapter 0237

Ella POV

Alexander carried me up the stairs and into our room, only threshold. By then, I was breathless with laughter, my hear effects of the champagne.

tting me back on my feet after crossing the pounding in my chest from both exhilaration and the

He closed the door behind us, turning back with a smile that still carried traces of amusement. Yet now, in the softened glow of the room, I could see the exhaustion etched on his features.

"It's been a very long day," I said, a smile tugging at my lips as I looked up at him.

"A long week," he agreed, letting out a low chuckle. "And think we've certainly earned some rest. Do you need help getting out of that dress?"

I laughed, the sound bubbling up before I could stop it. "That's very forward of you."

He shrugged, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Well, you are my wife now."

I felt a blush rise to my cheeks as I shifted, trying and failing to reach the zipper at the back of my dress." Actually, I think I do need some help," Ladmitted. "This thing is cumbersome."

"That much is obvious," he teased. "I don't know how you've managed to keep it on all night. I wouldn't last a minute wearing something like that."

I giggled again, an image of Alexander in a princess-style wedding gown flickering through my mind, almost too absurd for my tipsy brain to process. He rolled his eyes at my laughter but stepped forward, closing the space between

us.

"So, a zipper, then?" His voice was softer now, and the warmth of his presence made my breath catch.

I said, my voice barely above a whisper, suddenly hyper-aware of how close we were and the way the room seemed

my hair aside, his fingers grazing my neck. His body

of the zipper seemed louder than it should have been in the quiet room, each inch sending a ripple

just stood there, staring at each other in a charged silence. His eyes held something I couldn't quite place—an intensity that sent a shiver

word, he turned and walked to the

This was ridiculous. I shouldn't feel so unsteady about

just the beginning. After tonight, I'd be moving into his apartment. We'd

my ankles. I stepped out of the heavy fabric and made my way to my suitcase,

slipped them on, I did my best to ignore the sounds of Alexander behind me clothes rustling, buttons popping free, and

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Chapter 0237

act of getting ready for bed,

Alexander said suddenly, breaking the

a warm smile spreading across my face.

your acting," he replied, his tone light but sincere. "I didn't know you could be so convincing, right down

my cheeks. I kept my expression neutral, but inside, I was scrambling. How could I possibly explain that my emotions in that moment had been sincere? That the tears hadn't been part of an act but a

couldn't. Not without risking misunderstanding-or

you," I said

your sincerity. People have been telling me all night how lucky I am, and I think

head slightly. His words were fueled by alcohol, they couldn't

brushing of his teeth filling the quiet that

the door. Alexander opened it, and I held up my

out into

brushed my teeth quickly, the silence feeling more heavy

so as

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