Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0240

Ella POV

"What do you think the announcement is going to be?" I asked after we were safely in the car, heading back toward the capital.

"I suspect it had something to do with Elizabeth. She and Damien Rose seemned quite close, and the way they danced together all night certainly had people talking," Alexander said.

"I'm sure it's got something to do with that," I replied. "Elizabeth has been keeping things private between them. I'm sure she would have told me already if they planned to go public."

"I hadn't considered that," he said. "What else could it be, though?"

I hesitated. "I wonder if it's possible he's decided to retire.

Alexander's eyes widened as he stared at me. "Do you think it could really be so soon?"

I nodded. "We knew an election would be coming. That's the whole point of this deal we've made, but it does seem sudden, doesn't it? I just can't think of another reason."

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to prepare, Alexander said, exhaling slowly. His mind was already racing, and I could see it in

touch

other business?" he asked, his tone still thoughtful. "Anything you need to do

need to go back to my pack lands to grab a few more things from my father's house. I also need to sign some paperwork at the doctor's office. I asked Dr. Bowman to transfer my records to the doctor you set me up with, but they

bit strict," Alexander said, furrowing

they're tightening security around

of that now? I can help gather your belongings, and we can eat with your parents before

a lot to ask," I said softly. "But the help would

course, it's not too much to ask," Alexander replied, his voice warm. "You're my

help but return his smile. "Thank

in plans. Then, we settled

sipped from the bottled water provided, hoping it would help ease the lingering effects of the hangover by the time we

territory, the late afternoon sun was casting long

at the reception desk abruptly bolted upright

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