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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slowly. His mind was already racing, and I could see it in the intensity of his gaze. "We'll need to plan

touch his arm. "Today, I think we just

there any other business?" he asked, his tone still thoughtful. "Anything you need

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

strict," Alexander said,

they're tightening security around the medical

to go take care of that now? I can help gather your belongings, and we can eat with your parents before we head

lot to ask," I said

much to ask," Alexander replied, his

but return his smile. "Thank

tapped on the glass partition separating us from the driver and informed him of the change in plans. Then, we settled into a comfortable silence,

help ease the lingering effects of the hangover by

territory, the late afternoon sun was casting long shadows over

doors, the woman at the reception desk abruptly bolted upright and

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