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

focus on that tomorrow," I said gently, reaching out to touch his arm. "Today, I think we just need

his tone still thoughtful. "Anything you need to do before you're fully moved in-besides

back to my pack lands to grab a few more things from my father's house. I also need to sign some paperwork

strict," Alexander said, furrowing his

they're tightening security around the medical

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

to ask," I said softly.

much to ask," Alexander

couldn't help but return his smile.

change in plans. Then, we settled into

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

the late afternoon sun was casting long shadows over the building. Alexander walked in with me, his presence reassuring as

at the reception desk abruptly bolted upright and hurried to the back without

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