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

said gently, reaching out to touch his arm. "Today, I think we just

thoughtful.

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 need

strict," Alexander said,

happened with Dr. McIntyre, they're

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

ask," I said softly.

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

but return his smile.

partition separating us from the driver and informed him of the change in plans. Then, we settled into a comfortable silence, the gentle hum of the car

hoping it would help ease the lingering effects of

at the hospital in my territory, the late afternoon sun was casting long shadows over

we stepped through the doors, the woman at the reception desk abruptly bolted

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