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

I said gently, reaching out to touch his

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

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

strict," Alexander said, furrowing

Dr. McIntyre, they're tightening security around the

that now? I can help gather your

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

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

but return his

him of the change in plans. Then, we settled into a comfortable

would help ease the lingering effects of the hangover by the time

my territory, the late afternoon sun was casting long shadows over the building. Alexander walked in with

the doors, the woman at the reception desk abruptly bolted

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