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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mind was already racing, and I could see it in the intensity of his

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

he asked, his tone still thoughtful. "Anything you need to do before

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

bit strict," Alexander said, furrowing

happened with Dr. McIntyre, they're tightening security around

that makes sense. Would you like to go take care of that now? I

ask," I said softly.

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

return his smile. "Thank

of the change in plans. Then, we settled into a comfortable silence, the gentle hum of the

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

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

the reception desk abruptly

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