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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that's the case, we've got a lot of work to do to prepare, Alexander said, exhaling slowly. His mind was already racing, and I could see it in the intensity of his gaze. "We'll need to plan for every

said gently, reaching out to touch

business?" he asked, his tone still thoughtful. "Anything you

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.

strict," Alexander said, furrowing

with Dr. McIntyre, they're tightening security

he said softly, understanding. "Well, that makes sense. Would you like to go take care of that now? I can help gather

I said softly. "But the

not too much to ask," Alexander replied, his voice warm.

couldn't help but return his

from the driver and informed him of the change in plans. Then,

provided, hoping it would help ease the lingering effects of the hangover

the hospital in my territory, the late afternoon sun was casting

the reception desk abruptly bolted upright and hurried to

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