Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0247

Chapter 0242

Ella POV

My first week as Alexander's wife was... interesting. The mella buzzed endlessly about our wedding, and speculation about what Alexander would do next was constant. Pregnancy rumors had already begun to circulate, which I couldn't help but laugh at.

Living with Alexander turned out to be surprisingly easy. Partly because we were both neat in our habits, but also because he was perfectly content to let me do my own thing as long as I brought James along.

James was now officially my personal bodyguard, accompanying me everywhere. It was an arrangement I was more than happy to agree to. Not only was I sure the way the weddings had played out would enrage David, making him unpredictable, but Dr. McIntyre was still at large.

There was no telling what her motivations had been or what she might do now that she was desperate. Taking precautions just made sense.

I settled into a routine quickly. Mornings were spent in the gym, afternoons in the office or working from the apartment on my computer.

my father and other pack members occupied much of my time. Evenings were

Alexander gave no indication that he was

until dinner. But, to his credit, he had been good about wrapping up on time during this first week. Judging by August's comments, however, I knew it

reminding Alexander of meetings and obligations he was putting off in the wake of the wedding. I didn't blame him—that was his job as beta, after all-but I couldn't shake the feeling that

Alexander and me weren't entirely legitimate. The only one privy to the details of our contract. Perhaps that knowledge made him resent me, which would be perfectly reasonable. I tried not to let it bother

to give Alexander the surprise date I had been working on

a lovely sundress, with my hair and makeup done to perfection, and accessorized with some of the exquisite jewelry Alexander had gifted me

Alexander had been working all morning and into the early afternoon but had gone upstairs about an hour ago to get ready. My heart fluttered with anticipation as I waited for

Antonio had designed for him, I couldn't help but gasp. I knew it would look good, but he

edge that perfectly suited his

of the jacket accentuated his broad shoulders and slim waist, while the dark fabric contrasted sharply with his light features,

his hands down the

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