Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0245

"I suppose that's true," I admitted. "But it's exactly because of our contract that I felt the need to find some way to show my appreciation. You've done far more for me than I've done for you."

"I'm not so sure about that," Alexander said, pouring the wine and handing me a glass. His eyes met mine, a flicker of warmth softening his features. "I think you've helped me more than you realize. But we'll soon find out if we're right-especially with the election race beginning soon."

I tilted my head, puzzled. "I'm not sure what you mean. There were a few moments of scandal with the women who came forward about you, but that's all been handled. And you've used your resources to protect me, repeatedly... Even when David..."

At the mention of the incident, a shadow crossed Alexander's face. He shook it off quickly, taking a measured sip of his wine before speaking again.

"There's a lot more to my past and reputation than you might know," he said thoughtfully. "For example, why do you think I know this racetrack so well?"

"I assumed you've had business meetings here," I replied, recalling how he'd once used a baseball field for networking.

he passed, I continued to race under an assumed name. The thrill of it-the

imagine the ever-composed Alexander chasing

alpha, and later, an alpha himself. Not just because racing is dangerous, but because of the disreputable opinions

about you," I said, disbelief lacing my voice. "When I tried looking into your

up," Alexander said, staring into

harsh," I

incredibly difficult time, and my behavior was putting our reputation at

up," I said earnestly. "I can

for a fleeting moment before his ever-charming smile slid back into place. "It did mean a lot to me once," he admitted. "But I've grown up since then-matured, much like you

made me feel profoundly sad. Alexander had sacrificed the things he loved most to step up for his family, yet what had he truly gained? A sterling

and yet his mother

help but wonder what else he kept locked away- what secret had he been on the verge of confessing to me the