Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0248

Chapter 0248

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Alexander placed his hand over mine on the table, his touch firm but reassuring. His warning look was

unmistakable, and I steeled myself, realizing who was walking toward us.

“Alpha Lake,” Alexander greeted evenly as the man reached our table.

“Good evening, Alpha Black,” Derrick replied. “I hope I’m not intruding.”

“We can spare a moment,” Alexander said, his tone polite but measured.

“I wanted to congratulate you,” Derrick said, his expression unreadable. “I’m sure you understand our obligations were elsewhere on the day of your wedding.”

“Of course,” I replied, turning to face him.

Lily, standing silently by his side. She looked… different. Her face was pale, almost gaunt, as though she’d been unwell. Gone

everything involving David had taken a toll on her–far more than I

said softly, her voice barely

said, though my tone was

our attention back to him. His expression was measured, almost solemn.

had to be a trick–some calculated ploy to lower

what?” I asked, my voice sharper than

between you and David,” he replied, keeping his

sounded sincere, and there was nothing in his tone or demeanor to suggest he was lying. Yet the idea

had never liked me. He had made it painfully clear that he expected me to be the quiet, obedient wife to David. He was irritated every

me in front of my own father, and treated me as though I were a burden rather than a

him apologize now? And why here, in

had already drawn attention just by entering the restaurant. This interaction would fuel weeks

I understand,” I said hesitantly, wary of the trap I

one until now. He never should have thrown you away. He never should have chosen Amanda

clearly, I was wrong about that too. And so, on behalf of myself and my pack, I want to offer my sincerest apologies. You deserve respect, Ella, and I am sorry that a member of my own family caused you distress.”

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