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.

shifted to Lily, standing silently by his side. She looked… different. Her face was pale, almost gaunt, as though she’d been unwell. Gone was the flawless composure I was used to seeing, and

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

Lily said softly, her voice barely

I said, though my

almost solemn. “I don’t mean to overstep, but Ella, I

over me. This had to be

asked, my voice sharper than I

keeping his voice

glanced at Alexander, uncertain how to respond. Alpha Derrick sounded sincere, and there was nothing in his tone or demeanor to suggest he

be the

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

possibly changed to make him apologize now? And why here, in public?

know people were staring. The Lakes had already drawn

said hesitantly, wary of

Derrick said, his gaze steady. “My son is a fool–I’ve always known that—but I didn’t realize how much of one until now. He never should have thrown you away. He never should have chosen Amanda over you. And to do it in such a shameful, public way… It

continued. “I thought he would see his mistake and make things right, but 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

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