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.

side. She looked… different. Her face was pale, almost gaunt, as though she’d been

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

Lily said softly, her voice

I said, though my tone was cautious.

attention back to him. His expression was measured, almost solemn. “I don’t mean to overstep, but Ella, I feel

him, unblinking, disbelief washing over me. This had to be a trick–some calculated ploy to lower

my voice sharper

things played out between you and David,” he replied, keeping his voice low to avoid the ears of

how to respond. Alpha Derrick sounded sincere, and there was nothing in his tone or demeanor to suggest

he expected me to be the quiet, obedient wife to David. He was irritated every time I dared

had embarrassed me before the king, belittled me in front of my own father, and

possibly changed to make him apologize now?

staring. The Lakes had already drawn attention

said hesitantly, wary of the trap I couldn’t

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 was an embarrassment to me

And so, on behalf of myself

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