Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

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Chapter 0255

Ella POV

The image of Alexander’s wedding photo from the original imeline flashed vividly in my mind. The beautiful woman standing beside him, her bright smile radiating joy was the same woman standing before me now–Fiona.

Fiona was talking, laughing, her voice warm and polite, just as it had been all along. But I couldn’t hear her words. All I could hear was the thunderous pounding of my own heartbeat, far too loud, far too fast.

Heat surged through me, boiling anger washing over every inch of my skin. My stomach twisted, and the realization struck like a blow–I was jealous. Intensely, painfully jealous.

Was Alexander waiting for his chance to marry Flona? Had my proposed deal been the only thing standing in his way? If that was true, why hadn’t he rejected the deal outright? The answer was obvious–he needed me to help him become king. Of course, he wouldn’t refuse.

But my thoughts refused to settle. There was nothing between us–or so I told myself. There wasn’t supposed to be anything real between Alexander and me. And yet…

The terms of our contract rose in my mind, as sharp as a blade. From the very beginning, Alexander had insisted we divorce as soon as the election was over.

At the time, it had made perfect sense. Now, doubt crept in insidious and unwelcome. Had he demanded the divorce so quickly because he wanted to be free to marry Fiona?

Was the reason he claimed he couldn’t fall for anyone because he already had?

“Are you alright?” Fiona asked, her voice tinged with concern. The softness in her tone cut through my swirling thoughts. “You look pale.”

“I’m feeling a bit faint,” I replied, trying to steady my voice. “I think I’d better call it a day.”

“That’s probably a good idea,” Fiona said gently. “Nothing good comes from pushing yourself too hard.”

I laughed despite myself. She had no idea how rich her words were. “You’re right,” I said. “I think it’s best if I hit the showers and head home.”

with a warm smile. “And tell Alexander I said

a lightness into

my mind remained fixed on Alexander’s face from the night before–his hesitation,

every right to. But if he was in love with someone else, didn’t he owe

was taking the elevator up to our apartment, my anger had cooled, leaving an ache of confusion in its place. I was being ridiculous. None of this was supposed to be real.

about? Alexander had been very clear–anything physical between us was casual, driven by mutual

original timeline, their relationship had only developed after the election.

now.

things were different. There was no reason to believe that Alexander and Fiona

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together.

cay buy later ve all–and

I scanned my fingerprint to unlock the apartmet down. It didn’t help to think in circles the ride, the amount of

Childish. I needed to

to cross. And there was no one to

my duffel bag near the closet, I’d clean it out and repack it later for my next trip to

thoughts under conted. There was no reason to feel so worked up. Maybe it was because things seemed to be going so

crisis after another, my brain

the case, I needed to retrain myself. Constant vigilance, hyper–focus–it wasn’t heality. It would only lead me to make a mistake out

Not now.

was the gym?” Alexander’s voice startled me, and I turned to see him entering the room. His damp hair and the steaming coffee cup in his

I answered simply, keeping my

her?” he asked, his tone carrying a hint

doesn’t she?” I replied, my voice carefully

said with a shrug. “Her schedule’s unpredictable with her work. It’s hard to keep track of where she

kind of thing you’d keep track of, isn’t it?” The question slipped out before I could stop myself. Alexander gave me a strange look. “Not really,” he said. “I’ve just run into her there once or