Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0257

Chapter 0257

“A quiet day in is just what I need,” I said, finally taking a bite of the food. It was delicious, as expected. Alexander was a surprisingly good cook.

I needed to mentally prepare for the council meeting. David would likely be there, along with his father. After my conversation with Alpha Derrick last night, I wasn’t sure how I felt about that.

And, on top of it all, this would be our first major social outing as a couple since the wedding. We needed to make a good impression, and I wanted to be fully rested and completely focused.

“I agree,” Alexander said, breaking into my thoughts. “Though August may come by to help with preparations for a short while.”

“Naturally,” I replied.

As expected, August came to the apartment shortly after lunch. I excused myself to the living room, scrolling aimlessly on my phone and reading a book to give them some privacy.

invited me to review the documents with them–after all, I was the Luna of the Black Pack now- but it didn’t feel right.

into the intimate details of the pack’s

restaurant I hadn’t tried before. The food was incredible,

I was still embarrassed by my reaction earlier and the intensity of the

I was genuinely upset. He didn’t attempt to tease me or make any jokes about it, which was unusual for him. Maybe he understood how fragile I felt and was choosing to spare my

worried I’d offended him by even suggesting there might be something more

we prepared for bed. Ever since the wedding night, Alexander and I had been sharing the same bed. It was large enough for us to sleep side by side without touching,

of us constantly slept on the couch, it would be uncomfortable and unsustainable long–term. Bringing in a secondary bed would raise suspicions we couldn’t afford. So, sharing the bed had become part of our routine. Tonight, I climbed in first, settling on my side and facing Alexander’s half of the bed. I felt warm and comfortable, sure I would drift

the bathroom door. It was dark and empty. Confused, I slipped out of bed and padded to the

living room, I saw him sitting on the couch, a blanket draped over his lap and

My heart sank.

him that much? It was the only explanation that came to mind.