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

I was acutely aware that my position was temporary. It felt wrong to delve into the intimate details of the pack’s finances

Alexander and I shared a quiet dinner, something he’d ordered from a local restaurant I hadn’t tried before. The food was incredible, but the conversation between us remained

I was still embarrassed by my reaction earlier and the intensity

jokes about it, which was unusual for him. Maybe he understood how fragile I felt and was choosing to spare my

the same time, I worried I’d offended him by even

and I had been sharing the same bed. It was large enough for us

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

It was dark and empty. Confused, I slipped out of bed and

the living room, I saw him sitting on the couch, a blanket draped

My heart sank.

much? It was the only