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.

them–after all, I was the Luna of the

position was temporary. It felt wrong to delve into the intimate details of the pack’s finances and future plans. August didn’t say anything, but I could tell he agreed

that evening, 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

though deep down, I knew better, I was still embarrassed by my reaction earlier and the intensity of the jealousy I’d felt toward

it, which

his restraint, but at the same time, I worried I’d offended him by even suggesting there might be something more to his friendship

been sharing the same bed. It was large enough for us to sleep side by side without touching, and while the arrangement felt strange at first, it

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 off quickly. But minutes

sat up, glancing toward the bathroom door. It was dark and empty. Confused, I slipped out of bed and padded

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

My heart sank.

him that much? It was the