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.

documents with them–after all, I was the Luna

one else knew, I was acutely aware that my position was temporary. It felt wrong to delve into the intimate details of the pack’s finances and future

a local restaurant I hadn’t tried before. The food was incredible, but the conversation

still embarrassed by my reaction

jokes about it, which was unusual for him. Maybe he understood

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

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

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

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

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

My heart sank.

him that much? It was