Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0265

Chapter 0265

Ella POV

"You're back," Alexander said as I walked into the apartment, his voice warm but tinged with curiosity.

"Yes, sorry I'm late for lunch," I replied, setting my bag down. "My coffee outing ran long. I ran into Flona at the café, and we got to talking."

"That's good,” Alexander said, watching me closely as he set two fresh plates of food on the kitchen island. "So, you straightened things out then?"

"Yes," I replied, pulling out a stool to sit down. "Fiona and have no issues between us. You were right-I was being silly before. However, I'm afraid our conversation raised some new questions."

Alexander's brow furrowed, and he sat beside me stiffly. "Why is that?"

I hesitated, choosing my words carefully. "Fiona seemed to find it... interesting that you were willing to run for Alpha King, considering the skeletons in your closet."

"Skeletons?" Alexander repeated, his expression hardening. The warmth in his demeanor quickly gave way to sharp focus. "And what exactly does she think I have to hide?"

I had spent the entire walk back planning how I would handle this, but I'd already gone off script. I pressed Fiona as much as I could, trying to get a definitive answer, but all she said was that Diana might let slip some Indiscretions from his past.

Apparently, this was different from the women who had already come forward. The idea that something

potentially damaging to the campaign had been kept from me irritated me, especially since we were out of time to preemptively address it.

The election was starting. We had to bring our A-game, and I needed every piece of information to help us succeed. I racked my brain, trying to remember the original timeline. I knew there had been a big scandal with Alexander that cost him the election, but for the life of me, couldn't recall the details.

"She wouldn't say," I admitted, watching his reaction closely. "She seemed to think you should have told me about it by now and looked embarrassed when she realized I had no idea what she was talking about."

"You're not the only one," Alexander said, his tone tight. "I'm not sure what she could be talking about."

tell if he was lying. His irritation seemed genuine, but his guarded expression told me there

a scandal if it got

to be an issue. And

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best friend," I pointed out, leaning forward.

kind of thing you should have told your wife.

won't happen," Alexander said

but my resolve firm. "But it really feels like you're keeping things from me

I'm sorry I was out late and didn't tell you where I was going," Alexander said, sighing. "It was rude, and I'm sure you were

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I interrupted, crossing

looked skeptical, his jaw tightening. "Then what

with each other," I said. "If there's something that could jeopardize

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and not something Diana is going to comment

me pause, the irritation and anger I'd felt toward the situation dissolving quickly

said gently, softening my voice. "I just need to know what issues might arise

he said, sighing

the plate of food in front of me, suddenly uncertain. It was clear Alexander was distressed- more than I had anticipated. Pressing him wouldn't help; itwould only make him distrustful

moment. "If you think it's no big deal, then I'll trust your judgment. But if something does happen, I want you to inform me as soon as possible so we can deal with

you, Ella, I wouldn't do anything to compromise our success. We've worked too hard to get to this

too well. There were things I wished I could share-things I had carried with

a lonely

us lost in thought, our secrets hanging heavily in the air. The challenges we faced were already daunting, and I

had been excruciating a blur of stress, fear, and relentless rumors. With only David by my side, I'd barely survived

Still, I knew we couldn't