Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

hapter 0270 Chapter 0270

"Fiona!" I called out.

She turned, her emerald-green dress shimmering under the chandelier light. The long bell sleeves and silver jewelry made her look effortlessly elegant. She smiled warmly as she approached us, a tall, broad-shouldered man with light brown hair at her side.

"I didn't expect to see you here," Alexander said, crossing his arms and giving her a mock-annoyed look.

"As if I would miss a performance of The Magic Flute," Fina replied with a playful smirk. She turned to her companion. "This is Carlos Oak," she introduced. "Carlos, this is Alexander and Ella Black."

"Nice to meet you," Alexander said, extending a hand.

Carlos shook it, looking a little nervous. "Nice to meet you as well," he said politely.

"Are the two of you heading home for the night?" Fiona asked.

"That's what we were just discussing," I replied. "What about you?"

up

at Fiona. "Well, I feel a little more inclined to make it a late night if we're not the only ones.

sounds great," Fiona said,

Alexander said kindly, his gaze softening

me.

seemed a bit uneasy. I couldn't blame him- Alexander had a naturally intimidating presence, especially

cocktail bar nearby that stays open late," Fiona suggested. "They have a

I said. "Besides, it's cold, and I don't want to walk too

shivering slightly. "At least you

hesitation, Carlos slipped off his suit

I could see what Alexander meant when he said Fiona was like a little sister to him. Their teasing camaraderie was unmistakable. "Let's head out, then," Alexander said, glancing around at the milling crowd. "Getting crushed in here is not my

weaving our way through the packed lobby toward the

never knew an opera house could be this crowded," I

get used to it," Fiona

beside me, his hand resting lightly on my back as