Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0282

#25 BONUS

It meant they had access to information that could be used against him a liability he couldn't afford.

Still, he saw an opportunity. If he could get to the address before anyone else, he could eliminate the doctor and ensure her silence. With Dr. McIntyre out of the picture, one of his most dangerous loose ends would be tied up, and there would be no one left who could expose him.

The thought brought a rare sulle to his face. For once, luck seemed to be on his side. Eliminating the doctor would be a critical step toward securing his plans and moving on to the greater goals that lay ahead.

Ella POV

Alexander and I made our way to his office early the next morning. He ordered coffee and breakfast to be brought up, but other than that, he requested complete privacy.

His knowledge of the northern border and the Roguelands was far more extensive than I had expected. When I asked how he knew so much, he responded with a cryptic comment and quickly changed the subject.

It was the kind of evasive answer I had come to expect from Alexander, and, surprisingly, I didn't mind. I was simply grateful for his expertise.

maps and strategized for my meeting with Dr. McIntyre, I couldn't shake the unease curling in my stomach. It still felt like I

intel and support made it

focus.

turned out to be a trap, I would

is what you want to do?" Alexander

a sip of my coffee, hoping my expression conveyed my irritation, but it didn't seem

sighed. "Yes," I said as clearly

I resisted the urge to remind him that we'd already

both still a little on edge, especially after yesterday's argument. But that wasn't why he

I was making

"I know it could be dangerous, and I know it could go badly. But that's exactly why I have to be the one to do it. I'm not sending anyone else in my place and putting them at risk. Besides, whatever she wants to talk about, it's probably not something we want to risk getting out in the

to agree

I asked, ready to argue again if I had to. I wasn't going to

the next time we went out together, it would be pleasant," Alexander said, fixing me with a

couldn't help the small smile that tugged at my