Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0299

Ella POV

I clasped my hands between my knees as I sat on the couch looking at A

probably very stupid, but I had made up my mind to do it.

What I was about to do was

Alexander looked at me expectantly. I had his full attention so there was no reason to hesitate any further.

"I don't know why I was given a second chance," I said, keeping my eyes fixed on Alexander's despite the urge to look away. I feared how he would react-1 latew how insand I sounded-but he wasn't looking at me like I was crazy. He was curious, more than anything.

"I lived this life once before," I continued, "and things went exactly as I described. I married David. His schemes worked. He became king and took over, and I stood naively at his side, completely unaware of what was really happening. I had no idea that he was just a pawn being used by someone else. I should have known. It seems so obvious now, but I was blinded by my love for him. I wanted more than anything to make him happy, to prove myself a worthy queen-especially since I didn't have my wolf. He had stayed by my side anyway, and I thought that meant something."

Admitting that was embarrassing for me, especially since was saying it to Alexander. His jaw tensed, but that was the only reaction that he showed. It seemed he was doing his best to hear me out to the end, just as I had asked.

I swallowed hard, my throat tightening at the memories. "After my father died of a sudden respiratory illness, my mother was never the same. She became quiet, withdrawn a shadow of herself. And so, the only people I had left in the world were David and Amanda."

A bitter laugh escaped me. "I had no idea about their affair Another example of how naïve and stupid I was. Now, looking back, it's so obvious. Maybe I didn't see it because I didn't want to. I had nothing besides them. If I had tried to leave, there would have been nowhere for me to go Besides, I was constantly working. The kingdom was on my shoulders because David was always busy with other work- secret work." I exhaled sharply. "I guess now I know that, without realizing it, I was actually thwarting his plans, even then. Maybe that's why he wanted to get rid of me in the end. I don't know."

I forced myself to meet Alexander's gaze, my heart pounding. "All I know is that that life was real. It wasn't an elaborate dream. I remember the feeling of it all-the days, the years. It was real. I know that it was."

Alexander stood suddenly and walked to the kitchen. My heart fell. He really thought I was crazy, I thought.

into the kitchen and pulled a bottle of whiskey and two glasses

his shoulder. "I just think

long moment. He wasn't

he asked

"Cola," I answered weakly.

into the

for each of us along with some tissues. He offered me one, and that's

had only

said as

a sip of the cocktail, wincing as it burned on

Chapter 0299

just closed my eyes in the original timeline, and when I opened them again, It was the day

ever happened... yet it lid. I knew it had. I could still

took a deep breath. "I knew I couldn't just back out of the engagement.

my family in a difficult position. Besides, it would leave David in a position of influence. I had to make sure he never became king. At first, I didn't know what to do. I was too scared to tell my parents what was happening they would think I was insane. So I

competition David had when he ran for king. And it was close. You were well-liked, influential, powerful. I thought if I could be of use to you, then maybe you would

day," Alexander said thoughtfully. "I could tell there was some urgency to you. At the time, I thought you were just angry after

would have broken up with him and eaten a pint of ice cream," I joked. "No, this was much

"I see that now,"

stop David together. But why tell me what was

didn't you

risk I'm taking by telling you these things. You know that, sight? I have no way of knowing how you'll react

took a slow s