Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0324

Ella POV

Alexander lay on the couch with my head resting on his chest, his fingers moving lightly through my hair.

We’d spent most of the night tangled up together, and when he took the unprecedented step of calling off work this morning, I was shocked.

But instead of worrying about it, we spent the entire day like this–cuddling, holding each other, kissing lazily, and occasionally making our way back to the bedroom.

It was as if something had finally clicked into place. There was no more need to hide how we felt, not from ourselves or each other.

At some point, Alexander had ordered dinner to be delivered, which gave us even less reason to move. So we didn’t.

I listened to the steady beat of his heart beneath my ear, a small, contented smile tugging at my lips. It felt like both of us needed this—not just a break from the chaos that had been shadowing us, but a moment to truly be together without fear or distraction.

I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so content.

in the apartment all the time,” Alexander said suddenly, breaking the comfortable silence.

to look at him. He wasn’t looking at me, though; his gaze was distant, thoughtful. “That’s true,” I admitted. “Not that there’s anything wrong with

voice soft but firm. “I think it’s time for you to start taking

“I don’t think Diana is

my wife.” His expression softened with something deeper–pride, maybe. “Besides, now that I know you

smile tugged at the corners of my mouth.

future at all,” Alexander

haven’t,” I agreed, my voice soft. “Because we

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it?” His eyes searched mine, hopeful and open in

lightly over his hand.

heart

lifted off his chest.

to talk about?” I asked curiously, leaning in just

you’ll want to live

so much to do, so many people… And since it’s a central point for most

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