Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0330

It had been days since the announcement of the manhunt, and still, there hadn't been a single report. It didn't make any sense. Amanda was well-known-people would recognize her.

I couldn't understand where she had gone or how she was hiding so effectively. And that scared me. Amanda was unpredictable at the best of times, but now, she was desperate.

"It's going to be okay," Fiona said reassuringly. "You're not alone-we're watching your back."

"Thanks," I said weakly, picking up my cocktail and taking a deep drink. I had been trying to push Amanda from my mind, to ignore the anxiety coiling in my stomach, but clearly, I wasn't doing a very good job of it if Fiona had picked up on it so easily.

"Let's get out of here!" someone suddenly called out.

Fiona and I looked up to find one of Elizabeth's cousins standing dramatically, already donning her coat.

"I think we've sucked all the fun out of this place," she declared. “Let's go find somewhere else to party."

"Like where?" Elizabeth asked uncertainly.

"I know a place," she said with a broad smile. "The DJ is great, and the dance floor is always packed."

"That doesn't really sound like my scene," Elizabeth hedged.

replied, rolling her eyes. "You only get engaged once, right? Let's have some fun and celebrate! Cut loose a little.

I could speak,

what?" she said. "You're absolutely right. We're supposed to be celebrating. There's no reason

process what was happening, everyone

linked her arm through mine as we

and clusters of people huddled near the buildings, chatting and smoking. I let Fiona lead me as we

the light to turn

and Damian's sister followed

me forward, but I hesitated. Sensing my reluctance, she released my arm and

the street as I went. Then, a sound made my blood freeze the screech of

to see a car tearing up the street, swerving wildly from side to side, barreling straight

run, but my feet felt glued to

a strong set of arms wrapped around my waist. Before I could react, I was lifted off my feet and

Chapter 0330

car sped

palms scraping against the pavement as I caught

coursing through me, I stared

face a mixture of horror and

"Thank God," I whispered.