Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0338

Ella POV

In all the chaos and confusion of the last few days, I had completely forgotten that Alexander and I were supposed to be hosting a party to celebrate the beginning of construction on the solar farm.

It was an unnecessary PR move-an opportunity for people to speak with Alexander and be reminded of the good he was doing for the kingdom in the lead-up to the election

In light of Archer's release the other day, the party had become even more important. We had to put up a strong front, to show that we weren't intimidated or swayed into changing our plans over a little tension.

I wished more than anything that we didn't have to do this, but it wasn't avoidable. I couldn't leave Alexander to handle it alone, forcing him to make excuses for me- though he had offered.

The event was being hosted in the office building, which apparently had a very nice event space I had yet to see. At the very least, if I truly needed to slip away, I was just one elevator ride from the apartment.

Alexander was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit that accentuated his broad shoulders and long legs, while I wore a soft blue dress that fell just below my knees, paired with the diamond jewelry set he had given me as a gift at my wedding to David.

I knew we looked incredible together-the photos from the event would be striking, casting us in the best possible light. But that did little to ease my tension.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Alexander asked, studying me closely. "I can tell everyone you're feeling unwell."

will just start pregnancy rumors," I

faint flush crept up Alexander's cheeks, and

He was already stressed enough-I wasn't about to add

said, stepping forward and taking

mine. "All right," he said. "I

I replied. "Then let's get down there-people are

left the apartment and made our way down to the event space. It was beautifully

our guests had already arrived, milling

the staff were serving from a bar near the

at it briefly,

Luna we greeted just

again,"

them had been at David's wedding announcement, when Alexander and I had reminded him of the land he owed

for a warm hug, which I happily returned, while Alistair clasped Alexander's hand in a

see this project moving

all Ella's idea," Alexander replied,

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