Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 357

Ella POV

“Everything happened so differently the first time around, I said, my voice quieter now, almost reflective.

Amanda’s glare didn’t waver, but I could see the flicker of confusion in her eyes.

“David and I were married. The ceremony was beautiful, and I couldn’t have been happier. I got a little tipsy—I suspect now that he put something in my drink, because I hadn’t had that much. When I passed out in our room, he snuck out… to celebrate your birthday with you.”

Her nostrils flared.

“I had no idea, of course,” I continued. “I wouldn’t find out for years. I became Luna of his pack, and eventually, David announced he was running for King.”

Amanda’s expression twisted in anger. “What the hell are you talking about?”

“Be quiet and listen.” My voice was sharp enough to cut through her outrage.

She glared but said nothing.

“You and David continued your affair, but I was too focused on my father’s sudden illness to notice. And then he died.”

The words lodged in my throat, but I forced them out. “I was too distraught to step in, so David took over my pack as well. That gave him the edge he needed in the election–along with the scandal surrounding Alexander. Rumors, revelations about his past… At the time, he was single. Eventually, he married Fiona, but it wasn’t enough to save his reputation. And so David won. He became King. I became the Luna Queen.”

scoff, but I saw how tense she had become.

He liked the way people threw themselves at his feet. But he didn’t care about the responsibility. So I took on most of the work, and for the most part, the kingdom ran smoothly. Except for the rogue incursions at the border.”

Amanda’s fingers twitched.

And for some reason, David refused

a ridiculous

help of the northern rogues to win. He had been working

!!

no words came out.

getting in his way. Or maybe,” I said, tilting my head, “it was because you found out you

hand instinctively flew

had her

for the next step. You had my mother arrested–along with

Amanda’s face paled.

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Chapter 357

have caused too much scandal. Too many questions about David. So you took matters into your own hands.” I leaned

eyes darting over my face as if

you laughed as I died at your feet.”

Her lips parted.

by my best friend and my husband. If you had just told me the truth–that the two of you were fated–I would have stepped aside. But David wanted the power my pack could offer, so he convinced you to go along with his plan. And you hated me for it. You hated me for taking