Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 359

Alexander POV

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Ella’s handling of Amanda completely caught me off guard, and I wasn’t sure how I felt about it. How could she have any pity for the woman who had put her through so much? It eluded me.

At the same time, it showed a level of control and cleverness that was undeniable. A true Luna–not only showing mercy but doing it in a way that didn’t tip her hand. She hadn’t made herself seem weak or easily manipulated.

Still, it felt like a change that came out of nowhere.

I didn’t have a chance to ask her about it now. There was too much risk of being overheard.

After a few minutes, the King returned to the upper level, his expression slightly disturbed. He shook his head.” How does a person lose touch with reality to that degree?”

Ella glanced toward the door where Amanda’s screams still echoed. “She’s been through a lot,” she said quietly.

I scoffed. “She brought it on herself.”

Ella sighed. “That’s true… but still, if David hadn’t put her through so much, I don’t think she’d be this way.”

Then she turned to the King, her expression serious. “Have you had a doctor examine her?”

The King frowned. “No.”

“Please do so right away,” Ella insisted. “I’ve known Amanda my entire life. I know her scent… something is off.”

The King and I both stared at her in surprise.

“What do you mean ‘off‘?” I asked.

Ella hesitated, then exhaled softly. “I think she may be pregnant.”

The King cursed under his breath. He straightened, rubbing his temples. “I’m afraid this meeting will have to be postponed,” he said apologetically. “I have to deal with all of this.”

Ella nodded. “We understand. We’ll return when things are less chaotic.”

the King replied. “I only

The King had complicated things more than necessary, acting without consulting us. The fact

keeping my tone even.

about this. They’ll have questions for you both–about David, about Amanda —but until we’ve had a chance to talk, I’d rather

eyebrow. “No

curiously, but

press conferences for the time being.”

short nod. “Agreed.” Then I looped my arm around Ella and turned us

walked her to

closed the door I saw her staring past me at the house. There was a haunted

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Chapter 359

impacted her

we were both inside, I pulled away from the King’s home and exhaled heavily, sinking

her hands, and for a moment, I worried she

when she lowered them, she wasn’t crying.

looked exhausted.

in

at

still hate her, but would I be any better than her if I made sure she was condemned? If I did everything I could to ensure

be better than her,” I answered

and reached over, taking my hand. “Besides,” she said, “I think this will work out in our

I

bad for us if they went public. But if I can muddy the waters, make it so that-”

all,” I finished as realization dawned. A slow smile spread across my face. ” No one will believe a word she says because half of

wane, and even those

shook my head in admiration. “You can be devious

be,” she corrected with

it in her posture. “You don’t seem very relieved to have this behind us,” I said, concern seeping

of many problems. I’m glad it’s resolved, but there’s still plenty

really can’t take a moment

she admitted. “But every time I allow myself to something else goes wrong. I don’t think we can afford to

in my chest. She was right, but I wanted nothing more than to just be with Ella, without the weight of