Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 363

Chapter 363

Sabrina nodded, looking away. "She made me believe that I told you, you'd turn on me. That you'd try to take Lexie away or-" She shook her head. "I was young, scared and I had no one. She was the only person who offered to help me."

I exhaled sharply, trying to keep my emotions in check. "And now? Why are you here in the capital?"

She hesitated, her fingers twisting in her lap. "Diana brought me here," she admitted. "She wants me to go to the press, to tell everyone about Lexie and turn it into a scandal that will destroy you."

My jaw clenched. "And do you want that?"

“No,” she said quickly, shaking her head. "I never wanted any of this. I don't want to treat Lexie like she's some dark secret. I love her more than anything."

"Then why are you even considering it?" I asked, my frustration slipping through.

"Because I don't have a choice!" Her voice cracked as she looked up at me, desperation in her eyes. "I can't afford to take care of myself, let alone Lexie. I have nothing. No money, no job, no home of my own. Diana is the only one keeping me from losing everything. And if I refuse her..." She trailed off, her meaning clear.

She was trapped.

This wasn't just about me. This was about my daughter. A little girl who had no idea she was being used as a pawn in a political

again, my decision was made. "I'll take care of you

Sabrina's eyes widened. "What?"

I said. "You and Lexie-you'll have what you need. I won't let either

as if she hadn't even considered

said simply. "Of course, I

nodding slowly. "I... I

think about it," I told her. "You don't have to decide

again, exhaling

my heart pounding.

searching my face as if trying to gauge whether she could trust me. Then, after a long

said softly. "You can meet

like a wave, but it was tangled with something else- something deeper. This was only the beginning. There was still so much to

I would do

now, I