Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 366

Ella POV

The atmosphere in the king’s home was tense. Servants and guards moved briskly through the halls, their expressions unreadable but their urgency undeniable.

The entire building was bracing itself for what was about to unfold–the king’s official statement on the arrests, the fallout of the investigation, the shift in the kingdom’s balance of power.

But first, there was a meeting to be had.

Alexander and I were led into the king’s private study, where he stood at the window, his hands clasped behind his back. His posture was rigid, his gaze distant as he stared out at the city below.

He turned when we entered, his face unreadable.. “I don’t have much time,” he said, his voice tired. “I need to finalize my speech before the press conference.”

“This won’t take long,” Alexander assured him.

The king nodded and moved to sit behind his desk, gesturing for us to do the same. “I assume you’re here because of the things Amanda’s been saying?” he asked, steepling his fingers together.

“No,” I said plainly. “We’re here because of Diana.”

didn’t speak right away Alexander and I exchanged a glance before I pushed forward.

you a lot lately,” I said carefully. More than seems

exhaled, rubbing his temple. “Yes, she has. Alexander, I assumed that was

I ask her to

frowned. “She said you wanted her to handle things–said the details of the crimes were too upsetting for you

was a lie.”

words were sharp, cutting through the room like a blade. The king’s frown deepened as he studied us, realization dawning behind

doing this yet, but we’re concerned that she may

mother?” the

Alexander answered quickly. “It’s nothing like that. I just worry that she’s overstepping. She can be….

about the investigation to you.

mentioned them,” I explained. “I promise, we would

his chair, his expression unreadable. “And yet, you’re not

told him about Diana’s involvement

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Chapter 366