Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 368

Ella POV

The city lights blurred past as we drove home, the weight of the press conference still pressing down on me. The car was quiet except for the hum of the engine, the chaos of earlier now a distant echo.

Alexander's hand found mine, his grip steady and warm. "It's over," he said softly. "David is out of the picture. You did what you set out to do."

I turned my gaze to him, studying the calm certainty in his expression. "And now what?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

He squeezed my hand. "Now, you get to decide what comes next."

That was the part that scared me.

For so long, my only goal had been stopping David. I had lived and breathed that mission, every decision guided by that singular purpose. I never let myself think about what came after.

And now, standing at the edge of an open future, I didn't know how to move forward.

"What if I don't know what I want?" I admitted.

Alexander smiled faintly, bringing our intertwined hands to his lips. "Then you take your time figuring it out. But whatever you choose, you don't have to do it alone."

I swallowed against the lump in my throat. "I do know one thing.'

He arched a brow. "What's that?"

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I looked into his eyes, finding my answer there. "I want to stay with you."

A flicker of something deep and unreadable passed over his face before his expression softened. "Are you sure?"

I nodded. "Being with you means a life of danger, responsibility, hard choices. I know that. And I know it won't be easy." I exhaled. "But you're worth it."

His hand tightened around mine, his gaze darkening with emotion. He didn't say anything right away, but he didn't need to.

I had my answer.

"I guess we can rip up that contract," Alexander said after a beat of silence.

I stared at him for a moment then laughed.

seemed like a lifetime ago. Back then, we had been insistent that this was a fake relationship that meant nothing. If I could

divorce anymore?"

I could see the way his eyes

without hesitation.

can live with that," he said with a

and he laced his fingers

becoming a normal part of my life.

present and

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was getting

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she was howling with delight. I blushed a little, embarrassed by how

miserable Alexander's presence is enough to reassure me. As

think, but it felt true. Together, we

change the way felt. If anything, it made me love him more. He had accepted the truth so easily and didn't seem to hold

met her. That was the kind of man he was. Deep down, he wanted to do

was willing to break

as the king because he was a criminal. At least, I hoped that was true. When we arrived home, Alexander helped me out of the car his touch lingering. But as we stepped inside, his phone

handle something in my office," he said after looking at the screen for

"Ice

He nodded.

to press him for details, but I knew better. Some things he

"Just... be careful," I

smile tugged at

last lingering glance, he disappeared into our bedroom to change, leaving me

sinking onto the couch. The silence felt heavier than before. I knew that he would be okay, but

King. I wasn't

to get rid of the thought. I didn't want to know. It was better if he kept some

left our bedroom and came towards

forehead, then headed out the

I needed a distraction so I wouldn't

rang once before my mother's voice filled the line. “Ella?” she asked, her tone filled with worry. "Oh, thank god.

okay, Mom,” I said, though I wasn't entirely sure it was

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