Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 369

Ella POV

The Roguelands had never felt so unstable, not even in the darkest moments of political unrest.

The arrests of David, Amanda, and their allies had set off a chain reaction that rippled across the kingdom, and now the weight of that chaos was bearing down on Alexander more than ever.

As the Ice King, he was expected to manage the fallout, to ensure that everything remained under control, but I could see the toll it was taking on him. He was gone every night, working behind the scenes, wrestling with the shadows of the political landscape.

All the while, he had to maintain his business here in the capital. It was too much to ask of any one person, and I was helping where I could, but the majority of the work fell to him.

The fact that the media was hyper focused on the election didn’t help. The drama around Archer had caused more attention to be aimed at us, as well. We had to be careful every time we left the apartment. You never knew when someone would be watching.

In Alexander’s absence, I was left to question whether I had made things worse.

I stayed up into the night, pouring over the documents my father had sent me. His voice echoed in my head as I tried to decipher the details of Archer’s campaign and the strange sources of his donations.

My father had used his connections and resources to investigate Archer’s activities, and what he found was unsettling. Archer had received contributions from individuals with questionable ties to the North.

The North… where Ironfang’s influence still loomed large. The implications of this were as ominous as they were confusing. What was Archer’s game? Was he truly the person he claimed to be, or was he merely a pawn in a much bigger scheme?

I couldn’t bring myself to think about it for too long. Instead, my thoughts drifted back to my parents, who were planning to come visit soon.

everything and help me navigate the mess we were tangled in. As much as

into a dangerous situation,

of this.

arrest. He was worried, too worried for my safety, and he

he was an Alpha, a powerful man with the means to take action when necessary. But I had to remind him, again and again, that the King was watching over me as well.

had made sure I was secure, that the guards were on alert, and that my every movement was protected. James was

matter how much protection I had, it would never be enough. This world, this life we lived, was unpredictable, and in this moment, the only certainty I had was that Alexander and I were both on the edge of something

room, his face drawn and weary. His eyes were

need to ask if everything was

you alright?” I asked, setting the documents aside.

coming, Ella. I can feel it. But even with all my resources, I can’t see it clearly.” His voice held a hint of frustration, the kind that came from feeling like you were being pulled in a

you mean?” I asked,

answering, his gaze turning distant as he were weighing how much to share

a punch to the gut. Ironfang? The name alone sent a chill down my spine.

calculating. He wasn’t a man who played by the rules. He would do whatever it took to get what he wanted, and the fact that David,

a hand through his hair, clearly troubled. “Ironfang is a deadly force. He’s not

heavy. I had seen him face down enemies before, but Ironfang wasn’t like the others. He wasn’t a schemer or a manipulator. He was a monster, a man who would kill without a second thought if

off, but I didn’t need to finish the question. The

won’t hesitate. He’ll kill anyone

protected me. But Ironfang wasn’t something I could fight off with just determination. He was a force that could tear