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.

tangled in. As much as I loved them and appreciated their support, a part of me wished

situation, and I didn’t know how to keep them safe

of this.

always been protective of me. His messages and calls had grown more frequent, especially since. David’s arrest. He was worried, too worried

Alpha, a powerful man with the means to take action when necessary. But I

and that my every movement was protected. James was never far

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

startled me from my thoughts. Alexander stepped into the room, his face drawn and weary. His eyes were tired, the kind of tired that told a

to ask if everything was okay. I already

alright?” I asked, setting the documents

grim look in his eyes. “Something big is 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

do you mean?” I asked, my concern rising.

hesitated before answering, his gaze turning distant as he were weighing how much to share with me.” David may

me like a punch to the gut. Ironfang? The name

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

true,” Alexander continued, “it means things are much worse than we believed.” He ran a hand through his hair, clearly troubled. “Ironfang is a deadly force. He’s not like anyone we’ve dealt with.

my heart 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

but I didn’t need to finish the question. The fear was there, hanging between

hesitate. He’ll kill anyone who stands in his way, including you if he thinks

the one who protected me. But Ironfang wasn’t something I could fight