The sickened luna’s last chance

Chapter 21

Ella

The room fell silent as Alexander’s words washed over us.

It wasn’t Liam who had leaked the information. But if it wasn’t him, then who could it be? No one Alexander, Gabriel, and now Liam.

else should have known about the contract, just mysel

“Did you leave a copy of the contract

(sitting

out

on

your desk?” I asked. “Maybe a servant saw

it?”

Alexander’s jaw clenched. “No, I’m permission, and I hold the only key.”

y careful with my personal information. No one from the household staff is allowed in this room without explicit

Suddenly, Liam straightened. “I might know who was involved.”

All eyes turned to him. Liam’s gaze shifted uncomfortably between Alexander and me before he finally sighed.

“The night of the bonfire… I went for a walk in the forest to clear my head. Sophia followed me.”

Alexander’s shoulders stiffened at the mention of Sophia’s name.

“She approached me and suggested we work together to break up your marriage,” Liam went on. “She knew about the contract. It was Sophia who gave me the idea to confront you about it.”

My blood ran cold. Sophia knew? How long had she known? I thought back to all the times she had looked down on me and treated me like a servant in my own home. It was no wonder when all the while, she’d known my marriage was nothing but a business arrangement.

“You told her?” I breathed, turning toward Alexander.

But he shook his head vehemently. “No. Never.”

I folded my arms. “Then she must have broken into your office. How else would she know that information?”

Alexander’s mouth pressed into a thin line. “She would never do something like that.”

Gabriel cleared his throat. “You do frequently have tea in your office with Lady Sophia,” he said quietly. “It’s possible you left something out and she saw it.”

Alexander didn’t answer that. I shook my head and looked away. Of course it would be Sophia. Of course she would be the one to reveal everything. She had never been happy about my marriage to Alexander.

“And I think she’s behind more than just the leak,” Liam added quietly. “The rogue attack at the bonfire didn’t seem to be a coincidence. The rogue seemed to hone in on Ella’s scent right away.”

“She’s always hated me,” I muttered. “Always wanted me gone. Maybe she even lured that rogue-”

“Now hold on,” Alexander interjected, raising a hand, “We can’t just assume Sophia is behind all of this without evidence. This is a serious accusation.”

I couldn’t help but scoff. Even now, after everything, he was still defending her.

“She pushed me out of a hayloft,” I reminded him. “Or have you conveniently forgotten that already?”

still don’t know for

sent that rogue after me at the bonfire! She’s

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we assume anything bad.” Alexandel said calmly, coolly, as if we were discussing nothin, imen. This unlikely that she would do something like this.

Sophia… again. After five years, nothing had changed. She would

due respect,” Liam bit out, “she’s not as

her for all of two

enough to have made an

that you were allegedly willing to work with

to crackle like the moment before lightning strikes. Clearly,

The media is only going to get worse the longer we wait, and there’s no time to investigate. We need to address this

a hand through his hair and causing a few red locks

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“You should make a statement before the rumors get out of hand. Be forthright about the arrangement–but frame it

Yes, that could work.” He glanced at me. “Of

blanched, feeling the warmth suddenly drain from my face. “Me?

up his phone. “This involves both of us. The public will want to

done anything like that before,” I protested weakly. “I wouldn’t know what to

follow my

to make the arrangements before

whispered, sinking down into a nearby chair. “As if it’s

chosen a no–nonsense look for me that was also attractive and feminine enough to feel approachable:

And

side of the room

thought I was going to throw

on my arm, but

be fine. You spoke to the Board so well before–you’re a good public

done a press conference before.” Even now, I could hear the sound of reporters and journalists gathering outside. The conference hadn’t even begun yet and I could see the cameras flashing through the

you’re a Luna. Surely you and Alexander

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during press conferences.” Back when I was the perfect, obedient little Luna, I wanted to add, but I aldark–hacap kal anything. And

I shot another glance at Alexander,

he looked in his sleek navy blue suit with his hair perfectly swept to one side, like

model.

my direction since our discussion earlier, and I knew I would get

suggested, “I can help you

to him. “How? The conference is starting in ten minutes and I

said you wanted to know what went on at the camp I attended–so let me show you some of the tricks I

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silent as

Liam who had leaked the information. But if it wasn’t him, then who could it be? No one Alexander, Gabriel, and

have known about

sitting out on your desk?” I asked. “Maybe