The sickened luna’s last chance

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

Ella

Thirty minutes later, we were walking into a quaint cafe in town that I’d been frequenting with Lilith for the past couple of years.

The place was cozy, with warm wooden tables, hanging plants, and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. On nice days like today, they would open the front to let in the spring breeze. It was already packed for lunch, but the hostess beamed as soon as she saw me coming.

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“Luna Ella!” she exclaimed, running over. “It’s been weeks! We missed you! Where have you been?”

“I’ve been busy,” I replied, which wasn’t technically untrue. I was sure she had seen the news.

The hostess’s eyes widened slightly when she saw my companion walk in behind me. Not Lilith, who I normally enjoyed coming here with, but Alexander.

He had never come here with me in all the years I had been dining here.

In fact, he had never eaten a meal with me at all–in a restaurant or at home.

“Alpha Alexander,” the hostess said, bowing her head respectfully as he approached. “It’s an honor to have you at our establishment.”

Alexander nodded in response, then looked around. “Is there going to be a wait time? It looks like you’re all full.”

Shaking her head, the hostess led us to a table on the street, which was my favorite place to sit in the nice weather. A little “reserved” card was sitting on top of it.

“We always keep your table reserved for you, just in case,” the hostess said, gesturing to the little wrought iron table with two seats and an umbrella.

Alexander blinked, looking surprised. I smiled and thanked the hostess. Alexander pulled my seat out for me, but I knew it was more for the sake of those watching us than the fact that he actually wanted to.

We took our seats and the space between us fell silent for a while. Alexander picked his menu up and studied it without a word.

“The turkey club is good,” I offered, trying to break the silence. “Or the Cobb salad.”

Alexander nodded without looking up. “Okay. Thanks.”

around the cafe. It was busier than usual for a weekday, probably because of the nice weather. Several young couples were sitting at nearby tables, talking and laughing, some holding

just like them. Every time I came here with Lilith, I would watch

laughter… all the

Alexander.

Goddess knew I’d spent enough time during the early days of our

from each other at a sunny cafe table, talking about our days, making plans for the weekend, just… being together. Like a

couple.

was pathetic of me to daydream like that, really. But I couldn’t help it. All I had ever wanted was for my fated mate

take our orders. “Luna Ella,” he said, smiling warmly as he

nodded. “Yes, please. The turkey club

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sure you get extra avocado this

know me so

that, Alexander ordered a salad and a

silence for several

seem to know you well,” he finally said. His voice was so low I almost

I’ve been coming here at least once a week for a couple

slightly.

laughed at that. Of course he didn’t. Why would he? He’d never asked where I went during the day, what I did with my time, who spoke to Fe all he knew, I just sat in my room all day, staring at

nearby couple glanced our way. We were supposed to be playing the happy couple, not

The waiter returned a moment later and set our plates down with

club for my favorite Luna,” he said with a wink. “And a chicken salad for the Alpha. Can I get you anything else? More water? Another napkint A smile, perhaps?” The last was directed at Alexander, who looked

fine, thank you,” Alexander said

a small smile that I hoped conveyed both apology and gratitude. He nodded slightly before heading

waiter is awfully familiar,” Alexander said once he was

picked up my sandwich.

called you

he talks.” I took a bite of my sandwich, the familiar flavors of turkey, bacon, and avocado a welcome comfort.

of his food. His mouth twitched, almost forming a smile before he caught himself. “It’s

to roll my eyes.

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