The sickened luna’s last chance

Chapter 29

Ella & Liam

Ella

Alexander stared at the pickle on my fork like it might be poisoned.

“Ella, why are you feeding me a pickle?”

Without answering out loud, I glanced pointedly toward the photographer across the street. Understanding crossed Alexander’s face. With a barely perceptible sigh, he leaned forward and closed his mouth around my fork, then pulled the bite of food away.

His ears reddened as he chewed and swallowed, clearly embarrassed by the display. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of smug satisfaction at seeing the mighty Alpha Alexander so flustered by something as simple as sharing food–something that was normal for any couple to do.

“Well, would you look at that?”

I turned to see Lilith standing beside our table with a grocery bag in one hand and an amused smile on her face. I might have said I’d never been so happy to see her in my life, but I was always happy to see her.

“Lilith,” I said, setting down my fork. “I didn’t know you were coming to town today, otherwise I would have invited you out.”

“Just picking up a few things for supper. And don’t fret about me; I can see you two are having some time to yourselves.” She smiled at me before turning to the tables around us. “Isn’t it sweet? Five years together and they’re still feeding each other in public.”

A few nearby diners looked over, beaming at the sight of their Alpha and Luna sharing such an intimate moment. An older woman at the next table sighed dreamily.

“So romantic,” she said to her companion. “And after all these years…”

Lilith nodded and patted my shoulder. “Our Luna is always trying to get him to eat healthier. Aren’t you, dear?”

I played along, reaching over to straighten Alexander’s collar. “Someone has to look after him. He was going to eat nothing but a granola bar all day.”

A ripple of giggles and awws spread through the area around us. Even our waiter was smiling as he passed by with a tray of drinks. As for Alexander, his ears were so red now I thought they might pop right off.

else?” the waiter asked. “Maybe

said quickly, but

perfect. One slice, two

Alexander shot me a look, but I just smiled

old Lilith–always knowing exactly what to say and who to say it to. Her comments seemed like nothing, but in reality, half the pack would be gushing about how their Alpha and Luna were spotted having a romantic lunch in

was exactly what we

the atmosphere had shifted. Where before there had been curious stares and whispers, now there were smiles and approving nods. People seemed happy to see us together to witness some sign of affection

lives under the same roof, rarely even seen together except at formal events. The pack certainly noticed; I had

within the halls of our mansion, really saw me as their

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enough, but that was just because cansé fere often and always tipped unit i kimap knew they were just buttering me up when they were being so nice to me, and I didn’t mind, because I would happily

whispers.

beginning to see our relationship in a numai lent, and 197 extension, were beginning to see me in a new

lake. But at least I could bask in it for

cake that looked decadent enough to be a meal on its own, topped with a suit of whipped cream and two bright red cherries. He set

me. For a moment, I thought he might refuse to participate in this charade any longer. But then, surprisingly,

as well make it convincing,” he said, cutting

nodded and picked up my own fork.

eyes met over the chocolate cake, I felt that faint tug in my chest that was our mate bend. My heart rate spiked, and suddenly the

None of this was real. It was just an act to save face, to maintain our image, to secure Alexander’s chance at becoming Alpha

Alexander do the same, I couldn’t help but wonder what

Liam

phone screen felt like

food. Alexander was leaning across the table toward her. The two of them were even sharing a