The sickened luna’s last chance

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I stepped into the room without thinking. “Why can’t I come?”

Both men jerked their heads up. I thought I saw a ghost of a smile cross Alexander’s face as his eyes flicked down to where my hand was resting on the slight swell of my belly; I had taken to wearing my nightgown and robe in the mornings lately, too sick and tired to worry about getting dressed so early in the day.

Gabriel’s brows lifted. “Well, you’re sick all the time. Surely you can’t attend an event like this without having to run to the bathroom every five minutes.”

“It’s not that bad,” I said, rolling my eyes.

“You threw up twice yesterday morning and barely ate anything at dinner.”

“Oh, I didn’t know you were monitoring me, Gabriel.”

The Beta’s eyes flashed, but I held his gaze steadily. I had become so used to our constant battle of wills that his remarks didn’t even faze me anymore.

Alexander cleared his throat. “Ella, I know you want to support me, but you don’t have to come if you’re not feeling up to it.”

I shook my head. “This is the last

turned thunderous. “Pregnant females need rest. It will only hurt the campaign if she’s visibly

out. “And I’m perfectly capable of making my own decisions about what I can and can’t handle. I’m going to that picnic, and I’m going to smile and shake

left my mouth, I regretted them. Not because they weren’t true, but because of the way Alexander’s expression shuttered

our contract.

arrangement,” he

I forced myself to continue. “We agreed that I would help you win the election. This is me holding

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long moment, studying my face with an intensity that made my pulse skip. Gabriel had gone very still, although I could practically scent his

“If you’re sure you

“I’m sure.‘ >>

on having you there.” He turned back to Gabriel. “Set it up. I

office. I expected him to dismiss me as well, but

you something?” he finally

I nodded.