Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel Chapter 98

Chapter 0098 

Alexander POV 

I gasped in surprise as Ella put her arms around me. 

I hadn’t expected it. I thought she’d call my bluff, put her hands out and push me away, or pull back in some way. But instead, her big, dark eyes had closed with anticipation 

The soft press of her lips against mine, the warmth of her arms wrapping around me, pulling me closer–it was too much. A mistake. 

Gently, and with more reluctance than I cared to admit, I pulled away from the kiss. 

Ella’s hazy eyes blinked open, staring at me with a mix of confusion and something else–something softer. I stepped out of her embrace, bending to retrieve the ridiculous plush bunny that had fallen to the ground. I brushed off the dirt carefully before handing it back to her. 

She took it with both arms, crushing it against her chest, her expression full of embarrassment and confusion. “What was that?” she asked, her voice quiet but firm. 

“Acting,” 

“I replied, though my voice sounded strange, even to me. “We’re in public, after all. This is supposed to a romantic moment between us, and even though no one’s close enough to hear our conversation, we should assume we’re always being watched.” 

Ella’s eyes narrowed slightly, and though she didn’t argue, could tell she wasn’t entirely convinced by my explanation. 

It was only natural that she would be skeptical–because I wasn’t confident in my explanation either. The truth was, I had meant to tease her, but my true motivation had been the growing affection I felt for Ella–an affection that was becoming far too strong for the arrangement we had struck. 

Something about her tested my resolve without her even trying. She didn’t play games, didn’t manipulate, and yet, she got under my skin in a way I couldn’t understand. 

It wasn’t a Ella was doing intentionally, this was my problem and one I needed to handle. I couldn’t afford 

to mess this up. 

I wanted to become king, and Ella had the skills and information necessary to help me get there. She was my partner in this, and we both had our secrets. I wasn’t going to ask her who her sources were, just as she wouldn’t ask about mine. Our deal was a transaction, nothing more. 

I couldn’t let my feelings derail everything. I had to maintain control or risk losing everything I’d worked for. 

Ella POV 

The rest of the evening with Alexander was pleasant, but there was an unspoken tension between us, something heavy that lingered in the air. 

I knew that kiss had been more than just acting, but I wasn’t about to challenge his explanation. I understood why Alexander didn’t want to escalate things between us–he had his reasons, valid ones. 

I didn’t want to either. We needed to stay focused on what mattered: protecting the kingdom from an unworthy king by making sure David never rose to power. Our partnership was built on that, and it was crucial that we didn’t lose sight of it. 

While it was nice to enjoy each other’s company, I needed to keep my perspective clear. This wasn’t about emotions; it was about protecting my family and my pack. Nothing more. 

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Chapter 0090 

We made our way to a nearby hill, where other couples had gathered to watch the fireworks. 

Sitting together on the grass, I leaned my head against his shoulder and hugged the plushie he had won for me. Neither of us spoke, both lost in our own thoughts. Yet, there was a warmth and comfort in simply being near him that I allowed myself to indulge in, if only for a little while 

Alexander’s arm wrapped around me as the fireworks started. I kept my eyes fixed on the bright lights as they exploded above us, by my thoughts were entirely on how good it felt to be held by him. 

By the time the fireworks ended and we had woven through the crowd toward the parking lot, it was already very late. Alexander, still holding my hand, opened the back door of the car for me. 

“Thank you for coming with me today,” he said softly. 

“Of course. I had a lot of fun,” I replied, smiling. 

He hesitated for a moment, then stepped back to allow me into the car. 

His driver would take me back to my parent’s house since it was too late for Alexander to drive me himself, as he usually did. 

He needed to get home to prepare for work tomorrow, and although I could tell he would’ve preferred to drive me personally, it simply wasn’t possible tonight. 

There was something in his hesitation that tugged at my heart, and before I got into the car, I stood up on my and kissed him lightly on the cheek 

“Have a good night,” I said quickly before slipping into the car. 

“Stay safe, Ella,” he said softly, closing the door behind me 

toes 

I watched him through the tinted window as he stepped back, and then the car began to pull away from the curb, leaving a bittersweet feeling lingering in the pit of my stomach. 

I dozed off during the long drive home, the plush bunny–white with pink inside its ears and on the tip of its nose -firmly tucked in my arms. It was a little childish, but I couldn’t help thinking how sweet it was of Alexander to win it for me.