The Luna Queen's Rebirth (Ellie and Dominic) novel Chapter 179

Chapter 179

No. I’m not. Not having being given a second chance people would kill for. Not after screwing it up and ending up back in this chair, Somehow.

I straighten, smoothing the lace over my thighs. “Wanting more is how you lose everything.”

“…That’s very pessimistic for a bride about to walk down an aisle.”

“Or realistic.”

She laughs, then squeezes my shoulders. “Ellie, you need to learn to give things second chances.” I freeze.” You’re strong. You’ve survived tests worse than a ceremony and a kiss. I promise, good things are coming. Like your husband who is a total smoke show!”

“Sarah!”

A knock sounds at the door.

“Time,” someone calls softly.

Sarah steps back and beams at me. “Okay, Luna.”

“Don’t.”

She grins wider. “Okay, bride. Go get that smooth and show everyone how beautiful you are.’

I stand slowly. The dress settles around me like a cascading wave of lace and silk.

I glance once more at my reflection. I look…beautiful. Like the moon goddess herself. Hair pin up in silver and jewels, a white rose to my ear, a veiling long over my face and back.

I want to smile.

I can’t.

This is for my mother.

I lift my chin.

I can survive a wedding. Again.

I just hope I can survive what comes after it.

Dominic POV

The reception before the ceremony is less a celebration and more like a battlefield in tailored suits. Lately, that’s all this wedding felt like.

Like it’s not about Ellie and I at all.

Every handshake matters. Every nod. Every half smile that says I see you, I remember, I will not forget this

alliance.

+30 Bonus

I move through the crowd with practiced ease. My mother floats somewhere near the council members. My father stands like a statue carved from expectation. Important pack leaders watch me with careful eyes, measuring whether look steady enough to lead them.

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