Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0100 I know , I replied , a mix of determination and dread swelling in my chest .

I hadnt wanted to get my parents involved in this , but there was no avoiding it now .

If the traitor had access to our house , we had to be on high alert .

I would be putting them in danger if I tried to hide this from them .

The thought of what happened to my father in the original meline made tears spring to my eyes .

I wouldnt let anyone take him away from me again .

I had to find a way to protect him and my mother .

Oh , baby , my mother said , noticing my tears .

She pulled me into a tight hug and rubbed my back , her touch gentle but full of reassurance .

I can only imagine how frightened you are , but its all going to be all right , I promise you .

Your father and I will do everything in our power to protect you .

I returned her hug , holding on tightly , and silently made her the same promise .

I would protect them , no matter what .

Alexander POV I sat in my office , fingers steepled under my chin , staring at the handwritten report before me .

It was the result of a private investigation I had ordered into David Lake .

I shouldnt be getting involved in Ellas business , of course , but she was an asset to me , and I made it a habit protect my assets .

to At least , that was the explanation I gave August when he handed me the report , which had been enclosed in an envelope .

He had stood by , waiting while I read the report .

I glanced up at him , and he met my eyes steadily ; the critical raising of his eyebrow was the only indication he was judging my decision .

August was the best beta I could have hoped for loyal , intelligent , and unafraid to tell me when I was making a fool of myself .

It was important to have someone you could rely on to call you out when you were making bad decisions .

Too .

many alphas I knew treated their betas like glorified butlers .

August was my equal , even if he was bound to follow my orders .

He stood across from my desk , looking at me expectantly , waiting for me to explain .

You can speak freely , August , I said , glancing up at him .

I know you have something to say .

Sir , I know that Ella Rowan has been helpful to us , August replied in his usual even , measured tone .

But I think we need to consider that this deal with her may be more trouble than its worth .

Its clear things are far more complicated than we initially believed .

I nodded as I mulled over his words .

He was right things had gotten far more complicated than I had expected .

Initially , I thought Id help Ella get a little revenge on her dirtbag of a boyfriend , and in return , shed help me improve my reputation .

A simple enough proposition .

We would both benefit , and then part ways .

But that wasnt how things were playing out .

It wasnt Ellas fault , though .

In fact , she may have done me a world of good by pushing me to look deeper into David .

It turned out Mr.

Lake had secrets ones that went far beyond cheating on his girlfriend .

The Lunar Lake Pack … theyre a threat to us , arent they ? I asked , my voice low .

+25 BONUS Chapter 0100 That very much depends on how you define threat , August replied coolly .

Theyre rivals , certainly , but I dont see what danger they could possibly pose to us .

Take a look at the report , I said , sliding the paper across my desk to him .

August picked up the paper , his sharp green eyes scanning quickly .

A grave expression crossed his face before he looked up at me again .

Thats … unexpected , he said .

Very , I agreed .

And its something we need to address .

cant believe weve overlooked it for so long .

August gave a knowing smile .

And I suppose youre going to give Miss Rowan the credit for bringing this problem to your attention ? Shouldnt I ? I asked , raising an eyebrow .

Just be careful with her , August warned .

It seems to me that trouble follows her , and wed do well to avoid getting ourselves tangled in more of it .