Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0122 Ella POV +25 BONUS The drive back to my family home was awkward , to say the least .

I couldnt seem to shake the blush from my cheeks as I thought about facing my parents after everything that had just happened not just Davids attack , but also the way Id spent the night with Alexander , while theyd likely been up all night worrying about me .

The memory left me with a strange sense of guilt .

Physically , I was feeling much better , especially since Alexander had insisted I eat before we left his place .

Id argued , embarrassed and anxious , with little appetite to speak of , but he was persistent .

I ended up having some fresh fruit and yogurt , which was , of course , delicious and did wonders to restore my strength .

By the time we pulled up to my parents house , the lingering effects of the drug David had given me were gone .

Alexander parked the car , shut off the engine , and looked over at me with a questioning expression .

He didnt say a word , but I understood exactly what he wanted to ask .

I want you to come in with me , I assured him .

Last night doesnt change anything about our arrangement , and my parents want to speak with you .

Theyd think it was strange if you didnt come in , and that might complicate things .

He studied me for a moment .

You seem uncomfortable , he noted , his voice gentle .

I just want to be sure that its not because of me .

I smiled slightly and shook my head .

You dont make me uncomfortable , I said softly .

It might have been my imagination , but Alexander seemed relieved by my words .

Without further argument , he got out of the car , walked around to open my door , and offered me his hand .

I took it , letting him help me out , and without releasing my hand , we made our way into the house together .

My parents were seated in the living room , waiting for us .

It wasnt until my mother stood and approached to shake Alexanders hand that I realized this was the first time my parents had actually seen him since our engagement .

This moment should have been a happy one , but , thanks to David , it was overshadowed .

Alexander shook my mothers hand and then my fathers .

Its good to see you both , he said .

I only wish it were under better circumstances .

As do we , my father replied .

Please , have a seat .

Alexander let me lead the way to the couch , where we sat close together .

My mother took the seat on my other side , while my father settled into a chair across from us so he could look directly at Alexander .

Thank you for protecting my daughter , my father said seriously .

Alexander shook his head slightly .

Theres no need to thank me .

It never should have gone as far as it did .

Davids actions were … unhinged , my father replied , his voice tight .

Its clear that hes willing to go to lengths that normal men wouldnt even consider .

I felt Alexanders shoulders tense ever so slightly , the change so subtle that I noticed only because we were sitting so close .

I trust the medical teams conclusions , of course , my mother said , her gaze shifting to me , but I just want to make sure that youre truly all right .

Youre feeling better now , arent you ? , 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0122 Yes , Im fine , I replied .

The drug is out of my system .

My fathers face darkened .

Do you know what drug was used ? I looked to Alexander , unsure of how to respond .

To my surprise , he hesitated , his mouth slightly open , before clearing his throat and averting his eyes from my fathers .

In a calm , professional tone , he said , The drug was designed to induce Ellas wolf into heat .

I watched my parents faces as they absorbed Alexanders words , understanding the implications .

Considering what the drug was designed to do , there were only a few ways I could have avoided experiencing its full effects .