Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

+25 BONUS Chapter 0133 Chapter 0133 As Alexander and I made our way upstairs , I could feel my heart pounding harder with each step .

I led him to my bedroom , the quiet hallway suddenly feeling intimate , making me hyper aware of his closeness .

My embarrassment was only slightly eased by the fact thatd finally started remodeling the room .

The childish posters were gone , and most of the stuffed animals had been packed away except , of course , for the plush bunny Alexander had won for me at the carnival , which still sat on top of my nightstand .

Alexanders eyes landed on the bunny immediately , and he smiled as he walked toward it .

What a lucky bunny , he said , tapping it lightly on the head .

Seems its earned a place of honor .

Of course it has , I replied , trying to hide my embarrassment .

After all , its a sweet gift from my fiancé .

He chuckled , glancing back at me thoughtfully .

Youre either very dedicated to this role , or maybe … just a sucker for a cute stuffed animal .

His gaze softened , though his brow furrowed as he looked around the room .

Who else would notice this in here ? I didnt really think about that , I replied honestly , shrugging .

I just like the bunny .

Thats okay , isnt it ? It is , Alexander said , sitting down on the edge of my bed .

After all , I won it for you because I thought youd genuinely like it .

It even matches your pajamas .

1 huffed , rolling my eyes .

Youll never let me forget about those pajamas , will you ? Of course not , he replied , his smirk tugging at the corners of his lips .

Honestly , I thought Id see a bit more cute decor in your room .

There used to be , I said , glancing around .

But Ive decided to remodel .

I havent gotten very far yet , but I packed away all my childish things .

Why ? he asked , his voice curious but gentle .

I sighed , the weight of it catching in my throat .

Im not a child anymore .

Its time I grow up and put all of that behind me .

I have responsibilities now ones I have to take seriously .

Theres too much at risk if I dont .

Alexander watched me intently , his bright eyes searching mine .

Having responsibilities and taking them seriously doesnt mean you have to give up the things that bring you joy , he said softly .

What made you think you had to let go of joy in order to lead ? I shrugged , about to answer , when he suddenly turned back to me , his expression sharp as he held up a small pill bottle hed found on my nightstand .

Whats this ? he asked .

I froze , looking at the bottle in his hand .

It was my medication the pills Id been taking every night since my wolf had gone dormant .

Its my nightly medication , I explained , feeling a pang of unease .

Why ? How long have you been on these ? he asked , flipping the bottle over in his hands and reading the label .

A few years now , I said , trying to keep my voice steady .

Whats the problem ? His jaw tightened as he looked at me .

Isnt it true that just a small dose of poison would be enough to keep your wolf dormant ? My eyes widened , and a wave of dizziness swept over me as the implications hit me .

If someone in the packs medical team was secretly aiding David , they could have easily been slipping something into my medication to keep my wolf at bay .

Do you think … its the medicine ? I asked , my voice barely a whisper .

1/3 +25 BONUS Chapter 0133 Im going to find out , he replied firmly , standing and slipping the bottle into his pocket .

Ill have my doctor examine them and make sure theyre safe .

Watching him , I felt a strange mix of relief and anxiety .

I trusted him but the possibility of betrayal from within my own packs medical team chilled me to the core .

Youll be discreet , right ? I asked , wringing my hands together anxiously .

If somehow my medication is poisoned , then that means- Dont worry , Alexander said , his voice steady as he gently placed a hand on my arm .

Ill make sure that whoever is responsible has no idea were onto them .

Ill head out now ; if I hurry , I can get to my doctor before theyre done for the night .

I want this testing done immediately .

You really think its that urgent ? Of course it is , he replied , meeting my gaze firmly .

Ill let you know as soon as I have answers .

If this is whats keeping your wolf from you , then by tonight , well know what needs to be done to change it .

My heart raced at his words , the gravity of the situation hitting me all at once .

Alexander must have noticed , as he gently helped me to sit on the edge of my bed .

Try to stay calm , he murmured .

Ill be in touch .

Thank you , I whispered , my voice barely audible .

Alexander lingered for a moment , his gaze intense , as though he had more to say .

But he held back , finally turning and hurrying out the door .

My mind raced as I tried to process everything that had just unfolded .

I didnt want to believe that Alexander was right about the pills , but something about them had clearly set off alarm bells for him .

And his comment about restoring my wolf … could that really be possible ? Id been living without her for so long that Id convinced myself it didnt matter .

I wasnt broken or useless without my wolf , yet a part of me had always felt incomplete as if something vital had been taken from me .

David hadnt just robbed me of my wolf ; hed stolen my power and my voice , leaving me hollow in a way I rarely allowed myself to acknowledge .

Maybe thats why it had been so easy for him to manipulate me .

Deep down , in the most insecure part of my heart , Id believed I couldnt do better than David because I was wolfless .

Logically , I knew that wasnt true .

But the feeling the helplessness hed instilled in me was undeniable .

Knowing now that he had orchestrated all of this filled me with a sickening fury .

The thought of reclaiming what he had taken stirred something fierce inside me .

I could only imagine the look on his face if I undid all the damage hed caused , if I found my power once more .

I was getting ahead of myself .

The tests hadnt been done yet , but something in Alexanders demeanor left me almost certain he was right .

The way hed examined the pills it was as though he recognized something familiar .

That thought alone was troubling , hinting at shadows in his past .

But whatever those shadows were , they were helping me now , and that comforted me more than I wanted to admit .

I dont know how much time passed as I sat there , my thoughts whirling in confusing circles .

It must have been hours because the next thing that pulled me from my anxious thoughts was the sound of my phone dinging with a text message .

I looked down , my fingers shaking as I unlocked the screen .

The message was from Alexander , and my heart 2/3 Chapter 0133 dropped as I read : This is it .