Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0139 Alexander held me close against his side as we fought our way through the crowd .

Neither of us spoke a single word to the reporters , and to shield my reaction from the relentless camera flashes , he pulled his jacket around me , effectively hiding my face .

Wor finally reached his car , and the driver pulled away immediately , leaving the reporters shouting futilely on the sidewalk .

The sudden silence in the car was almost suffocating .

I could feel Alexanders gaze on me as I stared down at my shoes , trying to process the news .

And then , to my own surprise , I started to laugh .

It was so c completely ridiculous .

After everything David had done to try to get me back , he was running to Amanda ? Her reputation had been utterly shattered , and hed worked so hard to salvage his own .

Yet , in the end , he went back to her .

After everything he had said and done , he ended up right at Amandas side .

Alexander placed his hand lightly on my knee , drawing my attention to him .

I looked up , doing my best to calm my laughter .

His eyes searched mine , full of concern understandable , given my sudden and inexplicable outburst .

Im sorry , I said , swallowing down the remaining giggles and trying to compose myself .

Its just so absurd .

It is absurd , I agree , Alexander said , his expression thoughtful .

To think he would make such a rash decision , given his situation .

I truly cant decide if hes a diabolical genius or a damned fool .

I fear it may be both , I sighed , This doesnt mean hes won , Alexander assured me , his voice firm .

I promise , Im not going to make it easy for him .

Youve done more than enough already , I replied , looking up at him with a grateful smile .

Im the one who owes you , remember ? I couldnt possibly ask you to help me with this … kind of mess .

Maybe my father will know what to do .

He and Alpha Derrick have been discussing Davids behavior .

Even if there isnt substantial proof yet , think Alpha Derrick knows , deep down , that its true .

The last thing he wants is open conflict with Rowanwood .

Hed be a fool to let that happen , Alexander agreed , but it may not be his choice for much longer .

David is clearly out of his fathers control .

I nodded .

Alexander was right .

Once , Id believed that Alpha Derrick had complete authority over David , but that illusion had shattered .

There was no way Davids father approved of the schemes his son was involved in , and yet , it was clear David was acting independently and dangerously so .

He must have powerful allies somewhere , Alexander mused .

Theres no way hes pulling all of this off alone .

We know hes capable of manipulating naive young women into thinking theyre doing the right thing , but that doesnt explain everything .

There must be people who are fully aware of Davids nature and are willing to commit real crimes for him .

I think youre right , I admitted , but we cant make those kinds of accusations without solid proof .

And I have no idea how wed even begin to find that .

My investigators are still working , he reminded me , his jaw tightening .

Im not going to let him get away what he did to you .

with I saw the fire in Alexanders eyes as he mentioned the hotel incident , and my chest tightened at the memory of Davids threats and the terror Id felt .

But even more vivid was the memory of how fiercely Alexander had protected me , how his rage had burned in my defense .

Chapter 0139 +25 BONUS A shiver ran through me , and I tried to push away the rising emotions .

I knew my feelings for Alexander were becoming more complicated , straying far beyond what they should be .

But I couldnt let myself believe he truly cared for me , too .

This was all for show , an arrangement .

I couldnt let it get out of hand no matter how much I wished otherwise .

I pulled out my phone and searched for Davids name .

Sure enough , the first result was an article about his announcement .

I skimmed over the words quickly .

Hes holding a public event , I said , looking up at Alexander .

All Alphas and Lunas of the Kingdom are invited .

What else does it say ? Alexander asked , leaning forward , is interest piqued .

I began reading Davids quote aloud : Im certain there are those who are confused by my decision to move forward with my fated mate , considering the hardship Ive aced in the past few weeks .

At our public celebration , Im confident Ill be able to explain everything .

Ive come to realize that the mate bond is what truly matters .

And I was a fool to deny it .

Alexander scoffed and rolled his eyes .

So dramatic Hes going to sway people to his side with that argument , I said , my heart feeling unbearably heavy .

How was David always able to complicate my life ? There will always be people who take his side , Alexander said , offering me a reassuring smile .

But it wont be the majority , not after the way hes behaved and not after what Amanda did betraying her best friend .

Hes going to start showing off , I murmured .

This event will just be the beginning .

Hell do everything he can to win over the Alphas and Lunas .

Itll be difficult for him to show off , given his financial struggles , Alexander said with a confident smirk .

I frowned , puzzled .

I know his pack isnt the wealthiest , but they arent exactly struggling .

They will be , Alexander replied with certainty .

1 stared at him in confusion .

What do you mean ? Alexanders eyes gleamed with purpose .

You and I are going to that event together .

No , I said automatically .

I dont want to see the two of them together .

Itll be all right , he assured me .

Ill be by your side the entire time .

And we have to go .

Or have you forgotten about your contract with David and what happens if he betrays you again ? My eyes widened as I remembered .

After what happened at our engagement dinner , David had signed over a substantial amount of farmland to me , a safeguard in case he cheated or was caught lying again .

The contract , I said softly .

I had forgotten .

So you see , Alexander said , his smile widening , he will be in financial distress once you collect on his debt .

And what better place and time to do that than during his little announcement ? Laughter bubbled up in my chest , the absurdity of the situation once again breaking through the tension .

Alexander was right .

Not only would David be humiliated , but hed also be powerless to stop it .

Making our deal public would force him to follow through he wouldnt be able to lie or manipulate his way out of it , not with all the Alphas and Lunas of the Kingdom watching .

He would be forced to give me the farmland .

And with Alexander by my side , Id be safe .

David wasnt going to get the best of me again .

If he thought he could Chapter 0139 humiliate and betray me , only to move on as if nothing had happened , he was dead wrong .

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