Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0150 Chapter 0150 Ella POV The f food was incredible , as always , Elizabeth remarked as we stepped out the front door .

Ill pass that along to the kitchen staff theyll be thrilled I replied with a smile .

It was one of those rare , warm days that clung on past summers end , so we decided to take a walk before Elizabeth had to return to the capital .

There was still so much left unsaid , but as we strolled down the path , I noticed an unmistakable shift in her mood .

any more days like this , I commented , glancing at the sky .

The weathers going to change We wont have many soon .

Yes , she agreed , a slight furrow in her brow .

I think itll be a harsh winter .

Her tone was tight , her gaze distant as she kept glancing at me , then quickly looking away .

After the easy , lighthearted mood wed shared all afternoon , the sudden tension felt like a cold wind .

I told myself not to press if she had something to say , shed say it in her own time .

But as we turned the corner at the end of the block , her silence became impossible to ignore .

Does it feel strange being away from the constant noise of the capital ? I asked , hoping to draw her out .

A little , she said , with a weak smile .

But its … nice .

I wish things could be more like this back home .

You cant even step outside without people shouting at you or snapping photos .

Ive noticed , I muttered , thinking of how relentless the scrutiny on her must be .

She looked down at her feet , exhaling a sigh that felt too heavy for such a simple walk .

Somethings on your mind , I said quietly .

Whats wrong ? Elizabeths head snapped up , her eyes wide with surprise .

She quickly forced a smile and shook her head .

Nothing , really .

Im fine .

But the look in her eyes told me otherwise .

There was something she wasnt saying something weighing her down that she didnt feel she could share with me .

And that hurt more than I cared to admit .

Elizabeth had become my closest friend , the one I could trust with almost anything .

It unsettled me to think that she couldnt or wouldnt trust me in return .

Then again , I hadnt exactly been open with Elizabeth about everything .

Id done my best to shield her from the turmoil surrounding David .

The last thing I wanted was to draw any unwanted attention her way .

1 hadnt even told her about the attack at the hotel.

Id simply ignored the rumors swirling around it .

Alexander , ever protective , had used his influence to keep the story out of the headlines , offering the press exclusive wedding access in return for their silence .

My father had agreed it was better to let the matter fade if we couldnt directly expose Davids involvement .

Still , whispers persisted .

The rumors might have lost momentum in the media , but online , they remained like a shadow that wouldnt quite disappear .

I could only hope theyd eventually fade away .

But then , a thought struck me : I knew that Elizabeth spent time on social media , where rumors circulated endlessly .

If shed heard any of it , she might feel hurt that d kept such a significant event from her .

I couldnt bear the idea of something like this driving a wedge between us .

+25 BONUS Chapter 0150 I clasped my hands together , twisting them nervously .

Elizabeth , if theres something you want to say to me , I hope you know you can say it .

I wont be offended .

Elizabeth glanced over her shoulder , her expression shifting to something guarded .

Because of the time of day , we didnt have a guard tailing us .

The patrols and house guards were out of earshot , leaving us as alone as we could be .