Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0153 Chapter 0153 Alexander POV The soft growl that escaped Ellas chest was so quiet it was audible only to me , but there was no mistaking it .

My instincts flared , and I couldnt help myself I pulled her a little closer , feeling her warmth pressed against me .

Without letting her go , I murmured , It seems your wolf might be awakening already .

At my words , a wide , disbelieving grin spread across her face .

Thats true , she whispered , her eyes bright with wonder .

Her excitement was contagious , and I couldnt help returning her smile .

Slowly , I loosened my hold , the tension between us melting away as her excitement took over .

When she finally stepped out of my arms , the cold air rushed in , and I felt an odd emptiness without her near .

I couldnt stop smiling as I watched Ella take in this new part of herself .

I could only imagine the loneliness and fear she must have endured all this time without her wolf a part of her soul stolen and locked away .

My hatred for David grew every day , fueled by the sight of Elas happiness now .

It struck me just how isolated she must have felt because of him everything he had taken from her .

Whatever pieces I could help her reclaim , I would .

This is actually going to work , Ella said , her voice alive with excitement .

I can really recover .

Of course you can , I said , my tone steady , hoping to reassure her .

Keep putting in the effort , and youll have your wolf back before you know it .

Then lets get to it ! She hopped back onto the treadmill without hesitation , increasing the speed with a determined glint in her eyes .

I watched her run for a moment , admiring her steady form and realizing that Ella was far stronger than she appeared at first glance .

Id learned enough by now to know she wasnt someone to underestimate .

With a smile , I stepped back onto my treadmill to join her , running at her side .

David , I thought , had made a powerful enemy in betraying Ella .

And as I took my place beside her , I realized that I had gained a more valuable ally than I could have ever expected when Id agreed to help her see this through Ella POV Weight training with Alexander turned out to be far more fun than Id expected .

Trevor , the broad shouldered trainer with a booming voice , cheered me on as I pushed myself to lift the heaviest weights possible .

He took notes of the heaviest weights I could manage while Alexander watched , his expression unreadable .

I couldnt tell if he was impressed or simply lost in thought I forced myself not to focus too much on him , though I was having a hard time shaking the memory of being in his arms .

I scolded myself as I concentrated on the weights .

It was only natural to be drawn to Alexander most people were .

But I knew better than to let my emotions get the best of me .

That night meant nothing , I reminded myself .

Alexander had been helping me through the effects of Davids poison , nothing more .

Hed made it clear he wasnt interested in a relationship , and I didnt want one either hot now , and maybe never again .

And yet , no matter how many times I told myself that , my feelings for him slipped through the cracks .

I trusted him , and that trust made it harder to ignore the way my heart raced every time he was near , +25 BONUS Chapter 0153 Maybe your challenge wasnt so foolhardy after all , Alexander remarked , watching me bench press the weight Trevor had just loaded .

My arms trembled slightly under the weight , and I focused on steadying my breathing .

But I couldnt resist glancing over at Alexander , who was standing nearby with that familiar smirk on his face .

Are you teasing me ? I asked as I racked the weight and took a moment to rest while Trevor adjusted the load .

Only a little , he admitted .

But I truly am impressed with your strength .

I thought you said you didnt work out much ? I dont , I replied , rolling my eyes .

Its not that much weight .

Your flattery is appreciated , but unnecessary .