Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0161 Chapter 0161 Ella POV This venue is well suited for a large wedding , the tall , dark haired woman with glasses explained , gesturing around the space .

The bridal suite has room for the bride , of course , as well as the bridesmaids .

We also have a grooms suite complete with a wet bar .

We have plenty of beautiful scenery for photographs , as well .

We do tend to book up well in advance , but we actually have some openings in the next few months .

If youre interested , I suggest you jump on it .

Alexander turned to me , raising an eyebrow in a silent question .

This was the fifth wedding venue we had visited today .

All of them were nice , but something about this beautiful mansion really stood out to me .

It was a brand new building that only opened at the beginning of the year .

They had hosted only a couple of events and they were the talk of the town .

Standing in the venue , it was easy to see why everyone wanted to come here .

It was top of the line and completely stunning .

I loved the idea of an outdoor wedding , and the heated patios made it feasible even in the colder months we were considering .

Hike it a lot , I said , smiling up at him .

If its all right with you .

Of course it is , Alexander said with a soft smile .

I told you this morning whatever venue you want .

He had said it a few times , actually .

I wasnt sure if he just thought it was the correct thing to be heard saying or if he truly didnt care about the venue .

I could tell by the look on his face that he liked this place too , so either way it was a good choice .

Its decided , then , I said with a smile to the woman who had been conducting the venue tour .

Wonderful , she said brightly .

Ill grab our scheduling books and meet you out in the gardens .

As she walked away , Alexander linked his arm with mine and led me down the hallway toward the gardens .

The day was pleasantly overcast , and after spending most of it indoors , I was grateful for the fresh air .

Weve had a more successful day than I expected , Alexander said , sounding pleased .

Choosing the venue is a huge step in the right direction .

And its a beautiful venue , I replied , smiling .

Whether we have the ceremony inside or outside , the scenery will be stunning .

I could feel Alexanders eyes on me as we strolled along the cobblestone path .

Yes , he said softly , were guaranteed beautiful scenery .

My heart fluttered at his compliment , but I tried not to let it show .

I had to learn not to take his compliments to heart .

Itll be a relief once all the wedding planning is finished , I said , glancing at the blooming flowers .

By the time the wedding came , theyd be dormant , but the gardens would still hold their charm .

Cant wait to get it over with ? Alexander teased , feigning offense .

Am I really that bad ? Thats not what I mean , and you know it , I said , rolling my eyes .

I just mean the pressure will ease once the wedding is behind us .

.

I hope thats true , Alexander said quietly .

But Im sure there will be plenty of other pressures waiting for us .

+25 BONUS Chapter 0161 I nodded , falling silent .

He was right .

Every time I thought we had reached the end of our troubles , something new seemed to arise .

Actually , your pressures are just beginning , Alexander mused with a smirk .

Youll be meeting my mother soon .

11 Am I ? I asked , raising an eyebrow at him .

The last time wed discussed it , he promised to arrange dinner with his family .

Does that mean everything is ready ? Its all been arranged , Alexander said .

Friday night , my mother will be expecting you .

Thats good to hear , I replied , though my tone betrayed my hesitation .

Is it ? Alexander asked , stopping in his tracks to give me his full attention .

I looked up at him and forced a smile .

Of course , I said .

Im only a little nervous , thats all .

Dont be nervous .

Shell love you , he said confidently .

What makes you say that ? He started to answer but then scoffed softly and shook his head .

Just trust me .

I know my mother .

Shell be thrilled to meet you .

Is there anything I should be aware of before then ? I asked , hoping to sound casual .

Id hate to accidentally offend her .

Nothing comes to mind , he said with an easy shrug .

Just be polite and friendly , as you always ~~~ Ill do my best , I promised , though I wasnt entirely sure what to expect .

Then , after a moment , i added , Now that I think of it , we should probably discuss what the plan is after the wedding .

I dont want to be caught off guard by anything your mother might be expecting .

What might she be expecting ? Alexander asked curiously as he began walking again .

A lot of things can change after a wedding , I said as I fell into step beside him .

Where are we going to live after the wedding ? I asked .

Its not as though well continue living separate lives , at least not until everything is said and done and we can … separate .

That is a good point , Alexander said thoughtfully .

I hadnt actually considered it .

It seems Ive been too shortsighted about all of this I havent thought much beyond the wedding day .

Its easy to get tunnel vision over these plans , I remarked .

Ive found myself setting arbitrary milestones , focusing only on reaching them , and not thinking about the long term consequences .

It doesnt surprise me that you might do something similar .

Still , Alexander said with a faint frown , its unacceptable for me to overlook something so obviously important .

The matter of where well live is of great importance .

The obvious answer is my apartment in the capital it seems the most reasonable middle ground between my pack lands and yours .

It will also allow me to continue with my business .

Yes , that makes sense , I said , feeling a wave of relief .

Of course , well likely need to spend at least a few days at my pack lands .

But if youre not comfortable with that , we can find an alternative , he added .

I can manage a few days , I said with a smile , though the thought made me a little nervous .

Alexanders family would expect us to act like newlyweds .

I must admit , Im surprised its for such a short time .

+25 BONUS Chapter 0161 It shouldnt be surprising , Alexander said with a shrug .

havent lived at home for a very long time .

How long ? I asked .

I thought you only moved to the capital after your father passed .

I moved before that , Alexander said simply .

When I was quite young .

I preferred life in the capital anyway .

Alexander seemed unbothered by what he was saying , but his words confused me .

I knew not everyone was as close to their parents as I was not everyone was as lucky as I was in that regard but it still seemed foreign to me to hear someone speak so dismissively about their own family .

The thought of someone moving away at a young age and not being bothered by it didnt make sense to me .

Still , I wasnt going to push it .

It wasnt my place to pry so deeply into Alexanders personal life .

Really , this was all the more reason I should feel grateful for Alexander , I reminded myself .

I had my family back because of this second chance , and I believed I could keep them safe because of him and his help .

He would never truly know how indebted to him I was .

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