Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0173 Chapter 0173 Listening for the sound of his footsteps returning .

Hoping to feel the mattress shift under his weight again .

But the room remained quiet , and he never came back .

I drifted in and out of the awkward space between sleep and wakefulness , only opening my eyes when I heard birds chirping outside the window .

Slowly , I took in my surroundings .

Alexander was still in the chair across the room , sitting upright and focused on the screen of his phone .

I hadnt heard him move , and I had no idea how long hed been awake .

He glanced up at me and offered a small , awkward smile .

Good morning .

Good morning , I replied , sitting up and leaning against the headboard .

What are you doing over there ? Why didnt you stay in the bed last night ? Alexander smirked faintly , his tone light as he teased , Youre clearly used to having the bed to yourself .

I figured Id better move before you elbowed me in the face .

I made a face at him but didnt argue .

It was obvious he was lying , though I wasnt sure why .

Maybe hed simply been uncomfortable and was too polite to admit it .

I didnt want to push the matter , even though it bothered me more than I cared to admit .

If you say so , I said with a roll of my eyes .

Are you working already ? Just arranging for a ride , he replied .

Back to the capital ? I asked .

Unless theres somewhere else youd like to go , Alexander said , giving me a curious look .

Did you have other plans for the day ? Well , I began , hesitating for a moment , I actually thought it might be a good idea to check out that new farmland .

Right , Alexander said , nodding .

The land you got from David .

Its smart to take a look at it now that everythings finalized .

.

Alexanders lawyers had handled the logistics , and just last week , David had finally sent back his signature on the final version of the contract .

The land was officially mine now , and it was time to figure out how best to use it .

Seeing it in person was the logical next step .

Would you like to come with me ? I asked .

Why not ? he replied with a shrug .

Then he added , Breakfast is probably ready by now .

We can leave after we eat , We dressed and cleaned ourselves up before heading to the dining room for breakfast .

As Alexander predicted , Diana and Michael were already seated at the table .

The moment Diana spotted me , she jumped to her feet and rushed across the room , her face filled with concern .

Without so much as a glance at Alexander , she pulled me aside .

What happened last night ? she asked softly , her voice low enough that no one else could hear .

You gave me such a fright with that scream .

1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0173 Like I said , I accidentally cut myself , I replied , caught off guard by her concern .

Im sorry I startled you .

Diana didnt look convinced .

Her gaze flicked briefly to Alexander , suspicion flashing in her eyes , before she forced a smile and turned her attention back to me .

Listen , Ella , she said gently , if theres anything you need to talk about anything at all regarding your relationship Im always here to listen .

I know Alexander can be difficult sometimes , but if somethings happening that makes you uncomfortable , you should tell someone .

I stared at her , wide eyed , as the implication behind her words hit me like a brick .

Its nothing like that , I said firmly , my voice steady despite the anger bubbling under the surface .

Alexander isnt like that .