Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0019 Ella POV I was startled by Alexanders message , but I didnt waste any time .

I put my bathrobe on and quietly slipped down the stairs .

Then I slipped my shoes on and went out the front door .

The moment the door clicked closed behind me , Alexander was there .

I jumped but managed not to make any sound .

I put my hand over my heart , which was racing , and glared at him .

He motioned with his finger against his lips for me to be quiet .

Then he lightly grabbed me by the arm and led me away from the house .

It was very late , and the night patrol had already started .

I couldnt risk being seen sneaking around alone with Alexander .

Luckily , he seemed to know this and easily avoided the patrols , as he led me far enough away from the house that there was no chance of my parents overhearing cur conversation .

Whats going on ? I asked softly .

What do you want to talk about that we have to be so secretive ? He smirked at me in reply .

I thought you liked thrilling situations like this .

Isnt that why you decided to maintain your engagement to David while you still have a deal with me ? I felt my face heat at his words , and I hoped that the darkness would hide it Its not like that , I said .

We shouldnt expect all of our plans to be successful on the first try .

David is determined to take over my pack , and the only way he can do that is through me .

I should have known he wouldnt give up so easily .

Alexander looked at me thoughtfully .

It seemed to me that he was suspicious , though he was trying to hide it .

Its not as though it was a complete loss , I pointed out .

made him agree to a deal today that if hes caught in another lie or betrayal , hell have to surrender his packs farmland to me .

Go on , Alexander said .

Explain .

I know that on our wedding night , David and Amanda are going to sleep together .

I can arrange it so that theyre caught in the act .

Then therell be no way for him to deny it He and his pack will be shamed in front of the whole kingdom , and Ill get out of my marriage to him .

You sound certain about that , Alexander said .

Ill just need a little help to make sure theyre caught , I continued : I think you might be able to help me with that .

Ill need as many people as possible to attend the reception after our wedding , I want a big audience to witness it themselves so that David cant lie his way out of it .

Alexander POV Ididnt understand how Ella could possibly know that David and Amanda planned to sleep together on her Wedding night , but she seemed absolutely certain of it .

1 knew I shouldnt doubt her she hadnt led me astray soar .

She had an uncanny ability to know what was coming I didnt understand how , but Id seen stranger this in my life , Assuming youre right about this , I said wouldnt we cutting it a bit close to wait unul after the wedding ? There a lot more tak for me in this idea and a lot more benefit for you .

That is true the said with a thoughtful look on her face ! The contract should benefit you In some way as well Row about 1 sell you park of the farmlands production can city at half price ? Chapter 0019 +25 BONUS I almost laughed out loud but held it in so I wouldnt alert the guards .

She certainly had a shrewd side , which I found both amusing in someone so young and intriguing insuch a pretty woman .

I reached into the bag over my shoulder and pulled out a gift box .

I held it out to Ella , and she looked at me with confusion .

Theres a dress inside .

Youll need it .

For what ? she asked as she accepted the box .

The banquet for the Alpha King candidates , I replied .

I got a look at the guest list and noticed that your name wasnt on it , so I fixed that .

Youll want to keep people talking about you , especially in light of what just happened with David .

There will be a lot of reporters there , so its a good opportunity .

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