Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

+25 BONUS Chapter 0002 Chapter 0002 Ella POV There were shouts and gasps of shock as the bouquet exploded into a poof of flower petals .

David stumbled backward , out of my reach .

What are you doing ? Amandas voice yelled in surprise .

I turned to find her rushing towards me .

For a moment , all I could see was the evil smile on her face after she poisoned me .

Fear gripped my heart , and I stumbled backward , holding my arms out to keep Amanda from getting any closer .

I ran past Amanda , David , and the crowd .

It wasnt until I was out of the building that I realized I was back in my own pack territory .

Instinctively , I kept running , seeking out a place where I knew I could be safe my parents house .

I rushed inside and didnt stop until I heard voices .

I was in the living room , and the TV was on .

The voice I was hearing was the news anchors .

I stared at the screen in shock , trying to understand what I was seeing .

The date on the screen it couldnt be .

But it was the date David proposed to me , the scene I had just run away from .

Maybe it wasnt a memory .

I remembered the confetti and the applause .

I must have agreed to his proposal .

It was just like the first time , except I was able to push him away .

was able to run .

But what did that mean ? I guess … I really got the chance to live everything again ? Ella ? I heard my mothers voice call out .

I turned to look behind me , and I saw my mother and father entering the house with concerned expressions on their faces .

Seeing my father almost made me collapse into tears , but I managed to hold myself together .

Instead , I rushed forward and wrapped them both in a tight hug .

Whats wrong ? my mother asked with concern as she gently rubbed my back .

Why did you run away like that ? Is this really happening ? I asked shakily .

The relief of seeing them alive and well was making it difficult to think .

Of course , its really happening , my mother said sweetly .

Youre getting married .

I pulled away enough to look into her eyes .

I could feel the warmth of their embrace .

I recognized them and this house .

I knew that I was really here .

I had no idea how this had happened the Moon Goddess of someone else must have heard my prayers and taken pity on me .

I was living my life over again , and I could do things differently this time .

My parents were here .

My family was still safe and thriving in our packlands .

David was neither my husband nor the Alpha King at this moment .

I wouldnt let anything or anyone take that away from me ever again .

Im not marrying David , I said firmly .

What do you mean ? my mother asked .

You agreed .

How was I supposed to say no ? I found a proper way to explain this .

In front of everyone ? I couldnt embarrass 1/3 +25 BONUS Chapter 0002 him like that .

But I dont want to marry him .

I wont do it .

Ella , my mother began , but my father interrupted her .

Okay , he said .

I looked at him in surprise .

I could tell by his expression that he was uncomfortable .

Okay ? I asked .

He nodded .

Its your choice who you marry , he said .

Upon hearing my fathers words , my eyes began to well up again .

He had always trusted my decisions unconditionally , and its been years since I last felt this kind of support .

All because of my wrong decision to trust David and Amanda .

Its not too late to call it off , is it ? I asked hopefully .

You havent sent out invitations yet ? We have , my mother said , a guilty look on her face .

Davids family was so excited ; they didnt want to waste any time , and we were all sure you would say yes .

My heart sank .

A wedding between David and me would be a major event .

Everyone in the kingdom would know about it by now , and there would be hundreds of people invited .

Laws and morals were strict for Alphas .

Not only would it embarrass my father if I canceled , but he would be forced to make a public apology and pay a small fortune to Davids family to make up for it .

Reliving my life , I could never allow my father to be shamed like that .

There had to be a way to get out of this and make it Davids fault .

Then his family would be the ones who had to pay and apologize .

I just needed time to figure out a way to make that happen .

Dont call it off , I said .

My father looked concerned .

But Ella , if you dont want to marry him- Im being silly , I said , forcing myself to smile .

I just need time to get used to everything .

My mother smiled .

Of course , its just nerves , she said with relief .

Before I could say anything more , I heard footsteps approaching the living room .

The three of us turned to see David rushing in , with his parents following close behind .

He walked directly to me and lightly grabbed my arms .

He looked worried .

Ella , what happened ? he asked .

My stomach twisted with disgust , but I didnt push him away .

There was a knock on the door , and I used it as an excuse to carefully pull away from his grip .

I rushed to answer the door and found Amanda standing there .

She walked in without waiting to be invited .

I hurried back into the living room after her .

She was walking towards David .

I had to know for sure if they were already together at this time .

I hurried past Amanda and walked to Davids side .

I wrapped my arms around him and turned my head so that I could see Amanda as he hugged me back .

I saw a look of fear cross her face , and her eyes darted up to Davids .

I pulled back from the hug in time to see him looking at her with a reassuring smile .

2/3 +25 BONUS Chapter 0002 So it was true they already had something between them .

What was that ? Amanda asked .

What happened at the proposal ? Im sorry , I said weakly .

I was just overwhelmed .

I looked up at David with a slight pout on my face and wrapped him in another hug .

You still have such a childish personality , Davids father said .

Maybe it would be best if David started working to assist your father with the Alpha duties since youre not mature enough to do it .

Father , David said in a warning tone .

He looked annoyed .

I knew that he wasnt actually trying to defend me .

He just didnt want his father to act in a way that would raise suspicion .

I could see on my fathers face that he was angered by the other Alphas words , but he was holding his tongue to be polite .

I took a step back from David and looked his father in the eyes .

Theres no need for that , I said with a smile .

I will be the future Alpha of this pack .