Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

hapter 0215 Chapter 0215 Ella POV Its a beautiful gown , Antonio Kingsman said , scrolling through the pictures on my phone .

But is it stunning enough for a bride being married at a castle ? What do you mean ? I asked , a flicker of defensiveness creeping into my tone .

Are you saying the dress isnt glamorous enough ? I think it should be customized for you , he replied , his tone measured .

To ensure you stand out as the bride and not just another of many this winter .

I hesitated , his words stirring an unwelcome memory .

Amanda in her dress so similar to mine on my first wedding day .

The image flashed through my mind , and my stomach turned .

Isnt it too late for all that ? I asked , forcing myself back to the present .

You have Alexanders suit to make , after all .

Antonio chuckled softly .

Ive already started on that .

How ? I asked , surprised .

You hadnt seen the dress yet , and Alexander said he hadnt ordered the suit .

I started with the basics , he explained .

I knew Alexander would want something more traditional , so Ive worked from that assumption .

Now that Ive seen your dress , Im confident I can finalize the details to make the outfits complimentary rather quickly .

Besides , we have a whole team here .

Hiring us to make alterations and customize your gown doesnt mean Ill be doing everything myself .

Thats true , I suppose , I muttered , considering his point .

I do want to make sure the dress is unique .

What kinds of changes are you thinking about ? There wont be time for me to try it on again if we go through with alterations Id just have to trust your judgment .

Thats true , Antonio agreed with a small nod .

Id like to think you can trust my judgment , but weve only met a few times .

Id understand if you felt uncertain about that .

Alexander trusts you , right ? I asked .

He trusts me enough to make all his clothing , Antonio said with a faint smile .

Then that will have to be enough for me , I said , though my confidence felt shakier than my words suggested .

If you think customizing the dress is the best course of action , then thats what well do .

You wont regret it , he assured me , his voice filled with quiet conviction .

Now , about that special outfit you had me working on for Alexander , Antonio said , his tone teasing yet professional .

I have some sketches for you to look over .

It would be helpful if you told me exactly what you plan to take him to do .

I havent decided exactly yet , I admitted , leaning forward But if you let me look at the sketches , Im sure I can pick something The truth was , Alexander was more mysterious than I had realized .

My attempts to learn more about him had yielded little beyond rumors .

Many of the photos Id found of him in different locations events , exotic places , lavish parties had turned out to be nothing more than publicity stunts .

None of it gave me a real sense of where he would actually choose to spend his time .

It seemed so much of his life was carefully constructed to maintain an image , a polished version of himself for the world to see .

The line between the public Alexander and the real Alexander was blurry , almost nonexistent at +25 BONUS Chapter 0215 times .

Antonio placed the large folder hed been carrying on the table and opened it with a flourish .

Inside was a collection of meticulously drawn sketches .

Here you go , he said , sliding it toward me .

I flipped through the pages slowly , taking in each design .

Antonios work was impeccable , and picturing Alexander in any of these outfits was surprisingly easy .

Hed look good no matter what he wore ; I was convinced of that .

Still , the choice felt daunting .

Without knowing where we were going , it was hard to decide .

As I turned another page , one design caught my eye .

It was a sleek , modern look that exuded understated confidence .

The design included a tailored black jacket with subtle leather accents , giving it a rugged yet sophisticated edge .

Beneath the jacket was a deep charcoal shirt with a faint pattern to add texture .

The pants were slim fitting and tapered , made from a material that looked comfortable enough for movement but stylish enough for any upscale event .

The look included boots with a polished finish and an embossed detail at the heel .

This one , I said , tapping the sketch with my finger .

Antonio raised an eyebrow , intrigued .

Interesting choice .

Its versatile sharp enough for a formal evening but casual enough to suit a more adventurous setting .

So no matter what we end up doing , it should work , I said , smiling .

Antonio nodded .

I agree entirely .

It seems I have a lot of work to do .

He smiled in a way that made it seem like he was excited at the prospect .

Have your dress delivered here , and Ill get started on the alterations immediately .

11 Okay , I agreed , my voice barely above a whisper .

Please let me know as soon as this outfit is finished , I said , tapping the sketch again , my fingers lingering on the page as if reluctant to pull away .

An image of Alexander in the outfit flashed in my mind , and my breath caught .

It would look incredible on him , the sleek lines of the suit highlighting his broad shoulders and long legs .

My pulse quickened , and I felt my face heat at the thought .

quickly shook the image away , not wanting to let my thoughts wander too far .

I will , Antonio assured me , his smile both knowing and understanding .

Now , Im sure you have plenty of work left to do before the wedding .

I wont keep you any longer .

Thank you , I said , my voice soft but full of gratitude before I turned toward the exit .

I could feel the weight of his gaze on me , but I forced myself to keep walking , my heart still racing from the moment .

As I left the shop , my phone began to ring with Alexanders familiar ringtone .

It was as if he could sense that I was thinking of him .

I glanced at the screen , a smile tugging at my lips .

I had finally changed the contact name from the silly , made up credit card company to Alexanders true name .

I no longer had to hide my connection to him .

There was still so inuch to be done for the wedding , so I was certain he was calling to ask me some quick question .

But even so , a slight thrill ran through me at the thought of hearing his voice again .

It seemed I could never get enough of him no matter what we talked about , whether pleasant or not .

+25 BONUS Chapter 0215 Then , unexpectedly , a sad thought struck me .

I realized that the day would come when Alexander wouldnt call me like this anymore .

The game we were playing would end , and we would no longer be tied to each other .

The thought of putting all of this behind me should have brought comfort , but instead , it weighed heavily on my heart .

The thought of losing Alexander was almost too much to process .

Since this second chance had begun , he had been my anchor , far more than just a business partner .

The idea that one day this would all be over was almost too painful to accept .

I cleared my throat , trying to mask the wave of emotion that threatened to slip through , then answered the phone , my voice steady but my heart racing .