Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

+25 BONUS Chapter 0222 Chapter 0222 Ella POV Just as I was beginning to lose myself in the kiss , the front door burst open .

My mothers surprised gasp cut through the moment , and I quickly pulled away from Alexander , heat rushing to my face in mortified embarrassment .

Alexander laughed under his breath a soft , warm sound and when I looked up , I found him smiling fondly at me , completely unbothered .

My goodness , my mother said , a teasing lilt in her voice I see the wedding is coming just in time you two can hardly control yourselves .

Mother ! I exclaimed , my cheeks burning even hotter .

My apologies , Mrs.

Rowan , Alexander said smoothly , his usual charming smile firmly in place .

No need to apologize , she replied , clearly amused .

I assume from your goodbye kiss that you wont be joining us for dinner ? Alexander shook his head .

Unfortunately , I have too much work to do .

After all , were almost out of time .

True enough , my mother said .

Does that mean things went well today ? Yes , Alexander replied .

Weve chosen the wine , and it will be delivered here tonight if thats still all right with you ? Of course , my mother said .

We have plenty of space to store it .

In that case , Id better stop procrastinating , Alexander said , turning back to me with a soft smile .

He leaned in and kissed me lightly on the cheek .

Have a good night , he murmured , his voice low and intimate .

Well talk soon .

Good night , I managed to say , my face burning all over again .

He gave me a knowing look before turning and heading back to the car , leaving me flustered on the doorstep .

I went inside with my mother , feeling the weight of her amused expression .

Dont laugh at me , I said , my embarrassment still fresh .

Im not laughing at you , she replied gently .

Im happy for you .

Alexander truly seems to make you happy .

He does , I admitted , the warmth in my chest softening the sting of embarrassment .

Good , my mother said with a nod .

Now , why dont you get some rest ? You look exhausted .

I feel it , I agreed , letting out a long sigh .

The rest of the evening passed without much incident .

Alexander and I exchanged a few texts confirming some final details for the wedding , but most of the work was done .

All that was left now was to wait for the big day .

Strangely , the waiting made me anxious , despite this not being my first wedding .

Still , I managed to quiet my nerves as the night wore on , and by the time I crawled into bed , I felt more at ease .

That is , until I was awakened by strange sounds in the night I sat bolt upright , my heart pounding .

The muffled shouts of our guards outside reached my ears , and fear gripped 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0222 me like a vice .

Throwing on my robe , I rushed downstairs , clutching it tightly around me .

My parents were already there .

My mother immediately wrapped her arms around me , holding me close as though she feared I might run headfirst into the unknown danger outside .

I clung to my mother , my mind racing as fear coiled tightly in my chest .

Whatever was happening outside , it was enough to rattle even our well trained security .

And that terrified me most of all .

What is it ? I asked , panic thick in my voice .

Whats going on ? An intruder , my father said firmly .

You stay here .

But what if its David ? I asked , my heart racing .

All the more reason to stay here , he replied sharply , his tone leaving no room for argument .

Ill be back in just a moment .

I watched helplessly as he rushed outside , fear gripping my heart .

My mother held me tightly , her presence the only thing grounding me as we both stood in tense silence , trying not to let our minds wander to the worst case scenario .

The shouting outside eventually died down , but the tension only grew as my father returned to the house.

His expression was grim , his shoulders taut with unspoken anger .

What was it ? my mother asked , her voice steady , though the tightness in her tone betrayed her concern .

Sabotage , my father said , his voice low .

The wine was stored in the guest house out back .

Someone broke in and tampered with it .

The wine for the wedding ? I asked in disbelief , my voice trembling .

But … why ? Why would anyone do that ? Well soon find out , he said .

Ive already ordered it to be tested and examined carefully to ensure its still safe .

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