Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

hapter 0225 Chapter 0225 She sighed , her expression gentle yet firm .

I could tell you its not that serious , but I understand how you feel .

It does seem like its just one thing after another .

She held out a steaming mug .

Here , have some tea .

Itll help settle your nerves .

Thank you , I said , accepting the mug .

The warmth seeped into my hands as I took a small sip .

The tea burned my lips slightly , but its familiar taste was comforting .

Ella , my mother said , her voice steady and reassuring , everything is going to be okay .

I want to believe that , I admitted with a heavy sigh , staring into the mug .

But things feel so complicated right now .

She straightened , her tone turning stern yet encouraging.m your mother .

I know you better than anyone , and I know youre perfectly capable of handling whatever hardship comes your way .

Youve proven that , especially these past few months .

Her words hung in the air as she reached over to rest a hand on mine .

You mustnt lose hope .

As long as you can hold on to your optimism , I know youll find your way through this .

I smiled at her words , but my heart remained heavy with doubt .

I knew so much more about what these people were capable of things my mother couldnt begin to imagine .

If she only knew the truth , perhaps she wouldnt be so optimistic .

I see that look on your face , she said , tilting her head slightly .

I wish I understood what it meant .

It seems to me that youve become a completely different girl in just a few short months .

Ever since the day you got engaged to David , youve been … different .

I dont know why , and I know you wont tell me .

Mom … I started , guilt tightening in my chest .

Its okay , she said , cutting me off with a tight , understanding smile .

If you were going to tell me , you wouldve done so by now .

I wont press or ask questions that put you in a difficult position .

I just want you to know that Im aware something is going on with you .

And whatever it is , you have the full support of your father and me .

Whatever you need , well be here .

I know , I said softly , forcing a small smile in return .

Im very lucky to have parents like you .

Just as were lucky to have you as a daughter , she replied her voice thick with emotion .

She wrapped an arm around me in a tight , reassuring hug , careful not to jostle me or spill the tea .

Then , clearing her throat to mask the weight of her feelings , she added , Now , you must try to get at least a few hours of sleep .

Youll need your energy and your wits about you for tonight .

Of course , I said , taking another sip of the tea and hoping its warmth might somehow soothe my racing mind .

She stood and walked to the door , but as she reached the frame , she paused .

Turning back to me with a questioning look , she said , Ella , darling , one day , I hope youll tell me whats happened to you what it is thats changed my daughter so much in such a short time .

Maybe one day , I replied softly , knowing full well that day might never come .

How could I explain what had truly happened to me without sounding like Id lost my mind ? My mother gave me one last , lingering look , then turned and left , the door clicking shut softly behind her .

I stared into the steaming mug of tea , my thoughts spiraling as I tried to make sense of everything .

Threats seemed to lurk in every corner threats whose origins and motivations I couldnt fully grasp .

There had to be a purpose behind the traitors actions , something more than just bribery or money .

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Somehow , he had managed to convince her to betray the pack .

That wasnt something done lightly not for a mere payday .

If only I could find the link connecting it all .

If I could uncover the thread tying these pieces together , perhaps I could bring this chaos to an end in one swift move .

It had to be possible .

But I just didnt know where to start .

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