Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

X +25 BONUS Chapter 0227 Chapter 0227 The voice of the man that had commanded our release was low , measured , and simmering with restrained fury .

Even now , it sent a chill down my spine .

At the time , the authority in those words had been inexplicable .

But now , I knew .

The realization struck me like a sudden bolt , leaving me momentarily breathless .

I glanced at Alexander , the man beside me , his expression unreadable .

He was watching me closely , but I forced myself to schooly features into neutrality .

If he noticed the flicker of recognition in my eyes , he didnt let on .

I think youre right, Alexander said , pulling me out of my thoughts .

There are answers , and I think well find them sooner than you may believe , His voice softened , coaxing me back to the present .

For now , though , we have a party to host .

Yes , I said hesitantly , but I think maybe the party should wait just a few more minutes .

Why is that ? Alexander asked .

The tension in his voice was subtle but clear to me now Id come to know him so well in the past few months .

Alexander , I said , forcing my voice to stay steady , is there something you know about all of this that youre not telling me ? His eyebrows rose slightly , caught off guard by my bluntness .

His gaze locked onto mine , and I held it even as my heart raced .

His eyes darkened , a flicker of something unspoken crossing his face .

It wasnt anger exactly it was more like a calculated assessment , as though he were truly seeing me for the first time .

If I knew something about it , he said slowly , his voice measured , what reason would I have to hide it from you ? 11 The question hung between us like a challenge , and I had no strong answer .

Yet his careful phrasing and the look in his eyes told me I was on the right track .

My instincts screamed at me to tread carefully , but I couldnt back down .

I needed to know .

I dont know , I admitted , the words soft but firm .

But I can tell by your face that Ive hit on something here .

I just … dont understand what it is .

And do you want to understand ? he asked , his voice carrying a strange , almost dangerous edge that sent a shiver down my spine .

I hesitated , fear creeping in as a thousand possibilities rushed through my mind .

What if there was some horrible secret about Alexander I could never guess ? What if he wasnt the kind , misunderstood man Id come to believe he was ? What if the worst rumors about him were true ? Yes , I said finally , my voice trembling but resolute .

I want to understand .

The sudden sound of the door banging open shattered the tension between us .

Someone had entered the room , their presence an unwelcome interruption .

Panic surged through me .

The conversation Alexander and I had been having would undoubtedly raise questions- questions we couldnt afford right now .

We had to present a united front , but my mind scrambled for a plausible excuse , and I came up blank .

Alexander , ever the quicker thinker , acted first .

His arm slipped around my waist , pulling me close with a 1/2 +28 BONUS Chapter 0227 purposeful swiftness .

Before I could process what was happening , his lips were on mine .

The kiss was intense , almost bruising , fueled by the frustration and tension that had been simmering between us moments ago .

My breath caught , stolen by the sheer force of his actions .

Despite myself , I melted into him , my arms winding tightly around his neck as I returned the kiss with all the strength I could summon .

Whoever had entered the room was instantly forgotten .

Alexanders sharp inhale as our kiss deepened filled my ears , drowning out everything else .

My heart thundered wildly in response to his touch , a rhythm that had become increasingly familiar yet no less overwhelming .

At this moment , nothing else mattered but that touch .

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