Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0228 Ella POV Alexanders kiss was unlike any we had shared before .

There was a heat , a sense of urgency in the way he held me , pulling me impossibly close against him as if letting go wasnt an option .

Somewhere near the door , I vaguely registered Michaels startled voice , an exclamation of surprise followed by a hurried , muttered apology .

A moment later , the door clicked shut again as he fled , clearly embarrassed by what he had walked in on .

It was the soft pressure of my own hands against Alexanders chest that finally brought the kiss to an end .

Despite the part of me that didnt want to stop , I gently pushed him back , my breath hitching as I tried to steady myself .

That was a convincing distraction , I said , my voice breathless but tinged with a touch of disbelief .

There was no way that kiss could be acting .

The look in his eyes seemed to confirm it .

His bright gaze , usually so sharp and controlled , was stormy , conflicted .

It sent a shiver down my spine , not with fear , but with the realization that something deeper was at play .

Was that kiss an attempt to distract me as well as Michael ? I couldnt forget the conversation we had been having .

It felt like we were finally going to discuss the secrets between us , but then the door opened … I wanted to press him , to get to the bottom of whatever he was hiding , but that flicker of vulnerability in his expression made me hesitate .

Alexander nodded at my words , his lips still slightly parted , but he didnt look away .

Are you all right ? I asked , keeping my voice low so it wouldnt carry beyond the room .

The question seemed to jolt Alexander from his stupor .

His usual charming smile spread across his face , though it didnt quite reach his eyes .

Yes , of course , he said smoothly .

I searched his face , looking for any cracks in the facade , but his mask was firmly back in place .

We should get to the party , he added .

Weve kept the guests waiting long enough .

Thats true , I murmured , straightening my clothes to buy a moment to calm my erratic heartbeat .

You look fine , he assured me , his tone easy , as if nothing had happened .

No one will be able to tell what we were doing .

The familiar heat of embarrassment crept up my cheeks , and I turned to look at him , my brow furrowed .

What is it we were doing , exactly ? Following our contract , he replied with a casual shrug , as if it were the most obvious thing in the world .

Are we ? I asked , my voice quieter now .

Are we only sticking to the contract ? Is there nothing more to it ? Alexander held my gaze for a long moment , the easy smile on his lips fading .

Without a word , he placed his arm around me and guided me toward the door .

His touch was steady , grounding , and I went along willingly .

Just before he opened the door , he leaned in close , his voice so soft it was almost a breath .

We may need to make some adjustments to the contract , thats all .

I smiled brightly as we entered the room , fully aware that all eyes would turn to us immediately .

Outwardly , I exuded confidence , but my thoughts lingered on Alexanders statement .

1/2 +26 BONUS Chapter 0228 Our mutual attraction was undeniable , but Id always assumed he was determined to keep things strictly within the bounds of our arrangement .

Was that his way of admitting there was more between us ? Several people called out warm greetings as we stepped further inside , laughter bubbling around the room as some teased us for being late to our own party .

My gaze caught Michaels , and he smiled awkwardly , his lingering embarrassment apparent as we approached the table where he and Diana were seated with my parents Todays Bonus Offer R GET IT NOW X Chapter 0229 Chapter 0229