Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0229 +25 BONUS The rehearsal dinner wasnt a grand event just an intimate gathering of those directly involved in the ceremony .

Our families were here , along with August , Elizabeth , Andrew , and the priestess who would officiate the wedding .

Its good of you to join us , Diana said with a teasing smile .

Im sorry to have caused any concern , I replied .

I didnt sleep well .

Alexander pulled a chair out for me and I sat , facing Diana .

Alexander sat beside me .

Thats very understandable , Elizabeth said .

Even without the excitement of last night , youre going to be married tomorrow ! Its only natural your mind would be restless .

Yes , of course , Alexander agreed .

After tomorrow , things will begin to settle down .

It all seems so fast , Diana said , sipping her wine with a look of disbelief on her face .

Thats how these things go sometimes , my mother replied .

When the goddess brings a pair together there is no need to hesitate , the priestess spoke up suddenly .

All eyes turned to her .

She was a white haired , beautiful older woman .

She smiled at me knowingly , even as I felt shame wash over me .

No , youre mistaken , I said softly .

We arent fated .

She tilted her head curiously , then shrugged .

Sometimes the mate pull isnt the only way the goddess brings a couple together .

Silence fell over the room for a few moments , only broken when my father started to speak .

Well have your things moved to the capital by the end of the week , my father said .

Then , your new life begins .

I smiled , but my heart felt heavy at the idea of leaving .

I knew that I wasnt losing my parents , but the distance would be difficult .

Elizabeth leaned in to whisper , I can tell youre nervous .

Of course I am , I murmured back , keeping my voice low .

But Im also excited .

Im glad to hear it , she said , a fond smile softening her features .

My father will be joining us , by the way .

He asked me to let you know in advance .

A mix of surprise and gratitude flickered through me .

I had hoped he might make it , but I wasnt going to ask .

I know how busy he is .

Coming to any wedding is a big deal and he already came to the last … Yes , but youre not just anyone getting married , Elizabeth interrupted , her tone firm with affection .

Youre my friend .

Of course , my father will be there .

For a moment , I could only stare at her .

The sincerity in her words warmed my heart in a way I hadnt expected .

Maybe she was right .

Elizabeth and I were good friends , and to think of her father only as a king might be a mistake .

He was , of course , the king , but he was also my best friends father .

Still , it felt surreal , like something out of a dream , this shift from the original timeline .

So much had changed .

For example , my father was still healthy in this reality , a blessing I struggled to fully grasp .

1/2 Chapter 03 / V +25 BONUS And then , there was Alexander a man who had been a stranger to me in the original timeline but now … Well , it wasnt an exaggeration to say that he was the most important person in my life .

And yet … I knew nothing about him .

The stormy look in his eyes came back to mind , and I felt the pressure of uncertainty settling over me .

He asked if I wanted to understand him , and my answer was honest .

Why did if feel like that disturbed him ? Was the secret he was keeping really so bad that he felt I couldnt accept it ? I couldnt think of anything that would tarnish my opinion of Alexander at this point .

Alexander was a mystery to me , but I trusted him .

Was it possible that was a mistake ?