Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0247 Chapter 0247 Ella POV Alexanders mood was noticeably brighter than it had been all week .

His team had won the race , and as we made our way toward the car , there was a lightness in his step and an Irrepressible grin on his face .

I dont think Ive ever seen you this happy , I teased .

I cant remember the last time I had a true night off , Alexander admitted .

Not a single work call , text , or even an email .

Can I assume you had something to do with that ? I may have insisted that August put a pause on all communications , I confessed .

Unless , of course , there was an absolute emergency .

Im sure he was more than agreeable , Alexander said with a chuckle .

Hes always telling me I need to take more time off , do something besides work .

It must have driven him crazy that you were the one to finally get me to do it .

I think it might have annoyed him , I agreed , laughing .

But Im not sure why .

Have I done something to offend August ? Alexander opened the car door , gesturing for me to step in first .

He followed , and as the door closed behind him , he leaned back and considered my question .

Its not that he dislikes you , he said thoughtfully .

Its more that hes suspicious of the arrangement we have .

And I cant say I blame him its an unusual situation , and theres a degree of risk involved for both of us .

And for our packs , I added .

I can see his position .

Its his job as your beta to protect you , so its only natural .

Still , I hope hell eventually see that Im true to my word .

Maybe , Alexander replied with a slight smile .

But August is a stubborn man , very set in his ways .

He might remain distrustful simply out of habit .

I laughed .

Some habits are hard to break .

The car began pulling away from the racetrack , and Alexander glanced curiously at the driver .

Where are we heading now ? he asked .

To dinner , I said , smirking .

You didnt think that was all I had planned , did you ? I had a feeling youd want to top off the night , he admitted , leaning toward me .

Where are we going ? The usual place , I replied with a knowing smile .

Alexander chuckled , giving me a look of recognition .

We both understood there was still an element of showmanship to our outings .

The destination was no mystery the same restaurant where he had proposed , and the same place where wed exposed David and Amandas affair .

Youve really thought of everything , he commented , his tone warm .

A few minutes later , the car pulled up outside the restaurant .

Alexander stepped out first , offering me his arm as I followed .

Together , we walked in , the air between us effortless and confident .

The hostess greeted us with a bright smile .

Mr.

and Mrs.

Black , she said warmly .

Your table is ready .

Right this way .

When we reached our table , Alexander pulled my chair out for me with a graceful ease before seating himself .

The NOMEN 1/2 Chapter 0247 +25 BONUS bottle of wine I had requested was already waiting , and the hostess poured two glasses before stepping away Alexander lifted his glass toward me .

A toast , he said , his voice warm , to our first week as a married couple .

I smiled , lifting my glass to meet his .

To us , I said , the soft clink of crystal punctuating the sentiment .

With my back to the entrance , I didnt immediately notice why Alexanders smile faltered .

But the sudden flicker of tension in his expression made me glance discreetly over my shoulder .

My heart sank when I spotted Lily and Derrick Lake entering the restaurant .

We werent the only ones to notice their arrival a ripple of whispers swept through the dining room .

It had only been a week since David and Amandas disastrous wedding , and unfortunately for them , the gossip in magazines and online forums was still going strong .

Speculation abounded about why they had chosen the same late as us and what might have led to the alienation of →→ so many of their guests .

For a brief moment , I almost felt bad for them .

But then I reminded myself they had created their own problems .

None of this had been a competition in my mind .

They could have had their happy day if Amanda hadnt made it her mission to ruin mine first .

I turned back to Alexander , silently agreeing to ignore the Lakes .

પાપને પડી ચતર મ સરકાર We chatted happily throughout our meal , the evening nearly perfect .

But as we waited for dessert , the sound of approaching footsteps broke through our conversation .

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