Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0256 Chapter 0256 Ella POV I sat at the kitchen island beside Alexander , absentmindedly poking at the food hed placed before me .

It smelled and looked delicious , but my appetite was nowhere to be found a ridiculous reaction , really .

Alexander allowed me to stew in silence for a while before finally breaking the tension .

Whats bothering you ? he asked , his tone calm but direct And dont tell me its nothing .

Im not so dense that I cant tell when youre pissed off .

His bluntness caught me off guard , and I stared at him for moment , struggling to gather my thoughts .

He was right I couldnt just sulk all day without explaining myself .

Like I said earlier , I ran into Fiona at the gym , I began with a slight shrug .

And for some reason , that pissed you off ? he asked , his brow furrowing in genuine confusion .

No , not exactly , I replied quickly .

Im not angry that I ran into her .

Its just … I hesitated , searching for the right words .

The two of you are very close , arent you ? We are , he confirmed without hesitation .

Shes one of my closest friends .

Why did you never mention her to me before ? I pressed , my tone quieter now .

It hadnt come up , he said with a shrug .

Its not like weve sat down and compared lists of our friends .

It wasnt relevant until you met her .

I chewed at the inside of my cheek , mulling over his response .

He had a point .

Alexander wasnt the type to volunteer personal details unless he thought they were necessary .

He hadnt mentioned his brother until we were heading to his pack lands , and he hadnt brought up Christopher Slater until he was introducing us .

This was just how he operated .

Did something happen with Fiona today ? he asked , his brow creasing as he studied me .

Did she say something that upset you ? I shook my head quickly .

Its silly , I admitted .

But I just got the impression that the two of you were … closer than I realized .

I chose my words carefully , not wanting to sound irrational .

Closer ? Alexander repeated , and I saw the moment my implication clicked .

His eyes widened slightly , and then an amused smile spread across his face .

Fionas a childhood friend , he said , his tone light .

Probably the closest thing to a sister Ill ever have .

She can be annoying , but if she said anything to give you an impression there was more between us , it was a mistake .

I nodded , though I still couldnt shake the unease in my chest .

Alexander chuckled softly , shaking his head in disbelief .

Fiona , he muttered under his breath .

Do you seriously think Id be interested in a woman like her ? Why wouldnt you be ? I asked , genuinely curious .

Fiona was beautiful , successful , and they clearly got along well .

It wasnt an unreasonable thought or so I told myself .

Were too similar , Alexander said simply .

What would be the point in pursuing anything with a woman like that ? Someone as focused on her work as I am on mine .

Our paths rarely cross anymore , and Im not interested in attempting a long distance relationship .

Besides , he added , his tone softening , Ive told you before Im not looking to be with anyone permanently .

1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0255 I see .

I said quietly , turning my attention back to the food in front of me .

I apologize if my behavior earlier was childish .

Not childish exactly , he replied thoughtfully .

But its surprising .

I that .

not sure Ive ever seen you irritated like Well , were living together now , I said with a small shrug .

I suppose its bound to happen at some point .

Do you have plans for the rest of the day ? he asked , smoothly changing the subject .

I shook my head .

Nothing definitive .

What about you ? Ill be preparing for the Alpha Council meeting tomorrow he answered .

But that shouldnt take too long … I think .