Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0263 Chapter 0263 Ella POV I woke the next morning to find I was still alone in the apartment .

Fear gripped my heart as I rushed out of the bedroom , hoping to find Alexander on the couch .

But it was empty too .

A note lay on the coffee table , one that hadnt been there the night before .

I picked it up , my hands trembling , and immediately recognized Alexanders neat handwriting .

Relief washed over me as I let out a breath I hadnt realized was holding .

I took a moment to steady myself before reading the note : I got home late and didnt want to disturb you .

Im going to get my workday started , but if youre free for lunch , we can talk then .

Alexander I sank onto the couch , running a hand over my face in frustration , trying to shake off the fog of sleep that still clung to me .

This was too much .

With everything happening the danger surrounding us , the secrets , the threats it was unbearable not knowing where Alexander was or what he was doing He could be hurt .

Or worse .

And I wouldnt even know where to start looking for him .

If he hadnt come back , who could I call for help ? Where could I direct them to search ? Did August know where he was ? And if not , then no one did .

What could be so important that he had to be so secretive , sneaking off in the middle of the night ? The thought gnawed at me .

He was obviously meeting with someone in secret .

The only questions were who and why .

e were I didnt want to pry Into Alexanders private life .

Everyone deserves some level of privacy .

But these extenuating circumstances .

Too much was at stake .

The fate of the entire kingdom rested on his shoulders , and his reckless disappearances couldnt continue no matter how justified he thought they were .

We needed to talk .

I glanced at the note again .

Lunch .

But what could I possibly say to get my point across without pushing him further away ? We have to talk , I muttered aloud , practicing the words that might come out when I saw him .

There are things about me that you dont know information that changes everything .

I paused , exhaling sharply .

Up to this point , Ive asked you to trust me blindly , but clearly , thats not enough anymore .

I shook my head in frustration .

I was being ridiculous .

There was no way I could explain the original timeline and my second chance to him hed think I was crazy .

So , what other option did I have ? 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0263 The thought lingered .

Could I rely on the sources of information Alexander didnt know about ? Id done it before , but would he demand more specifics than I was able to provide ? I stopped my pacing and went into the bathroom .

I needed to get ready for the rest of my day .

Maybe I could tell him I was psychic thats how I knew everything I knew .

But no , that wouldnt work either .

I sighed , running my fingers through my hair , then stepped into the shower , hoping the water might wash away some of my confusion .

Afterward , I dressed and went downstairs , trying to shake off the unease clinging to me .

James was waiting near the door as usual , a book tucked into his jacket pocket .

I smiled at the sight of him .

He always seemed so patient , so quiet as he stood guard , though I knew it must get boring for him waiting around for me .

Yet , he never complained .

Are you heading out ? James asked as I approached .

Just to the cafe , I replied , trying to sound lighthearted .

need a little fresh air and some strong coffee .

Hes smiled at that , his expression warm .

I Lets get going then , James replied with a small smile .

could use some caffeine myself .

The short walk to the cafe was chilly but not unpleasant .

The wind hadnt picked up yet , and the crisp air did wonders to clear my mind .

But the moment we stepped inside , all that clarity evaporated .

Standing at the counter in front of us , waiting for her order , was Fiona .

Instead of the expected flicker of jealousy or annoyance , a wave of embarrassment washed over me .

Fiona likely had no idea about my prior reaction to her, but I couldnt help replaying the memory of how silly Id acted .

The way Alexander had found the whole thing amusing only made it worse .

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