Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

+25 BONUS Chapter 0265 Chapter 0265 Ella POV Youre back , Alexander said as I walked into the apartment , his voice warm but tinged with curiosity .

Yes , sorry Im late for lunch , I replied , setting my bag down .

My coffee outing ran long .

I ran into Flona at the café , and we got to talking .

Thats good , Alexander said , watching me closely as he set two fresh plates of food on the kitchen island .

So , you straightened things out then ? Yes , I replied , pulling out a stool to sit down .

Fiona and have no issues between us .

You were right I was being silly before .

However , Im afraid our conversation raised some new questions .

Alexanders brow furrowed , and he sat beside me stiffly .

Why is that ? I hesitated , choosing my words carefully .

Fiona seemed to find it … interesting that you were willing to run for Alpha King , considering the skeletons in your closet .

Skeletons ? Alexander repeated , his expression hardening .

The warmth in his demeanor quickly gave way to sharp focus .

And what exactly does she think I have to hide ? I had spent the entire walk back planning how I would handle this , but Id already gone off script .

I pressed Fiona as much as I could , trying to get a definitive answer , but all she said was that Diana might let slip some Indiscretions from his past .

Apparently , this was different from the women who had already come forward .

The idea that something potentially damaging to the campaign had been kept from me irritated me , especially since we were out of time to preemptively address it .

The election was starting .

We had to bring our A game , and I needed every piece of information to help us succeed .

I racked my brain , trying to remember the original timeline .

I knew there had been a big scandal with Alexander that cost him the election , but for the life of me , couldnt recall the details .

She wouldnt say , I admitted , watching his reaction closely .

She seemed to think you should have told me about it by now and looked embarrassed when she realized I had no idea what she was talking about .

Youre not the only one , Alexander said , his tone tight .

Im not sure what she could be talking about .

I stared at him steadily , our eyes locked .

I couldnt tell if he was lying .

His irritation seemed genuine , but his guarded expression told me there was more to this than he was admitting .

Theres nothing that Fiona knows about that could be a scandal if it got out into the public ? asked slowly , watching his eyes for any change .

Alexander hesitated .

Theres one thing , he said softly , but it isnt going to be an issue .

And the fact that she would bring it up is … frustrating .

|| Shes your best friend , I pointed out , leaning forward .

And she thinks this is the kind of thing you should have told your wife .

She also seemed concerned your mother might let it slip .

That wont happen , Alexander said firmly .

I want to trust you , I said , my voice softening but my resolve firm .

But it really feels like youre keeping things from me that I should know about .

Look , Im sorry I was out late and didnt tell you where I was going , Alexander said , sighing .

It was rude , and Im sure you were concerned 1/3 +25 BONUS Chapter 0265 This isnt about that , I interrupted , crossing my arms .

Alexander looked skeptical , his jaw tightening .

Then what is it about ? Its about us being honest with each other , I said .

If theres something that could jeopardize this campaign I deserve to know .

# Its not going to jeopardize the campaign , Alexander said , his tone firm .

Its none of Fionas business and not something Diana is going to comment on .

He hesitated , his expression shifting into something Id never seen before pained , almost vulnerable .

It made me pause , the irritation and anger Id felt toward the situation dissolving quickly as I realized he was genuinely upset .

Im not trying to pry personal details out of you , I said gently , softening my voice .

I just need to know what issues might arise during the campaign .

The sooner we can address any potential scandals , the better .

I thought we were on the same page about this .

We are , he said , sighing heavily .

I glanced down at the plate of food in front of me , suddenly uncertain .

It was clear Alexander was distressed- more than I had anticipated .

Pressing him wouldnt help ; itwould only make him distrustful of me .

I exhaled softly , making a decision .

Okay , I said after a moment .

If you think its no big deal , then Ill trust your judgment .

But if something does happen , I want you to inform me as soon as possible so we can deal with it together .

Agreed ? Agreed , Alexander said after a long pause , his voice steady but low .

I promise you , Ella , I wouldnt do anything to compromise our success .

Weve worked too hard to get to this point .

I do trust you its just that some pain is too personal to share , even with those you trust the most .

I nodded slowly , understanding his words all too well .

There were things I wished I could share things I had carried with me for so long but I knew I never would .

Not with my parents , not even with Alexander .

It was a lonely feeling We ate in silence for a while , each of us lost in thought , our secrets hanging heavily in the air .

The challenges we faced were already daunting , and I knew they would only grow as the campaign moved forward .

The first time around , the campaign had been excruciating a blur of stress , fear , and relentless rumors .

With only David by my side , Id barely survived it .

But this time was different .

I was different .

And I had Alexander beside me .

Still , I knew we couldnt afford to make any mistakes .

The details of what had gone wrong in the original timeline were hazy a mess of headlines and paparazzi photos of Alexander looking tired and frustrated .

And then there was Diana .

Fionas lack of trust in her had rekindled my own doubts .

I believed that Diana loved her son , but the way she spoke about him often felt offhanded , even reckless .

It wasnt unreasonable to worry that she might say something inappropriate to the wrong person , causing irreparable damage .

resolved to speak to Alexander about having a candid discussion with his family before we announced his candidacy .

Everyone needed to be on board for this campaign to succeed Diana included .

It feels awkward to bring it up now , Alexander said , breaking the silence and pulling me from my thoughts , but I wanted to ask you on another date .

A date ? I asked , surprised .

+25 BONUS Chapter 0265 Yes , he said , a small smile playing on his lips .

To make up for last night .

I thought we could go to the opera .

The opera ? I repeated , caught off guard .

After our date at the racetrack , it was hard to picture Alexander enjoying something so formal and , frankly , stuffy .

A lot of people say they dont like opera , Alexander said , his tone lightening , but thats because they havent truly experienced it .

I promise its not what you imagine it to be .

I hesitated , then smiled .

Im open to trying .

Its good to experience new things , right ? Exactly , he said , his smile growing warmer .

We shared a quiet moment , the strain of our earlier argument beginning to fade as we both silently resolved to keep moving forward together .

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