Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

hapter 0270 Chapter 0270 Fiona ! I called out .

She turned , her emerald green dress shimmering under the chandelier light .

The long bell sleeves and silver jewelry made her look effortlessly elegant .

She smiled warmly as she approached us , a tall , broad shouldered man with light brown hair at her side.

I didnt expect to see you here , Alexander said , crossing his arms and giving her a mock annoyed look .

As if I would miss a performance of The Magic Flute , Fina replied with a playful smirk .

She turned to her companion .

This is Carlos Oak , she introduced .

Carlos , this is Alexander and Ella Black .

Nice to meet you , Alexander said , extending a hand .

Carlos shook it , looking a little nervous .

Nice to meet you as well , he said politely .

Are the two of you heading home for the night ? Fiona asked .

Thats what we were just discussing , I replied .

What about you ? Still trying to make up our minds , she said .

I glanced at Alexander , then back at Fiona .

Well , I feel a little more inclined to make it a late night if were not the only ones .

Maybe the four of us could find a midnight snack somewhere ? That sounds great , Fiona said , her smile broadening .

If thats what you want , Alexander said kindly , his gaze softening as he looked at me .

Carlos nodded , though he still seemed a bit uneasy .

I couldnt blame him Alexander had a naturally intimidating presence , especially to those who didnt know him well .

I think theres a cocktail bar nearby that stays open late , Fiona suggested .

They have a kitchen , but Im not sure if its still open.

Worth a shot , I said .

Besides , its cold , and I dont want to walk too far .

Definitely agree , Fiona said , shivering slightly .

At least you were smart enough to bring a shawl Im freezing Without hesitation , Carlos slipped off his suit jacket and draped it over Fionas shoulders .

Alexander raised an eyebrow at the gesture , a knowing look that confirmed what I suspected this was very much a date .

Fiona caught the look and rolled her eyes .

Watching them interact , I could see what Alexander meant when he said Fiona was like a little sister to him .

Their teasing camaraderie was unmistakable .

Lets head out , then , Alexander said , glancing around at the milling crowd .

Getting crushed in here is not my idea of a pleasant evening .

We all agreed , weaving our way through the packed lobby toward the exit .

I never knew an opera house could be this crowded , I remarked as someone brushed past me .

Youll get used to it , Fiona said , pulling Carlos along Alexander chuckled beside me , his hand resting lightly on my back as we stepped into the cool night air .

1/2 Chapter 0270 +25 BONUS This felt like an oddly normal mothent .

Two couples , enjoying a date night and going out for cocktails and a chat .

In light of everything else that was going on , it almost feltke a dream .

I walked close to Alexander , his arm around me as it often was now .

On the chilly breeze , I caught a whiff of his scent and it sent a wave of heat through me .

I was sure that it made me blush , but no one would notice on the darkened sidewalk .

I let myself imagine for a moment that we really were just normal couple , enjoying our time together .

It was a nice fantasy to indulge in Maybe in another life , Alexander and I could have had something real .

Maybe even in this life , if we had met under slightly better circumstance .

If I hadnt signed that damned contract ….

No.

It was no good to think about that .

I just had to enjoy these moment for what they were and not torture myself by thinking about what could have been .

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