Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0279 +25 BONUS Alexander POV I hadnt expected Ella to still be awake when I returned to je apartment .

Id been gone less than an hour , but as upset as shed been and as late as it was I figured shed have given up waiting and gone to bed .

Instead , she was standing in the kitchen , leaning against the counter with wide , startled eyes fixed on the door as I walked in .

I must have surprised her .

Are you all right ? I asked , stepping toward her .

She nodded emphatically and shrugged one shoulder a response so unconvincing it was almost comical .

It was clear she was still upset , and I couldnt blame her .

This situation was unnerving , to say the least .

To me, it seemed obvious the messages were coming from Dr.

McIntyre .

Augusts quick search had turned up enough evidence to confirm it .

That didnt rule out a connection to David , but I was doubtful .

Ella , however , seemed convinced David was somehow involved .

I felt a pang of guilt as I remembered how Id handled her emotions before leaving .

It was natural for her to be frightened and upset , but instead of offering her comfort or understanding , Id scolded her and rushed off .

I wasnt proud of my behavior , but at the time , Id been so focused on finding answers that I hadnt considered what she actually needed from me .

I approached her slowly , choosing my words carefully .

Its almost certainly Dr.

McIntyre , I said finally .

Of course , she replied tightly .

Youre right , as usual .

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I bit back the retort that sprang to mind and instead asked , How would you like to handle this ? Her eyebrow arched as she studied me , as if trying to decipher my true intentions .

Do you actually care how I want to handle it ? she asked .

Wouldnt it be better just to go with whatever plan you and your people have come up with ? No , I said firmly .

Youre the one shes contacting .

This is about you , and you should decide how we move forward .

Ella stared at me for several seconds , weighing my words .

Then she sighed , her shoulders sagging as she leaned heavily against the counter .

Im not sure , she admitted .

I dont know what the right thing to do is .

This whole situation has me so off- kilter and frightened .

I dont mean to take it out on you Im just Its a lot to handle , I said gently .

Im not offended .

You should be , she said , her voice tinged with guilt .

Im not being fair to you .

Im not much better , I admitted .

But we can talk about that later .

Right now , this is a time sensitive situation .

We need to come up with a plan immediately .

She nodded , chewing at her cheek as she thought .

I want to confront her , she said , her voice suddenly firm .

Im not going to let her keep walking all over me and 1/2 Chapter 0279 frightening me .

I wont let her think she has power over me Confronting her could escalate things , I pointed out .

Good , Ella said , her expression fierce .

Then at least we can fight it out and get this over with .

I couldnt help but smile .

I liked this fiery side of her .

And honestly , I had to agree It was exactly how Id handle it .

Thats what well do then , I agreed .

Ella stared at me for a moment , as if she couldnt quite believe I had accepted her idea so readily .

Are you going to do it ? I asked .

Or would you like me to make the call ? Ill do it , she said automatically , already reaching into her pocket for her phone .

I watched her closely as she pulled it out .

Her fingers were steady no trace of hesitation or trembling as she opened the message and stared at the line of numbers .

Whatever thoughts were racing through her mind , I could see her resolve hardening .

The fierce , determined expression I liked so much returned to her face as she hit the call button .

I waited impatiently , my eyes fixed on her hands .

Seconds ticked by as she held the phone to her ear .

Then she pulled it away and glared at the screen .

It had rung out .

No answer .

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