Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0030 +25 BONUS Chapter 0030 Were okay , she assured him , just shaken up .

Lets get you inside , he said , putting his arm around my shoulders and kissing my temple .

I leaned against him as we walked into the house .

How did this happen ? he asked once the door had closed behind us .

I dont know , my mother said .

They must have replaced the driver with one of their men .

David suddenly walked into the room , and his eyes widened with shock as he saw me .

We made eye contact , and I glared angrily at him without making any attempt to hide my hatred .

Where were you ? I demanded .

What ? he asked .

I saw that he had a tote bag in his hand .

Is that the ransom money ? I asked , pointing to the bag .

Were you just going to keep it for yourself ? Is that why youre still standing here and never showed up at the drop point ? What are you talking about ? he said , looking from me to Amanda .

They didnt tell me where to make the exchange .

Liar ! I shouted .

I heard them call you .

They were waiting for word that youd shown up , but you never did .

I He shook his head and stepped towards me carefully .

Ella I swear I never heard where I was supposed to go .

gathered the money as soon as they told me the amount , and I was trying to figure out where I could find you .

I could feel tears streaming down my cheeks .

David stepped forward and tried to touch me , but I pulled away from him .

Thats not true , I said .

They were going to slice my face open and send you pictures as punishment for you not showing up .

David looked genuinely horrified by my words , and he dropped the tote bag full of money onto the floor , pulling me into his arms .

His remorse meant nothing to me , nor did his apology , but didnt let that show .

I pulled away from his embrace and wiped my face on my sleeves .

I think its best you leave , my father said , stepping towards David with rage clear on his face .

But ] Now , he ordered .

David stepped towards the front door , then paused and looked at Amanda .

Do you want a ride home ? he asked .

She nodded without a word and hurried after him as he left the house .

My father stepped up and wrapped his arms around me , and I let my head rest against his shoulder as my tears continued to fall The wedding is close , my father said softly .

Do you still erlously intend to marry him ? I looked up at him in surprise .

Why would you ask me that Something strange is going on with David , my father sal glancing at the door .

I cant say what it is , but +25 BONUS Chapter 0030 something doesnt feel right .

Part of me felt relieved that he had noticed Davids odd behavior .

It reassured me that when I did break my engagement , my father would support my decision .

Dont worry , I replied softly .

I have everything under control , Third Person POV It doesnt make any sense ! Amanda screamed in outrage How does Ella keep slipping away from danger lately ? Its like she has some guardian angel suddenly looking over her shoulder ! It doesnt matter , Davids mother said firmly .

Its too late for Ella to save herself from what we have planned .

Are you sure ? David asked .

He wasnt convinced that his plan to marry Ella and take her power from her was actually going to work , not after so many things had backfired on him .

Were rushing , his mother said .

We just need to calm down and take our time .

We will have plenty of opportunities after the wedding , and there are plenty of options available to us at the moment .

We only need to be patient .

At her words , David smiled .

She was right , of course .

They had all the advantages on their side .

Ella didnt suspect the truth ; it was only a matter of time before all of her packs inheritance rights became Davids .