Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0308 Chapter 0308 Ella POV Alexander watched me approach with a curious look on his face , which quickly turned to confusion as I stormed toward him .

I knew my reaction was probably out of proportion , but I couldnt seem to help myself .

It wasnt just my attraction to Alexander that had been heightened since my Wolfs awakening every emotion I felt was dialed up to eleven .

And I hated it .

I hated feeling like I needed someone else just to function like a normal adult .

But that was where I was , completely dependant on Alexander .

Alexander had promised me more than once that we would talk things through , yet he had told me nothing .

I had bared my soul to him , and I was still in the dark about the nature of his secrets .

might s I didnt know who I could trust .

I didnt know be helping David or what lengths they would go to in order to hurt me .

By the time I stood in front of Alexander , my mind was swimming with dark thoughts , my fear twisting through me until I felt almost frantic .

His expression tightened with concern .

Whats happened ? Nothing , I said .

Then , I mean , a lot .

We need to talk .

You said we could talk .

Right , Alexander said hesitantly .

I did say we could talk Im just not sure now is the right moment .

You promised yesterday , I pointed out .

Ive tried to be patient , but I have so many questions .

Im sure you do , he said , slipping off his shoes and walking past me toward the living room .

Ill answer what I can , but I have a meeting with August soon , so we may have to cut this short .

His words irritated me , but I did my best not to let it derail me .

I followed Alexander into the living room and sat on the couch , wringing my hands together , trying to find something to do with my nervous energy .

Alexander watched me with a guarded expression .

He looked uncomfortable , but I wasnt sure why .

After everything I had told him earlier , what could he possibly be hiding that could compare ? What was it you wanted to ask me about ? he said , shifting on the couch in an attempt to get comfortable ..

I looked at him strangely , not quite sure where to begin .

I want to know how you were able to sneak Dr.

McIntyre back into the capital without anyone noticing , I said .

And how you had access to that warehouse to keep her prisoner .

She wasnt my prisoner , he interrupted .

It was more like protective custody .

Whatever you want to call it , I said .

You hid her from the King , despite the manhunt for her .

I want to know how you had the knowledge and resources to pull something like that off .

Its not the first time youve done something like this .

Youre answering your own question , he said tensely .

I was able to do it because its not the first time Ive done something like this .

But why ? I pressed .

And how ? How do you have so many contacts near the Roguelands ? How do you have 1/3 Chapter 0308 people working for you who are so loyal that theyre willing to betray the King ? Thats an exaggeration , he said .

+25 BONUS Is it ? I asked .

I understand your reasoning for doing things the way you did , but it was still a direct violation of the Kings orders .

I think were very lucky he let it go so easily .

Alexanders jaw tightened .

I dont understand why youre questioning me like this , he said .

Everything I did regarding Dr.

McIntyre was for your benefit to keep you safe .

Are you saying you think I did something wrong ? Not at all , I said honestly .

I completely understand your motivations , and Im glad you did what you did .

Im just trying to understand .

I dont know what it is you think you need to understand , Alexander said , his voice clipped .

I feel its quite clear at least on the most important points .

Youre making too big a deal out of this .

That made me angry , and I bit the inside of my lip , struggling to control my temper .

I am not being dramatic about this , I replied .

This is a drastic situation , and I think well be able to handle it better if were on the same page .

I mean this in the nicest way possible , Alexander said , his voice dangerously even , but I do not need your help with this .

I have it completely under control , and getting you further involved will only make things more difficult .

11 Is that what you think ? I asked , my voice shaking with anger .

That Ive made your life more difficult ? Well , if thats the case , maybe you dont need my help with the election after all .

Im not sure how I can possibly support you when I dont even know who you really are .

You dont mean that , Alexander said , his voice tight with anger .

Maybe I do .

I crossed my arms , glaring at him .

If you dont respect me enough to tell me what Im involved in , then I dont think its right for me to stand by your side .

I need to know what Im promoting .

If your secrets are so terrible that you cant confide in me , then how can I trust you ? After everything Ive done to help you , you will not back out on me now ! he shouted .

It was the first time he had ever raised his voice at me .

Tears pricked my eyes immediately , but I refused to cry .

Do not yell at me , I said weakly .

Ella , I dont have time for this , he said , standing up and striding toward the kitchen .

Something inside me snapped .

Without another word , I turned and ran to the front door .

I barely paused to slip on my shoes before rushing out .

I didnt grab my coat .

I didnt take my purse .

I just left .

I couldnt stand to be in the same space as him right now .

I needed to clear my head .

I knew I was overreacting , that I was being hotheaded , but I couldnt get my emotions in check .

I didnt understand why he insisted on hiding things from me .

Was he some kind of criminal ? Was he selling drugs ? Smuggling goods from the North after all ? No explanation I could come up with made sense , and his refusal to talk to me was maddening .

I took the elevator downstairs and made a beeline for the exit .

James , who had taken to waiting around the lobby , 2/3 ** + 35 BONUS