Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

hapter 0318 Chapter 0318 Ella POV After my father died and I took the title of Alpha , I was contacted by the Alpha King of the Northern Kingdom , Alexander said .

What ? I blurted out , unable to contain my shock .

What possible connection could the King of the Northern Kingdom have to Alexander or his pack ? It was absurd … and frankly terrifying .

That look of shame crossed Alexanders face again , but he shook it off quickly .

I was at home when a group of three rogues arrived , demanding to speak to me .

I tried to kick them out , but they wouldnt leave .

Finally , I decided to hear them out .

He took a deep breath , his eyes darkening .

They told me they were sent by the Alpha King of the North … with a message for me .

The message was that he fully expected me to see through his deal with my dad .

Oh God , I whispered .

Alexander nodded , his expression grim .

It turned out that Leonard Black was working for the Northern King .

Hed pledged himself to the King and was conspiring to overthrow the Southern Alpha … to unite the kingdoms .

I cant believe it , I said softly .

Neither could I , Alexander admitted , his voice hollow .

I thought they had to be lying .

There was no way my dad would do such a thing .

I told them that … and thats when they explained it .

His jaw tightened , his eyes flashing with pain .

They told me … Leonard Black was not my father .

A million questions spun wildly in my head , but I held them back , waiting for Alexander to reveal the rest of his story .

His gaze flicked toward the whiskey bottle , but he turned away from it , fixing his eyes on me instead .

Im the son of the Northern Alpha King .

My heart froze in my chest as his words sank in .

Alexander the son of our kingdoms rival .

The Northern King was the one behind everything David had been up to .

The one pulling the strings all along .

How was this even possible ? I was devastated , Alexander continued , his voice raw .

I didnt want to believe it at first … but they had proof .

I was an unimportant , unwanted son .

The Alpha King gave me to Leonard Black as a tool .

I was to be raised to become powerful and influential , and … well , the plan David is part of ? It was originally meant for me .

His shoulders sagged under the weight of the confession .

I was supposed to become King of the South … and hand control over to my biological father .

You were supposed to … I echoed slowly , trying to process it all .

So why did they decide to use David for the plan instead ? Because I refused , Alexander said , his jaw tightening .

At first , I played along .

I pretended to go along with what they wanted because I wasnt powerful enough to resist .

But I knew I could never support something like that no matter whose blood runs in my veins .

I was raised to protect my pack , to do what was best for them .

Letting the Northern Kings rogues take over would destroy everything I cared about .

I wasnt willing to let that happen .

I wanted to doubt him .

I wanted to believe this was some twisted scheme .

But when I looked into his eyes , I saw nothing but raw , earnest pain .

He needed me to believe him So … what did you do ? I whispered .

1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0318 I used the resources the Northern King provided me … to become powerful enough to resist him , Alexander said , his eyes darkening .

I spent my time with rogues .

I learned to be stronger , smarter … more dangerous .

I learned to operate in the shadows of that world .

And now , no one not even him can manipulate me .

He looked away for a moment , his jaw tight .

11 Are you sure ? I asked , my voice barely above a whisper .

Are you really that powerful … in the Roguelands ? You tell me , Alexander challenged , his eyes locking onto mine with a fierce intensity .

Would you willingly go up against the Ice King ?