Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0325 Chapter 0325 He looked at me for a long moment , blinking slowly as if processing my question .

Then , with a small shrug , he nudged me gently so we sat up straight .

I suppose I do owe you an explanation at this point .

An explanation ? I asked , frowning slightly .

About my past relationship issues , Alexander said tightly , his jaw working as if the words tasted bitter .

You mean the reason you were so distant for so long ? My voice was soft , careful not to push too hard .

Id known there was something buried deep a kind of romantic trauma that made him feel he couldnt allow himself to love .

But it had always been a sensitive topic , one I hadnt dared to ask about until now .

His silence was heavy , but he didnt pull away .

Instead , he met my gaze with something raw and vulnerable .

Yeah , he said quietly .

Thats exactly what I mean .

Okay , I said quietly , ready to listen .

Alexander took a deep breath , his gaze locking with mine .

You remember telling me that in the original timeline , there was some kind of scandal involving a beautiful blonde woman ? Yes , I nodded slowly .

I remember mentioning it , though I couldnt recall the details .

That woman … must have been Sabrina .

His voice softened , tinged with sadness .

She was my first serious relationship .

His lips curved into a bittersweet smile .

I thought Id marry her someday .

But things didnt turn out that way .

What happened ? I asked gently .

Sabrina was Dianas niece her brothers daughter .

Since Im adopted , there wasnt any blood relation between us .

When Diana found out I had a crush on her , she encouraged it .

I think she saw it as a way to strengthen her familys influence within the pack .

His fingers fidgeted with the seam of a cushion , as if grounding himself in the memory .

For a while , things were great .

We got along wonderfully , had what felt like a perfect relationship future .

to my younger self .

I thought … this is it .

This is my I braced myself , expecting some tragedy that Sabrina had lost someone or left under circumstances beyond her control .

But Alexanders eyes darkened as he looked away .

She left in the middle of the night , he said , voice tight .

No warning .

No note .

I woke up in our bed alone .

4 My heart ached for him .

Why ? I whispered .

She wasnt happy with me , he said bitterly .

Instead of talking to me , she waited until I was sound asleep and left .

I found out not long after that shed been seeing someone else a man from the north .

Theyd been seeing each other in secret for a while .

His jaw tensed , the betrayal still fresh in his memory .

Sabrina chose him .

Theyre married now , and I believe they have a child together .

I reached for his hand , lacing my fingers through his .

Im so sorry , Alexander .

Before he could respond , a frantic knock at the front door shattered the moment .

He looked at me apologetically , then stood to answer it .

My thoughts were a tangle as I processed everything hed just told me .

When the door opened , August stood there , his posture rigid with urgency .

His eyes darted toward me , and for a brief second , an almost angry look flickered across his face .

Weve got trouble in the Roguelands , August said in a low , clipped voice .

Chapter 0325 +25 BONUS Alexander strode back to me and pressed a swift , reassuring kiss to my forehead .

My life as the Ice King isnt something I can call off from , he murmured .

I understand , I replied , my voice steady despite the knot tightening in my chest .

Just … come back to me in one piece .

Amusement tugged at the corner of his mouth .

I promise , I watched as he gathered his gear , every movement efficient and practiced .

Augusts eyes stayed on me the entire time , his gaze sharp with suspicion .

Now that I understood why , I couldnt entirely blame him Alexanders secrets were no longer just his , and August wasnt sure if he could trust me yet .

Maybe , with time , I could earn that trust .

But for now , I had Alexanders and that was all that mattered .

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