Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0330 It had been days since the announcement of the manhunt , and still , there hadnt been a single report .

It didnt make any sense .

Amanda was well known people would recognize her .

I couldnt understand where she had gone or how she was hiding so effectively .

And that scared me .

Amanda was unpredictable at the best of times , but now , she was desperate .

Its going to be okay , Fiona said reassuringly .

Youre not alone were watching your back .

Thanks , I said weakly , picking up my cocktail and taking a deep drink .

I had been trying to push Amanda from my mind , to ignore the anxiety coiling in my stomach , but clearly , I wasnt doing a very good job of it if Fiona had picked up on it so easily .

Lets get out of here ! someone suddenly called out .

Fiona and I looked up to find one of Elizabeths cousins standing dramatically , already donning her coat .

I think weve sucked all the fun out of this place , she declared .

Lets go find somewhere else to party .

Like where ? Elizabeth asked uncertainly .

I know a place , she said with a broad smile .

The DJ is great , and the dance floor is always packed .

That doesnt really sound like my scene , Elizabeth hedged .

Oh , come on , her cousin replied , rolling her eyes .

You only get engaged once , right ? Lets have some fun and celebrate ! Cut loose a little .

The world wont end if you actually enjoy yourself for once .

I opened my mouth to defend Elizabeth , but before I could speak , she slammed her hands down on the table and stood abruptly .

You know what ? she said .

Youre absolutely right .

Were supposed to be celebrating .

Theres no reason to hold back lets go dancing ! A cheer went up around the table , and before I could fully process what was happening , everyone was grabbing their coats and heading out the door .

Fiona linked her arm through mine as we walked out together .

It was cold outside , and clusters of people huddled near the buildings , chatting and smoking .

I let Fiona lead me as we followed the others , who giggled and did silly dance moves across the sidewalk .

At the crosswalk , the group paused to check for cars .

Then , without waiting for the light to turn green , Elizabeths cousin the one who had suggested we go dancing giggled and dashed across the street .

Elizabeth , her other cousin , and Damians sister followed without hesitation .

Fiona urged me forward , but I hesitated .

Sensing my reluctance , she released my arm and kept going , not wanting to be left behind .

I hurried after them , scanning the sidewalk on the other side of the street as I went .

Then , a sound made my blood freeze the screech of tires , followed by loud cursing and then screaming .

I turned my head just in time to see a car tearing up the street , swerving wildly from side to side , barreling straight toward me .

I tried to run , but my feet felt glued to the pavement .

Suddenly , a strong set of arms wrapped around my waist .

Before I could react , I was lifted off my feet and thrown +25 BONUS Chapter 0330 backward just as the car sped past , missing me by inches .

I hit the ground , my palms scraping against the pavement as I caught myself .

Panting , adrenaline coursing through me , I stared up in shock .

James was standing over me , his face a mixture of horror and relief .

Thank God , I whispered .

He nodded , as if in silent agreement .

The car continued down the street , taking a turn so sharply that for a moment , I could swear two of its tires lifted off the ground before it disappeared around the bend .

What the hell was that ? Elizabeth cried in distress .

That guy must have been drunk , one of the other girls said .

I looked at James .

I could tell we were thinking the same thing .

That wasnt a drunk driver .

That was targeted .

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