Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0331 Ella POV Are you sure ? Elizabeth asked for the fourth time as we neared the entrance of the dance club .

Im 100 % sure , I replied , smiling and shaking my head .

The cops took the reports .

Theres nothing more we can do about it tonight .

James is going to let Alexander know what happened .

Im not really injured just a little scraped up and shaken .

Theres no reason we should cancel the rest of the night .

But that was so scary , she repeated , her voice trembling slightly .

I mean that in the nicest way possible , I said , wrapping an arm around Elizabeth and giving her a reassuring squeeze .

Ive been through scarier situations .

Youre going to have to tell me about it sometime , cause dont really believe you , she teased with a small smile .

This is your bachelorette party, I declared , smiling broadly .

Were going dancing , were going to have a great time , and youre going to stop worrying so much , okay ? I guess , she replied, glancing over her shoulder at our security detail which was now much more visible than at the start of the night .

As we approached the club , I saw the bouncers recognized Elizabeth , the rope lifted as they waved us all in .

Immediately , our conversation was drowned out by the thumping bass of the music blasting through the speakers .

I was grateful for the noise ; I knew Elizabeth still felt unsettled by the incident , but trying to reassure her further would only stress me out more .

I was fairly certain it wasnt an accident everyone agreed it was a drunk driver- but I couldnt prove anything .

James , who was more in tune with the latest updates , promptly called Alexander to inform him of the situation .

Part of me felt guilty for not calling him myself , but I didnt want to draw more attention .

If anyone heard me talking to Alexander , there was a good chance Fiona would pick up on the fact that something else was going on .

Rumors were the last thing we needed right now .

So we decided to push through the night and pretend everything was normal .

I watched as the rest of the surged onto the dance floor .

I turned away and headed to the bar instead .

e group I ordered a cola , and while the bartender busied himself preparing more drinks , I absentmindedly picked bits of gravel off my skin .

James had saved my life ; a bit of road rash was a small price to pay but it still stung .

I took a long sip of my cola , trying to steady my nerves and push the unsettling events to the back of my mind , even as the pulsing music reminded me that tonight , for now , we were all just trying to have fun .

I was halfway through my drink when Fiona joined me at the bar .

She ordered a water and smiled at me , slightly breathless .

I see youve been tearing up the dance floor , I said , raising an eyebrow .

She grinned .

Oh yeah , she said with a laugh .

If by tearing up you mean stepping on my own feet .

We both laughed , and she turned to look at the floor where he others were still dancing .

Were having a lot of fun out there .

You should join us .

Maybe in a little while , I said uncertainly .

Im just trying to steady my nerves .

Thats understandable , she said , offering a knowing smile .

She thanked the bartender as they set a bottle of +25 BONUS Chapter 0331 cold water in front of her .

Twisting off the cap , she took a deep drink before glancing at me again .

Has Alexander called you yet ? she asked .

I shook my head .

No , but Im sure thats because hes trying to be supportive .

I feel a little bad he probably gave poor James an earful .

Hes very protective , isnt he ? she mused .

Carlos is the same way .

If that had happened to me , hed probably be driving around town looking for that creep himself .

.

Really ? I asked , surprised .

Carlos had seemed so soft spoken and nervous when I met him that it was hard to picture such a reaction .

Oh yeah , she said , nodding enthusiastically .

Hes something else when hes mad .

I guess thats what makes him so good at his job .

Hes a border guard , right ? Sort of , she said with a small shrug .

Thats what he likes to tell people because hes a humble man .

The truth is , hes a superior officer at the border .

Hes responsible for a long stretch of it .

My eyes widened at her words .

If that was true , then it might explain his reaction to Alexander .

Now that I knew Alexander had contacts at the border people he essentially bribed to allow him to carry on his work as the Ice King it made sense that someone in charge of a large section of the border would recognize him and be wary of his presence .

I wondered if Carlos had known about Fiona and Alexanders friendship when they met .

What ? Fiona asked , drawing my attention back to her .

Did I say something wrong ? No , I said quickly , shaking my head .

Im just having trouble picturing Carlos in a position of authority like that .

He seems like a pretty gentle person .

He is , she said with a bright smile .

But Im sure you know from Alexander how complicated powerful men can be sometimes .

I nodded slowly but avoided her eyes .

Fiona had no idea just how complicated Alexander truly was despite their childhood friendship and it wasnt my place to let on .

I glanced over Fionas shoulder as a flash of blonde hair caught my eye .

My heart lurched , adrenaline surging through my veins .

For a split second , my mind screamed Sabrina .

But as I focused , my breath steadied it wasnt her .

Are you okay ? Fiona asked , her brows knitting together in concern .

I nodded automatically .

Yeah .

A pause .

Actually … can I ask you something ? Sure , anything , she said , curiosity flickering in her eyes .

What do you know about Sabrina ? Alexanders ex .

The name alone carried weight .

Fiona blinked , caught off guard .

Sabrina? What about her ? I hesitated , then exhaled slowly .

I know this might sound paranoid , but … I think Ive seen her around the capital recently .

And Im worried .

I swallowed hard .

Alexander is basically running for King unopposed now that Davids been arrested .

If someone wanted to sabotage him , shed be the perfect person to do it .

Fionas expression turned thoughtful .

I guess that makes sense , she admitted .

But Im not sure what kind of dirt she could dig up that would actually hurt him .

Then her gaze sharpened .

Have you told Alexander you think +25 BONUS Chapter 0331 shes in town ? I shook my head .

Its complicated .

I dont want to upset him .

I get that , she said gently .

But its probably better to be honest with him .

I nodded slowly .

Youre right .

Well , she said , suddenly shifting her focus over my shoulder .

No time like the present .

Confused , I frowned .

What- A warm hand landed on my shoulder .

My breath hitched .

I turned and met Alexanders bright , unreadable gaze .

His grip wasnt tight , but it held an urgency that sent a chill down my spine .

Im sorry to interrupt , he said , his voice quiet but firm .

But you need to come with me .