Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

apter 0352 Chapter 0352 Alexander , Ella interrupted , her voice suddenly sharp , You know him .

I froze , her grip on my arm anchoring me in place .

The room seemed to close in as my mind raced .

Yes , I said quietly , meeting her gaze .

I know him .

Ella POV My mind was spinning , almost dizzy with the overwhelming thoughts .

I resisted when Alexander insisted I go up to the apartment and try to settle myself , but he was right .

Eventually , I allowed August to escort me upstairs .

I could tell that August was just as off balance as I was .

Id never seen so much anger from him- he was practically vibrating with it as we entered the elevator .

Whats really going on here ? I asked as the doors closed .

Alexanders trying to protect me from something .

How does he know Ironfang ? They used to work together , August said .

I was surprised by his willingness to answer .

When Alexander first got involved in that world , Ironfang was assigned to guide and teach him by the Northern King .

Alexanders hatred of him had been instant .

I could tell there was more to it , something familial , but Alexander refused to consider any of them his people .

I know , I said softly , the weight of it sinking in .

He rejects them .

As much as he can safely do so , August added .

Hes not powerful enough to completely resist the Northern King .

No one is .

I nodded , feeling numb , heavy with the weight of that reality .

The thought of Ironfang looming over everything made my chest tight .

So theres really nothing we can do about this ? I asked , the hopelessness in my voice .

Elizabeth was right .

Were powerless .

I wouldnt go that far , August said .

But we need to give Alexander time to think this through .

If anyone can stand against Ironfang , its him .

I felt comforted by Augusts words , and even more so by the fact that he trusted me enough to speak them openly .

We stepped out of the elevator and froze .

There was someone standing at the apartment door .

We couldnt see her face , but I recognized her instantly .

What the hell is Diana doing here ? I whispered .

August shook his head .

Try to stall her here , he whispered back .

Ill go get Alexander .

Okay , I agreed , and August quietly stepped back into the elevator .

Hello , I called in greeting .

Can I help you ? I saw the flicker of irritation cross Dianas face before she replaced it with a practiced smile .

Oh , Ella , she said , her tone falsely warm .

I was hoping youd be out .

I need to have a private talk with Alexander .

You wouldnt happen to know where he is ? Well , it is the middle of a workday , I replied coolly .

So d assume hes working .

Surely the secretary informed you of that when you checked in downstairs ? +25 BONUS Chapter 0352 Checked in ? She chuckled lightly .

To visit my own son ? No.

You could have called ahead , I offered , trying to keep the situation calm .

I happened to be in town , she said with a shrug .

So I thought Id surprise him .

But since I have you alone for a moment , I think theres something you and I should discuss .

Why dont you open the door ? We can talk in private .

This is a private floor , I replied , standing my ground .

No ones going to overhear .

Have it your way , she said icily .

Diana stepped towards me , invading my personal space .

Her eyes locked on mine .

Its time you know the truth about Alexander , she said .

I should have told you before the wedding .

I know the truth about Alexander , I replied , my voice steady .

I didnt back away from her , though every fiber of my being screamed to .

You think you do , she said , her smile thin and mocking .

But do you really know it all ? Enlighten me , I said , my voice cutting , the challenge clear .

I was confident that I knew everything there was to know about Alexander .

But as her words hung in the air , anxiety crept up in me .

Was there something more she had kept hidden ? Even from him ? Or was this just another attempt to drive a wedge between us ? Well ? I asked , raising an eyebrow .

What is it you have to tell me ?