Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0043 Im glad things worked out the way they did , I said .

This dress is the perfect choice for me .

I agree , my mother said happily .

to drink I continued to chat with my mother as I ate my food , but soon dinner was over .

People were beginning to drink , dance , and socialize .

David went off to talk to a couple of the other alphas , leaving me alone to mingle with the crowd .

It seemed that everyone was having a good time , which made it a little easier .

Congratulations , a pretty female voice said .

I turned to find the Alpha Kings daughter , Elizabeth , standing beside me .

I wasnt sure exactly how to greet her , and she must have seen the panic on my face .

She laughed and held her hand out to me .

I shook her hand , feeling my face heat with embarrassment .

Thank you for coming , I said .

Of course , she replied kindly .

I must admit , I was looking forward to meeting you .

Really ? I said , surprised .

Honestly , I find it hard to believe you even know who I am .

Only youve gotten quite a bit of attention lately , she said Oh , I said softly , realizing she must have seen the videos and heard the rumors about what happened with David and Amanda in the restaurant .

I saw your interview at the Alpha King banquet , she said I think its very brave how open you dormant wolf .

You handled that situation with a lot of grace and bravery .

It really impressed me .

were about your Thank you , I said meekly .

I really appreciate that .

Im glad it came across that way .

In the moment , it was such a shock ; I was just trying to handle it all without crying Im sure it was very upsetting , she said , which is why I was so impressed with the way you handled it .

I asked my father about you , and he had only good things to say , so I decided that I had to meet you myself .

Im very flattered , I responded .

I always like to meet other women who can stand up for themselves and speak their minds , she said , which is why I have to ask you a rather rude question .

You can ask me anything , I replied .

I had no idea what she might want to know , but it wasnt as though I could deny the Alphas daughter anything .

I did some more reading about you after I saw your interview , and I became aware of some of the other things that have happened recently , her eyes moved toward David , who was standing not too far from us .

I grimaced and nodded .

Yes , weve had some unfortunate incidents , I said .

So I just had to ask , she continued , why did you end up marrying him ? He seems to have such a terrible reputation, and after what happened with his fated mate … just seems to me that it would be so difficult to trust a man like that .

I can see why you would think that , I replied , but David and I have known each other since we were small children .

Hes the only person Ive ever seriously dated .

You are young , she pointed out .

Its not like there should be any rush for you to get married , so I dont +25 BONUS Chapter 0043 understand why you would settle for a man like him .

you would settle for a man like him ! I looked at David .

Everything she said made sense , and I was sure that from her perspective , I must seem like an absolute fool for moving forward with the wedding .

I couldnt let my apparent choice to forgive everything that he had done to me so publicly come back to negatively impact my reputation .

I looked at her and smiled .

I know how it must seem from the outside , I said , and maybe my judgment is blinded by my feelings .

The words hung in the air between us , and for a moment , neither of us said anything .

Her eyes remained locked on mine , searching , as if she didnt quite believe me .

The reason that I went forward with the marriage is simple , I explained .

I love him .