Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0048 David put his hands up , ready to catch me , and I allowed myself to fall forward into his arms .

He caught me and held me firmly against his chest , laughing slightly .

You see , you are drunk , he said .

I told you .

I You must be right , I replied , avoiding his eyes so that he wouldnt see my own amusement .

I guess I should .

head to bed .

Dont worry , he said .

Ill help you up the stairs .

I didnt argue as he put his arm around my waist and led me up the staircase .

We passed the door to Amandas room on the way to ours .

I wondered if she was inside already , waiting for him .

The door was closed , so there was no way for me to tell .

David walked me into our room , and I went directly to the bed and threw myself down on my stomach .

Come on , Ill help you get cleaned up , he said , but I didnt respond .

I closed my eyes and let my breathing become heavy .

Ella , he called out .

Are you asleep ? I didnt respond , but I could sense him coming closer and looking at my face .

Passed out already , he muttered .

Good I listened as he moved around the room for a few moments , then the door opened and closed .

I waited a few moments longer to make sure that I was really alone , then I stood up .

As I suspected , David was nowhere to be found .

My heart began to race as I realized that it was finally time to enact my plan .

I checked the time it was five minutes to midnight .

I took a few deep breaths to calm myself , then went toward the head of the stairs where Elizabeth and the others were supposed to meet me .

Elizabeth and over a dozen of the other guests were waiting for me just as we had planned .

They were holding all of the items I had asked Alexander to have brought to the house for me : balloons , a large bouquet of flowers , a cake decorated in Amandas favorite colors , and several small gift bags filled with items that I knew she would love It looks like everythings ready , I said , smiling with excitement .

Is David coming ? Elizabeth asked .

Im not sure where he is , I said .

He came to the room with me , but he left when I dozed off .

I can text him to join us , but Im too excited to wait on him .

I pulled my phone off and sent David a short text asking where he went .

I was sure that he would ignore the message if he really was with Amanda .

I dont feel the need to wait either .

Amandas going to be so surprised , Elizabeth said .

I really hope so , I replied .

I looked at the time .

Im not sure if I can wait until the stroke of midnight , I said .

Itll be more of a surprise if its a little early , right ? one of the girls chimed in , Lets just go now .

I thought for a moment enough time should have passed for David to make his way into her room .

+25 BONUS I nodded in agreement .

Okay , everyone , quiet until we open the door .

Iled the group silently down the hall to Amandas door .

I gripped the handle and tested it carefully , it was unlocked .

Then I turned to the group and held up three fingers , lowering them slowly one by one When all of my fingers were lowered , I threw the door open , and all of us screamed in unison .

Surprise ! Happy birthday ! Before the words had even fully left our mouths , I could hear people around me gasping and crying out in shock at the sight before us .

It was exactly as I had hoped .

David and Amanda were on the bed ; he was on top of her , and her legs were wrapped around him They were both staring at the doorway in horror , and from their expressions , there was no mistaking what was happening We had caught them in the act .

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