Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0074 +25 BONUS Chapter 0074 You dont need to worry about that , I replied , forcing the words out with a firmness I didnt fully feel .

Its never going to happen because theres no such thing as love .

A tense silence fell between us .

I knew August was speaking from a place of concern , reminding me to keep my guard up and not lose myself in the charade Ella and I were playing .

But it stung .

He understood my history with love and should have known better than to bring it up .

Still , the reminder was likely needed if he felt compelled to broach a subject that unsettled me .

Ella and I were playing a game nothing about it was real .

Ella POV I should have guessed that you were interested in Alexander , Elizabeth said in an amused tone .

I had arrived in the capital early before my date with Alexander , and it felt good to catch up with her before meeting Alexander for our date .

What are you talking about ? I asked with genuine surprise .

I thought I had hidden my reaction to Alexander quite well .

When he gave you those diamonds at your wedding , it looked like you were ready to pass out , she teased .

Was my reaction really that strong ? I asked .

Well , most people may not have noticed , she admitted .

After all , the outrage on Davids face was impossible to miss .

But I was paying attention to you , and I could tell that you were truly touched by his gift .

Of course I was , I replied .

It was so generous .

As was his offer to buy your wedding dress and his engagement gift to you , Elizabeth pointed out .

Hes been quite generous to you all along , hasnt he ? I suppose it was his way of making his interest known .

I dont think it was anything like that , I said dismissively Then perhaps you dont know that much about men , Elizabeth joked .

I dont , really , I admitted .

David is the only person Ive ever seriously dated .

Do you really think I missed some signs from Alexander ? Yes , Elizabeth answered seriously .

I think he was doing what he could to make his interest in you known without overtly insulting David .

You might be right , I said .

Now I feel silly for not knowing .

I found myself smiling fondly as we chatted .

None of this was real , but it was fun to pretend it was .

Elizabeth was genuinely excited for me , and I relished the chance to gossip with her a bit .

It made me feel like a normal person an exhilarating sensation I hadnt experienced in a very long time .

So where are the two of you going ? Elizabeth asked as we exited the cozy café .

I dont know , I replied , glancing down .

He wanted it to be a surprise .

What a romantic ! Elizabeth teased , a playful smile lighting up her face .

Youre a lucky girl .

I am ? I raised an eyebrow , unsure .

Is that what you think , or have you been reading online gossip again ? People have reacted with quite a bit of surprise at the news that the two of you are seeing each other , she said , 1.2 Chapter 0074 taking a sip of her coffee .

Its all over social media .

+25 BONUS People arent still talking about me like that , are they ? I asked .

They talk as though Im some kind of movie star .

In a way , you are , Elizabeth pointed out .

Youre the daughter of a very prominent Alpha .

I suppose youre right , I admitted .

Oh , I dont like the attention .

It comes with the territory , she said .

Youll get used to it .

I dont know if I will , I replied .

It makes me uncomfortable , feeling like people are constantly watching and judging me .

That was my honest feeling about the matter .

Even in the original timeline , when I had become the Luna Queen , I was miserable with the constant attention .

That was all in the past now .

This time around , I knew that could use the attention to my advantage .

So tell me , Elizabeth asked , whats Alexander really like ? Hes very funny , I said thoughtfully .

I dont think you would guess that from the way he acts in public , but he likes to make jokes and tease .

It seems the two of you are falling for each other quite fast , Elizabeth commented .

I felt my face heat and I laughed nervously to distract from it .

Lets talk about something else , I said .

Ive heard rumors about you .

Me ? she said in surprise .

What have you heard ? Ive heard that Damian Rose has been sending you flowers , I said .

Elizabeth smiled brightly and shrugged one shoulder .

That might be true, she said .

But I guess youll have to find out later .

Here comes Alexander .

She pointed down the sidewalk .

I turned to see Alexander walking toward us , my heart fluttering at the sight of the vibrant red roses in his arms .