Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0082 Alexander POV I smirked slightly .

If I didnt know any better , Id swear you could see into the future .

An odd expression flickered across Ellas face before she quickly lowered her gaze to her coffee .

That would be nice , she muttered .

I mean it , I said , watching her closely .

You seem to have this incredible insight into peoples motivations .

Its like you know whats going to happen before it even unfolds .

Sometimes its … unsettling .

Ella smiled weakly .

Im sorry if it unsettles you , she said her fingers tracing the edge of her cup .

Im just making an educated guess based on my understanding of the situation , as Ive said before .

I watched as she toyed with the coffee cup , her eyes intentionally turned away .

Something Id said had clearly affected her , but I couldnt quite put my finger on what .

There were moments when I could read her like an open book , and others like this where she was a puzzle , impossible to solve .

Oddly , I found comfort in that .

I had plenty of my own secrets , and despite the nature of our relationship , it seemed we were a perfect match in that regard .

So , who was on the phone ? Ella asked , clearly eager to change the subject .

August , I replied .

She looked concerned .

Is everything all right ? I nodded .

Yes , he was just confirming details about a business transaction .

It wasnt urgent , but I had to take the call to be sure .

I understand , she said , seeming to relax a little .

Hes your beta you need to keep communication open and clear .

My father is the same way with his beta .

Im glad you understand , I said .

It was clear that something in Ellas demeanor had shifted .

I wasnt sure what exactly bothered her was it the warning from my ex or my comments about her apparent precognition ? Either way , she seemed uncomfortable .

I wanted to ask , to dig deeper into whatever was weighing on her mind .

There was an undeniable urge within me to help her with whatever burden she carried .

I couldnt seem to help myself when it came to Ella .

There was something about her that intrigued me endlessly .

I wanted to understand her what made her tick , what drove her .

At first glance , she seemed so simple , but I knew better .

Under the surface , she was calculating and careful , with secrets of her ownL If revenge for a lovers betrayal was truly her only motive , she wouldnt have gone this far .

There had to be more to her than met the eye .

So , 1 asked , leaning in slightly , tell me , what would you like to do for the rest of the day ? The choice is yours- anything at all .

She looked at me and smiled , but it didnt quite reach her eyes .

I could sense that something was still weighing on her .

Ill pick something for us to do , she said softly , but first I need you to give me your word.

About what ? I asked , raising an eyebrow .

25 BONUS Chapter 0052 Promise me that youre going to plan for this , she said , her tone firm .

For how youre going to handle it when more women come forward with stories about you .

This isnt something we can just ignore .

Itll be a disaster if we do .

I stared at her in silence for a moment , caught off guard .

She was surprising me yet again , her serious expression and the warning in her voice was unlike anything Id seen from her before .

There were so many layers to Ella , and the more time I spent with her , the more I realized I might never fully understand her .

I promise , I finally answered , Ill prepare a strategy to deal with it .

Relief flickered across her face , and she smiled at me this time , a genuine smile that made my chest tighten .

Good , she said softly .

I think theres a farmers market today .

We could go pick up something for lunch .

That sounds quaint , I replied , amused .

Do you like that sort of thing? She nodded enthusiastically .

I think its fun.

You get to meet so many interesting people .

I used to go to the farmers markets back home all the time .

Its a good way to get a feel for how the pack is doing .