Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0092 Chapter 0092 Ella POV I had been spending so much time in the capital lately that my father had offered to get me an apartment .

The upper levels of our familys small pack building had bedrogins , and one could easily be converted into a space for me .

I had declined , though I knew it might be useful in the future .

I was rarely home these days , splitting my time between Alexander and Elizabeth .

Maybe it was because I had grown used to the capital being my home in the original timeline , but I preferred being here it felt more comfortable .

1 had even started to develop a routine .

Alexander had assigned me a personal guard , a young man gamed James with fiery red hair and broad shoulders .

He had a strong , intimidating presence as he followed me a few feet behind , yet I found him reassuring .

On the rare occasions I could get him to chat , he seemed genuinely kind .

James and I were at the shopping center getting lunch .

Elizabeth was tied up with work , as usual , and Alexander was in a lunch meeting .

We planned to meet later at the theater upstairs for a movie .

I liked the rare moments when we could do something ordinary , something that made all the chaos and secrets in my life seem a little less daunting .

Since Alexanders statement to the press , the number of articles dissecting his fraught romantic past had slowed down .

People were still gossiping , of course , but there wasnt much we could do about that .

At least for now , it seemed most were willing to give him the benefit of the doubt .

People did change sometimes .

I hadnt received any more messages from women claiming to have information about Alexander , which was a comfort .

I hated to think that there could be more exes out there I hadnt heard from yet .

I knew he had a reputation , but the sheer number of women speaking out felt almost suspicious .

I took a sip of my sweet tea and glanced up .

A group of five women I recognized was walking toward my table .

James was on high alert , but I held up my hand to signal him to hold back.

I want to hear them out .

I had decided to face them for my parents , for Alexander , and for myself .

Some of them were lying , and I needed to call them out .

He looked uncertain but nodded once .

Hello , Ella , Nadia said , stopping a few feet away .

Hi , Nadia , I replied , forcing a smile despite the tension .

Nice to see you again … or maybe not , I added , eyeing the serious expressions on their faces .

Im sorry about this , Nadia said .

I know I shouldnt be approaching you again , but- But you havent been responding to our messages , a tall blonde woman beside her interrupted , urgency lacing her tone .

We dont want to be rude , said a woman with black hair and a dark complexion , her voice softening .

But we need to be certain that our messages have gotten through to you .

Ive read them all , I assured them as I stood up and stepped in front of them .

I just … wasnt sure how to respond .

You need to know , the blonde insisted , that Alexander is dangerous .

We dont want to see you get hurt .

1.3 +25 BONUS Chapter 0092 Dangerous ? I echoed , taken aback .

Thats a serious accusation , yet I notice that none of you have offered me any proof of what you say .

Look , the black haired woman said , her tone earnest , there are things about Alexander that you dont know .

Hes a very secretive man .

A woman with mousy curls stepped forward , her stern , serious gaze locking onto mine .

Were here to offer you one more warning , she said , her voice steady and somber Youre Miranda , right ? I asked , recognizing her from her profile picture .

She had been one of the first to reach out to me .

Thats right , she replied .

You seemed very concerned in your message , I said .

Its part of the reason I had trouble thinking of how to respond .

I thought that you were speaking from a place of honest concern , but I know better now .

What is that supposed to mean ? the tall blonde pressed , her frustration bubbling beneath the surface .

I know that David Lake hired you , I replied firmly .

Ive spoken to Alexander about every single message , and Ive done my own research .

I have no doubt that what some of you have told me isnt true .

At my words , I saw James rise to his feet , his tall frame casting a shadow over the group .

He moved to stand behind me , a formidable presence that radiated strength and protection .

I was outnumbered , but with James at my side , I felt an unshakeable sense of resolve .

Youre just falling for his charms , Miranda said .

Weve all been there- Thats not true , and you know it , I cut her off , my voice rising There are three of you standing here that never even dated Alexander ! I could see the recognition in their eyes ; they knew I was right .

Miranda and Nadia were the only two that looked confused by my words .

Whats your proof ? the tall blonde asked , narrowing her eyes .

My point is that I wont allow David to manipulate my life further , I said , my conviction unwavering .

Alexander has accepted responsibility for the mistakes he did make , but he was never violent to any of his lovers .

Youve taken Davids money in exchange for making those statements to slander his rival .

Nadia folded her arms , her defiance palpable .

Were basing our opinion on personal experience .

Im well aware of that , I shot back , my cool demeanor barely masking the fire brewing inside me .

But tell me the truth now : Was Alexander the violent monster these other women painted him to be ? Nadia and Miranda exchanged glances , uncertainty flickering in their eyes .

When Nadia finally met my gaze again , she shook her head slowly , as if weighing her next words against the gravity of the moment .

I inhaled sharply , feeling the weight of this confrontation pressing down on me .

This was too important to let my temper mess things up .

I knew deep down that most of these women were frauds , pawns in Davids twisted game to tarnish Alexanders reputation .

Perhaps this was yet another desperate attempt from David to win me back .

I didnt care .

I wasnt going to let this chance slip away .

If I could expose the lies they were spreading , it wouldnt just vindicate Alexander ; it would silence the nagging doubts my parents had about my choices .

After my tense conversation with my father , Id done my research .

These women had no idea that by corner me, they had just handed me the perfect opportunity to unveil the truth about them .

ving to +25 BONUS Chapter 0092 A smile tugged at my lips , a surge of adrenaline coursing through me .

David thought he could pull the strings and manipulate me once again , but he was wrong .

I was done being a pawn in his game .

I was ready to reclaim my life and to confront the shadow of my past head on .

As I stepped forward , the group fell silent , tension hanging like a thick fog , Lets settle this once and for all , 1 said , my voice low and determined .

You want the truth ? I make sure everyone knows it .