Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0094 Hyacinth seemed to grasp the weight of my words as her gaze bore into mine , searching for any hint of mercy .

After a long , tense moment , she blinked heavily and finally looked away .

Ill write up an apology , she said , her voice barely above a whisper , before turning and rushing off in the same direction Gretchen had gone .

As I watched her retreating figure , a rush of adrenaline coursed through me .

Two down , one to go .

I wouldnt let Davids puppets ruin Alexanders life without a fight .

Unbelievable , Miranda spat , her voice shaking with anger .

I cant believe people would actually lie about this .

Neither can 1 , Nadia echoed , her gaze shifting to Cassandra , filled with indignation .

Cassandra stood defiantly in front of me , her glare unwavering You dont frighten me , she shot back , her bravado untouched .

1 smiled , leaning slightly toward her , letting my confidence wash over the tension .

I should , I said , my voice low and steady .

You have no idea what Ive been through because of David Lake .

This is your only chance to take responsibility for your lies and remove yourself from this situation .

If we meet again under similar circumstances , Ill show you no mercy .

A strange thrill coursed through me as I spoke those words .

They felt foreign , yet undeniably true .

David had created this part of me and now he would have to face the consequences .

I wasnt entirely sure where my limits lay anymore , but I knew that the fury I felt toward David and what he had done to my family had unlocked a strength I never knew I possessed .

The air was heavy with tension as Cassandras defiance wavered .

For the first time , I saw uncertainty flicker in her eyes .

Without a word , Cassandra turned and rushed away from me .

I watched her go , irritation simmering beneath the surface .

I knew Id have to deal with her again , but for now I had more pressing matters to confront .

I shifted my focus back to Nadia and Miranda .

Are you satisfied ? I demanded , planting my hands on my hips .

Do you still believe Alexander is the dangerous bully you painted him to be ? They exchanged tense glances , a flicker of uncertainty passing between them .

I could see the doubt creeping into their expressions , but they were struggling against it .

Finally , Nadia looked at me , her expression heavy with defeat .

No.

Then you must do the right thing , I urged , my voice sharp with urgency .

Denounce the lies theyre spreading ! Alexander doesnt deserve to be maligned like this .

What I told you is all true , Miranda said , her voice wavering But … Ive never seen the side of Alexander they described .

So do the right thing , I pressed , feeling the stakes rise .

Youve seen the truth today ; dont let their deceit pull you under .

Miranda and Nadia exchanged a long , tense look , their silent conversation crackling with unspoken doubts .

Well think about it , Nadia muttered finally .

Then , without another word , the two of them turned and walked away , their footsteps echoing in the heavy silence behind them .

Are you all right , Miss Rowan ? James asked as I turned to him .

There was concern etched across his features .

Yes , I replied , forcing a smile to mask the turmoil within Im just fine .

+25 BONUS Chapter 0094 His brow furrowed , skepticism flickering in his eyes , and knew he could sense the storm brewing beneath my calm mask .

The truth was , I had no idea what motivated these women Did David merely pay them off , or did he offer something far more insidious ? What I did know was that their lies would not hold .

I could only hope that my words had pierced through Nadia and Mirandas defenses , igniting a spark of courage to stand against the manipulation they had unwittingly become part of .

But as I watched them disappear into the crowd , a knot of anxiety twisted in my gut .

The battle wasnt over ; it was only just beginning .

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