Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel Chapter 328

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Ella POV

I finished my workout, showered, and by the time I left the gym, I felt a little better. I had almost convinced myself that the blonde woman I’d seen wasn’t Sabrina. It seemed too far-fetched that she would suddenly show up here, of all places.

As I stepped onto the sidewalk, I glanced at my phone. Two missed calls-one from Alexander and one from Elizabeth. Alexander had also sent a text letting me know he was on his way home. I sent back a heart emoji so he’d know I’d seen it.

But there was nothing from Elizabeth. No text. No voicemail.

I didn’t want to jump to conclusions, but every time she called without leaving a message, it usually meant trouble was brewing. Without overthinking it, I tapped on her name and hit call.

I realized I was holding my breath when she answered.

“What is it?” I asked, my concern bleeding into every word

“Calm down,” Elizabeth said quickly. “I wasn’t calling about anything bad.”

“Are you sure?” I asked, feeling a little ridiculous for my overreaction. “You’re positive? The sky’s not falling? Aliens aren’t invading?”

Elizabeth laughed. “Not as far as I know.” There was a long pause, then her voice dipped into something guiltier. I’m sorry I couldn’t warn you about Amanda ahead of time. I didn’t know until it hit the news.”

“Your father didn’t give you a heads-up?” I asked, surprised.

“No,” she sighed. “I wasn’t home. I guess that’s why.”

“Where were you?” I asked casually, waving at James as he approached from the coffee shop across the street. Having a bodyguard shadow me still felt strange, but after the last time I ditched him, I wasn’t willing to take any chances.

“I was with Damien,” Elizabeth said, and I could hear the giddy smile in her voice.

“Ohhh,” I teased with a laugh. “That explains why you’re in such a good mood.”

“Actually, that’s why I called,” she said, barely able to contain her excitement. “I have some big news.”

“What is it?” I asked, suddenly curious.

“We’re engaged!” she practically shouted into the phone.

I stopped mid-step, staring at the screen in shock. Engaged?

That hadn’t happened in the original timeline. My chest tightened with unexpected emotion before I finally managed to say, “I’m so happy for you.”

“We’re not making it public just yet, but we will soon,” Elizabeth said. “Which is why I’m calling. Some friends are going out this weekend to celebrate, so obviously, you have to come.” 

“This weekend?” I repeated, hesitance creeping into my voice.

A wave of unease washed over me. Elizabeth had no idea about the latest kidnapping-Alexander wanted to handle it himself, which meant we couldn’t report it. Still, the thought of going out without him right now made

me nervous. 

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But this was my best friend. She was getting married. I couldn’t sit this out. I wanted to be there for her.

“Okay,” I said, forcing my voice to sound light. “I’m down for whatever.”

Luckily, Elizabeth was so excited that she didn’t pick up on anything unusual in my tone. She launched into excited chatter about the weekend plans and how thrilled she was about the future.

As I listened, I found myself relaxing. Hearing so much joy in her voice was reassuring. It reminded me that there were still bright days ahead, despite everything.

Lately, it had been hard to believe that things could turn out well. But Elizabeth was right-good things could happen.

I nodded grimly. The king had acted recklessly-interfering without fully understanding how the rogue world operated. If only he’d informed me first, I might have been able to talk him out of it.

Pulling out my phone, I sent a quick text to James. His reply came immediately a discreet photo of Ella. She was smiling at her phone, completely unaware of the chaos surrounding her.

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Relief washed over me. Just for a fnoment, I allowed myself to bask in it.

“The situation keeps getting more complicated,” August muttered, leaning back in his seat with a frown.

“Any other updates?” I asked.

He shook his head. “Only that Sabrina is definitely in the capital. And she has her child with her. Along with a nanny.”

I stiffened. “What the hell could she possibly be doing in the South-let alone the capital?”

Years ago, when Sabrina left me, she married an alpha from the Northern Kingdom. She had no reason to be here. Unless…

I didn’t want to think about it.

It was too coincidental. For her to show up now, out of nowhere? Had someone put her up to it? Someone who knew my history with Sabrina?

It didn’t make sense.

My gaze drifted back to the screen, to the hooded woman beside Amanda. Zooming in, I tried to sharpen the blurry image. A wisp of light-colored hair had slipped free from beneath the hood.

Something about her was familiar.

I knew her.

I just couldn’t place it.

Frustration mounted as I racked my memory. I had to remember.

Ella’s safety could depend on it.