The Sickened Luna's Last Chance novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14

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Chapter 14

I tried not to gawk at the delicious V-line of his hips, reminding myself that as attractive as he was, I still hated him.

“The new contract,” he said, holding out a pen. “All you have to do is sign.”

I picked the contract up off the coffee table and flipped through it, ensuring everything was in order and that I couldn’t get tricked. Indeed, Alexander had stayed true to his word.

The contract was simple: I just needed to stay in the house as his wife for the six-month duration of his election campaign, during which time I would be expected to perform my usual Luna duties, attend any public events or the like with him, and then remain doing so for three months after the campaign whether he won or lost.

Then he would.divorce me, reject me, and I would be free. My father wouldn’t owe any money and there would be no repercussions.

I took the pen from his hand, my fingers briefly brushing his as I did, and signed my name at the bottom with a flourish. “Your turn,” I said, holding the contract and pen back out to him.”

A muscle in Alexander’s jaw ticked, but he signed his name next to mine.

“There. I’ll have it notarized in the morning.”

I nodded and abruptly turned toward the bed, but then hesitated. My eyes shifted toward the couch in the small sitting room, and I said, “Am I sleeping on the sofa, or are you?”

Alexander looked at me like I’d just sprouted a second head. “Why should either of us take the couch? The bed is plenty big.”

Before I could respond, he pulled the covers back and climbed into the right side of the bed. I hesitated, clenching my jaw, but climbed into the other side. To be fair, it was a very large bed, and the two of us could lay on our backs and even sprawl out a little without touching.

“Fine. But if you lay a hand on me, I’ll bite it off.”

“Trust me, I’m not in the habit of assaulting women.

With that, Alexander flicked off the light, casting the room into darkness. Despite the soft sheets and luxurious pillows, I shifted uncomfortably as my eyes adjusted; I always left the curtains open at night in my room, preferring to have a bit of light shed by the moon rather than complete darkness. It made me feel less cooped up.

But somehow, I had a feeling that if I asked him to open the curtains, he would decline just to spite me.

“Ella.” Alexander suddenly spoke. “How did you meet Liam?”

The question took me by surprise. Why did he suddenly care about my past with Liam-was he

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really that jealous over the thought of me having an affair, or was he just prying for information?

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Not wanting to talk, I pretended to be asleep instead. I evened out my breathing and didn’t

answer.

“I know you’re pretending to sleep.” I heard Alexander roll toward me so he was closer now, and it sounded like he propped himself up on one elbow. “I’m not an idiot, Ella.” His voice was right above me.

I jutted my chin out, but begrudgingly opened my eyes. Alexander was hovering over me, his face just six inches away in the dim light.

My breath caught. Maybe it was just the darkness playing tricks on me, but for a moment, I thought I almost saw him… smirking.

I stared up at him, not sure how to react. And like clockwork, that damn mate bond tugged at me again. Even the dormant wolf inside me wanted to close the remaining distance and finally do what normal couples do in bed.

Goddess damn this man.

“Why do you want to know about Liam?” I blurted out.

Alexander leaned a little closer, and his scent overwhelmed me. “I’m still your mate for the next nine months. You should be honest with me.”