The Sickened Luna's Last Chance novel Chapter 50

Chapter 50

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Chapter 50

Ella & Liam

Ella

Alexander stared at the pickle on my fork like it might be poisoned.

“Ella, why are you feeding me a pickle?”

Without answering out loud, I glanced pointedly toward the photographer across the street. Understanding crossed Alexander’s face. With a barely perceptible sigh, he leaned forward and closed his mouth around my fork, then pulled the bite of food away.

His ears reddened as he chewed and swallowed, clearly embarrassed by the display. I couldn’t help but feel a sense of smug satisfaction at seeing the mighty Alpha Alexander so flustered by something as simple as sharing food-something that was normal for any couple to do.

“Well, would you look at that?”

I turned to see Lilith standing beside our table with a grocery bag in one hand and an amused smile on her face. I might have said I’d never been so happy to see her in my life, but I was always happy to see her.

“Lilith,” I said, setting down my fork. “I didn’t know you were coming to town today, otherwise I would have invited you out.

“Just picking up a few things for supper. And don’t fret about me; I can see you two are having some time to yourselves.” She smiled at me before turning to the tables around us. “Isn’t it sweet? Five years together and they’re still feeding each other in public.”

A few nearby diners looked over, beaming at the sight of their Alpha and Luna sharing such an intimate moment. An older woman at the next table sighed dreamily.

“So romantic,” she said to her companion. “And after all these years…”

Lilith nodded and patted my shoulder. “Our Luna is always trying to get him to eat healthier. Aren’t you, dear?”

I played along, reaching over to straighten Alexander’s collar. “Someone has to look after him. He was going to eat nothing but a granola bar all lay.”

A ripple of giggles and awws spread through the area around us. Even our waiter was smiling as he passed by with a tray of drinks. As for Alexander, his ears were so red now I thought they might pop right off.

“Can I get you anything else?” the waiter asked. Maybe share a dessert? The chocolate cake is excellent today.”

“No, thank you” Alexander said quickly, but I cut in.

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“Actually, that sounds perfect. One slice, two forks, please.”

The waiter grinned and hurried off. Alexander shot me a look, but I just smiled innocently. Lilith winked at me before walking away.

Good old Lilith-always knowing exactly what to say and who to say it to. Her comments seemed like nothing, but in reality, half the pack would be gushing about how their Alpha and Luna were spotted having a romantic lunch in town by nightfall.

It was exactly what we needed right now.

Indeed, all around us, the atmosphere had shifted. Where before there had been curious stares and whispers, now there were smiles and approving nods. People seemed happy to see us together, to witness some sign of affection between their Alpha and Luna after years of… well, nothing.

It was strange to think about. For five years, we’d lived separate lives under the same roof, rarely even seen together except at formal events The pack certainly noticed; I had heard the whispers, the gossip.

Very few people, especially within the halls of our mansion, really saw me as their Luna because of it.

People like the staff at this restaurant might have liked me well enough, but that was just because I came here often and always tipped well I always knew they were just buttering me

up

when they were being so nice to me, and I didn’t mind, because I would happily take that

over the side glances and whispers.

Now, thanks to one kiss and a single pickle, it seemed the tides were shifting. They were beginning to see our relationship in a new lens, and by extension, were beginning to see me in

a new lens.

If only they knew that it was all fake. But at least could bask in it for a little while.