Chapter 0174 Third Person POV Diana stared at Ella in disbelief .
Diana had never expected such confidence from such a young girl .
Most of what she had heard about Ella Rowan was from a few months ago .
It all led her to believe she was timid , innocent , and too nervous to stand her ground .
But seeing her now , fiercely defending him , it was clear that it want the case .
Diana felt a wave of conflicting emotions .
On one hand , if Alexander was truly going through with this wedding , the pack needed a strong Luna by his side .
As Alpha , Alexanders choices were final , and the only viable path forward was to accept his decision .
Yet Ella was nothing like Diana had anticipated .
Her composure , her defiance these were not traits Diana had been prepared to see .
She wondered briefly if Alexander had coached Ella for this meeting , warning her to be on guard .
But that didnt quite add up .
Diana was always as polite and diplomatic as possible when dealing with other packs .
Why would he think she would be anything less ? Still , Ellas poise had thrown her off balance , and Diana couldnt help but reevaluate the young woman standing before her .
Perhaps there was more to Ella Rowan than the rumors suggested .
Ella POV Diana studied me for a moment , her eyes searching mine as though trying to uncover a hidden truth .
Then , she frowned .
You wouldnt be the first woman he took liberties with , she said .
Arent you worried the reports were true ? I dont know what Id do if I ever learned something so horrible about my son , but it seems to me you should be more cautious .
Those reports have been discredited , I pointed out .
Many of the women who made those claims have retracted them .
Theres really no reason to be concerned .
Still , Ive known Alexander his whole life .
I know that hes good at hiding his mistakes … He isnt hiding anything from me , I said confidently .
Diana tilted her head slightly as she looked at me .
You certainly arent what I expected , she said softly .
I hope for your sake that youre right then , she added .
Without missing a beat , she turned and strode back toward the table , addressing Alexander as if she hadnt just been accusing him of abuse .
I stood frozen for a moment , staring at Alexander as I tried to process what had just happened .
He seemed unaware of the exchange , but I couldnt shake the unease settling over me .
Based on our conversation last night , I wasnt sure if this was something I should tell him about .
It would only heighten the tension between him and his mother , and things were strained enough already .
Still , it angered me that she could believe such a thing about him .
Alexander didnt deserve the criticism he got .
I made up my mind then , I would find a way to show her how wrong she was about her son .
Diana returned to her seat , and I turned to Alexander .
Our eyes met , and I could tell he sensed I was upset .
His brow lifted in a silent question , but instead of offering an explanation , I glanced pointedly at Diana .
+25 BONUS Chapter 0174 Alexander followed my gaze , studying his mother for a moment before shifting his focus back to me .
Without a word , he slipped his arm around my waist .
We actually have a lot to do today , he said , addressing Diana .
We wont be able to stay for breakfast we need to get back .
Are you sure ? Diana asked , her frown deepening .
I dont want to send you off on an empty stomach .
Im afraid its unavoidable , he replied smoothly .
But Ill be in touch soon .
Michael stood and walked over to us , a faint frown on his face .
It was good to see you , he said , extending his hand to Alexander , who shook it firmly .
Then Michael turned to me , hesitating slightly before offering his hand .
It was really great to meet you too , I said , shaking his hand with a polite smile .
Well see you soon , right ? Michael asked , turning back to Alexander .
I promise not to be gone as long as I was last time , Alexander said softly .
And Ill call you soon .
Michaels expression brightened .
Ill hold you to that , he said .
Have a safe journey back , Diana said , though her tone carried an edge of reluctance .
If youre insistent on going now .

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She walked over to Alexander and pulled him into a firm hug .
His posture was stiff and uncertain , but he returned the embrace .
When she released him , she turned to me with a tight smile .