2/2 Chapter 0068 Chapter 0068 Okay , I said .
Right , we focus on the future .
Exactly , my mother agreed .
Suddenly , the image on the television screen changed .
I looked up , shocked , as I recognized Alexander .
His photo was being shown on the screen .
What is this ? I said in surprise .
Both of my parents turned to face the screen to see what I was staring at .
Alexander Black ? my father said with a slight frown .

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Whats he got to do with this ? I dont know .
Turn up the volume , my mother urged .
My parents sat on the couch , their eyes glued to the screen as the reporters voice filled the room .
In response to David Lakes continued statements , more prominent members of the kingdom have begun to come forward in support of Ella Rowan .
Just this morning , Alexander Black , Alpha of the Black Rock pack , made the following statement : David Lake was never good enough for Ella .
I believe that we all knew that .
I , myself , have been interested in Ella for a very long time but have kept my feelings hidden out of respect for her relationship with David .
My mother looked at me in surprise , but I kept focused on the tv .
I hadnt expected Alexander to make such a bold confession so soon .
The reporter continued to read out Alexanders statement .
I had no desire to interfere with her happiness .
It has become clear to all of us , through Davids continued slander and insults , that he never truly cared for Ella .
In light of everything that has happened in the past month , I now feel it appropriate to be honest about my feelings .
The truth is , I have been waiting for Ella all along .
My mouth fell open in shock as I stared at the screen .
I had only thought he would rebuke David .
I wasnt prepared for this .
My father turned toward me , his eyes filled with curiosity , but I couldnt find the words .
I just stared at Alexanders photo on the TV , my mind reeling , struggling to process the shock of what had just unfolded .
It was as if time had stopped , and I was frozen in place , trying to make sense of it all .
Thats … unexpected , my mother said , casting a glance at my father .
Very unexpected , he agreed , his voice thoughtful .
And maybe I was wrong to think we needed to defend ourselves .
It seems Ella has allies willing to come to her defense from very unexpected places .
It seems so , my mother echoed , amusement dancing in her voice , as if she saw something more than I did .
My father turned back to me , raising an eyebrow .
I didnt know you were acquainted with Alexander Black .
Im not , I stammered , feeling the weight of both their stares .
At least , not well .
Weve only met a few times and … barely spoken .
My voice trailed off , uncertain .
( 1 ) The truth was , we had spoken , but nothing like this nothing that would justify the intensity of what he had just said on national television .
My mothers lips curled into a slight smirk .
It seems youve made quite the impression on him .
Yes , my father added , his tone more skeptical , yet filled with intrigue .
Quite the impression .
I could feel my pulse quicken under their scrutiny .
I shouldve been ready for this .
I knew this was part of the plan 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0068 -Alexander and I were supposed to end up together for appearances , for political strategy .
But I hadnt been ready for the reality of it , for the world to see us this way .
Because it wasnt real .
It was all for show .
Carefully orchestrated .
Just an act to benefit us both .
So why , then , did my heart race at the sound of Alexanders words ? Why did hearing him defend me in front of the entire kingdom send a shiver down my spine ? Even now , with him miles away , he had this power over me- stirring emotions I couldnt control .
I swallowed hard , trying to remind myself that it wasnt real .
But no matter how much I tried to convince myself , the truth was clear .
Alexanders words had gotten under my skin , and I wasnt sure I could pretend it didnt affect me .