Chapter 0073 Chapter 0073 Alexander POV I stepped into the hallway , leaving the door open behind me , waiting for Ella to follow .
She hesitated for a moment , giving me a strange , quizzical look .
I chose not to ask about it .
We were in her packs territory , in her fathers house there was no room for mistakes now .
Our performance had to be flawless .
I had expected more resistance from Alpha Roman , if I were honest .
The fact that he had so readily agreed to let Ella enter another relationship , especially after the disaster of her marriage , spoke volumes about just how much he doted on her .
I had heard plenty about that , of course rumors that she was treated like a precious only child , given everything she desired without question .
Still , it surprised me .
Not that it was a bad thing for a father to care deeply about his daughter , but I couldnt help wondering if that same overprotectiveness had led to Ellas trouble with David .
If her parents never questioned her decisions or intervened when she was making obvious mistakes … well , it was no wonder she found herself tangled up with him .
Maybe that was too harsh .
After all , Ella hadnt told me much about how she ended up with David .
I was working with second hand information , whispers and rumors , public perceptions I knew better than most could be dangerously flawed .
Ella walked quietly beside me , her cheeks still pink with embarrassment .
I resisted the urge to comment on it , though a smile tugged at my lips .
There was something undeniably cute about her blushing , the way she seemed to shy away from acknowledging the tension between us .
For all her poise , Ellas emotions were written so plainly on her face , and I found myself watching her more closely than I should .
A warmth built inside me as I wondered what thoughts were racing through her mind in that moment .
Her silence spoke more than words ever could .
Together , we stepped out of the house , walking down the path toward where my car was waiting .
Im glad that went well , I said , stopping at the end of the walkway to glance at Ella .
She smiled up at me .
Me too .
Her eyes darted around nervously , and I could sense the tension building in her .
Her familys guards stood nearby , their watchful eyes making her uneasy .
I leaned in slightly , lowering my voice to a whisper .
I suppose we shouldnt kiss goodbye with so many prying eyes .
Her blush deepened , and she hesitated before opening her arms with a small , shy smile .
A hug will have to do .
Her response caught me off guard , but I didnt miss a beat .
stepped forward and wrapped my arms around her .
The difference in our height made her chin rest awkwardly on my shoulder as we embraced .
She felt warm in my arms , and to my surprise , my heart began to race .
I lingered in the hug longer than I should have , enjoying the closeness .
When I realized it , I quickly pulled away , trying to compose myself .
Well talk soon , I said , stepping into the car .
Drive safe , Ella said , her voice soft , and I noticed the slight embarrassment in her eyes as she waved .
I watched her through the rearview mirror as she walked back toward the house , her figure growing smaller with each step .
1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0073 August glanced at me from the drivers seat as he began to drive .
I take it things went well ? Exactly according to plan , I replied , though a sinking feeling tugged at me .
So , she agreed to the date tomorrow ? My heart dropped , and my eyes widened .
Somehow , in all the tension of the moment , I had completely forgotten to ask Ella out .
How could I have made such a ridiculous mistake ? Getting her fathers permission to date her was only the first step the next was making sure we were seem together in public .
August stared at me , and my silence gave him all the answers he needed .
Are you feeling all right , sir ? Im fine , I said quickly , pulling my phone from my pocket .
You forgot to ask her , didnt you ? August asked , raising an eyebrow .
Its not a big deal , I replied , trying to brush it off .
Ill just text her now .
Its not like you to forget something like that .
Youre acting weird .
I couldnt help but smile at his bluntness .
It was just like him to say exactly what he thought , no concern for sparing my feelings .
Its time to make our relationship public , I texted Ella .

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Id like to take you on a date tomorrow .
Hardly any time passed before Ellas reply came through : a simple , joyful yes .
I couldnt help but smile at the words .
Whats with that lovesick smile ? August asked , breaking my moment of bliss .
My head snapped up , shock evident on my face .
Lovesick ? I echoed , disgust lacing my voice .
The way you behave around her … Im starting to worry that youre actually falling for her , he said , a hint of concern in his eyes .
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