Chapter 0074 +25 BONUS Chapter 0074 You dont need to worry about that , I replied , forcing the words out with a firmness I didnt fully feel .
Its never going to happen because theres no such thing as love .
A tense silence fell between us .
I knew August was speaking from a place of concern , reminding me to keep my guard up and not lose myself in the charade Ella and I were playing .
But it stung .
He understood my history with love and should have known better than to bring it up .

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Still , the reminder was likely needed if he felt compelled to broach a subject that unsettled me .
Ella and I were playing a game nothing about it was real .
Ella POV I should have guessed that you were interested in Alexander , Elizabeth said in an amused tone .
I had arrived in the capital early before my date with Alexander , and it felt good to catch up with her before meeting Alexander for our date .
What are you talking about ? I asked with genuine surprise .
I thought I had hidden my reaction to Alexander quite well .
When he gave you those diamonds at your wedding , it looked like you were ready to pass out , she teased .
Was my reaction really that strong ? I asked .
Well , most people may not have noticed , she admitted .
After all , the outrage on Davids face was impossible to miss .
But I was paying attention to you , and I could tell that you were truly touched by his gift .
Of course I was , I replied .
It was so generous .
As was his offer to buy your wedding dress and his engagement gift to you , Elizabeth pointed out .
Hes been quite generous to you all along , hasnt he ? I suppose it was his way of making his interest known .
I dont think it was anything like that , I said dismissively Then perhaps you dont know that much about men , Elizabeth joked .
I dont , really , I admitted .
David is the only person Ive ever seriously dated .
Do you really think I missed some signs from Alexander ? Yes , Elizabeth answered seriously .
I think he was doing what he could to make his interest in you known without overtly insulting David .
You might be right , I said .
Now I feel silly for not knowing .
I found myself smiling fondly as we chatted .
None of this was real , but it was fun to pretend it was .
Elizabeth was genuinely excited for me , and I relished the chance to gossip with her a bit .
It made me feel like a normal person an exhilarating sensation I hadnt experienced in a very long time .
So where are the two of you going ? Elizabeth asked as we exited the cozy café .
I dont know , I replied , glancing down .
He wanted it to be a surprise .
What a romantic ! Elizabeth teased , a playful smile lighting up her face .
Youre a lucky girl .
I am ? I raised an eyebrow , unsure .
Is that what you think , or have you been reading online gossip again ? People have reacted with quite a bit of surprise at the news that the two of you are seeing each other , she said , 1.2 Chapter 0074 taking a sip of her coffee .
Its all over social media .
+25 BONUS People arent still talking about me like that , are they ? I asked .
They talk as though Im some kind of movie star .
In a way , you are , Elizabeth pointed out .
Youre the daughter of a very prominent Alpha .
I suppose youre right , I admitted .
Oh , I dont like the attention .
It comes with the territory , she said .
Youll get used to it .
I dont know if I will , I replied .
It makes me uncomfortable , feeling like people are constantly watching and judging me .
That was my honest feeling about the matter .
Even in the original timeline , when I had become the Luna Queen , I was miserable with the constant attention .
That was all in the past now .
This time around , I knew that could use the attention to my advantage .
So tell me , Elizabeth asked , whats Alexander really like ? Hes very funny , I said thoughtfully .
I dont think you would guess that from the way he acts in public , but he likes to make jokes and tease .
It seems the two of you are falling for each other quite fast , Elizabeth commented .
I felt my face heat and I laughed nervously to distract from it .
Lets talk about something else , I said .
Ive heard rumors about you .
Me ? she said in surprise .
What have you heard ? Ive heard that Damian Rose has been sending you flowers , I said .
Elizabeth smiled brightly and shrugged one shoulder .
That might be true, she said .
But I guess youll have to find out later .
Here comes Alexander .
She pointed down the sidewalk .
I turned to see Alexander walking toward us , my heart fluttering at the sight of the vibrant red roses in his arms .