#Chapter 174: Follow Your Heart

Ella’s POV My face burned with shock, indignation, and embarrassment all at once. They wanted me to kiss Alexander. As if I hadn’t had my current situation rubbed in my face nearly enough lately. They actually thought that I was going to be his new wife, like we were a happy couple and not a grieving man and a cursed woman. I was about to make some excuse—maybe pretend that Lucien had a diaper emergency and run off to “change” him in the bathroom—when Alexander cut in with a response. “The winner of the Luna Trial will be announced this weekend during the official ceremony,” Alexander said smoothly, addressing the crowd that had gathered around our table with a warm smile. “So you’ll have to wait until then to find out who I’ve chosen.” Well, that resolved that. I let out a small breath of relief that I hadn’t had to deal with it myself. Another perk of not being the Luna, I supposed. The pack members looked disappointed but nodded in understanding. After