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CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN

Author: Judith GW
last update publish date: 2025-08-26 14:02:25

Nolan’s POV

I thought a shower would help clear my mind, but Gideon’s words replayed over and over, refusing to let me rest. I slumped forward, my elbows rested on my knees, hands underneath my chin.

I remembered that banquet as if it had been carved into my skull. My father, Alpha Ryker, stood tall at the head table, with a goblet in his hand. He spoke calmly, commanding the hall without effort, until he started coughing. His eyes turned red, and foam spilled from his mouth as he lunged for my
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  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED & FORTY NINE

    Talia’s POV"Resume normal duties for now," I said. "Nolan will confirm the patrol schedule and tunnel assignments."Walden nodded and looked at Nolan."Before you go," Nolan said. "The men who worked on the tunnels did good work. Make sure they are rewarded well for it.""How would you like it handled?" Walden asked."Generously," Nolan replied. "It was a huge task and they delivered without complaint and without anyone outside finding out. I want them to know that we appreciate their efforts.""Understood," Walden said."Starting tomorrow, reduce patrols," Nolan continued. "We need two guards stationed near each tunnel entrance, but nothing obvious. They need to rotate every six hours. With the wall built, no one will think twice about the reduced patrols. Put the remaining guards into training.""I will have the full schedule to Marco before the end of the day," Walden said."Good," Nolan said. "That is all for now."Walden bowed to me lightly and left.Nolan was quiet for a moment

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED & FORTY EIGHT

    Talia’s POV"Do you genuinely believe it is possible?" I asked.Leslie was quiet for a moment before she answered. "No," she said flatly."Wait, what?" Della exclaimed. "What do you mean no?""The mad rogue toxin is not like wolfsbane. It is not even close. I have spent years studying wolfsbane and its variants and I thought I had a reasonable understanding of how strong a toxin could get. What I dealt with today was dozens of times stronger than anything I had encountered before. Without the blood purification, Landon would have died," Leslie explained, her voice tight with fear. "I went in knowing what I was dealing with and I still nearly lost him.""So, you are still going to try?" I asked."Of course. This threat cannot be ignored," Leslie replied. "Every pack out there is now aware that the mad rogues are active again. If anyone is wounded and there is no antidote available, people will die. So yes, I am going to try.""Then we will support you however we can," Nolan stated.Les

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED & FORTY SEVEN

    Talia’s POV"The Lonefur Ember is a gem," Solon said.“Clearly,” Della huffed. “But if it was just a simple gem, Leslie wouldn’t have responded like that. So, what’s so special about it?”"There are only three in existence and all three have been protected in the Lonefur pack. The gem has properties that work on the bearer over time,” Solon explained.“Can it heal her?” I asked.“Better than that. It’s the reason why Landon’s family has held onto the pack for so long,” Leslie interjected. “It calms the mind during stressful situations, offers protection, and it slows aging if worn consistently."“Giving one away is not a small gesture. These gems do not leave the Lonefur pack. That has been the rule for as long as the pack has existed. Landon gave this to Leslie to show his sincere apology,” Solon added.Leslie looked at the necklace again. She set it carefully around her neck with a smile."I forgive him," she said.Della stared at her. "You are forgiving him just like that?""Yes, j

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED & FORTY SIX

    Talia’s POVOnce the last of the visiting convoys had cleared Bloodmoon territory, Nolan took Solon to see the tunnels. It made sense to do it then. Solon was one of the few people we trusted with that information and with the appearance of mad rogues again, it made sense to show him.Della and I stayed behind and sat with Leslie in her room. She was still asleep even when Solon carried her back to their guest room. We kept our voices low and pulled two chairs close to the window, so we were not hovering directly over her while she rested."He deserved it," Della said.“What?” I asked. “Who are you talking about?”“Landon, he deserved to be hurt by the mad bear,” Della repeated.“Della, you can’t be serious,” I said."I am serious. The bear should have finished the job,” Della said firmly. She folded her arms and looked out the window. "Do you know that the Lonefur pack has not grown in six years? Members have been quietly leaving for other packs for years. Landon has spent a lot of t

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED & FORTY FIVE

    Talia’s POV"Someone get a doctor!" I ordered, already moving toward the nurses' station."Stop,” Leslie said weakly. She tried to pull herself free of Solon’s hold, but he kept her upright and tight against him. “I’m fine, Solon. I do not need a doctor. Let go.”"What are you saying? You just fainted,” Solon responded.“You are far from okay,” I added.Leslie rolled her eyes. "You two are overreacting," she huffed. "I lost too much blood treating that idiot and my body responded accordingly. I do not need a doctor to tell me that. I need to rest."“Are you sure?” Solon asked."I am fine. I just need to lie down and I will be fine,” Leslie said firmly.I was not entirely convinced, but arguing with Leslie when she had already made up her mind was not a productive use of anyone's time. I looked at Solon, but he was focused on Leslie. It made sense. She was his mate. I remembered how Nolan was with me. It was a feat in itself that Solon hadn’t carried Leslie off to the doctor anyway.‘B

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED & FORTY FOUR

    Talia’s POV"Leslie, what’s wrong with him?" I asked."The toxins are spreading too fast," Leslie replied as she stood up. "The medicine I gave him is not working. His body is not responding to it the way it should and the infection has already moved further than I expected."“What is going to happen to him?” one of the Alphas asked.“He’s going to turn,” a Luna said frantically.“We should put him down first,” another Alpha chimed in."No,” Leslie snapped, ending the discussion. “He needs to go to the hospital now. There is an emergency method that may still help him, but it has to happen immediately.”"Take him now," Nolan ordered. "Leslie and Solon ride with him, keeping him stable. Do not stop for any reason.”The guards lifted Landon carefully and carried him toward the vehicles. Leslie and Solon followed behind them. “After all this, I think I may demand his pack,” I heard Leslie mutter as she walked by.The group now turned to me. The skepticism some of them had carried was com

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY FIVE

    Talia’s POV“Come inside,” I said and stepped aside.Solon entered my room. He closed the door behind him but did not sit. His eyes stayed fixed on me, waiting for an explanation.“Talia, why do you smell like him? Did he hurt you?” Solon asked again.“Yesterday was Nolan’s father’s memorial day. D

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  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY FOUR

    Nolan’s POVWhile drunk, I had forgotten to close the blinds, so the sunlight made it impossible for me to stay asleep. Annoyed, I shifted to grab my pillow to cover my face when I realized there was someone pressed against me.Did Marco fall asleep in my bed?When I opened my eyes fully, I saw Tal

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  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & EIGHTY ONE

    Talia’s POVWe made it to the Shadowclaw border checkpoint right before sunset. A metal gate stretched across the road with two SUVs parked at an angle behind it. This gate was new. Michael had worked fast once he found out Jason had failed again. It didn’t matter what he did. He was going to lose

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  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & EIGHTY TWO

    Talia’s POVMichael’s demeanor changed almost immediately after Nolan spoke.His shoulders eased and his expression smoothing as if he had simply flipped a switch. It was unsettling how quickly he adapted. Michael had always been unpredictable, but this change was disturbing.“War would serve no on

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