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CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

Author: Judith GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-15 13:49:01

Talia’s POV

Viki dropped to her knees, sobbing like she was the victim. “She slapped me!” she cried, still clutching her face. “I was only trying to talk to her. I was urging her to come back to Shadowclaw. I didn’t mean any harm!”

I scoffed. Of course, she was using her same old tactic: twist the truth, play the pitiful card, and rely on crocodile tears to blur the facts. And just like every other time, Jason fell for it.

“Is that true? Did you hit her for no reason?” Jason demanded as he stared me down, shaking me.

I shoved him off me, insulted that he had to ask. “No, it’s not true, but it is not like you’re going to believe me.”

Jason waved me off, refusing to hear it. “She’s pregnant, Talia! Are you out of your mind? How can you be so cruel?”

“I don’t have time for this,” I said sharply, stepping back.

Jason reached out like he was going to grab me again, but Della rushed to my side. She slapped his hand away and planted herself protectively at my side. “Don’t touch her again unl
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  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER TWENTY TWO

    Talia’s POVViki dropped to her knees, sobbing like she was the victim. “She slapped me!” she cried, still clutching her face. “I was only trying to talk to her. I was urging her to come back to Shadowclaw. I didn’t mean any harm!”I scoffed. Of course, she was using her same old tactic: twist the truth, play the pitiful card, and rely on crocodile tears to blur the facts. And just like every other time, Jason fell for it.“Is that true? Did you hit her for no reason?” Jason demanded as he stared me down, shaking me.I shoved him off me, insulted that he had to ask. “No, it’s not true, but it is not like you’re going to believe me.”Jason waved me off, refusing to hear it. “She’s pregnant, Talia! Are you out of your mind? How can you be so cruel?”“I don’t have time for this,” I said sharply, stepping back.Jason reached out like he was going to grab me again, but Della rushed to my side. She slapped his hand away and planted herself protectively at my side. “Don’t touch her again unl

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

    Talia’s POVFangvale was perched high on a mountain that is right at the edge of the Silverfang territory. Its sleek towers shimmered in the sunlight, and it stuck out amongst the rugged forest. The structure looked more like a luxury resort than a traditional packhouse. The moment Della and I crossed the checkpoint, I felt a strange mix of freedom and excitement as my heart beat faster.As we stepped through the front entrance, the sound of pulsing music and splashing water thundered through the open courtyard. The pool party was already in full swing. Dozens of wolves were in the water laughing, flirting, and tossing beach balls across the pool. Others lounged on white daybeds under shaded cabanas or danced barefoot on the smooth stone near the water’s edge, drinks in hand and sunglasses perched high.Della nudged me and pointed toward the end of the pool. “There. Brown hair, dripping wet, and abs like steel.”I followed her gaze and spotted him. He was tall, lean, with a sun-kissed

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER TWENTY

    Jason’s POVThe video loaded slowly, and for a moment, I hoped it had been taken down. Viki’s face appeared on the screen. Her eyes were still red and puffy. Her makeup was caked on and deliberately smudged in the right places. Her hands trembled as she stared into the camera.“Goddess, she’s trying to look as pathetic as possible for sympathy,” Della snorted.“I want to apologize,” she began, her voice cracking. “to Luna Talia for everything I’ve said and done.”Della rolled her eyes beside me. “Good start. Let’s see if she can keep it up.”Viki sniffled delicately. “I was jealous,” Viki continued. “Talia was just an omega, and yet Alpha Jason still made her Luna. I’ve known him my whole life, but I was forced to live in the shadows, pretending to be nothing when I was the one who truly loved him. I’m the daughter of our Beta, and I’m carrying his child. It wasn’t fair.”My jaw tightened. Viki was making it seem like I bullied her out of being Luna. The Moon Goddess chose me to be Ja

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER NINETEEN

    Talia’s POVThe moment Jason left with Viki, I finally allowed the tears to fall.I held them in through the accusations, the betrayal, the cold indifference, but now, with no one left to see me break, I collapsed.Solon caught me before I hit the ground. I sobbed into his chest as I clung to him. He wrapped his arms around me without hesitation.“You don’t have to hold it in anymore,” Solon cooed. “Let it out.”“I just don’t understand,” I said through choked breaths. “He used to treat me so well, and I’m his fated mate, but now….”Solon held me tighter, but he didn’t interrupt me.“He loved surprising me with little gifts,” I continued. “It could be a new rose or a necklace. Or even a cup of chamomile tea before bed when I had a stressful day. He used to listen and pay attention to my preferences.” My voice broke. “I thought that was what love was.”Solon let out a quiet sigh, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear. “Only through difficult times will you know who someone truly is.”

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

    Jason’s POVI never thought Talia could be so cold.She used to be so agreeable and soft-spoken. Now, she stared at Viki like she was nothing. Her voice had no tremor. It was just cold as she gave her terms: a public confession or let Viki rot in that cell.“Talia, you can’t be serious. Our reputation will be ruined. The other packs will no longer take us seriously,” I said.“Sorry. What happens to your pack has nothing to do with me,” Talia countered.Viki curled against the cell wall as she began to cry again. “I didn’t mean to hurt her,” she sobbed, snot and tears running down her face. “I thought she was gone. I didn’t know she was… that she was someone so important. I was scared, Jason. Please, tell her. I didn’t mean it.”“I’m standing right here, Viki. Your apology doesn’t mean anything unless it is public,” Talia reiterated.Viki clutched her stomach and pleaded again, “Please, please Talia. I’m carrying the heir.”My gaze went to Talia. She had a stern expression. Talia meant

  • Second Chance for the Barren Luna   CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

    Talia’s POVViki clutched her swollen belly like a shield. “Jason, please,” she whimpered. “You have to save me. They’re treating me like a rogue. This is not healthy for our pup!”Jason looked torn, his gaze flicking from Viki’s tear-streaked face to Solon, who stood stone-faced beside me. Just as Jason opened his mouth to speak, Solon spoke. “Is this how you allow her to slander others at will, Alpha Jason?”“No, Prince Solon,” Jason muttered.“Jason, I didn’t do anything. You have to believe me!” Viki sobbed.“We heard everything, Viki. You’re not here because of Lady Talia. You’re here because you lied and slandered a royal guest,” Prince Solon stated.Viki looked hopeless for a split second before she whirled on me. Her eyes were filled with hatred as she hissed, “You planned this! You set me up!”Solon sneered at Viki’s audacity. “And it seems that you still don’t understand the severity of the situation.”I rolled my eyes. “Don’t flatter yourself, Viki. You made that post all o

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