Second Chance for the Barren Luna のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 91 - チャプター 100

Talia’s POV“Viki? Why are you doing this?” I asked.“You have no idea, do you?” she said. “We’ve been watching you all along. My people knew the moment your wolf went silent. And now with the Hunting Rite, everyone is too busy to worry about you. It was the perfect opportunity for me.”“Your people?” My voice was hoarse. “Who are they?”Viki smirked. “It doesn’t matter. You won’t live long enough to need to know. Tonight, you die, and with you, every mistake of mine gets buried. I’ll have a clean slate.”I pressed my back against the wall, trying to make myself as comfortable as possible despite the silver chains cutting into my wrists. “So, this is about revenge...”Her eyes gleamed. “Of course. Do you know what you cost me?”“Viki, you did this to yourself,” I retorted.“Shut your fucking mouth.” Her voice cracked into a snarl. “If you had not run your mouth, Jason wouldn’t have despised me. Michael wouldn’t have tried to hang me!”“You want to blame me for your mistakes?” I asked,

Nolan’s POVA wave of despair struck my heart. My wolf rose inside me and roared until my vision narrowed. ‘SHE IS IN DANGER!’The message cut through every other thought. I reached for the pendant at my throat and tore it free. The mate bond snapped into place. I could feel Talia’s fear and pain.My wolf strained against my control. ‘Hurry! HURRY! I will never forgive you if we lose her.’I did not fight him. I gave him one order that was simple and absolute. ‘Track her scent.’My wolf accepted the command with a fierce surge as he took over our body. We ran at full speed and followed a faint trail that led east through pines and across a slope of wet stone. Branches raked our shoulders. Brambles snatched at my legs. None of it slowed us.We vaulted over a stream and landed on the far bank. The scent grew stronger and then thinned until we almost lost it. My wolf began to pace restlessly at the thought of losing Talia. I regained control and continued on. I refused to slow my pace. T

Viki’s POVFor a moment, I thought Nolan was going to kiss me. His face was so close that I could feel his hot breath. My pulse hammered in my ears. I lifted my chin, ready for the moment.Instead, his mouth moved close to my ear, and he said, “You are delusional.”“What?”Nolan quickly slapped me across the face, causing me to stumble back and clutch my cheek in shock. “You… you hit me!” I stammered. “I am trying to help you!”“I do not need you to take the throne. I can take it on my own,” Nolan said. “Your very presence disgusts me. Do you think I am a fool like Jason? There are some men that can see through your bullshit, Viki.”I gaped at him, trying to think of something to say. Before I could respond, he reached down and snatched the syringe from my hand. He walked back over to Talia.“I’ve got you. This is going to help. Just hold on a little longer,” I heard him whisper to her.Why did everything turn out in Talia’s favor? Why did everyone care so much about her? She was noth

Nolan’s POVThe hospital doors burst open as I carried Talia inside. Nurses rushed forward at the sight of her limp body.“This way,” one of them said, guiding me down the corridor. “What happened?”“She was poisoned with wolfsbane. She has been provided with a counteragent,” I answered as I followed them.I laid Talia on the nearest bed. I was reluctant to release her, but I forced myself to do so. She looked so fragile. Her condition had worsened as her lips tinged with blue.The moment I stepped back, doctors and nurses crowded around her. I was pushed aside and escorted out of the room as nurses began cutting away what remained of her bloodstained dress.‘You should’ve killed Viki when you had the chance,” my wolf snarled as I stalked toward the waiting room. “She dared to hurt our mate. She sent rogues to do it. Her throat should’ve been crushed!’I clenched my fists. ‘I spared her only to give Talia a change of vengeance. Viki is a rogue. If Talia doesn’t deal with her, life wil

Talia’s POVWhen I opened my eyes, I was surrounded by darkness.I floated in an empty void where the only company I had was silence and fractured memories. I called out to the void, but no one responded. Had I died? Then, a memory tore through me. The rogues’ hands had been rough against my skin. Their claws were tearing at my dress while Viki watched with delight. I remembered the one that sank his claws into me, relishing in my scream. His eyes glowed with hunger and his breath was hot on my face. I felt as if I was being tortured all over again. The sound of ripping cloth and the echo of Viki’s cruel laughter repeated until I thought I would go mad. Fear gripped me so tight that I was choking on it. Then, suddenly, the pain and the fear vanished. But, I still floated in darkness. This had to be death. Perhaps this was best. Yet, the thought of never seeing anyone again brought tears to my eyes.I thought of my father’s sharp and commanding voice that was filled with love when h