All Chapters of Second Chance for the Barren Luna: Chapter 131 - Chapter 137

Talia’s POV“Colin Ashford?” I repeated. “That sounds familiar, but I can’t remember where I heard it.”“You don’t remember?" Solon asked in surprise, and I shook my head. "Colin’s father used to visit during the early spring festivals. You and Colin used to play together all the time.”Della nodded enthusiastically. "You two were so cute playing."I could only nod. I didn't remember Colin, nor did I remember playing with anyone outside of Della and Solon.“Colin is already here. You have to go see him, Talia," Della said gleefully.Solon grinned. “Of course. I should greet him properly. It has been years since we last met.”“Okay, I'm sorry. Who exactly is he again?” I asked.Della sighed dramatically, putting her hands on her hips. “You really don’t remember, do you? You used to call him Colly. He followed you everywhere when we were little.”The memory hit me then. A lanky green-eyed boy who would offer me candy whenever he had it. He always stuck by my side even when I was being m

Talia’s POVOver the past few days, it had become clear that my father and Solon were trying to push me and Colin closer together. Colin had been given a guest suite only a few doors from mine. Every time I went for a walk in the gardens or stopped by the training grounds, somehow Colin was already there, smiling and ready to talk.At dinner, Father often invited him to sit beside me. When I asked Solon about it, he just smirked and said it was “good for diplomatic relations.” Della, of course, found the whole thing entertaining.“Face it,” she said one morning as she lay slouched on my couch. “You and Colin look perfect together. I mean come on, he followed you around like a lost puppy when you were little.""We were kids. That was so many years ago," I said.Della grinned. “It doesn't matter. He still likes you. You can’t tell me you don’t see that.”I sighed. “He’s kind, and I like spending time with him, but that doesn’t mean he’s my mate.”“No, he's not,” Della said, “but you hav

Talia’s POVAfter taking a shower, I collapsed onto the bed, letting the cool sheets soothe me. The day had left me tired. Colin and I spent the rest of the afternoon catching up at the waterfall. We even went swimming. I should have been exhausted and ready for sleep, but my thoughts refused to calm down.“I can’t change the past. All I have is the present. I want to be with you, Talia. Not out of pity, not because of your title, but because I’ve always cared about you. Let me make you happy. Be my mate,” Colon had told me.His confession continued to echo in my mind. It had been simple and straightforward, better than Jason’s terrible marriage proposal. But, Colin had always been the straightforward type.Finally, a man was choosing me. I should have felt relief, maybe even excitement, but I didn’t feel anything other than being flattered.Being around Colin was easy. I could laugh freely. I did not have to worry about watching my tone or what I said. Everything about him felt safe.

Talia’s POVThe morning of the Sacrifice Ceremony arrived faster than I expected. I barely got any sleep as I couldn't get the kiss with Nolan out of my mind. Della brought me coffee and had applied makeup to expertly hide the bags under my eyes. She stood behind me, adjusting the final curl in my hair. “Hold still,” she said as her tongue stuck out slightly as she concentrated.“You’ve been saying that for an hour," I groaned.Della glared at me through the mirror. “That’s because you keep turning your head. I swear if you keep moving I will start over.""You wouldn't dare!""Try me," Della said with a smirk. I stayed completely still and after another ten minutes, Della stepped back. "There. Done." Before I could respond, there was a knock at the door.Della went to open it. Leslie stood in the doorway wearing a red gown that stopped just above her knees. Her bright hair was tied into a high ponytail, and her usual carefree expression had been replaced with a confident smile. “We