All Chapters of Second Chance for the Barren Luna: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Talia’s POVAfter leaving Leslie’s cabin, I felt like a weight had been lifted from my chest. I felt energized. I knew that wouldn't last due to my lack of sleep, but I wanted to take full advantage of it while I could. I headed toward the training grounds to release some of my pent-up energy.I walked the usual path, but I did not see Nolan anywhere. Normally, he trained at this hour or sparred with Marco. Today, he wasn't there. Only a few younger warriors practicing their forms and a pair of instructors shouting corrections.Colin’s voice echoed in my mind: Distance yourself from him. If he truly cares about you, he'll make the effort.That advice made sense when I heard it. Now, I wasn't so sure. It felt like I was switching from one thing to another to worry about. Two days remained before I was expected to make my decision and yet, Nolan was nowhere to be seen.Had something happened to Nolan? Or had he taken my silence as a sign that I no longer wanted him as my mate? The long

Nolan’s POVTalia glared at me. The look she gave me made it clear she didn’t appreciate my comment. If Talia wouldn’t scold me, my wolf decided to do so on her behalf.‘You keep making things worse!’ he snapped. ‘You need to apologize right now.’I did regret lashing out at her, but I couldn’t bring myself to apologize especially after how she avoided me when she was supposed to be getting to know me too. I kept my expression neutral as if none of this bothered me.Talia sat down beside me and asked, “Do you want me to choose Colin?”The question caught me off guard. I didn’t expect her to just come out and ask that.My wolf roared in my head before I even decided to answer. ‘What are you doing?! Tell her no!’I should have answered her. Instead, I noticed her scent: the sweet scent of roses. The moment I focused on it; I could feel the mate bond come to life within me. Without thinking, I leaned forward and gripped the back of her neck.“What are you…”I cut her off by pulling her f

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. Della told me he had shut himself in, so I went to check on him. I stayed to make sure he was alright and… I accidentally fell asleep,” I explained.Solon stared at me as if he had not heard me correctly. “You fell asleep in Nolan’s room?”“Yes,” I admitted.“Did you sleep with him?”“Yes, that’s what I said,” I muttered.“You know what I am asking. Did you have sex with him, Talia?”“No!” I exclaimed, my cheeks burning. “Nothing happened.”“Talia, it’s okay. If he took advantage of you, Father and I will handle it,” Solon said.“I am telling the truth,” I insisted. “We did not do anything. I fell asleep because I was exhausted from not sleeping well. That was it. He did not touch me.”Solon

Talia’s POV“So, tell me, Alpha Nolan,” Jason said, his voice carrying sarcasm clearly through the bars. “Can you really accept that the Bloodmoon pack will never have an heir?”He leaned forward, gripping the iron bars as if he wanted Nolan to see the satisfaction on his face. “Or does that not bother you,” he continued, “knowing your line ends with her?”Jason’s laugh scraped at my nerves. I had truly thought it was Viki that had swayed how he felt about me, but I was wrong. As soon as Jason thought I was barren, he didn’t care about me at all.Nolan did not answer right away which made my stomach twist. Why wasn’t he saying anything? Did he agree with Jason?Noticing my discomfort, Solon gripped my wrist. His touch brought comfort and I began to slow my breathing. Then, it felt like my heart jumped out of my throat when Nolan roared.The echo of it seemed to be even louder. It vibrated through my chest and Jason’s laughter cut off instantly. Nolan’s hand went through the bars and g

Nolan’s POVColin placed a hand on my shoulder and said, “Congratulations, you two.” True to his word, he did not challenge Talia’s decision and stepped down from the stage.My wolf rose inside me with a satisfied growl. ‘He chose us. Now mark her.’‘Not here, not yet. Be patient,’ I told him. He snarled at my restraint, but he did not push. I wanted to relish this victory, and I wanted to claim Talia in the privacy of my home.The Alpha King lifted his hand, and an attendant approached with a small tray. Two rings rested on a black pillow. The Silverfang’s crest was worked into a simple band of the ring while the other was adorned in diamonds.“These rings represent Silverfang’s recognition of your bond. They will strengthen it and serve as a reminder that from this moment forward, both of you carry obligations that extend beyond yourselves,” the Alpha King explained.Talia stood still at my side. She did not look frightened, but I could feel her nervousness through our bond. I squee