Semua Bab Second Chance for the Barren Luna: Bab 181 - Bab 190

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 one,” Michael said after a brief pause. His voice was calmer now, almost appeasing. “Shadowclaw has already suffered enough instability.”Nolan did not respond. He watched Michael carefully. I could tell through our bond that he too was suspicious of Michael’s mood change.Michael turned his attention back to me. “Princess Talia, my earlier reaction was… impulsive. I apologize for it.”I kept myself from rolling my eyes. He meant every word. Michael was only doing damage control because he had not expected Nolan to be here.“If Shadowclaw is to avoid unnecessary bloodshed,” Michael continued, “then a proper transition must be handled with order and transparency. I will arrange for a full assem

Nolan’s POVI woke to the sweet scent of roses.Talia was still asleep in my arms. Her back pressed lightly against my chest. Her breathing was slow and even. The bond hummed low and steady beneath my skin.‘She has fully accepted us,’ my wolf said. ‘We should mark her now.’“No,” I snapped back. “Not yet.”‘I am sick of waiting. She is OURS. Mark her,’ my wolf retorted.“Yes, she is our mate,” I agreed. “That does not mean we get to rush her. We would be no better than that scum that betrayed her.My wolf grumbled, but he stayed quiet. I was not going to ruin what little trust I had earned because he was impatient.I lowered my head and kissed her forehead. Then, her cheek and then the side of her neck. That got her attention and her eyes fluttered open in the middle of the kiss.For a brief second, confusion crossed her face. Then awareness followed, and she blushed. Talia turned around to face me.“Nolan,” she said quietly.“Good morning,” I said.“I fell asleep,” she murmured.“Yo

Talia’s POVJason and Michael’s banishment spread quickly.By sunset, the elders had already sent word to the neighboring packs. Some packs agreed while some seemed cautious about how the Alpha King intervened.Shadowclaw would finally have the opportunity to grow and thrive.I did not allow myself to relax. I still needed to prove that I could rule Shadowclaw. If I wanted the pack to follow me, I had to move quickly, speak clearly, and make decisions that could not be questioned.The first thing I needed to do was to decide on what to do about Henry.I met him in the main hall of the palace in front of Elders and a few warriors. I wanted my decision to be public, so no one could twist the narrative behind closed doors. The Elders had stood against me when Jason first betrayed me, I couldn’t trust them fully yet.“Princess Talia, this was an odd request. We could have met within one of our conference rooms,” one of the Elders said.I ignored the elder and turned toward Henry. He looke

Talia’s POV‘How long do you plan on sleeping?’ a familiar voice teased.‘As long as I want,’ I muttered.‘So, you are not happy to see me?’ the voice asked.‘What?’ I asked as I rubbed my eyes.‘Talia, wake up!’I woke with a startled gasp and then I heard a chuckle within my mind. I turned to see Nolan, still sleeping next to me.‘Did you really think it was him?’ the voice asked, amused at my confusion.Then, it clicked.My wolf was awake! She came back to me!I didn’t know if I wanted to scream in glee or cry.‘Oh, my goddess, I missed you so much,’ I told her.‘I told you I wasn’t going to leave you,’ she responded, ‘But you sure took your time bringing me back.’‘I am sorry. Things got so complicated,’ I said.“Talia?” Nolan murmured as he yawned into my hair. He pulled me closer to him. “What’s wrong?”“She’s back,” I said, my voice breathless with excitement.“Whose back?” Nolan murmured as he began drifting back to me.“My wolf! She’s really back,” I squealed.Nolan blinked a

Maggie’s POVThe moment Nolan and that woman were out of sight I finally allowed myself to show how I really felt: absolute rage and disgust.I went to my room with my hands clenched so tightly that my nails dug into my palms. I shut the door and leaned against it.How did this happen?Nolan left to make the Alpha King pay for killing his father, not come back with his daughter as his mate. On top of that, he moved that woman into his room. What about me? He felt nothing about me? Impossible!I had spent years imagining the day I would stand beside him as his Luna, and I had done it with patience. I had waited while other women whispered and tried to get close to him. While Nolan grew colder and more guarded each year, I told myself he would soften for me in the end. I just had to be patient.Then she arrived with his mark on her neck.“That bitch,” I growled and I kicked my chair across the room.‘He was never ours from the beginning,’ my wolf whispered.“No, that’s not true,” I arg