Semua Bab Second Chance for the Barren Luna: Bab 371 - Bab 380

Nolan’s POVI rushed to Solon’s side before I even realized what was happening, putting myself between him and anyone who might be watching. The party around us hadn’t noticed yet. Solon gripped the bar, his knuckles white as he tried to catch his breath after coughing.“That stuff is strong,” Solon said hoarsely. “Henry, pour me another glass.”“Stop playing around, Solon. This isn’t funny. You’re coughing up blood,” Talia said, her voice low.Leslie grabbed a napkin from the bar and wiped the blood from his mouth. She checked his pulse, quietly counting. After a moment, her face went pale and her eyes filled with fear.“Leslie, what’s wrong?” I asked. If he was having a relapse, I had the strength to restrain him on my own, but I wasn’t sure I would be able to do it without anyone seeing.Leslie quickly composed herself and said, “His pulse is unstable. Too fast, then too slow, then fast again. We need to go. Now.”“I’m fine,” Solon said as he attempted to stand up straighter. “Just

Talia’s POVWe didn’t head straight back to our room. Nolan wanted to keep an eye on the party a bit longer, and honestly, after everything with Geoffrey, so did I.We returned to the party, but kept our distance so no one noticed us as we stood in the shadows between two string lights.“Do we really need to watch him like this?” I asked. “Yes. If he spreads rumors like Kent, I want to catch him in the act,” Nolan replied. “Then, we will be justified in kicking him out.”Two hours later people continued to drink and dance. The young warriors sparred close to the fire while a small group of spectators cheered and jeered. Someone was singing an old song, but off-key, but no one minded because they were all having too much fun.“There,” Nolan said quietly, and I followed his eyes.Geoffrey stood in the middle of a group of Alphas, laughing and looking completely at ease, as if he had been part of Silverfang for years instead of just a few hours.“He’s completely different from Alpha Ke

Talia’s POV“Of course. In just a few months, you’ve done what most Alphas could only dream of doing in years,” I said. “You kept the packs together when they were ready to fall apart, brought the Alphas together, and ended the rule of the Rogue King and Morgana, who haunted this land long before we were born. No one doubted you deserved to be Alpha King, Solon. You’ve already shown what you can do, and you’ll keep showing it, because that’s who you are.”“I know what I’ve done.” He rubbed his face, and for a moment, he looked even more tired. “That’s not what’s bothering me.”“Then what is?”“There’s a rumor going around that my condition has gotten worse, that the mad wolf toxin is back and I’m relapsing.” His voice was flat, without emotion. “It’s spreading quickly. Three people asked Derek if it was true this morning, and one of them even asked Leslie directly. It upset her, even though she’s trying to stay strong.”“I’ll find out who’s spreading it and stop it myself before it go

Talia’s POVI paused, searching for a way to help Solon, when an idea suddenly came to me.“Let’s start working on the paperwork. He has already told everyone we’re stepping in to help him. Let’s actually get a jump on it,” I suggested.“Good plan,” Nolan said.We were halfway to the Alpha King’s office when Della’s voice suddenly filled my mind. ‘Talia! Where are you? I have been waiting for hours! You said you’d be home today, and then nothing, not one word!’At first, I didn’t understand what she meant. Then I remembered I’d promised to be home today, before everything with Geoffrey happened, and I never told her my plans had changed.‘Della, I’m really sorry. Everything changed so quickly here, and I forgot to let you know. We’re still not back. I’ll need at least another week, maybe more,’ I told her.Della was quiet for a long time before she finally said, ‘A week.’ She sounded tired and frustrated. ‘You’re missing a lot while you’re gone. Annie’s grown fast since you left. Ever

Talia’s POVI couldn’t stop staring at the petitions. Every single one demanded Solon be replaced, but I didn’t understand why. He had already proven he deserved the role."You look like you're about ready to tear something apart," Nolan said as he came over. I handed him the folder. "See for yourself.""Is it that bad?" Nolan asked before reading the first document, and his frown grew as he looked through the rest.“These are all anonymous,” he said finally.“The ungrateful bastards are too cowardly to stand by their own words," I growled.The petitions were blunt. They said the packs needed a new Alpha King for the future. Some even named who they wanted, and most chose Nolan."There were already a few before Solon got sick, which wasn’t surprising," Nolan said, sounding frustrated. "Now everyone thinks he is a lost cause. It’s ridiculous that they think he will recover in just a few days.”I rubbed my face. "Right. Everyone’s already given up on him.""If they really wanted this,