Semua Bab Second Chance for the Barren Luna: Bab 51 - Bab 60

Nolan’s POVFrom my seat near the edge of the hall, I had a clear view of the main aisle. Talia entered beside her brother, guiding him toward their seats. There was something about her demeanor that caught my attention.Her posture was perfect, yet her eyes weren’t on the ceremony or the crowd. She seemed to be lost in her thoughts. Her eyes kept darting to the entrance as if she was worried about something.‘She’s distracted. Something happened,’ my wolf said within me.I shouldn’t have cared, but I did. My gaze lingered too long, long enough for Marco to notice. He nudged my shoulder and muttered, “Careful, Alpha. If you keep staring at Talia like that, people are going to start whispering.”I didn’t look at him. I swirled the wine in my glass and took a slow sip before answering, my tone flat and cold. “Of course I’d be interested in the daughter of my enemy.”Marco’s eyes went wide, and he shot a quick glance around us. “Keep your voice down,” he hissed. “What if someone hears yo

Talia’s POVTwo guards took hold of Viki by her arms and dragged her away from the stage. She struggled before giving up. Her heels scraped the floor, and her hair hung loose, now out of its elaborate updo. Her tears streaked her makeup into dark smudges, revealing her pale skin and dark circles under her eyes.I felt sorry for Viki. She was so close to getting what she wanted. My wolf huffed, ‘She’s getting what she deserves. Don’t forget she threatened to kill us.’ I hadn’t forgotten and it didn’t make me feel any less sorry for her.When Viki reached the aisle where I stood, her head whipped toward me. “This is all your fault!” she hissed, her voice now hoarse from screaming. “You promised me! You swore you’d let me have this! You’ll pay for this, Talia!”I wanted to argue, to defend myself, but it wouldn’t matter. Viki wouldn’t believe me. There was nothing to say, nothing I would give her in return that would make this situation right for her. So, I stayed quiet, my gaze flat as

Jason’s POVNight settled in with steady rain against the windows. I had my wardrobe open and a suitcase on the bed. Shirts lay folded in stacks. A suit for formal calls sat on top. I checked the laces on my boots, then rolled two belts and set them near the edge.Earlier, I heard the commotion from outside, knowing that Viki had just died. I didn’t feel pity for her. She had fooled me. Thankfully, the Luna Ceremony hadn’t been completed. The Luna link never formed, so the death shock would not pass through the mate mark.The door burst open without a knock causing me to jump in surprise. Henry stood in the doorway looking frazzled. His chest rose and fell quickly and water from the tips of his hair pooled on the floor as if he came running in from the rain. “What the hell, Henry?” I scolded.“Alpha… Jason,” he gasped, struggling to catch his breath. “Viki… she escaped.”“What? What did you say?”“She escaped,” Henry repeated. “The body in the dungeon isn’t her.”My stomach dropped.

Jason’s POVHenry and I reached Silverfang by late morning. The guards stepped aside immediately, lowering their heads as I passed. Servants along the path bowed low, their eyes fixed on the ground, careful not to meet my gaze. Their submission pleased me. This was the way it should be.I was the battle-harden Alpha Jason of Shadowclaw. I fought wars and bled for dominance. I had clawed my way into power with strength that few could match. I demanded respect and here, in the Alpha King’s territory, I intended to have it.Nolan had nothing on me. He thrived on cruelty, but I was more deserving of the Alpha King’s favor.Even with Solon’s report about Viki and the Redbone Flower, the King had allowed me to enter his territory. That alone gave me hope. If he meant to ignore me, he would have barred me from the gates. Instead, I was here. That had to mean something.At the entrance of the main hall, Beta Logan waited. He looked at me with a neutral expression. He didn’t bow to me, which i

Talia’s POVI shoved Jason away, my chest heaving as I scrambled to fix my torn shirt. My hands shook as I yanked my shirt back into place, but no amount of tugging could erase the humiliation I felt right now.I knew Jason was capable of many things, but not this. I never thought he would do something as vile as this. I felt stripped bare by the shame of having been pinned beneath him.And then I saw who had spoken.Nolan.He stood just beyond the garden path. He wore a black jacket with jeans. His expression was neutral as he walked up the garden path towards us.Of all people, why did it have to be him who found me? This was his second time saving me. My humiliation tripled.Jason straightened, clearly caught off guard. I took the opportunity to get off the bench and put distance between Jason and I. Jason reached for me, but I stepped back further.Jason frowned but turned his attention back to Nolan. “Alpha Nolan, did you need something?” Jason asked casually as if he hadn’t been