All Chapters of My Second Chance Mate is a Barbarian : Chapter 511 - Chapter 520

ElaraMarcas knocked, his knuckles sharp on the wood. Kane's deep voice called from inside, "Come in."The door swung open and Marcas and Delia stepped through. I slipped in behind them, staying back, my eyes on Kane behind the desk.He looked up, taking us in, one by one. His gaze lingered on me a beat longer. I knew he was thinking I had called them, and I didn't care."Hey there, Kane. How are you holding up?" Marcas asked, his voice smooth as honey. "Pack's doing alright?"Kane answered with a short nod. "Fine, thanks. Pack's good." His focus was on me."We heard it's been a scorcher out there today. I was just saying to Delia, haven't we had some heat waves these past few summers." He cleared his throat. "Speaking of, I think I heard you're planning a little trip up North real soon?"Kane's expression turned flat. "Yeah, I am." His tone said that was the end of it.Marcas smiled again, casual as could be. "So, Elara might as well come stay with us while you're away, what do you t

SeraI turned to find Vidar standing by the bare shelves, his fingers trailing over the rough stone. There was an airiness about him that belied his imposing frame, a casual ease that made him seem almost friendly."When I first heard of a Southern girl ruling Ironmaw as Luna, I couldn't help but ask myself what in the world the Alpha was thinking," he said, turning to face me. His gaze was steady, the corners of his mouth twitching upward in amusement."I have never made it a thing to judge people I don't know," he continued with a shrug. "But there it is." He ran his hands along the empty shelves, his eyes roving over the bare room. "Riding here, I expected nothing but a pretty face. Women of the South can be very beautiful, because why else would an Alpha go that far for a mate?"The edge in his words was sharp enough to raise gooseflesh on my arms, but I kept my expression blank. I knew what he expected of me, what he thought I'd be: a dainty, delicate thing, all soft curves and e

SeraChief Thorne slammed his cup down and spoke loud enough to carry. "Kael's girl is ash, so where is Kael? Has anyone even looked for him?"The hall quieted, table by table. I met Thorne's glare calmly, my fingers curled around my mead horn. "Kael was not in his house when Mina found Taya this morning. No one has seen him since. His whereabouts are being seen to.""A man like Kael can not just vanish," Thorne growled, slamming his horn down on the table. "Not without a word, even to his brother." He swung his gaze to me. "And it seems strange that the Luna of this hold does not know what goes on beneath her own roof."I met his eyes, my own expression unyielding. "I would sooner have answers than guesses, Thorne. If you have any, I would hear them. But I will not be swayed by reckless speculation."Before Thorne could retort, Vidar stood, his cup raised. A few chuckles rippled through the hall at the gleam in his eye. "My brother will turn up," he said easily. "He has too many debt

SeraA knock at the door roused me from a fitful slumber. "Luna?" The guard's voice was muffled through the thick wood.I sat up, pushing tangled hair from my eyes. "Enter."The guard stepped inside, his face haggard. "The elders gather in the council chamber. The Alpha of Ashfell called the meeting at first light."I straightened, not letting my face betray my anger. A guest had called council in my own keep, and without my consent. "Thank you. You may go."Amara had risen from her place by the hearth, where she slept every night. She moved silently to my side as I rose from the bed and pulled on my cloak. I tied it tight at my throat, then turned to face the door.The corridor was cold and dark. Amara followed a step behind, her bare feet silent on the flagstones. The council chamber was at the heart of the keep, and I was glad for the walk, to put my thoughts in order.When we reached the heavy doors, I paused to listen. Chief Thorne's gruff voice came clearly through the wood."It

Fenris"Two more days," I said, not looking at Jace."Two more days," Jace repeated, blowing on his hands. "And then your mate reminds you that you're a man and not a wolf."I rode on."Look," he said. "I know you haven't said much about what Halvard told you that last night. But I saw it in your face when you came out, and I know it changed you. What did he say?"Jace had seen Corwin's blood himself, so I would not put more on him. He did not need to hear Halvard's words by the fire. The enemy had grown stronger, and the fallen packs were only tests. In time they would come. I would not be the one to tell him. I set my jaw."He said to go home," I said curtly."Go home," Jace echoed, shaking his head."Yes,""He told you to go home." He shook his head in visible frustration. "How does that even help?"I clenched my jaw in irritation. He was asking too many questions."Does your Alpha even know where you are?" I asked, my tone sharp.Jace shrugged it off. "My Alpha doesn't need to kno