Alpha's Discarded Luna (Talia) novel Chapter 135

Chapter 132

Talia’s POV

The door swings open, and three familiar figures file into the cramped clinic. Aires first, his presence filling the small space like a storm cloud. Nick behind him, already scanning the room with suspicion. Imema enters last, wrapped in a pale coat.

I watch them enter, and suddenly Jack’s phone call makes sense, and so does the heart empty clinic and the convenient timing. He wanted them to see me here.

Nick’s face contorts when he spots me. “Talia? You’d go to such lengths for a date with Aires? You followed him here!” His voice rises with indignation. “If you affect Imema’s treatment, I won’t forgive you!”

Imema’s voice is soft, laced with false sympathy. “Nick, don’t be harsh. Ms. Perseus probably wanted to see Aires so badly she came looking for him. It’s understandable.”

I let out a short laugh. “I was here first. Are you saying I followed you, or you followed me?”

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you really have no shame.”

I smile, cold and sharp. “I have no shame because I gave my face to the mistress who spends her days hanging around married men. Without it, she couldn’t show hers in public.”

Nick’s face purples. He jabs a finger at me, words failing.

Imema’s composure cracks, just for a second. Her jaw tightens, her hands clench in her lap.

Aires’s frown deepens. He steps forward, voice low. “Talia, I know why you’re here. I broke my promise that day. I’ll make it up to you.”

Make it up to me. Like I’m a child waiting for a treat, like the divorce was just another appointment he missed.

Imema’s eyes flicker. Nick refuses to back down. “Alpha, she’s here to cause trouble! Can’t you see?”

I’ve had enough.

“First.” My voice cuts through the noise. “I didn’t follow you. Second, my being here has nothing to do with you:57

I’m here to see Jack, not you. Third-” I look directly at

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The room goes dead silent.

Nick’s mouth hangs open. Imema’s carefully neutral expression shatters. Aires’s face darkens.

Then Nick bursts out laughing. “Divorce? Hahaha! Even Aires said you were just going on a date! Divorce? Is this some new trick? Threatening divorce to force a date?” He wipes his eyes, still chuckling. “Playing hard to get doesn’t work like this. Women shouldn’t threaten divorce so

casually. Better to stay home and be a good wife.”

Imema recovers quickly, her voice smooth and conciliatory. “Alpha, Ms. Perseus is joking. Don’t take it seriously. You’ve been so busy lately, neglecting her. She’s just saying this to get your attention.” She pauses, letting the words settle. “Since Ms. Perseus is here, you can leave with her. Nick can stay with me. It’s the same.”

Aires’s eyes are frosty. He’s been fed Nick’s version of events all week, been told I was chasing him, playing games, desperate for his attention. Maybe he wanted to believe it. Maybe it was easier than believing I actually wanted to leave.

His voice is ice. “Talia, I hate women who pester.‘ 376

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Nick with his smug satisfaction, Imema with her crocodile concern–and something in me snaps.

“Where did these delusional people come from?” My voice rings through the clinic. “I said I want a divorce. A divorce. And you’re talking about dates and playing hard to get and pestering. Are you insane? Or just deaf?”

Nick’s smirk falters. Imema’s face tightens.

Jack, who’s been watching the whole circus with undisguised amusement, finally speaks up. “Aires. Nick. Imema.” He says their names slowly, like he’s tasting something bitter. “You’ve misunderstood. I called my apprentice to help yesterday. She’s been working for me for years.”

The three of them turn to him, stunned.

Imema hesitates. “Mr. Carter, you know Ms. Perseus?”

“Yes.” Jack’s frown is deep, his patience clearly worn thin. “I called her to help. Understand?”

Nick’s eyes narrow. “Talia is your apprentice? A

housewife who knows medicine? And since you know her

are you two plotting to deceive us?”

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your brain broken? If Talia and I wanted to trap you, would I call her here while you’re standing in my clinic? Would I announce our plan to your face? Use your head. Assuming you have one.”

Nick’s mouth closes with a click. He has no answer. Even he can see how stupid it sounds.

Aires’s expression shifts. He thought I followed him. He thought I was desperate, chasing him, playing games. Instead, I was here before he even arrived. Instead, I have a life he knows nothing about.

His voice is tight. “Why didn’t you ever mention you know Mr. Carter?”

I blink at him, genuinely confused. “Why would I tell you? Did I know you were looking for him? Did you ask?”

He never tells me anything about Imema, never answers my questions, no matter how critical. And now he blames me for keeping secrets?

Aires’s jaw tightens. He knows I’m right, but he pushes anyway. “How did you meet?”

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Jack answers before I can. “Two years ago. Talia came to

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He looks at Aires with something like disgust. “The woman who’s been treating your mother’s headaches all this time, and you never once came to see me. Never asked where the medicine came from, never thanked

her.”

Nick’s face goes red. “You old geezer! You were picking a fight with us yesterday because of her!”

“Picking a fight?” Jack snorts, loud and dismissive. “I don’t welcome arrogant people here. You want treatment but can’t humble yourselves. A few words and you think I’m picking a fight? What you heard yesterday was nothing. When Talia came for medicine, I said far worse.”

He turns to Aires, eyes sharp. “And you. Why should I know your identity? When she came for your mother’s medicine, did you ever show your face? Did you ever come once? No. You never came. So how would I know who you are? Do you think the whole world knows you just because you’re some Alpha with a bit of territory?”

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