Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 104

Nolan’s POV

I was halfway down the corridor to the Alpha King’s office when I heard quick footsteps close behind me. I glanced back and saw Solon turning the corner, moving fast. His eyes narrowed the moment he recognized me.

“Why are you here?” he asked. “My father called for me.”

“The Alpha King summoned me,” I said simply.

Solon slowed to match my pace, watching me as if he expected me to admit something. “That is unusual. Why would he want you here?”

“You can ask him,” I said, rolling my eyes. “I am just following orders.”

“And when do you follow orders?” Solon asked and I didn’t respond to his taunt. “If you think you can use this to get closer to my sister, you are mistaken.”

“I am here because the Alpha King requested it,” I said. “Nothing else.”

We reached the double doors. Two guards stood aside and opened them. Inside, Jason was already positioned in front of the desk. He turned slightly when we entered, ready to speak. He stood in front of the Alpha King’s desk, looking too eager, too proud of himself. The Alpha King sat behind the desk. His gaze shifted from Jason to us.

“I called you all here for one reason,” the Alpha King said. “Alpha Jason has come forward with information about Leslie.”

Solon barked a laugh. “Of course he did. Jason never misses a chance to be the center of attention. Father, there are better ways to handle this. Send messages to the other alphas and expand the search. If you rely on him, you will lose time.”

Jason’s jaw tightened. “You can mock me all you want, Prince Solon, but I have something you do not. I know Leslie’s whereabouts. She is in the Windpaw pack.”

Solon folded his arms. “You expect us to believe you? Convenient that you, of all people, are the one who suddenly knows where she is.”

“I confirmed it with Alpha Lane himself,” Jason responded before turning his attention back to the Alpha King. “Allow me to go to Windpaw. I will bring her back. We don’t have time to squabble amongst ourselves.”

I watched Jason closely. His eagerness sickened me. This was not just about saving Talia. This was about carrying favor with the Alpha King and yet Jason would have everyone believe he still cared about Talia.

‘Disgusting bastard!’ my wolf growled within me. ‘Talia deserved so much more than wasting years with this fool.’

I wasn’t about to allow Jason to get away with his plan. He ruined mine and I planned on repaying the favor.

“I will go as well,” I said. “If Healer Leslie is to treat Talia, someone must judge her ability. We cannot let just anyone near her.”

I sneered at his warning and then spun quickly, seizing him by the collar. I snatched him close to me. I could see the fear in his eyes as I glared at him.

“You do not give me orders,” I growled. “I think you have forgotten your place in this sham of an alliance.”

Jason let out a nervous laugh. “Relax. Just a warm reminder.”

Again, he was trying to command me. I wanted to beat him until he could barely move, but I needed him for now. “If you think you can flex in front of me, I will make sure you remember that mistake for the rest of your life,” I warned.

“I’m not trying to command you, really. We both want the same thing. We want to save Talia.”

I released him slowly. He adjusted his collar, forcing a smile.

“Then we understand each other,” I said.

“Yes, of course,” he muttered. “We leave tonight.”