Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 108

Talia’s POV

When I opened my eyes, I felt relieved. It had taken me so long to wake up. I continued to follow the voices until I finally was able to open my eyes.

A woman I didn’t recognize was sitting next to my bed, reading a book. I shifted in bed, trying to lean up which caused her to look up from her book. She gave me a small smile, as if she had been waiting for me to wake up. I then noticed Nolan slumped against the wall. His head rested back, and his skin was pale. A tube ran from his arm to mine.

I licked my dry lips and managed to say, “Nolan.”

His eyes quickly opened, and he turned his head toward me. He looked worn down, but hearing my voice seemed to give him energy. “You’re awake,” he said.

I cleared my throat and said, "How long...how long have I been out?"

"You’ve been unconscious for a week," Nolan answered.

His response surprised me. I really thought it had been longer. I turned back to the girl as she started to remove the bandages from my arms and shoulders.

“You don’t need these anymore,” she said. She peeled back the last bandage and I was prepared to see raw wounds, but the skin beneath was smooth and healed.

The girl nodded her approval and said, "You recovered even better than I expected."

"How is that possible?" I asked. With my wolf still gone, I should have at least another week before the wounds were healed.

The girl winked at me and offered me a glass of water. “Because I know what I'm doing. I'm the strongest healer for a reason."

There was only one person that could claim that and I immediately asked, “Wait, you’re Healer Leslie?”

“That’s right,” she said, sounding pleased.

“Thank you,” I whispered. “If not for you, I wouldn’t have survived.”

"It was nothing," Leslie said as she said as she loosened the strap on my arm and then removed the line connecting me to Nolan.

“Why did Nolan have to give me blood?” I asked.

“My method only worked because his wolf was strong enough to purify the poison. Without him, it would have failed. You owe him just as much as you owe me," Leslie replied.

I looked back at Nolan. His eyes had already closed again, and his head rested against the wall. He risked himself to save me twice now. My chest tightened at the thought. Before I could ask Leslie more, she walked to the door.

Leslie pulled it open. “She’s awake,” she called.

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