Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 109

Talia’s POV

Two days later, I was cleared to leave the hospital. My body still felt weak, but the doctors agreed I was well enough to leave. Father arranged a dinner that evening to thank both Leslie and Nolan for what they had done.

The long table in the dining hall was set with all my favorite foods. Leslie sat across from me, her red hair loose around her shoulders. Nolan sat at the far end of the table as if he was trying to stay as far away from me as possible. Father took the central seat, and Solon sat beside him.

Father raised his glass and said, “To Healer Leslie for using her skills to save Talia, and to Nolan, who risked his life. Without either of you, Talia would not be here.”

Everyone lifted their cups. Leslie grinned and clinked her glass against mine. “You were a challenge worth taking,” she said.

After the first course, Father leaned toward her. “Silverfang could use a healer like you. Will you stay here? You would be honored and well provided for.”

Leslie shook her head and declined, “No. I am happy at Windpaw. I came only because I heard the case was difficult. I wanted to test myself. That’s all.”

Father’s face fell slightly, clearly disappointed that Leslie did not agree. He would not beg Leslie, but I was sure my father would be sending gifts in an attempt to persuade Leslie later.

Then, Father looked at me and asked, “Your wolf still has not returned, has it?”

I shook my head. “No, Father,” I replied.

Leslie leaned back in her chair and chimed in, “That’s not unusual after trauma. Sometimes, a wolf won’t return until the bond with a mate is complete. Once she mates, the wolf will answer again.”

I clenched my hands in my lap. The thought of my wolf being tied to something so personal made me uneasy. It felt like I didn’t have a choice if I wanted to return to being normal.

Solon noticed my discomfort. He touched my arm lightly. “Don’t worry. You’ve gotten through worse. You’ll get through this. The Moon Goddess does grant second chance mates. She would not fail you a second time.”

“Indeed Solon. In half a month, we will hold the Sacrifice Ceremony,” Father added.

With everything going on, I had completely forgotten about the Sacrifice Ceremony. It is time to thank the Moon Goddess for all her blessings. It was also the time when single wolves sometimes found their mates. For bonded pairs, mating ceremonies follow soon after.

“I will help you choose a mate, Talia,” my father said. “The time has come.”

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