Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 110

Talia’s POV

Werewolves rarely get drunk. Our bodies burn through alcohol so fast that most of us can drink all night and still barely feel anything. I used to be the same, but everything was different now.

Two glasses of wine at dinner left me dizzy and my face hot. The room didn’t spin, but I could barely walk in a straight line. All my words came out slurred.

Solon noticed right away. “That’s it for you,” he said quietly, taking the glass from my hand before I could lift it again.

“I’m not a child,” I responded, reaching for the glass but he kept it out of reach.

“You’re done,” Solon stated and then gestured to the guards by the doorway. “See her to her room.”

“I don’t need babysitters. I can walk on my own,” I told him, though the words came out weakly.

“I know you don’t, but after what happened not too long ago,” he said. “I'd rather we be careful.”

“Good night then,” I pouted and left the dining hall with the guards. The guards followed just behind me, trying to give the feeling of walking alone.

When we crossed the courtyard, I saw Nolan walking toward the garden path. He was by himself. I slowed. The guards shifted to guide me inside, but I shook my head.

“I want some air,” I said. “Return to your posts.”

“Prince Solon said…” one of them began.

“I said I’m fine,” I snapped. “Follow orders. Just tell Prince Solon you sent me to my room.”

They hesitated for only a moment, and then they stepped back. I crossed the courtyard and followed the same path Nolan had taken.

The garden behind the east wing was quiet, unlike my rose garden. It was edged with hedges and stone benches. Lanterns cast steady light along the path, and the pond at the center reflected it, still and dark.

Nolan sat at one of the benches in front of the pond. He had one arm resting on his knee as he watched the water.

I stopped a few steps behind him. “Alpha Nolan.”

He turned his head, saw me, and then looked back at the water. “You should be resting.”

“I will, but I came to ask you something,” I muttered.

“Speak then.”

“Why did you save me with your blood?” I asked.

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