Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 116

Talia’s POV

Della and I went straight to the gym where Marco usually trained. He was sitting near the equipment racks, dripping with sweat. When he saw us, he smiled, but his expression quickly changed when he caught sight of Della’s glare.

“Marco,” Della said sharply, “we need to talk.”

He stood up quickly looking confused. “What happened?” he asked.

"Wait," Della said as she looked around to make sure no one else was in the gym. She gave me a nod when the coast was clear.

"Marco, I need you to be honest with me," I said. "Did you give me the Nightveil herb?”

Marco’s eyes widened. For a second, he froze and then said, “Who told you that?”

“Jason. Now answer the question,” I answered.

“Yes, I did,” Marco said.

“Marco! What the hell? How could you do that? Talia has always been nice to you!" Della exclaimed.

He raised both hands as if to defend himself. “I didn’t mean any harm, I swear! It was only meant to make your wolf dormant for a short time. Nolan said it would help stabilize you. He thought your wolf was unstable after what happened in the library. I was just following his orders.”

My stomach twisted. “Just following orders? You took away my wolf because someone told you to?”

Marco’s face went pale. “It should’ve worn off in hours. I never meant for you to...”

“You never meant for me to lose her?” I cut in. “Because that’s exactly what happened. I was left defenseless. The rogues nearly killed me, Marco.”

“I’m sorry,” he said quickly. “I didn’t know that this would happen neither did Nolan. He genuinely thought he was helping.”

“Did he tell you exactly why he wanted you to do it?” I demanded.

Marco hesitated before saying, “He said you needed rest, that your wolf was too strained.”

Della crossed her arms. “And that was enough for you? You didn't think to ask any clarifying questions??”

“I did, Della, but,” Marco said quietly. "He's my Alpha. I can't challenge him.”

I clenched my fists. “Tell me the truth. Did Nolan say I affect him?”

Marco blinked. “Affect him? What do you mean?”

Della stepped closer. “You heard her. Did he say anything about her wolf affecting him?”

“I don’t understand what you’re asking,” Marco said quickly.

He looked genuinely confused, but I didn't need to have my wolf to know that he was lying. The pieces began to fit together. The transfusion, the way Nolan avoided me, the distant look whenever our eyes met, it all made sense now.

He had known.

Nolan had known we were mates from the beginning.

The realization hit hard. My chest tightened, anger and hurt rising together. He’d known and said nothing. He’d kept me in the dark while acting as though I meant nothing to him.

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