Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 12

CHAPTER TWELVE

Talia’s POV

“Why are you even here?” Viki hissed, her voice dripping with venom.

Before I could respond, Della stepped forward, her eyes flashing with fury. “Shut your mouth before I shut it for you!” she snapped. “Guards, throw her out. Now!”

The guards moved toward Viki, but she clutched her swollen belly dramatically. “If anything happens to me or the baby, Alpha Jason won’t let you off! You’re threatening the heir of Shadowclaw! You’ll be starting a war!”

The guards hesitated. One even glanced at me for confirmation. Della looked like she was two seconds away from ripping her throat out, so I stepped between them and raised my hand calmly.

“Viki, just calm down. No one is trying to harm you or the baby,” I said, keeping my voice even.

“You didn’t answer my question. What is an omega like you doing here?” Viki growled.

“Who do you think you are talking to like that?” Della snapped.

“I’m not talking to you bitch!” Viki snapped back.

Della attempted to approach Viki again, but I grabbed her wrist. She was barely keeping her wolf in check. I didn’t want her to get in trouble for clawing Viki’s face off. I needed to get this situation under control.

“If you must know, I was invited as a guest by the Alpha King,” I clarified. “I wouldn’t be able to get in if I didn’t have an invitation, you know that.”

Viki’s eyes narrowed. I could tell she didn’t believe me, but just like she was stopped, if I was truly not supposed to be here, the guards would have kicked me out. Viki didn’t say anything and continued to glare at me.

“You just need to be patient. You need to wait until Alpha Jason gets here to vouch for you. Yelling and throwing a tantrum will not work here,” “I added.

I didn’t miss the flicker of doubt that crossed her face. Viki seemed to relax as she composed herself, but then her gaze slid down to my neck. Her eyes widened and her lips curled in a sneer.

“That necklace,” Viki spat. “How do you have the Rosecrest? You must have stolen it.”

My hand instinctively rose to the pendant resting on my collarbone.

“There’s no way an omega could wear that,” Viki snapped. “It would have burned you.”

The more Viki talked, the more I started to realize that Viki was an idiot. How could she not figure out who I am? If I wore the Rosecrest, that would mean I was of royal blood.

“Ma’am, if you keep causing a scene, we will have you escorted off the premises. Please return to your vehicle and wait for Alpha Jason,” one of the guards explained.”

Viki ignored the guard. Her eyes were focused on me and me alone. “You may have fooled them, but you don’t fool me, Talia. You’re nothing but a disgusting omega that doesn’t know your place. You’re a thief. You think putting on a fancy dress and some stolen jewels makes you a princess?”

The older guard bristled. “Shut your mouth! How dare you speak to Lady Talia like this! She is the…”

I stopped the guard before he could finish his sentence by clearing my throat. He looked at me and I shook my head. This was not how I wanted my identity to be revealed. It wasn’t time yet.

“Wait, did you whore yourself to get the invitation?” Viki taunted.

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CHAPTER TWELVE

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Della’s wolf surged to the surface. Her claws extended slightly as she stepped forward. “Guards,” she barked. “Get her out of here before I forget this is a formal event.”

The guards approached Viki again. “Get away from me! I’m warning you!” Viki yelled as she backed away. The guards grabbed her by her arms and began walking her back to the parking lot.

“Let her go or you’ll regret it,” a voice boomed and Alpha aura quickly followed, making the air around us oppressive.

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