Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 13

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CHAPTER THIRTEEN

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CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Jason’s POV

The Alpha King’s palace was a fortress of gleaming black stone and silver trim, far more imposing than I’d ever imagined. Viki clung to my arm as we walked up the marble steps. Her voice high–pitched with excitement as she chattered about party plans for our baby’s ceremony.

I wasn’t listening. My thoughts were stuck on my severed mate bond, on Talia.

I still couldn’t get over how easily Talia let everything go. How could an omega not want to be a Luna even if it was in name only? Talia truly sounded like she didn’t care at all, like the last three years meant nothing to her. It made no sense.

Viki bumped my shoulder playfully. “Jason, are you even paying attention?”

I forced a smile. “Of course.”

“Okay. So, I was thinking about blue theme, because of course we’re having a boy,” Viki continued.

We were escorted through the palace’s great hall, and I barely took in the beauty of the palace when the heavy scent of roses drifted through the air.

“Ugh,” Viki groaned, fanning her face as if she smelled something foul, “I hate the way roses smell.‘

I ignored Viki as I inhaled deeply. My wolf stirred restlessly inside me. ‘It’s her. Our mate is here,‘ he howled.

Halfway down the corridor, I caught sight of a figure ahead. She was slender and graceful. Her long hair spilled down her back like black silk over her silver gown. The woman moved toward the garden path.

It couldn’t be.

I stopped walking. My heart pounded. “I need to make a call,” I said quickly.

Viki blinked. “What? Now? Right now?”

“Yes, I forgot to inform my Beta of something important. I’ll catch up,” I said, already stepping away. “Go ahead and find the banquet room.”

Viki looked confused but shrugged. “Don’t take too long.”

I trailed after the woman, careful not to draw attention. My shoes echoed faintly on the stone. I was certain it was her. I could almost smell her. That calming rose scent had to be Talia.

But just as I neared the entrance to the garden, two guards stepped into my path.

“Excuse me, I need to speak to her,” I said, gesturing beyond them.

“The Rose Garden is off–limits,” one replied.

I narrowed my eyes. “By whose order?”

“This is the Princess‘ Garden. No one is allowed to enter without her permission,” the other said without hesitation.

I looked past the guards and watched the woman disappear behind a tall rose bush. My wolf growled. We could have sworn it was Talia, but it couldn’t be. It was illogical. That was the Princess. The Princess was not a rogue omega.

I walked away, flustered, because it still felt like Talia was nearby. Nothing was making sense. My mate–no, my former mate- wasn’t supposed to be here.

Then I heard shouting down the corridor.

“Get away from me! I’m warning you!”

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CHAPTER THIRTEEN

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I turned the corner just in time to see two palace guards holding her firmly by the arms, guiding her away from the main entry hall.

“Let her go or you’ll regret it,” I ordered.

They immediately released her. She ran to me in tears.. “Jason,” she sobbed. “They were so cruel. Talia is here. She’s the one that told them to bully me. She snuck into the party and stole a necklace. She kicked me out!”

My chest tightened. “It’s okay now, I’m here,” I cooed before turning around.

I wasn’t wrong. She was here.

Talia stood near one of the guards in a silver gown that shimmered like moonlight. She looked like a goddess, but something was different about her. Her eyes were different. They weren’t the dark brown I remembered.

They were violet.

Viki’s sobs made me focus on the issue at hand. The necklace on Talia’s neck. My eyes widened slightly when I realized it was

the Rosecrest.

My mind reeled. I had only seen the Rosecrest in books. It was an artifact passed down to Luna queens, imbued with the magic and blood of the royal line. No ordinary wolf could wear it. Touching it would burn anyone who wasn’t chosen.

But there it was against her skin and she wasn’t screaming. I didn’t know how Talia was able to wear it, but I knew it didn’t belong to her. She was an omega.

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