Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 131

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & THIRTY ONE 

Talia’s POV 

“Colin Ashford?” I repeated. “That sounds familiar, but I can’t remember where I heard it.” 

“You don’t remember?” Solon asked in surprise, and I shook my head. “Colin’s father used to visit during the early spring festivals. You and Colin used to play together all the time.” 

Della nodded enthusiastically. “You two were so cute playing.” 

I could only nod. I didn’t remember Colin, nor did I remember playing with anyone outside of Della and Solon. 

“Colin is already here. You have to go see him, Talia,” Della said gleefully. 

Solon grinned. “Of course. I should greet him properly. It has been years since we last met.” 

“Okay, I’m sorry. Who exactly is he again?” I asked. 

Della sighed dramatically, putting her hands on her hips. “You really don’t remember, do you? You used to call him Colly. He followed you everywhere when we were little.” 

The memory hit me then. A lanky green-eyed boy who would offer me candy whenever he had it. He always stuck by my side even when I was being mean. 

“I remember now,” I said quietly. “He was sweet. I can’t believe he’s an Alpha now.” 

“I mean what did you think he was going to be, Talia. He is the son of an Alpha,” Della teased and I rolled my eyes. 

“Not just any Alpha,” Solon said, amused. “He runs one of the most stable packs in the region. Moonbrook’s strength has tripled under his rule.” 

“Really? We’re talking about Colin? Lanky, nerdy boy that was afraid of butterflies?” 

“The very one,” Della said with a grin. “And if I recall correctly, he had a little crush on you back then.” 

Solon chuckled. “More than a little. You two were inseparable. Colin tried to follow you into every meeting Father had.” 

“I remember that,” Della said. “He kept yelling about how the Princess had to be protected. The guards had to drag him out of 

the council chamber once.” 

I felt heat rise to my cheeks. “Come on, I don’t remember that.” 

“Yes, you do. He even made you a rose crown,” Solon continued. 

“It was adorable,” Della added before nudging me. “You should go greet him. He’s probably already waiting for you in the main hall!” 

“1…I don’t know about that,” I said. 

“Come on, Talia. It would be weird if you didn’t greet him,” Della said firmly. 

“I’leave you young people to catch up. Make sure our guest is comfortable.” With that, Father excused himself. 

Colin turned fully toward us, his smile warm. “It’s so nice to see all of you again. Talia, it’s been a long time.” 

“Hello, Colin, welcome to Silverfang,” I said, returning the smile. 

He raised an eyebrow. “Welcome? That’s all?” 

I hesitated, and he leaned slightly closer, teasing, “You used to call me Colly. You can still call me that if you want.” 

I laughed softly. “That was a long time ago. We were children.” 

“Then I suppose I’ll have to remind you how it sounded,” he said, still smiling. “But if it embarrasses you, we’ll keep it between us. You can use it in private.” 

I blushed. Was he flirting with me? The wink he gave me confirmed it for me and my face grew hotter. 

Della and Solon let out a quiet snicker behind me, but I ignored them. “That might not be necessary,” I quickly said. 

“It’s good to see you again,” Colin said gently. His expression softened, and for a moment, the confident Alpha faded, replaced by the boy I remembered, “I missed you, Talia.” 

His words caught me off guard and before I knew it, Colin had pulled me into a hug. He held on to me as if I would vanish. I didn’t realize how much I needed this hug until I was in his arms. His warmth was comforting and I leaned into him. 

“I missed you too, Colly,” I said.