Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 140

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & FORTY

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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & FORTY

Talia’s POV

I hadn’t expected Nolan to step forward.

For a moment, I thought he might stop halfway, but he didn’t. Della, once again, had been right. I didn’t know what Nolan was thinking, but it was starting to look like he had no intention of rejecting me.

My father’s posture stiffened beside me. Solon’s expression was more telling. His eyes narrowed in silent warning. Both men kept their composure, but I could feel their disapproval as clearly as if they had spoken it aloud.

“So be it,” my father said.

“Thank you, your majesty,” Nolan replied with a smile.

My father didn’t respond to Nolan and addressed the remaining Alphas. “You may enjoy your time here in Silverfang, but please leave after nightfall. May the Moon Goddess forever bless your path.”

The hall slowly emptied. I knew this would be all over the tabloids today. Three of the strongest Alphas were vying for my affection. I should have felt excited, but all I felt was anxiety. I stepped off the stage and began walking towards the exit when a

voice called out behind me.

“Talia, you could have told me,” Jason said.

I looked at him, surprised by his boldness. Was he really going to get into an argument with me in front of my father and Solon? His boldness always bordered on recklessness.

“About what?” I asked, feigning ignorance.

Jason’s eye twitched and his face became flushed. He took a calming breath before saying, “That you were the Silverfang princess. You lied to me.”

“I had planned to tell you,” I responded. “But you made it clear that you didn’t need to hear anything from me when you chose to betray the mate bond by cheating on me.”

The color drained from his face. Michael stepped forward and said, “Jason was deceived. I understand that is no excuse, but I have punished him on your behalf. I assure you, Princess Talia, he deeply regrets his mistakes.

Disgust rose in my chest. His attempt at diplomacy made my skin crawl. “Deceived?” I said, keeping my voice level. “He wasn’t drugged when he slept with Viki, knowing it would cause me pain. He was fully aware when he humiliated me and allowed Viki to humiliate me multiple times.”

Before Michael could reply, my father interrupted. “The past is finished,” he said coldly. “If Jason intends to court my daughter now, he will do so with respect. It will be up to my daughter to decide whether he has another chance to be her mate again.”

“Then I’d like to request time alone with her. As part of my Hunting Rite reward, I’m owed a personal favor,” Jason requested.

“That reward was not meant for this purpose,” Father said.

“It’s still mine, Your Majesty,” Jason said firmly.

My father weighed his response carefully. He was worried about how it might look if he refused, Jason and Michael would surely tell anyone who would listen that he was biased, which would cause unnecessary problems for him and Silverfang.

Before he could speak, I said, “I agree.”

All eyes turned toward me.

“Talia, you don’t have to agree to that,” Solon stated.

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & FORTY

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“There’s no harm in conversation,” I responded. My father’s mouth thinned into a line, but he nodded once. Solon exhaled audibly beside him. Nolan’s expression darkened.

“I am so glad that you are reasonable, Princess. I…” Michael started.

“Don’t push your luck. If you keep talking, I will change my mind,” I warned.

Michael nodded, bowed, and left. Colin maintained his calm expression. He gave a polite smile, bowed, and quietly excused himself. Nolan gave a quick glare at Jason before he left as well.

Solon pulled me over to him and whispered, “You don’t have to do this.”

“I know,” I said.

“Then why agree?”

“Because Father would rather not appear partial in front of the other Alphas,” I replied. “Jason and Michael would cause a scene if I didn’t agree.”

“Then, I will chaperone this lunch,” Solon suggested.

“No.”

“No?” Solon frowned. “You’re sending me away?”

“You need to find Leslie and check on her,” I reminded him.

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