Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 166

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SIXTY SIX

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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SIXTY SIX

Nolan’s POV

I crossed the room in a flash and grabbed Colin by the neck, rage flooding every nerve. What infuriated me even more was that he didn’t fight back. He only looked at me with that same calm expression except his eyes told a different story. His eyes glinted with deadly intent.

‘Rip his throat out for touching our mate!’ my wolf snarled.

Talia stood immediately and shouted, “Let him go. If you don’t, I will ask my father to exile you. I swear!”

I turned my head to look at her. She wasn’t bluffing. The fact that she was threatening to exile me to protect Colin made me more frustrated.

“Nolan!” Talia exclaimed. “Put him down!”

My grip loosened. Reluctantly, I let him go. Colin sucked in a breath and straightened his shirt. Instead of looking shaken, he smiled. It felt smug. It looked as if he already knew she would protect him every time and saw no reason to hide it.

Talia rushed over to him and asked, “Are you hurt?”

“I am fine,” Colin said as he rubbed his neck.

Della stood between us with her hands raised to show she wasn’t a threat. “It was a game, Alpha Nolan,” Della explained. “We were playing Truth or Dare. Talia only kissed him because it was her dare. Don’t make a fuss.”

“A game?” I repeated. “You are drinking and kissing people because of a game. I’m not stupid!” 1

“It was harmless fun,” Della answered. “No one was trying to provoke you, if that is what you’re thinking.”

“Why are you even here?” Talia asked, frowning. “Is there something you need?”

“No, I just wanted to check on Leslie,” I answered.

Talia’s eyes narrowed as she stared at me suspiciously. Della and Leslie exchanged a glance before Leslie said, “Again, Nolan

and I have no romantic relationship.”

“Well, you’ve seen her. She’s fine. You can leave now,” Talia said and turned her back on me.

I grit my teeth as she was giving me the cold shoulder again. It even looked like Colin felt bad for me. I wanted to know why Talia was doing this, why she treated me as if I was the one who had almost hurt her instead of the man sitting next to her.

Before I could ask, Leslie said, “Since you’re already here, sit down and join the game. It will be more fun with you involved.”

Talia shot a look at Leslie before shaking her head. “No. He does not need to join,”

“I think he should. It will make this less awkward,” Della chimed.

Colin added casually, “I agree. It is only a game.”

It was three against one. Talia hesitated only for a few moments before sighing in defeat. “Fine. One round. Then everyone goes home.”

I took the empty seat next to Leslie. Talia begrudgingly spun the bottle. It turned slowly before stopping in front of Della.

“Truth or dare?” Talia asked.

“Dare,” Della answered without thinking.

“I dare you to make Nolan leave,” Talia said.

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SIXTY SIX

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Della scoffed and rolled her eyes. She grabbed her glass and said, “No. I am drinking instead.” She downed her glass, and Leslie leaned forward to refill it. Della spun the bottle again.

It pointed at me.

Talia’s reaction was immediate. Her shoulders tensed as she awaited my response. “Maybe this isn’t such a good idea. I think I should go,” she said.

“No, you said one more round and we’re almost done,” Leslie said and Colin nodded.

Della smiled and asked, “Truth or dare?”

“Truth,” I said and I instantly saw Talia relax. That stung a little. Was she afraid that Della would dare me to do something to her? I should be able to do whatever I want to Talia as she was my mate.

“What do you most want to know right now?” Della asked, bringing me out of my thoughts.

I couldn’t tell if Della was trying to help me or be mischievous. Either way, she was setting Talia up to be put on the spot and I welcomed the opportunity to get everything out in the open.

I turned toward Talia and met her eyes. “Will you choose me or Colin as your mate?”

Talia’s POV

All eyes were on me. I swallowed hard before forcing out a small laugh even though my stomach twisted. How dare he put me on the spot like this, especially with how he had been acting. One moment he was angry, the next he was civil, and now he was demanding answers in front of everyone.

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