Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 167

SMERTER ONE HUNDRED & SIXTY SEVEN

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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SIXTY SEVEN

Talia’s POV

I arrived at the dining hall with Leslie on my right side and Colin on my left. Nolan walked behind us with a solemn expression as he was stewing with anger. Before we stepped inside, I stopped and looked at both Alphas.

“What’s wrong?” Colin asked.

“I am warning you both,” I said. “If either of you start another argument during dinner, I swear I will have you thrown out. Do you understand?”

Colin nodded and said, “I have no intention of arguing.”

Nolan gave a short answer. “Neither do I.”

Leslie let out a laugh under her breath. Nolan glared at her. “What’s so funny?” he asked.

“You two look like lost pups following her around,” Leslie said.

Colin’s ears reddened, and Nolan’s jaw tightened. I let out a sigh. “If you think trying to get them in trouble will get you out of this, it won’t. Leslie it won’t work. I won’t kick you out even if you pour wine on me.”

“Can’t hurt a girl for trying,” Leslie muttered.

I rolled my eyes and pushed the door open.

Father sat at the head of the table. Solon sat to his right, probably talking about something dealing with the borders. They both looked up when we entered.

I expected Father to be angry or at least surprised to see Nolan; however, he didn’t even flinch. Solon, on the other hand, was caught off guard. His eyes widened slightly and then he forced a polite smile.

“Come in,” Father said as he waved us over. “We have been waiting for you.”

The servants moved quickly to show us our seating arrangements. Father pointed to the seats he had chosen. To my disappointment, he placed me between Colin and Nolan.

It was apparent now. Father either knew Nolan was my mate or he assumed he was. Putting me in between Colin and Nolan allowed him to observe every small reaction.

Colin and Nolan both stared at the seat. It seemed they both realized what my father was trying to do. They seemed to be a little more on edge. They both reached for my chair at the same time, but Nolan got his hand on it first.

Nolan smirked at Colin, Colin’s jaw flexed as he glared at Nolan. I rolled my eyes. I couldn’t believe they were going to argue over something as little as this.

“I can seat myself,” I said quickly.

Nolan stepped back. Colin lowered his hand. Leslie covered her mouth as she was trying not to laugh again. I really wanted to tell her to shut up but I wanted to keep the peace, so I glared at her as I sat down.

Once everyone sat, Father said, “Before we eat, I want to properly greet all my guests. Healer Leslie, I am glad you came.”

Leslie smiled politely and said, “Thank you for inviting me.”

“Do you plan to stay at Silverfang?” Father asked. His blunt questions surprised me. I expected my father to at least have small talk before he started asking questions.

Leslie cleared her throat nervously and replied, “I do not enjoy busy places. I plan to return to Windpaw after Princess Talia chooses her mate.”

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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SIXTY SEVEN

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Father nodded slowly. “That is understandable,” he said. “However, since you have a mate, you have every right to remain in Silverfang if you wish.”

Leslie’s eyes widened before her mouth dropped. Her head snapped towards Solon, who suddenly wanted to count the threads in the tablecloth.

“Did you tell him?” Leslie asked sharply. “Are you trying to force me to stay?”

Solon held up his hands and quickly said, “No. I did not say anything.”

“Then how did he know?” Leslie demanded.

I cleared my throat which made Leslie focus her attention on me. “No one told father anything. Father assumed and your panic attack just proved his assumption was correct,” I explained awkwardly.

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