Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 172

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY TWO

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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY TWO

Nolan’s POV

Today was my father’s Memorial Day.

I sat alone in my room with a half empty bottle of wine on the table and a cup in my hand. Years had passed, and I was still no closer to the truth behind my father’s death.

Rogues had carried out the attack, yet I no longer believed the Alpha King was responsible. I was supposed to find answers, but by coming to Silverfang, I only had more questions and more stress.

My father’s face flickered in my mind. The last time I saw him alive. One moment, he was smiling at me and then the next he was a raging beast.

I slammed the cup down on the table and drank straight from the bottle. The wine slid down my throat and left a dull warmth in my chest. It did nothing to ease the constant pain I felt at remembering that moment.

I needed at least two more bottles until I passed out. It would be a sweet relief from my racing thoughts.

‘Coward,’ I heard my wolf grumble. ‘You need to fix your mistakes with our mate.’

“Not now,” I responded.

‘Are you going to wait until she chooses Colin before you act?’ my wolf growled.

Each time I saw them together, something twisted hard in my chest. I did not like that she seemed comfortable with Colin while she kept her guard up with me. It made me restless and angry in ways that made me feel inferior.

Hadn’t I shown her enough that I would always choose her? Yes, I made a mistake by ignoring the mate bond initially, but she should know that I wanted her. What more did I need to do to prove it to her?

Even though she rejected Leslie’s request to give me the herb to secure my loyalty, I would have taken it without hesitation if she asked me to. I would never betray her like that fool, Jason. (1

‘You will have to tell her,’ my wolf said. ‘After what you did, words alone won’t work anymore. You’ve been giving her mixed signals. You need to tell her that you want her as a mate.’

‘I have tried,’ I argued.

‘Telling her that she belongs to you does not mean the same as telling her you want to be her mate,’ my wolf growled.

‘I am trying, but she avoids me,’ I said.

‘Try harder,’ my wolf countered, ‘You saw how Marco treats Della. He does not threaten her. He supports her choices. You should try that instead of pushing every time you feel impatient,”

“I do not need advice from you,” I muttered.

“Yes, you do,” he argued. “You have a mate who is hurt and confused. If you want her, you need to care for her.”

Two days remained until the choosing ceremony. If Talia did not change her mind before then, I would have to think about more than my pride. Silverfang’s future was tied to her decision. If she chose Colin, I would not take another she-wolf as my mate. Silverfang and Bloodmoon would be at a disadvantage.

‘Her not choosing us is not an option,’ my wolf growled. ‘You need to show her that you want her. Remember she has begged you more than once to claim her.’

I stared at the cup and did not respond. I did not like the idea of pressuring her, but I also could not pretend politics did not exist.

I ran my hand over my face before looking at the door. I didn’t want to think about this right now.

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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY TWO

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Marco had gone to fetch more wine a while ago. Where was he? What was he doing?

“Marco,” I called out. “Where the fuck are you?”

There was no answer.

I clenched my jaw and opened my mind link with him. “Marco! I told you I needed more wine.”

Silence answered me again. My anger intensified. The last thing I wanted was to be left alone today with old memories and new doubts.

The door finally opened.

“Finally! What were you…”

I stopped mid-sentence as it was not Marco who entered the room.

It was Talia.

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