Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 179

CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY NINE

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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY NINE

Nolan’s POV

Colin placed a hand on my shoulder and said, “Congratulations, you two.” True to his word, he did not challenge Talia’s decision and stepped down from the stage.

My wolf rose inside me with a satisfied growl. ‘He chose us. Now mark her.’

‘Not here, not yet. Be patient,’ I told him. He snarled at my restraint, but he did not push. I wanted to relish this victory, and I wanted to claim Talia in the privacy of my home.

The Alpha King lifted his hand, and an attendant approached with a small tray. Two rings rested on a black pillow. The Silverfang’s crest was worked into a simple band of the ring while the other was adorned in diamonds.

“These rings represent Silverfang’s recognition of your bond. They will strengthen it and serve as a reminder that from this moment forward, both of you carry obligations that extend beyond yourselves,” the Alpha King explained.

Talia stood still at my side. She did not look frightened, but I could feel her nervousness through our bond. I squeezed her hand which caused her to smile at me.

“Talia,” the Alpha King said, “Hold out your hand.”

She did and the Alpha King slid the ring onto her finger. I immediately felt our mate bond intensify.

Then the Alpha King turned to me. I held out my hand. The metal was cool as it slipped onto my finger, and I can’t resist the

bond attraction now.

My wolf pushed forward again. ‘Now. Mark her. You have the right. Bring back her wolf so I can meet her,’ he insisted.

‘I will,’ I promised him. ‘You must be patient. We come this far. We need to do this right.’

“May the Moon Goddess witness this union,” the Alpha King said. “May your bond bring strength to Silverfang and Bloodmoon. May you honor what has been given.” He then turned to the crowd and told them, “Please go to the banquet hall

for the feast.”

The crowd slowly dispersed only leaving Solon, the Alpha King, Talia and me.

“Nolan,” he said, “when do you intend to return to Bloodmoon?”

“Soon,” I answered.

I didn’t want to give a definite answer. I had been away too long, but I had no intention of rushing back with unfinished business. Jason and Michael still needed to be punished for what they tried to do to my mate.

Talia’s head turned toward me immediately. “Return to Bloodmoon?” she asked. “I need to go with you right?”

Her question bothered me. Would she not want to go back with me?

The Alpha King responded before I could. “Be that as it may, you have different responsibilities now. You must go to the Bloodmoon pack.”

“Now? Like right now?” Talia asked.

“You chose Nolan as your mate. That means you will become Luna of Bloodmoon,” the Alpha King added. “You cannot do that from a distance. You will need to bond with your new pack.”

Talia turned to me and asked, “When do you need to go back?”

“Two days,” I responded. “Does that give you enough time to prepare?”

Talia nodded once. “Two days is fine.”

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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY NINE

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Solon finally spoke, cutting through the brief quiet. “We still have Jason to deal with.”

The Alpha King’s expression hardened. “We do.” He turned to Talia. “After you leave Silverfang, you will go to Shadowclaw first, complete the takeover, and rule it.”

Talia’s eyes widened slightly. The decision caught me off guard as well-I had expected Solon to take Shadowclaw, not her.

“Talia and Nolan will escort Jason back to Shadowclaw,” the Alpha King continued. “Michael will be captured. Their crimes will be announced. Both will be expelled.”

“Father, Solon could take charge of Shadowclaw. Or one of the seniors,” Talia said quietly. “It doesn’t have to be me.”

“It does,” the Alpha King replied, a gentle smile easing his features.

“Why?”

“Because you were the former Luna of Shadowclaw. They know and trust you as you never harmed them during your reign,” the Alpha King replied. “Your presence makes the transition cleaner. It reduces the chance of unrest.”

“Colin can absorb Shadowclaw too. I’m just not sure I can-”

“Father is right,” Solon said, cutting in. “We trust you.”

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