Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 19

CHAPTER NINETEEN

Talia’s POV

The moment Jason left with Viki, I finally allowed the tears to fall.

I held them in through the accusations, the betrayal, the cold indifference, but now, with no one left to see me break, I collapsed.

Solon caught me before I hit the ground. I sobbed into his chest as I clung to him. He wrapped his arms around me without hesitation.

“You don’t have to hold it in anymore,” Solon cooed. “Let it out.”

“I just don’t understand,” I said through choked breaths. “He used to treat me so well, and I’m his fated mate, but now….”

Solon held me tighter, but he didn’t interrupt me.

“He loved surprising me with little gifts,” I continued. “It could be a new rose or a necklace. Or even a cup of chamomile tea before bed when I had a stressful day. He used to listen and pay attention to my preferences.” My voice broke. “I thought that was what love was.”

Solon let out a quiet sigh, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear. “Only through difficult times will you know who someone truly is.”

I shook my head. “No. We didn’t have any problems. Everything changed when he came back with Viki pregnant,” I explained. He moved me to the guest room and moved her into our bedroom. He started saying I wasn’t supportive enough and that I was being selfish, but I tried. I let it go for the sake of the heir. I let Viki do whatever she wanted.”

“And she repaid that kindness with lies and slander,” Solon growled.

“I sensed her hostility from the beginning,” I admitted. “But I still believed in the bond. We were fated mates. I believed that no matter what, Jason would choose me. I believed he wouldn’t allow Viki to hurt me. He would protect me, but he didn’t. He allowed everyone to disrespect me. I was so naïve.”

“No,” Solon said firmly. “You were not naïve. You were hopeful and loyal. That’s not a weakness, Talia. Those are good traits to have.”

“You’re only saying that because I’m your sister,” I muttered.

Solon grabbed my chin, forcing me to meet his eyes. “It’s the truth, Talia. You are a wonderful person, and it is a shame that he didn’t cherish you.”

I began to cry all over again and let out a bitter laugh. “You know the cruelest part about all of this is that there’s nothing wrong with me.”

“What do you mean?” Solon asked.

“I went to the pack healer and had multiple fertility tests done. The test results showed that I didn’t have any fertility issues. Jason didn’t even try. He gave up on me so easily.”

“Jason is a fool. He lost his true Luna and one day he will realize and regret his decision, but, Talia, you cannot keep living in the past. You need to let go and embrace and live the life meant for you,” Solon said.

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