Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 242

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED & FORTY TWO

Nolan’s POV

The bear was still pulling against the rope at Landon’s feet. Its breath came out in hard bursts. Landon had his arms crossed. He was satisfied and he was not hiding it. His two warriors stood a few feet behind him, looking equally composed.

One of the visiting Alphas broke the silence first. “How long did that take you?”

“Eight minutes,” Landon replied. “Give or take.”

The group reacted immediately. Several of the Alphas spoke at once. A few of them moved closer to get a better look at the bear. They were praising him for his hunting skills.

I glanced at Solon, who looked like I felt. He was watching Landon with disgust. To bring back a bear for this experiment was ridiculous and reckless.

‘Just like we thought,’ my wolf sneered. ‘He’s an idiot. That is more dangerous than someone who’s actually malicious.’

Landon had mocked Leslie less than an hour ago. If something went wrong today and that was a strong possibility, he would be the one who ended up hurt. The only healer that we had at the wall was Leslie. I did not know Leslie would help him if that happened and I was certain that I would not ask her to.

I clapped slowly and everyone’s attention turned to me. “Impressive, I mean that. Bringing down a bear of that size in under ten minutes. I do want to point out that it is a juvenile and is already naturally aggressive.”

There were murmurs amongst the group. The novelty of Landon catching the bear had worn off. Now, the Alphas and Lunas were considering how dangerous this situation could become.

“I don’t understand what you mean, Alpha Nolan,” Landon responded.

“Of course, you don’t,” I responded, noting the slight frown on Landon’s face. “Exposure to the mad rogue blood would only make the bear more dangerous and fierce. A simple rope will not be able to restrain it. Before we proceed, we need to make sure it is properly secured. For everyone’s safety, including yours, Alpha Landon.”

Talia turned to Marco and said, “Chains.”

Landon did not respond, but I saw his jaw flex.

“It seems like you want to object, Alpha Landon. Are you not in agreement?” I asked. Arguing with me right now would only make Landon reveal himself as the bastard that he was. He was someone who would put his need to be right over his pack’s safety.

“Of course not, Alpha Nolan. Safety is of the utmost importance,” Landon replied through gritted teeth.

Marco and two guards moved in with the chains. The bear pulled hard as they worked, and it took both guards holding the existing ropes taut while Marco secured each restraint. When the last chain was locked, the animal sagged slightly and then began pulling again in a different direction. It was testing each point of resistance one at a time.

‘This bear is far too intelligent,’ Talia said through our mate link.

‘We don’t have a choice. We have to do this to make sure no one can suspect our suggestions on the wall anymore,’ I responded.

‘I know, but this is cruel,’ Talia sighed.

Marco handed Talia the container of mad rogue blood. She took it and held it carefully. Talia opened the container.

“How are we supposed to know that blood is infected? It could be anything else,” Landon interjected.

“We’re just going to have to find out, then,” Colin responded before I could. Landon opened his mouth to say something but closed it when I glared at him. I had enough of his interruptions.

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“Everyone back,” Talia ordered. Most of them moved immediately and put ten feet or more between themselves and the bear. Landon took three steps back and stopped with a casual shrug.

I shook my head. This fool was going to get himself killed. ‘Let him. He doesn’t deserve to be an Alpha,’ my wolf huffed.

It seemed Talia felt the same way as she did not address Landon.

Della took the open container of blood from Talia. Marco handed her a bow and then a single arrow. Talia took the arrow and dipped the head into the open container of blood. She made sure the tip was fully coated before she withdrew it. Della quickly closed the container and handed it back to Marco.

“We need to be prepared for this to go left,” Talia told Della. “If the bear escapes, I need you and Marco to defend to get the group to safety.”

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