Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 25

CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE

Talia’s POV

The day started quietly. I trained with the warriors in the early morning, pushing my body hard until the ache in my limbs drowned out the heaviness in my heart. Della observed, stopping me here and there to correct my form.

“You did great today,” Della complimented me as she picked up the extra shears and began trimming the rose bush next to me.

“I don’t feel like it,” I muttered. “My arms feel like stone.”

“It is ridiculous that Jason wouldn’t let you train,” Della said. “All pack members should be able to defend themselves. I don’t know how you put up with his stupid rules for so long.”

“I was doing what I thought was best,” I said. “Now, I’m out of shape. I am sure the warriors are probably laughing at me right now.”

“Oh, stop it! You’re just a little rusty. You’ll be back to peak fitness in no time,” Della reassured me. “And I promise you; no one is laughing at you.

I nodded. I neglected so much while worrying about being the perfect Luna for Jason. All my sacrifices for him now felt like a waste of time.

“Even though we didn’t really get to enjoy Fangvale, you look better,” Della added.

I didn’t respond. I knew what she meant, and I was happy that she couldn’t see through my façade.

It was easier to pretend I was healing than explain that there was now an ache in my heart. Once the anger had faded, all I felt was sadness and regret. I couldn’t help but wonder why the Moon Goddess would bond me with someone like Jason. What was the reason for this?

“What are you thinking about?” Della asked, noticing that I had gone quiet.

“It’s nothing,” I replied.

Della frowned and said, “I know you better than most, Talia. I know when you’re lying to me.”

“It’s not worth talking about, Della.”

“You’re thinking about him again, aren’t you?”

“No. Let’s go and trim the roses by my window. They’re getting out of control,” I said and walked over to the climbing roses.

“If you say so, but just know I’m here for you Talia,” Della stated.

“I know,” I muttered. “It’s just I…”

A voice cut me off, “Princess Talia!”

“What’s going on?” I asked.

“We’ve been looking all over for you, Princess,” he said, out of breath. “Do you have a block up? We’ve been trying to reach you.”

“Yes, I’m sorry,” I answered. I had forgotten to reopen the pack link since I had been back. As soon as I did, I could hear the frantic voices of the pack before I closed it. I looked at Della, who I could tell was probably trying to mindlink her father.

“Why is everyone panicking?” I asked, setting the shears down in the grass.

“Prince Solon ordered all staff and family members to return to the main wing immediately,” the guard explained.

“Who?” I asked.

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