Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 308

Nolan’s POV

One of the Lunas let out a muffled sob when she heard about Kent’s death and hid her face in her hands. No one else spoke. Kent’s death felt deserved after he killed Philip and helped Jason hurt Rudolf. I turned to Leslie and caught her eye.

“How is the antidote coming?” I asked.

"It’s not ready yet. Right now, it can suppress the mad rogue poison, not cure it. The bitten warriors we were able to contain are stable, but they won’t remain so without more doses. We can’t make more until we get the last ingredient," Leslie said.

“What is the last ingredient?” Talia asked.

“I am not sure yet. I am still testing out options. I think I am close to finding it. I just need more time," Leslie replied.

"We’ll help you find it as fast as we can. Every resource we have will go toward closing the gap," Talia said.

Landon shifted in his seat. He hadn’t said anything since Kent screamed, but he clearly looked like he needed to say something.

“What’s wrong, Alpha Landon?” Solon asked, noticing Landon's anxiousness.

"What about us? We can’t stay here in Silverfang until you are able to repel the mad rogues,” Landon said, and other Alphas nodded in agreement.

“My wall at Lonefur isn’t finished. If the mad rogues attack tonight, we can’t hold them off. I need to be there," Alpha Landon said.

"You’re not the only one with that problem," Henry added. "Doomfur is in the same spot, especially now that they don’t have an Alpha."

Leslie spoke up before Solon could. "Then leave in the dead of the night. It is a new moon tonight. There will be no moonlight. The mad rogues’ vision will be at its weakest. They hunt more by sight than scent now, and the dark gives you the best chance to move."

Solon nodded. "Every pack will leave at midnight, with Silverfang escorting you to your borders. Once inside, seal your pack and check everyone for bites."

“If we find bites?” an Alpha asked.

"Contain them, or put them down," Solon ordered. "Showing mercy now will get you overrun. Everyone must steel themselves and get ready for war. Jason and the Rogue King won’t stop at Silverfang. We know what they’re after, and we’ll fight back."

The Alphas in the hall answered, “Yes, Alpha King.”

The group started breaking up and getting ready. Henry walked over to Solon and pulled him aside to talk quietly. Della moved through the crowd, checking names and giving instructions as she worked with Solon’s warriors to organize the escorts.

I waited until the hall had emptied out to approach Solon. He had sunk down in a chair. His shoulders relaxed as he took a moment to breathe. “You did well for your first day as Alpha King, brother,” I praised him.

“It didn’t feel like it,” Solon muttered.

“Don’t overthink it,” I told him, patting him on the back. “You’re a natural.”

“Thanks, but what are you still doing here? You should be getting ready to leave,” Nolan said.

"Not before we help you get Silverfang settled. Where do you need me?” I responded.

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