Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 314

Talia’s POV

“Ah, I should have explained. Leslie suggested the scent suppressors for the road. She did not want the rogues catching the scent of any of the convoys leaving the gates and tracking them back to the packs. Every Alpha and Luna on the road used them. They were given out at the gate before we left,” Nolan explained.

A cold chill went up my spine. Leslie would not have recommended that, as it had not worked before when Solon and Nolan followed me to Jason's when I got the potions the first time. I forced a smile and nodded. “Leslie is so clever. I am glad Solon has her.”

“Yes, it was a good idea,” Nolan responded with a strained voice as if agreeing with me was detestable.

“Shouldn’t it have worn off by now?” I asked.

“I may have used too much of it,” he laughed nervously. “The dose she gave me was meant for a larger wolf. That is probably why you are not picking anything up from me right now.”

Once again, he had a rehearsed excuse for everything. My wolf paced within me. ‘Stay calm. You have to stay calm,’ she warned.

“It will wear off in a day or two. I have been told I smell like absolutely nothing until then,” he continued.

I maintained the forced smile even though my thoughts raced with fear. I was very sure that this was not my Nolan or if it was, something was very wrong with him. I could not risk a direct confrontation with him.

One wrong move could trap me here for good. I slowed my breathing and played my part. I needed to figure out who he was. I would not get any answers if he realized I was not falling for his lies.

“That makes sense. I was worried for a moment,” I sighed.

“You do not need to worry. I am right here.”

“I know. I am sorry. I think I am still not entirely awake. I think I am hungry, actually. Can we go to the dining hall? I have not eaten anything but the bread Annie brought up this morning.”

“Of course. Let’s go.”

I took his arm again, and we walked back inside. He led me down the corridors just as Nolan would have, taking the same turns at the same pace with his hand resting in the same spot on my back. He had studied Nolan well, but he couldn’t fool me.

‘Try reaching out to Solon,’ I told my wolf.

‘I am trying, but I can’t reach anyone,’ my wolf whined.

‘Keep trying,’ I told her.

The dining hall had a single small table set near the window. A maid entered a moment after we sat down. I did not recognize her. Just like the shorter guard, she wouldn’t meet my eyes.

The maid’s eyes flicked past me warily before focusing on Nolan. Nolan pulled out my chair for me before addressing, “What are you doing standing there? Tend to your Luna.” His tone was harsh, which was unlike Nolan. He never talked to his pack members like that.

The maid rushed over with a fake smile plastered on her face. Her posture made it clear she did not want to stay long.

“What can I bring you, Luna?” she asked.

“I would like Clara to take the order, please. She knows what I usually have. Could you go and get her for me?”

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