Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 456

Nolan’s POV

When we got back to Bloodmoon, I took Talia straight to the best hospital room. The nurses got her settled while I pulled the doctor aside.

"She needs to be watched all the time—IV fluids, check on her often, everything," I said.

"We’ll take good care of her," the doctor promised.

I sat next to Talia’s bed and brushed her hair away from her face. She was pale, her breathing slow but steady. I bent forward and whispered, "Hey, Talia. We’re home. The twins are safe, and I will take care of them until you wake. Can you hear me?”

I fought back the tears. Seeing her like that hurt. Once she was settled, I picked up the twins, one in each arm. They cooed and reached for my face. I tried to smile at them.

"You two are tougher than you look, huh?" I whispered.

At the door, I told them, "Your mom’s going to be okay. She’s just sleeping for a while."

I wasn’t sure if I was saying it for them or for myself. Back at the packhouse, everything looked even emptier. I put the twins in the nursery and soon heard voices in the hallway.

Clara burst in first. "Are those the twins? Oh my god, they’re beautiful!"

Annie followed, covering her mouth as she started to cry. "They’re perfect, Alpha Nolan!"

Della smiled, her eyes bright. "Let me see them!" Marco stood in the doorway, grinning. “What are their names?”

“Nyla and Elian,” I said.

Clara reached for one of the twins. "Can I hold baby Nyla?”

"Of course," I said, gently giving her the baby. Annie wiped her tears, laughing and crying at the same time.

For a moment, everyone was happy. Then Della’s smile faded when she noticed I was alone.

"Nolan, where’s Talia?" she asked. "She hasn’t responded to any of my mind links. Did she hide here to prepare a surprise or something?"

No one answered. Clara’s expression turned worried, Annie’s smile faded, and Marco stepped closer to Della.

I swallowed nervously, feeling everyone’s eyes on me. "Talia’s in the hospital."

“You said you’d keep her safe, Nolan. What happened?” Della demanded.

“Calm down, Della. Don’t upset the babies,” Marco stated.

“What happened to Talia?” Della repeated in a lower voice.

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