Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 48

Jason’s POV

Talia looked like a goddess draped in silver.

The fabric clung to her perfectly. She was the very image of a future queen. For a second, I thought back to the times she would wait for me to return from Alpha duties, lounging in bed, ready to please me. My wolf stirred restlessly, aching to go to her.

‘She’s ours. We should never have rejected her,’ my wolf said. ‘We have to win her back.’

I agreed, but she stood beside Solon. She looked happy, happier than I had seen her in a long time. Solon placed a hand on her shoulder as if he had every right to touch her. Rage flared in my chest.

He was filling her head with lies, manipulating her into believing she didn’t belong to me anymore. But she did. No matter what she said, no matter how far she ran, she was still mine.

I pushed the thoughts away and forced my expression into something neutral. I was surrounded by Alphas and Elders. I had to keep up appearances, shake hands, and offer the same practiced smile.

After this ceremony, Viki would be gone. I’d banish her quietly and then go to Talia. I would apologize, take back my rejection, and beg if I had to, to get her to come home. Talia would understand. Once she saw Viki out of the picture, she’d come back.

Then, I noticed Viki approaching Prince Solon and Talia. My eyes narrowed. What was she planning now?

I interjected, “Viki, this isn’t the right time.”

Much to my surprise, Talia sighed and said, “Sure, I’ll take a look.”

I wanted to stop her, but they were already walking toward the stage. I turned my attention to Prince Solon and said, “Thank you for coming.”

“Wouldn’t have missed it for the world,” Solon responded with a smirk. “Especially for something so... genuine.”

From his tone, it was obvious he was being sarcastic. Did he know that this was just a sham of a ceremony?

Before I could respond, I heard Viki’s scream.

The room silenced instantly, every head turning toward the stage. Talia stood, arms crossed, her expression cold. Viki, in contrast, was crumpled halfway to the floor, only being held up by someone.

Alpha Nolan.

He held her upright with one arm. He looked annoyed. But I didn’t care about that. What I cared about was what he had on. He wore a silver suit. It was nearly identical in color to Talia’s dress.

My wolf growled low, pushing forward in my chest. ‘Why is he matching our mate? Is he trying to pursue our mate?’

‘No. He wouldn’t do that. Talia is an omega. He would never want an omega,’ I reassured my wolf. This had to be just a coincidence. Even so, seeing him with her as if they were a couple, even more so than her with Prince Solon infuriated me.

I clenched my fists and walked quickly across the hall toward the stage. Guests whispered behind me, likely talking about the sudden drama. I ignored them.

By the time I reached the base of the platform, Viki was standing upright again, shakily brushing off her dress as she put some distance between herself and Nolan.

“What the hell happened?” I demanded, looking at both of them.

“Is that how you speak to someone who just saved your mate?” Nolan questioned.

I cleared my throat. “My apologies, Alpha Nolan. I am just concerned.”

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