Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 70

Talia’s POV

My muscles were tense as I waited for the man to turn around. He was masking his scent, which was concerning, but all I had to do was mindlink the warriors and they would be here in seconds.

‘You should’ve done that before we came in here,’ my wolf scolded.

‘If we can’t defend our territory on our end, how do we expect Solon to rely on us?’ I countered.

When the man finally turned, I froze. It was Nolan. He didn’t look startled at being caught. He looked like he had planned it all along, as if being discovered was part of his design.

“How did you get in here?” I asked.

Nolan set the binder in his hand on the table as though he were a polite guest. “I am here to read,” he responded smoothly.

Did he think this was a game? His smirk suggested he did.

“This is my father’s private library, Alpha Nolan,” I said through gritted teeth. “No outsider is allowed in here. You didn’t come to read.”

“It is still a library,” he countered.

“Cute,” I said. “Try again. What are you really doing here?”

For a moment, Nolan said nothing. His eyes flicked over the ledgers on the shelves as though he was debating what he should reveal. Then he looked back at me.

“I am looking for records about my father’s death,” Nolan admitted at last. “Once I find what I need, I will leave. Do not get in my way.”

My wolf bristled at the warning. ‘He thinks he can walk in here, threaten us, and get away with it,’ she growled.

“Who do you think you’re talking to, Nolan?” I demanded. “You are in the Alpha King’s private room. You don’t get to make threats. You shouldn’t be here at all.”

He stepped closer, closing the distance between us. In the narrow space of the library, I noticed how tall he really was. His shadow seemed to swallow mine. His closeness made me very aware of him. His scent was amber and pine. I didn’t expect something so alluring from him.

How had I not noticed it before? Weird.

I hated that part of me that was automatically comparing him to Jason. Compared to Jason, Nolan was built like a God. I could see his muscles straining against his shirt.

“Do not test my patience, Princess,” Nolan warned, bringing me out of my thoughts.

“Then don’t disrespect me, Alpha,” I snapped back. “And anyway, you are looking in the wrong place.”

I brushed past him, my shoulder grazing his arm. Heat rushed to my skin at the contact, but I ignored it. Pulling a thick record book from the shelf, I set it on the table between us.

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