Second Chance Luna (Phoebe and Jason) novel Chapter 24

Jason chatted amicably with his pack members. Many asked him about his travels and what other packs were like as well as the rise in rogue attacks. He answered their questions and tried to ease their concerns. Though there had been some incursions in their own territory their warriors had stopped them well before they caused any major damage. Jason patrolled their borders himself and assured them the rogues had been driven out.

Several congratulated him on finding his Luna. But though he accepted their congratulations he couldn’t help but notice most did not approach Phoebe. If you are not reading this novel on Jobnib.com, know that some paragraphs are not complete. Visit Jobnib.com to read it for free. His gaze continually sought her out watching as she conversed and laughed but the only wolves who approached her were ones she already knew: his mother, sister, Mona and Bridget. It worried him that the pack was not integrating her. Phoebe had been so isolated in her previous pack he didn’t want that for her here.

The servers seemed to be paying particular attention to their new Luna. Not only did several approach her to thank her for her actions at breakfast but they were also concerned she enjoyed her meal and that her needs were met. Their actions at least gave him some hope that she would be fully accepted by the pack.

“Don’t look so serious,” Luke nudged him. “It’s a party.”

“I’m aware.”

“What’s the matter?” Luke asked. He followed Jason’s gaze to Phoebe. She was laughing at something Lucille said, blushing. He could only imagine what racy comment had just been made. “She looks happy. Is there a problem?”

“It’s been an hour but no one else has tried to approach her,

” Jason muttered.

“Well you can hardly blame them,” Luke chuckled. “She’s surrounded by the Former Luna as well as the Beta and Gamma’s mates. Not many would approach so many high-ranking members.”

Jason sipped his beer. Was that all there was to it? His brow furrowed in thought.

“Try to relax. The night’s still young,” Luke patted his shoulder. “So…you adopted two pups today.”

Jason cleared his throat, “Well, they are living on the alpha floor and my mother adores them.”

Luke chuckled, “There’s more to it than that. I saw you with them after the initiation. You looked like a proud papa.”

Luke gave him a knowing smile. Jason had always been a good alpha but there had been distance and disconnect between him and the other pack members. Part of it stemmed from the lack of a luna as well as an uncertain future with no prospect of heirs. The pack trusted in his strength and leadership but they lacked true connection.

Lunas knitted a pack together strengthening its collective bonds as well as their bond to their Alpha. While alphas were often intense and difficult to approach lunas were generally gentler and welcoming. Pack members often brought their concerns to her first. Without a luna they sometimes sought Luke or Ben or more rarely Mona, Lucille and Norah. Now that Jason had found his Luna the disconnection he felt with his pack should naturally resolve itself.

While the adults conversed the pups darted around them playing various games or stealing bits of food. The pack pups were naturally curious about the newly initiated pair and welcomed them into their games. It seemed making friends was easier for younger pack members than their elders.

As the pups chased each other a young she wolf tripped and fell skinning her knee. The pup whimpered but before anyone else could react Phoebe scooped her up and cuddled her. Carrying the pup to a table she sat down cooing softly.

“Shh. Shh. It’s okay sweetie.”

Whether through the packlink or simply motherly instinct an omega brought a damp washcloth. Phoebe accepted it with a smile.

“This might sting a little,” she warned the pup before gently cleaning the injury.

The pup whimpered but didn’t cry out as it leaned into her soothed by her gentle aura. Bridget still had the balm and extra bandages so treating the skinned knee was a simple task. Phoebe cooed to the pup the entire time.

“You are such a brave girl. There, all done. It doesn’t hurt anymore does it? Good. A brave little one like you deserves a reward.”

As if knowing exactly what their Luna intended the omega server brought a cookie for the pup who seemed quite content with all the attention.

“Lexi,” a she-wolf emerged from the crowd summoned by someone who recognized the pup. “What happened?”

“Mommy,” the pup smiled with a mouth full of cookie, “look what Luna gave me for being brave.”

Phoebe smiled at the nervous mother, “We just took a little tumble but she was very brave.”

Standing she handed the pup to the worried mother who apologized, “I’m so sorry she bothered you, Luna.”

“Oh, she was no bother,” Phoebe shook her head tickling the pup. “She’s adorable and such a sweetheart.”

“I think you’re sweet too, Luna,” Lexi declared.

“Thank you,” Phoebe poked her nose.

The pup giggled.

Across the quad Jason watched as his mate tenderly cared for, comforted and entertained the pup. She had not hesitated a moment to scoop her up just as she had not hesitated to take in Blake and Emma. Pups definitely brought out her best and his chest swelled with pride.

‘Mate is amazing!’ Loho howled in his mind

Jason couldn’t agree more. He watched as Phoebe continued speaking with the mother gleaning who knows what information. Phoebe had a comforting presence that drew others in and they relaxed as they opened up to her.

Eventually the pup fell asleep and the mother excused herself. After that it was like a dam broke. Other pack members began to approach, mostly other mothers. Some had doubted the rumors swirling around since breakfast but they couldn’t deny what they witnessed with their own eyes.

Jason watched finally content as more pack members introduced themselves. Phoebe gave each of them attention as they asked about her old pack and answered her questions about Blue Moon. Despite the growing number of admirers eager to converse with her she didn’t seem overwhelmed or uncomfortable.

“See,” Luke slapped his shoulder, “I told you.”

Jason nodded. There was no denying Phoebe’s natural charm. It drew others to her. How her previous pack was able to ignore her was beyond his comprehension. She was not a wolf meant to live anonymously or as she put it: a nameless cog

His gaze settled on his mate. Though she wore multiple layers it did nothing to hide her form, the soft swell of her breasts, the gentle shape of her curves. His gaze traveled down her shapely legs as her musical laughter reached his ears.

“Do you mind not mentally undressing your mate in public?

“Luke nudged him startling him from his thoughts. “I can practically smell your arousal.”

Jason felt his face warm. He tried to marshal his wayward thoughts while his Beta chuckled at his discomfort.

“What’s so funny?” Ben asked joining them. As gamma he was generally more approachable than alpha or beta though with a luna now in attendance he would probably lose his edge.

“Our Alpha mentally stripping his Luna in public,” Luke answered.

“Is that all?” Ben chuckled.

“Stop it.” Jason warned earning more snickers. He growled but there wasn’t much threat to it.

“Relax Jace,” Luke tried to suppress his laughter. “It’s completely natural.”

Ben nodded agreement. The mating bond was not something one could fight especially between fated mates.

If the initial attraction was not overwhelming enough the longer they were together the stronger the connection and urge to mark them became.

In fact Jason was playing a dangerous game by holding himself back. Yet they knew why he did. Phoebe was not a typical mate. She had been rejected once. Because of that she did not trust the bond. He wanted to earn her trust rather than forcing the bond.

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