Second Chance Luna (Phoebe and Jason) novel Chapter 53

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Jason crouched, giving full control to Lobo as his wolf practically tore out of him, tired of being held back. Fur erupted over his body as his bones cracked and realigned with amazing speed. Aside from the first time there had never been much pain and his shifts always faster than anyone else’s. Graham’s wolf hadn’t taken two leaps before it was complete and he was ready to face him.

Jason’s brown wolf was so dark it was like a living shadow at night. Outweighing his opponent by several hundred pounds it charged to meet its attacker crashing into Graham and tossing him aside. Graham tumbled, rolling to a stop before fighting back to his paws to see Jason calmly waiting for him to recover. The wolf in front of him was at least a foot taller and a hundred pounds heavier but Graham was too far gone to care. It lunged baring its teeth.

‘Is he serious?’ Jason couldn’t help but wonder and Lobo seemed just as unimpressed.

Twisting out of the way Lobo bounded out of reach and watched his opponent land in a tumble. Graham clawed back to his feet and rushed him again. Lobo easily dodged and again took a stance and waited.

“He’s lost all reason, Jason sighed. He’s nothing but instinct now.

Lobo huffed agreement. He had been looking forward to a fight to settle the score for their Luna but now it was mute.

*If not for his instinct to claim his mate Graham would have succumbed to being rogue days ago. Perhaps that was why his wolf was so desperate. It knew the only way to keep from going rogue lay in claiming its mate. But she belonged to them now.

There is no point to this. Let’s just finish him.

Yes. We will spare Mate any pain by showing this one mercy.

It hurt to think Phoebe would still harbor any feelings for this wolf and Jason had no idea how he would comfort her after they ended him. But there was no choice. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on Jobnib.com. Visit Jobnib.com to read the complete chapters for free. It was clear Graham was too far gone. When his wolf leapt on the attack again Lobo dodged and turned sinking his jaws into the other’s neck.

Wringing him like a ragdoll he tossed Graham’s wolf aside and waited as he struggled to his feet. This time Lobo didn’t wait pouncing on his enemy. The sickly crack of bones rewarded his efforts and Graham cried out in pain before trying to claw himself back up only to discover his hind legs were unresponsive. With a growl Lobo seized the defenseless wolf’s neck shaking hard before he was rewarded with another sharp crack.

Releasing his opponent he stepped back watching its last breath rattle in its chest before falling silent. Lobo huffed in disgust. There was no victory in his death but he turned his face to the sky and howled anyway. His pack echoed it back to him rejoicing and celebrating their Alpha’s strength.

Huffing again, Lobo turned away from the fallen wolf walking back to where Jason discarded his shirt and where they had shredded their pants.

He didn’t have to wait long as Ben hastily brought him a pair of sweats and a towel. Still unsatisfied with the fight Lobo gave Jason back control to brood in the back of his mind while he shifted and accepted the towel from his Gamma. He changed quickly pulling on the sweatpants before reclaiming his shirt and walking back to the others.

“Alpha.”

“What?”

“There are some pack wolves at the gate. They claim they are from Rimrock trying to track their alpha.”

“Send them through. They can have his body.”

At least now he wouldn’t have to worry about disposing of it himself. Jason sighed nearing the patio crowded with onlookers. Phoebe stood at the forefront still wearing his jacket with Luke and Elder Ansel. Her eyes shimmered with tears and he couldn’t help but wonder if she was mourning her first mate. What did she think of him now that he had ended him?

“Phoebe…”

He meant to apologize but she cut him off as her hands gripped his face and pulled it toward her and hungrily tasted him. His arms encircled her pulling her soft, warm body against his and drove out the chill that settled in his heart.

“Mate still loves us!’ Lobo happily wagged his tail.

“Are you okay?” Phoebe asked stroking his cheek. “You’re not hurt, right?”

“Of course not. He couldn’t touch me,” Jason smirked holding her close.

“You’re not angry?”

“Only because he couldn’t just stay away,” Phoebe rested her head on his shoulder. “He should have let me go.”

“Agreed.”

“Alpha Jason?” Elder Ansel stepped forward. “That wolf…”

“Alpha Graham of Rimrock, Jason answered though he loathed to admit the next part. “He’s Phoebe’s first mate, the one who rejected her.”

“I see.” Elder Ansel sadly nodded looking to her as she sought comfort in Jason’s arms. “It seems his wolf could not let go of the bond. It is a pity but that is the danger of rejecting your mate. And a warning to all.”

Elder Ansel cast a gaze across the assembled alphas, lunas, betas and their younger companions. A few had retreated inside but most had remained outside to watch the one-sided duel. Probably only two-thirds had waited for their fated mate while the rest settled for a chosen one. A few he noticed looked suitably ashamed they rejected their fated mates as well.