Second Chance Luna (Phoebe and Jason) novel Chapter 65

“So, um, what is going on with you and Alpha Erick?” Shannon hesitantly asked glancing at the table where the other young alpha sat scowling at them.

Gideon growled looking at his rival before taking her hand and kissing it. Erick sneered at the gesture but Gideon didn’t care. Shannon was his mate and Erick had no claim over her anymore. With a sigh he said, “Believe it or not, we used to be friends, best friends, practically brothers.”

“And you’re not now?”

Gideon shook his head.

“What happened?”

“A bunch of stuff. Stupid stuff. And one big one.”

“What?”

“His sister,” Gideon snarled in disgust. “She was friends with mine. I guess she was sweet on me, I don’t know. I certainly never had any feelings for her. She cornered me at a party our packs were throwing and said we should be mates. She wanted me to mark her right there. I refused.”

“You did?”

“Well yeah. My parents were fated mates and…that’s all I ever wanted. I didn’t want anyone else.”

Shannon blushed

“Anyway, I refused and all of a sudden she screamed and doubled over as if in pain. And when everyone was gathered around she said I tried to force her to accept my rejection. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on Jobnib.com. Visit Jobnib.com to read the complete chapters for free. That’s when it all blew up. Erick tried to punch me out for rejecting his sister even though I told them it was all a lie,” Gideon sighed. “Our packs used to be really close and suddenly battle lines were drawn. Her parents wanted me banished or force me to take her for a mate even though I kept telling them she wasn’t my fated mated.”

Shannon squeezed his hand in comfort.

“My parents refused but, I could tell even they didn’t believe me. Once I tell them I found you though they’ll have to believe me.”

“And they won’t be disappointed?”

“No. I told you my mother was an omega. They won’t mind at all.”

Shannon nervously fidgeted as he drew her closer, nuzzling her. She blushed embarrassed by the attention but happy too. Her wolf was practically swooning. They lingered over dinner as they had over lunch and the hall was mostly empty when they finally stirred.

“So, um. suppose you should head to bed. Um, you probably have alpha things to do tomorrow,” Shannon finally said.

Gideon sighed. That was right he had come here to learn how to be a good alpha from one of the most influential Alphas in the world. He had been excited about it even after he learned Erick was doing the same. But now…now he could only think about his mate.

“I can show you to your room,” Shannon said.

“Actually, I’d like to see yours,” Gideon said after a moment.

“Mine?”

“My mom..her pack didn’t treat her well. They made her sleep in a closet. She said it was like a jail…but you…Blue Moon wouldn’t treat you like that right? They didn’t, you weren’t…”

“Oh, no!” Shannon shook her head. “Of course not.”

“!..just want to be sure.”

“Well, okay. I guess that is all right,” Shannon hesitated.

She supposed there was no harm in showing him.

She never brought a male to her room before so Shannon was hesitant to lead him down the hall to the omega dorms. Stepping inside she turned on the light and gestured to the small room beyond. Gideon stepped in after her and his presence filled the space making it seemed even smaller.

The room was about as large as a college dorm room, perhaps a little bigger with a full-sized bed, end table, desk and chair dominating it. A television was perched in the corned and there was a decent-size closet and plenty of shelving.

“What about a bath?” he asked seeing as there was no en-suite.

“Oh, that’s down the hall,” Shannon indicated. “It has bathroom and shower stalls and even a bathtub.”

He nodded. It was consistent with what his pack offered in amenities for omegas. Gideon breathed a relieved sigh.

Blue Moon certainly lived up to its reputation and he was glad it treated even its lower-ranking members with consideration. After hearing his mother’s stories he knew that wasn’t always the case.

“So…um. I suppose I should show you to your room,” Shannon said feeling awkward the longer they lingered in her small space.

“Actually,” Gideon turned pulling her into his embrace. “I’d rather stay here with you.”

“With me?”

“Or you can stay in my room with me” Gideon shrugged.

“But…l can’t. You’re..

“We’re mates. Mates usually stay together.”

“But,” Shannon hesitated.

Her wolf was whimpering wanting their mate to stay and Shannon had to admit she wanted him too. She only got through her first night with the Luna’s help and she doubted she could get through this night alone.

“Do you want me to go?” Gideon asked

“No! 1-I don’t. I just…l don’t…” Shannon was at a lost to explain her experience.

She never thought of herself as particularly pretty and no one took much notice of her. The only male who spoke to her was her first mate and that was to reject her. What was she even supposed to do?

Gideon’s arm came around her and he held her close

Shannon relaxed slowly enjoying his gentle caresses and scent. Her fears melted away when he was close. It just felt right being in his arms.

“We don’t have to do anything,” Gideon whispered. “If you’re willing we can take it one step at a time and see where it leads.”

“One step at a time?” Shannon asked.

“Hmm. And this is step one,” Gideon tilted her chin up capturing her mouth in a long, lingering kiss that had her body buzzing for more.

***

Jason stirred from blissful slumber. Beside him Phoebe remained asleep, her warm body pressed against his. He sighed nuzzling her wondering what had awakened him. In all the time she had been at Blue Moon he never had a restless night. And yet something pulled him from sleep.

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