Second Chance Luna (Phoebe and Jason) novel Chapter 98

The motorcade arrived at its destination but the occupants didn’t disembark immediately. Warriors preceded them securing the area before giving the all-clear. Jason exited first, assessing his surroundings with a critical eye before reaching in and helping Phoebe out. She was nervous and gripped his hands tightly as they headed inside.

Garrison preceded them and Luke followed behind but they weren’t the first pack members to arrive. Christina and Emily arrived several hours ahead with a team to recon the area. Where they were now Jason didn’t know but he also didn’t need to. They had their mission as did the spotters covering the arena and surrounding area.

Jason only needed to worry about one thing.

Ansel met them at the entrance to the grandstand and led them into the large area in front of the tall, covered bleachers. This was the sight for many exciting events including the annual rodeo stampede. But today was a unique spectacle reserved for wolves alone. The grandstand was filled with onlookers and witnesses from various packs, even quite a few alphas. Everyone wanted to be there to witness the outcome.

They stepped out into the arena where two booths had been set up for the opponents. Between these boxes was a circular area mapped out and prepared for the combatants. Phoebe nervously glanced at the circle but Jason barely acknowledged it as he escorted her to her seat.

Instead of having her sit he continued to hold her savoring every last moment he could before the start of the duel. He nuzzled her, breathed in her scent and held it deep in his lungs.

“Jason, promise me you’ll win,” Phoebe whispered.

“I promise,” Jason smiled resting his forehead on hers and rubbing noses. “I’ll win. And after I do we’ll take a real vacation. You, me and the pups. Just us.”

“Sounds good,” Phoebe smiled.

He stroked her cheeks. There were other surprises back at the pack he was eager to show her. Her room was finally completed. Phoebe would have a special room all to herself to relax and read away from the pressures of the pack. The second surprise he was even more excited to reveal.

When she was preparing the music room for the pups she had gone through all her belongings that had been stored since her arrival. The piano and lesson books had naturally been moved into the packhouse and she debated keeping the books not knowing Jason was working on her special room. The one thing she wasn’t attached to was the furniture and suggested they donate it. Jason had agreed though secretly kept every last piece for his special surprise. Before they left for Calgary he had been informed it was all ready. He couldn’t wait to surprise her.

“Alpha Jason.”

Jason growled at the interruption but he raised his head and kissed Phoebe’s forehead. He kept his thoughts focused and his aura under control as much to keep himself calm as to reassure her. This was just another day, just another task. “Luke.”

“She’ll be safe, Alpha,” Luke assured him.

Jason took one final look at Phoebe with a reassuring smile before stepping away. As he turned he shoved away his concerns to focus solely on the task at hand. He hated to do it but it’s what he needed to do to get through it.

He approached the prepared area and stood on the edge. His mind buzzed sensing the silver. He looked to the opposing booth where the royal family was enthroned. Jason barely noted the king and queen. His gaze swept over them and settled on Achan.

The first prince smirked sensing his scrutiny. Jason narrowed his gaze before shifting it to Nolan as the second prince stepped out of the box and approached. Surprisingly, the prince didn’t seem nervous. In fact, he looked forlorn, resigned. Jason was fairly certain the prince didn’t expect to survive this. Was he really willing to throw his life away for this?

“Nolan! Make me proud,” the king called.

“Jason!” Selena waved, coyly smiling.

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