The Second Chance Of The Rejected Moon (Celine and Bastian) novel Chapter 12

Chapter 12

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More workers have arrived and everything looks almost rebuilt. The smell of freshly cut wood still lingers in the air

“Miss Celine!” Jasper’s grandson runs past his grandfather, but comes to an abrupt stop when Bastian steps in front of me. blocking me from view with his massive body.

The low growl is a clear warning. He is not allowed to come closer.

Moon Goddess, give me patience.

I step out from behind Bastian and smile at the boy, who has done nothing but be kind to me ever since we met. But the pale look of terror Jared directs at my mate doesn’t just make me angry, it also makes me sad.

I know what it feels like to feel threatened. To live feeling in danger all the time.

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Bastian looks at me angrily, but I take his hand and squeeze it lightly. My eyes fixed on his.

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There is still no mental connection. My wolf is weak and we still haven’t completed the bond between us.

“Hello, Jared.” I greet the boy when Bastian realizes he isn’t dangerous, even if he still looks at him as though he were a threat. “Come closer, I want to introduce you to my mate.”

He doesn’t move a single muscle. It’s as if he froze beneath the cold and terrifying gaze of my mate. Old Jasper, who finally catches up to his grandson, digs an elbow into his ribs. Jared reacts immediately.

“Miss Celine, Prince Thorn.” The old man greets with a modest bow. “It’s an honor to meet you.”

Jared swallows hard and his face shifts from pale to bright red. Bastian stops looking at him and offers the old man a faint smile before extending his hand.

“This is Mr. Jasper, an old friend of my grandmother, and this is his grandson, Jared. They’ve been very kind to me and they’re rebuilding the cabin that my brother…”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Jasper.” Bastian says when I suddenly fall silent. “Young Jared.”

He only nods toward the boy, but does not offer him his hand.

“Your Highness.” Jared replies, lowering his head in submission.

The air feels a little colder and heavier.

“I came to say goodbye, Mr. Jasper.” I remember that my backpack is still in the passenger seat and go to get it. “Please wait a

moment.”

I run toward the vehicle, grab the backpack, and take out the documents my grandmother left me. The edges of the envelope are worn down by time. I’m not coming back to this pack and I don’t want the cabin to end up abandoned.

Mr. Jasper watches me with a mixture of curiosity and emotion..

“This is for you and your family.”

I hand the documents to Bastian so that, with both his signature and mine, they will be valid.

Bastian arches an eyebrow and tilts his head slightly, understanding what I want to do. I hand him the pen I also took from the backpack.

“Mr. Jasper always took care of my grandmother and was kind to me.” Bastian nods while reviewing the documents. “He was

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also the first to come help when the cabin caught fire. That’s why I want to leave the property to him and his family It’s a large piece of land and I’m sure they’ll make much better use of it.”

I smile at Mr. Jasper and walk toward him, taking his rough, weathered hands worn down by years of labor.

“Miss…”

I interrupt him when I see Bastian signing the documents on top of the vehicle’s roof.

“You are now the owner of all of this. You can grow crops here, raise animals, and live comfortably. You won’t have to rent homes or work for a few coins anymore.” I smile again at the old man, who has clearly been left speechless/”Thank you for taking care of my grandmother for so many years. This is a gift for all the affection you alway’s gave her and for your friendship.”

“Miss Celine… where will you go?” Jared steps forward when Bastian finishes signing and walks toward us. “Will we never see you again?”

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