CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE
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CHA PTER TWENTY FIVE
Talia’s POV
The day started quietly. I trained with the warriors in the early morning, pushing my body hard until the ache in my limbs drowned out the heaviness in my heart. De observed, stopping me here and there to correct my form.
“You did great today,” Deplimented me as she picked up the extra shears and began trimming the rose bush next to me.
“I don’t feel like it,” I muttered. “My arms feel like stone.’
“It is ridiculous that Jason wouldn’t let you train,” De said. “All pack members should be able to de
fend themselves. I don’t know how you put up with his stupid rules for so long.”
“I was doing what I thought was best,” I said. “Now, I’m out of shape. I am sure the warriors are probablyughing at me right now.”
“Oh, stop it! You’re just a little rusty. You’ll be back to peak fitness in no time,” De reassured me. “And I promise you; no one isughing at you.”
I nodded. I neglected so much while worrying about being the perfect Luna for Jason. All my sacrifices for him now felt like a waste of time.
“Even though we didn’t really get to enjoy Fangvale, you look better,” De added.
I didn’t respond. I knew what she meant, and I was happy that she couldn’t see through my fa?ade.
It was easier to pretend I was healing than exin that there was now an ache in my heart. Once the anger had faded, all I felt was sadness and regret. I couldn’t help but wonder why the Moon Goddess would bond me with someone like Jason. What was the reason for this?
“What are you thinking about?” De asked, noticing that I had gone quiet.
“It’s nothing,” I replied.
De frowned and said, “I know you better than most, Talia. I know when you’re lying to me.”
“It’s not worth talking about, De.”
“You’re thinking about him again, aren’t you?”
“No. Let’s go and trim the roses by my window. They’re getting out of control,” I said and walked over to the climbing roses.
“If you say so, but just know I’m here for you Talia,” De stated.
“I know,” I muttered. “It’s just I…”
A voice cut me off, “Princess Talia!”
I turned around to see a young guard rushing up the path towards us. His eyes scanned the area, and he looked relieved when nothing seemed out of order.
“What’s going on?” I asked.
“We’ve been looking all over for you, Princess,” he said, out of breath. “Do you have a block up? We’ve been trying to reach you.”
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“Yes, I’m sorry,” I answered. I had forgotten to reopen the pack link since I had been back. As soon as I did, I could hear the frantic voices of the pack before I closed it. I looked at De, who I could tell was probably trying to mindlink her father.
“Why is everyone panicking?” I asked, setting the shears down in the grass.
“Prince Solon ordered all staff and family members to return to the main wing immediately,” the guard exined.
“What’s happened?” I asked again. Was the pack under attack? That couldn’t be it as the emergency siren didn’t go off.
The guard hesitated and said, “A guest has arrived.”
“Who?” I asked.
The guard only shook his head. “Prince Solon’s orders were clear. You’re to return to your room until further notice.”
That was odd. Solon didn’t keep secrets from me. I nodded and De and I followed the guard back toward the house. I mindlinked her and asked, “Do you know who is here?”
“No, my father is not telling me anything either,” De responded. “He only told me to stay with you.”
De’s father was our Beta. If he was withholding information, this was a very serious situation. I was beginning to doubt that this was actually a guest visiting. My unease only deepened when we reached the steps of the central pce and found guards stationed at the entrance. I needed answers and stepped forward.
“Sorry, Princess,” one said, stepping in front of the door. “We’ve been instructed not to allow anyone inside without Solon’s approval.”
“Not even me?” I asked.
The guard looked pained. “Especially not you. I’m sorry, Princess. I will take any punishment you order for me, but I cannot allow you to enter.”
I shook my head and backed off. “No, that is okay. I will go to my room as instructed,” I said simply and began speed walking back to my room.
I reached out through our family bond. ‘Solon, what’s going on? Why am I being sent to my room like a pup?’ There was a pause. Then his voice came through. ‘A guest has arrived. Stay in your room for now.’
‘Who is it? Why can’t I greet this guest?’ I asked.
‘Stop worrying about this Talia. Father and I have this under control,’ Solon responded. Before I could respond, the link was cut.
He had blocked me.
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