CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY SIX


    CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY SIX


    Talia’s POV


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    The afternoon dragged on. After a few hours, I didn’t want to wait for Solon anymore. I decided to find him to see if I could help him with the important matter. Keeping myself busy felt easier than sitting alone with my thoughts.


    I went to his office first, expecting to find him reviewing documents like usual, but his office was empty. I checked the courtyard next and then the training grounds. There was no sign of him anywhere.


    My worry grew. Without my wolf, I was not able to mind link him or anyone else to ask if they had seen him. Solon had said he had something important to handle this morning. It was unlike him not to tell me what was going on..


    A guard passed by, and I stopped him. “Have you seen Solon?”


    “Yes, Princess,” the guard answered. “He and Alpha Colin left together not long ago.


    I stared at him, unsure if I had heard correctly. “Solon and Colin? Together?”


    “Yes, Princess.”


    That made no sense. Solon had told me he had urgent matters to attend to. He did not mention meeting Colin. My stomach tightened with unease. Why was he going to meet with Colin?


    Was this about my decision? Was Solon discussing something with Colin regarding me choosing Nn? Was he figuring out a way to still have me choose Colin?


    I hated the idea of Solon going against my wishes, but that was the only thing that made sense. I did not want either of them to make decisions for me.


    I turned and headed straight for Nn’s room. If anyone knew what was going on, it would be him. When I arrived, I knocked once and then again harder when no one answered.


    “Nn, open up! I need to speak with you,” I said and knocked harder on the door.


    “Princess?” Marco said,ing up behind me, causing me to jump.


    “Where is Nn?” I asked.


    “He was summoned to the dungeon by the Alpha King,” Marco said.


    My stomach dropped. Did my father imprison Nn because I was going to choose him? I could feel my heartbeat racing. No, Father would not do that.


    “Princess, are you okay? You look a little flushed,” Marco said.


    “Do you know why Nn was summoned to the dungeon?” I asked.


    “I do not know,” Marco replied. “He left in a hurry.”


    That was enough for me. “Thank you,” I said quickly and headed straight for the dungeon. My footsteps echoed against the stone halls as worry pushed me forward. Whatever was happening, it was not normal.


    When I reached the dungeon corridor, I saw exactly who I did not expect to see outside the cells.


    Solon was standing beside my father behind a pir. Colin stood next to him. They were all pressed close to the wall, positioned near Jason’s cell door as if they were listening.


    All three turned when they noticed me. Solon’s eyes widened. Colin lifted a finger to his lips, signaling me to stay quiet.


    I nodded and joined them. I could see Nn standing in front of Jason’s cell. From where we were standing, neither Jason nor Nn would know we were there.


    CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED & SEVENTY SIX


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    “You took her from me,” Jason shouted. “You only want her because she is the princess!”


    Nn scoffed. “You are the one who only cared about her status. Do not try to me me for the consequences of your choices.”


    “She is my mate, and you need to stay away from her!” Jason yelled.


    “Not anymore,” Nn replied. “You broke that bond the day you betrayed her and epted her rejection. Your mate now is that shameful whore Viki.”


    Inside the cell, metal scraped as if Jason had stepped forward. “Viki is not my mate. She was a mistake.”


    “Do you have any idea how much worse that is? You gave up on Talia over a mistake,” Nn said in disgust.


    “You do not deserve her, you monster,” Jason snarled. “You deserve to die just like your father!”


    I almost gasped. How could Jason say something like that? I expected Nn tosh out, but he kept hisposure and onlyughed at Jason.


    “What is so damn funny?” Jason snapped.


    “You do not have a im on her anymore. The Moon Goddess has turned her back on you,” Nn exined.


    “What the hell are you talking about?” Jason asked.


    “I am her second chance mate,” Nn replied.


    Solon’s head whipped toward me. I winced and gave him a small apologetic pat on the arm. This was not how I wanted him to find out, but it was out in the open now. Solon looked at Colin, who only shrugged, and Solon looked like he had even more questions than before. Father signaled him to stay quiet and kept listening..


    Jasonughed. It was augh filled with resentment and anger. “There is no such thing as second chance mates. You think she cares about you? I am the one she loves, and there is nothing you can do about that.”


    Nn did not respond immediately.


    Jason continued, his tone turning cruel. “You do not want her because of the bond. You want her because choosing her gives you power and the advantage to kill the Alpha King. That is all this is.”


    “I want her because she is my mate,” Nn said simply.


    “Joke’s on you. She is barren by the way,” Jason responded.


    “What… what did you say?”


    “Why do you think I chose Viki?” Jason spat with a crazyugh. “Talia is barren. She is useless.”


    I went still, too stunned to breathe.


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    Dear readers,


    Talia’s mate selection is just around the corner-will more trouble find its way to her? I’d love to hear your thoughts in thements! I’ll be taking a short break for about a week, so don’t miss me too much.


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