Second Chance for the Barren Luna (Talia and Jason) novel Chapter 420

Nolan’s POV

“Clean up this mess,” I ordered the guards and omegas that were still in the dining hall. They put the tables back, wiped up the spilled food and drinks, and swept away the broken dishes.

I led Talia out of the dining hall. Her movements seemed sluggish, and I caught her pressing a hand to her stomach. Then, I heard her stomach growl.

"You didn't eat, did you?"

Talia tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "No, I barely ate anything before Henry and Geoffrey started arguing."

"Let’s go back to the pack house. Clara can get you something to eat, and you can rest,” I suggested.

“No, not yet,” Talia refused. “What if Geoffrey finds them before they reach the hospital? He’s upset and knows where they’re going. I need to check myself."

"I can send two guards to watch over them,” I offered. “They’ll tell me right away if something happens."

"That won’t work," Talia said, shaking her head. "Guards can’t warn us fast enough if they start fighting again. And next time, Henry might not hold back. He’s reserved, but he’s not a pushover.”

“Then what do you want to do?” I asked.

“I just want to make sure they get to the hospital safely,” Talia replied.

“They’re not going to like that. They’re adults, not teenagers who need a chaperone.”

“I have no intention of letting them know I’m following them.”

"Alright," I said. "I’m coming with you, but after this, you’re going back to the packhouse to eat and rest."

“Thank you,” Talia said.

We trailed Arya and Henry for ten minutes down the nearly empty hallway. Our steps were soft on the shiny floor. Whenever they paused, or Henry glanced back, we ducked into doorways and tried not to make a sound.

‘This is so silly,’ I said through the mate bond, both amused and embarrassed. ‘We look ridiculous sneaking around.’

'You didn't have to come with me.'

‘Of course I did. I want to make sure you don’t get involved in their drama. They need to figure it out themselves.’

‘So you’re okay with Geoffrey taking Arya and convincing her to reject Henry?’ Talia shot back.

‘Of course not.’

'Doing nothing is basically letting Geoffrey do what he wants.’

Arya slowed down to match Henry’s pace. I saw her turning, and I grabbed Talia, pulling her down another hallway to keep Arya from seeing us.

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