Second Chance for the Barren Luna

HAPTER ONE

Talia’s POV

For three years of marriage, I have been hiding the truth from my alpha husband-I am the daughter of the Alpha King, rather than the omega he knows me to be.

The drums thundered through the clearing as torches lit the night sky. I stood at the center of it all, cloaked in silver and pride, watching the gates with a heart full of hope.

Jason was finally home after a brutal war. As Luna, I’d spent days making sure every detail was perfect tonight, from the linens to the floral centerpieces. I even assisted the omegas with the cooking just to make sure everything was just right.

A month ago, the almighty Alpha King sent Jason to eliminate the rogue wolves at the border of our pack grounds.

Some people might think it’s a bad thing, but I know what it really was. It was good, my dad is slowly coming to accept him. He is giving him more responsibilities to see if he can handle the truth that he married his daughter.

The pride I feel for Jason is indescribable. Finally, everything is falling into place and my dad will recognize that there is no better mate for me than him.

I waited patiently, smiling as I imagined the surprise on his face when I finally had the opportunity to confess everything to him.

“The Shadowclaw Pack welcomes home its future heir!” Jason’s voice rang out, commanding.

The cheers rose instantly. I blinked, confused, until I saw her.

Viki Mayers.

Clinging to his arm like she’d always belonged there. Her dress hugged a gently swollen belly, and Jason’s hand… settled there, proudly.
“This is Viki, our top warrior’s daughter,” he said, turning to face me. “And she’s carrying my pup.”

Gasps rippled. My vision blurred.

My mate. My Alpha. The man I had waited for… had returned to me with another woman carrying his pup.

And Jason didn’t even have the decency to tell me beforehand. Instead, he humiliated me at the celebration I had organized for him.

It felt like my heart was tearing in two. Every inhale was a struggle to maintain my composure. I could hear every whisper that slithered through the crowd:

“Luna Talia never conceived in three years…”

“Viki should have been Luna in the first place…”

“Luna Talia should step down now…”

Jason’s gaze swept over the room and he held no regret. He looked at me with cool indifference, as if I should’ve expected him to make a laughingstock of me.

“To a prosperous future for Shadowclaw!” Jason raised his goblet.

Everyone raised their wine glasses, cheering and clapping. The pack’s elders smiled and nodded, satisfied with the young Alpha’s accomplishments.

And I wanted to scream.

I slipped away during the congratulations and returned to our chamber. No one came looking for me. No one cared.

I allowed myself to fall apart without prying eyes there to mock me.

My heartbreak soon became rage. I was not going to stand for this. Jason would answer for what he had done.

When Jason finally returned to our chamber, I was already there, waiting.

“You shouldn’t have left. You should be happy for me,” Jason said.
Happy about you betraying me and having a bastard?” I scoffed.

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“Enough of the tantrum. I just made it home and I would like a nice evening with my mate,” Jason sighed.

“So, now you see me as your mate,” I laughed bitterly. “How could you do this to me?”

“You’re being unreasonable,” he growled.

“Unreasonable?” My voice rose. “You humiliated me in front of the entire pack, and you expect me to just accept it?”

Jason removed his armor, piece by piece, not even bothering to look at me. “It’s done. She’s pregnant. The pack has an heir. You need to accept this.”

“How do you expect me to accept this?” I took a step forward, snarling. “You caused me pain for AN ENTIRE MONTH because you were betraying the mate bond by sleeping with that slut!”

“I advised the pack doctor to give you pain killers. I will make sure he is punished for not properly taking care of you while I was away,” Jason said nonchalantly.

I balked at his audacity. “And that is supposed to make it right?” I demanded.

“You’ve been Luna for three years and haven’t given me an heir,” he said simply, as if that justified everything. “Did you expect me to wait forever?”

“I expected you to treat me as your Luna. I expected you to discuss with me if you wanted a breeder, not…”

“Do you even hear yourself, Talia? Did you forget who you are?” Jason snarled, interrupting me.

“I am your Luna,” I responded, not backing down.

“And a Luna provides heirs, and you can’t even do that. If you can’t provide me with an heir, you’re a Luna in name only. I need more than a worthless barren omega cosplaying as a Luna!”

“How dare you speak to me like that!”
Jason’s expression was unreadable. It was as if I was looking at a stranger. His voice was firm and cold as he said, “You have two options. You can leave, lose your status as Luna, and go back to being an omega. Or you can stay and support.

CHAPTER TWO

Talia’s POV

“I..I can’t believe you’re doing this to me,” I stammered, backing away from him. “I was chosen by the Moon Goddess to be your mate. I am your fated Luna. What you’ve done… it’s blasphemy.”

Jason didn’t flinch. “The Moon Goddess would never allow the pack to go without an heir. You think she cares about titles more than survival?”

I stared at him, stunned.

“She gave me to you,” I said. “And you spit on that gift.”

“She gave me a pack to protect,” he replied coldly. “And for three years, you haven’t given me an heir. That’s not the Goddess failing us, Talia. That’s you.”

My breath caught in my throat. I could feel my wolf bristling at the accusation and insult. He meant every word. He was using the divine bond as a weapon, as proof that I had failed.

“You think this is all I am?” I asked. “Just a womb to fill? That’s what being your Luna means to you?”

“I think you’re emotional and looking for someone to blame.”

I let out a bitter laugh. I stood in the same room where we used to share whispered plans and tender touches, now looking at a man who saw me as nothing more than a failed investment.

I turned away from him, wiping the tears from my face. He didn’t deserve me, and I wish I had realized this three years ago.

Three years ago, I walked away from everything, my birthright, my name, my title as the Alpha King’s daughter. I severed ties with my father, concealed my true rank, and entered the Shadowclaw Pack under the guise of an omega.

I humbled myself.

I lowered myself.All for him.

I remembered the way I once looked at Jason like he was the future, like he was worth the sacrifice because he was my fated mate.

Every sleepless night, every hushed whisper, every Elder who doubted me-none of it mattered because I believed in him. I believed in us.

I bore the title of Luna with pride. I ran this pack when he was away. I protected the weak, ensuring order, and earned the respect of wolves who spat at me for being an omega. I made this place a home.

And now none of that mattered because Viki was carrying his pup, something I couldn’t do.

Jason stepped toward me, pulling me into a hug, his voice softening in that maddening way he used when he wanted to pacify me.

“You’ve done well, Talia. You’ve run this pack better than most Lunas ever could. But this,” he paused, “this child changes things.”

I pushed him away from me. He was trying to comfort me while simultaneously telling me I had been replaced.

“Do you think your half ass compliment is going to make me feel better, make me want to help you raise your bastard with your whore?” I asked flatly, not bothering to hide the contempt in my tone.

Jason’s expression hardened again. “I didn’t expect you to be so selfish.”

My laugh was sharp, humorless. “Selfish? Selfish?! You have no idea what I have given up for you and this pack!”

“I expect you to do what’s best for the pack. Viki will stay here until she gives birth. She needs proper care and your support,” Jason said dismissively.

“So let me get this straight.” I tilted my head. “You sleep with this whore behind my back. You humiliate me in front of the entire pack. And now you want me to serve her food while she rubs her swollen belly and lounges in my bed?”
CHAPTER VID Jason’s expression hardened. “You’re twisting this.”

“No,” I said. “I’m hearing you quite fine. You’re asking me to play nursemaid to your whore.”

“Watch your tone! I’m your Alpha!”

“Why?” I snapped. “She already has your favor. What’s next? Do you want me to hand her the Luna title, too? Since she likes to take things that aren’t hers, maybe I should give her my clothes next.”

“You’re being unreasonable again,” Jason snapped. “This isn’t about you.”

“It’s not about me? You destroyed everything we built. You desecrated the bond the Moon Goddess gave us. You-”

The door creaked open.

I turned toward the sound, already knowing who I’d find standing there.

Viki.

She stepped in without knocking, her hand resting dramatically over her belly, a satisfied little smirk curling her lips.

“Oh,” she said innocently, “I didn’t realize you two were still… talking.”

Viki looked around with feigned curiosity, eyes shining with mock concern. “Good evening, Luna Talia,” she said sweetly, her voice dripping with insincerity. “I just wanted to let the Alpha know that the healer thinks the pup is strong and already kicking so much. It must be a boy.” She rubbed her stomach for emphasis. “He’ll make a wonderful heir.”

I clenched my jaw so tightly it ached.

‘Don’t react. She wants you to react,’ my wolf whispered in my mind, trying to calm me down, but I was finding it hard not to slap that stupid smirk off Viki’s face.

Viki turned her gaze on me. “You know, I’ve always admired how organized you are. You keep the pack running like clockwork. I hope I can learn that from you.”

“Is that why you were sleeping with my mate?” I asked coolly. “To study my habits more
closely?”

Jason growled low under his breath, but I didn’t look at him.

Viki’s eyes twitched. I had hit a nerve. She quickly composed herself and began fake pouting.

“You’re being so hostile, Luna Talia. It’s not my fault the Moon Goddess chose me to give Alpha a pup.”

“Nonsense! Get out,” I said.

Neither Jason nor Viki moved a bit.

“I said get out,” I growled.

“You don’t get a say in this, Talia. I’ve tried to be reasonable, but if you’re not listening, I’ll make the decision for you,” Jason said. He snapped his fingers, and two warriors entered the room. They quickly restrained me.

“What are you doing? I am your Luna! Get your hands off me!” I exclaimed.

“You’ll be staying in the guest suite until you’ve learned to behave yourself. Get her out of here,” Jason stated as he picked up Viki to carry her to our bed.

I was not about to let him humiliate me further. I yanked myself from the warriors’ grip.

“Don’t bother. I’ll go willingly. But understand this, Jason, you’ll regret this.”