The Lunas Second Chance Mate – Chapter 38
Alyson’s POV
I was enjoying my time with the Harris family. Lilla invited Michelle and I every afternoon for tea, and Dylan joined us for dinner. They were a merry bunch with lots of jokes and laughter, they included their servants in the teasing, and even the more submissive servants seemed to be treated well enough that they also joked with them.
I made sure to send money that settled Michelle’s debts for her brother’s doctors. Having her company really settled my anxieties since I was away from Ryan, even having her sleep in my room so that I was never alone with my thoughts and worries about him.
ning how to sew as Lilla had instructed. She was practicing, but I also knew she was listening.
Dylan said. I’ve been working hard for a few days, and it’s going great. I’ve sent a few trusted employees to harvest it,
t news,” I said. “Any word about Ryan, or from him?”
orry, not
ok, or if he’d fainted again. I could not know.
trade?”
rangement between him and Alpha Ryan.”
I can serve you the best possible.”
multiple attempts that she intended to serve me.
been pretty shy up until now, but she listened intently so I could be sure that she picked up on a lot. Even if she was very pretty, she had a knack for falling unseen into the background.
I can.”
and life.”
maid. Then you never have to sell your body again.”
r seen more lively excitement in her eyes, “That would be the greatest
uch I missed him. I wasn’t sure what he was to me, but I knew that he was very important, and I could hardly draw breath without him. I did not want to live a life without him. Jacob could not take anything e
“Alyson!”
ce that could only mean one thing.
ou hear?” I said.
Crowalt. It’s Ryan, he has challenged Jacob. They will present their talents soon and it is a challenge that is up for judgment of the Elders. If Ryan wins, he might be up for becoming Alpha even, if the elders vote on it.”
‘What happens if Ryan loses?”
ng my worst fears.
e needed me, how could he not without a blood provider,
three days.”
safer here.” He sai
on. “I will go, so help me or not, I will be there.”
ou to go.” He said.
it.” I spoke more softly, “Please, Dylan. I will go, whether you like it or not, but if you help me that would be safer than me sneaking away.” I stared up at him with pleading eyes, grasping both his arms firmly in my hands.
oment how to prevent me. “Ok, go if you must, under my family’s protection. I don’t think I can come
p in my throat. “I’ll travel with Michelle, so I won’t be alone.” It sounded like as good a plan as any when I entered the territory of my enemies.
nd the actual games in a few days.”
e as soon as possible.” I mad
Jennifer? Would she recognize me? I couldn’t let these concerns stop me.
them prepare a carriage for you to leave as soon as possible.” Dylan said.
about to find it again.
ged Dylan, a small bit of me remorseful that we would part ways for now, but I was sure to meet him again. I had to find Ryan as soon as I could, and before the games so that he could have some