The Lunas Second Chance Mate – Chapter 39

Ryan’s POV

Jacob had left before dinner the other night, after his threats to me. He was unwilling to dine with an enemy, and I was glad to be rid of him.

I had been at my father’s house for a day, preparing for the match. It was odd how coming back to the Alexander’s territory had strengthened my powers, I needed Clark blood, and I could smell that there were many Clan Clark she-wolves nearby. Not that I would take from them, but their presence seemed to enliven the witch’s abilities. It made sense that once Alyson had come into my life, I had a resurgence of the talents and the curse.

me yesterday, making the journey after me as planned.

” He asked.

was a tie-breaking match.

I’ve never been properly instructed on, and I doubt you know much about, so I’m not sure if I can find out,” I said.

sponded, “Maybe I could find someone who knows more, would there be any tips that could h

tion. I knew the elders had wanted me to live, but they could not instruct me, and would not as that would be against the rules.

failure, it should be someone neither Jacob nor I know. The second round is predicting the future. If a third round is needed, our wolves will fight.” I told him.

asked.

ntment.

t the markers?”

o you know any elders that might help you before the games?” He asked.

o, and to ask might make them accuse me of cheating. I will not do that. I must

but she claimed an acquaintance with you.”

. Ring any bells?” He asked.

”

wrong with this girl who was lurking and looking for me ten years later, she must be practic

r?” Michael asked, “Could she be of any use?”

ound a little annoying. She would never leave me alone, and I was sulky.” I admitted.

aid.

ng if that’s what you’re concerned about,” Michael tried to persuade me.

ived and died by the rules. That was how my mother ended up killed.

were ten, so this challenge was never really fair to begin with.”

f it.

, Michael opened the door, and was inviting someone in.

in to grip me in a tight hug around my torso. Her long golden locks were curled at the ends and springy. While she practically looked fully grown and tall, she was lanky as if she still needed to grow more into her body to move less awkwardly.

en shamelessly.

rised how difficult it was to break free.

the entry with a smug smirk of amusement.

oked up at me with an adoring face, there were even tears in he

ys knew what was going on and would warn me what the elders were saying about me.

she didn’t want to let it go.

anything for you, Ryan.”

M

. And I was certainly not asking an Elder. “Have you heard anything about how the Alexanders tell the difference between a vision of the past or of the future?”

She smiled ear to ear.

es, but this is serious. Have you ever heard anything? Can you keep a secret?” I felt obligated to tell

For you, I can do anythi

tance to me and then feel slighted and betray me later.

said seriously. “I have found my mate. I am asking for your help but only as friends.”

l right off her face. “Are you married?”

No,” I

irritation as I could see she still thought that she had a chance.

s sense.”

since she knew it already without having to seek this information, it felt a lot more above-board.

ehind myself.

smelled like her. But no, Rupert was sure, Mate! He was calling inside me, needing me to go to her. I swallowed.

ng me angry at Dylan. Wasn’t he supposed to be taking care of her! She had arrived in Crowalt territory.

sides, followed by terror. I hadn’t wanted her to come here. They had already kidnapped her once, and I didn’t want anyone to confirm that she was important to me. I worried that Jacob would imprison and torture her like in those visions, had my future prediction of her started its fruitio

a?”

on to me obvious.

’s wrong? Is there anything I can do?

I hated to ask, but then I thought of Alyson. I needed to protect her.

he recognized my love for another.

also keep it a secret

ded. “I’ll keep it a secret.”

remember that.” A few times, she’d warned me when she heard I was in danger as children.

off.

lyson had come, and put herself in danger. At the same time, I badly wanted to see her even if I shouldn’t acknowledge her importance to me.