Second Chance Luna
Chapter 63

Jason sighed making his way to the dining hall finding it more crowded than usual. Ever since the border breech the pack had been lingering over their meals and gatherings despite the fact everything had returned to its usual routine.

Jason understood these moments were necessary for them to feel safe. "Daddy!" Emma happily squealed.

Jason chuckled kissing each pup on the head before pulling Phoebe to her feet only to sit and plant her in his lap. Phoebe rolled her eyes but didn't protest his need to hold her. Intellectually he knew he and his wolf should be settled by now. Yet he continued to cling to her needing to hold her.

Even Lobo couldn't explain why they needed to keep her close but he felt they should keep her within sight at all times. It made Jason nervous to think some threat hovered around her but all he could do was hold her.

"So how was the tour?" Jason asked. He hadn't wanted to make her meet their second young guest after the last one but meeting Mona to discuss the rogues took longer than he thought. "Actually, we haven't gone on one yet."

"Is he late?" Jason frowned. He was certain the border patrol said their guest had arrived.

"No. He arrived on time," Phoebe nodded to a small table in the corner where Gideon sat with his arm around Shannon quietly talking with her. They hadn't moved in over two hours and it seemed he was slowly gaining her trust.

Shannon smiled as he leaned close to nuzzle her.

"Isn't that...Shannon?" Jason asked.

Phoebe nodded, "Gideon is her second chance mate."

Jason's brow shot upward, "What are the chances of that?" Phoebe shook her head. She couldn't begin to calculate that and even Máni was at a loss to explain. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on FindNovel.net. Visit FindNovel.net to read the complete chapters for free. The fact Shannon would be mated to one of the young alphas was remarkable but the fact the other would be her second chance made it astronomical. Phoebe had linked Mona to ask her but she had been too busy with Jason and Luke at the time.

"It seems this one is much nicer," Jason said looking at the young couple.

"Yes." Phoebe nodded, smiling. "It's strange for her to meet her second chance so soon, but I'm glad she didn't have to wait as long as I did."

His embrace tightened and he nuzzled her. Phoebe stroked his cheek savoring the tingles that traveled up her arm. Her eyes shimmered silver as she smiled.

"I'm so happy you found me when you did. I just wish it had been sooner."

"Me too," Jason smiled with a note of regret. All that time was wasted when she was waiting for him. He rubbed noses with her knowing he would never let another moment pass. "WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!"

The dining hall suddenly fell silent as all eyes turned to the door where Erick stood. He still wore his workout clothing and was covered in a layer of sweat. His hunger had driven him to the dining hall without showering. Though all eyes were on him his were only on

one. "You w***e!"

He growled rushing toward where Shannon sat. She whimpered trying to shrink down even as Gideon stood and moved to shield her.

"Back off, Erick," he snarled. "And don't you ever address my mate like that again?"

"Your mate!" Erick growled. "She's mine!"

"Was," Phoebe corrected, approaching them. "You rejected her, remember?"

"He's the one who rejected Shannon?" Gideon scoffed. "I should have known."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Erick growled.

"Only that you never understood the value of anything. It's always bigger, better, faster with you. All you care about is flaunting your title. You never bothered with anything that was actually genuine." "Genuine? What about you and Harper?"

"I told you there was nothing between us. We were never mates and I never touched her!"

"You calling my sister a liar?"

"Yes, that is exactly what I'm calling her."

"Oh really? Well let's settle this right now, shall we?"

"NO! You will not," Phoebe snapped her aura washing over them snapping both of them to attention. "You will not tear apart this dining hall or packhouse. If you want to test each other's testosterone you will do so in the gym." "You can't tell me what to do"" Erick snarled struggling against the weight of her aura and clearly surprised by her authority.

He raised his hand to lash out only to have it gripped tightly as another aura crushed down on his shoulders. Startled, Erick looked to see Jason standing over him, growling warning. Not even his father's aura hit him so hard.

"I know you weren't just threatening my Luna, pup." Erick shivered.

"I will remind you, you are a guest. You have no authority and I have zero patience for childish antics," Jason warned before yanking the young alpha and forcing him to sit at another table. "You will sit. You will be quiet. And you will eat last."

His command rolled over the young man, causing Erick to stiffen, but he couldn't fight it. Jason waited to see if he would manage to defy him. When he didn't he turned away and returned to his seat.

"Gideon," Phoebe stirred the other from his stupor. "Your mate needs you."

Gideon blinked, then looked to Shannon, who had gone deathly pale and was fighting sobs as she shook uncontrollably. He sat down beside her quickly pulling her close. Gideon stroked her hair whispering endearments and begging for her to calm down. Phoebe watched them a moment before returning to her seat.

"That was...dramatic," Jason sighed.

"And it's not over," Phoebe leaned against him.

"What do you mean?"

"What do you think is going to happen when Gideon claims Shannon and completes the bond?"

Jason grunted, glancing at Erick, who, despite the alpha command keeping him in his seat, kept trying to glare at the young couple. Finally, he asked, "You think he'll go feral? He didn't even want Shannon."

"Graham didn't want me," Phoebe reminded and yet after five years he still came to hunt her down.

Jason growled softly but he saw her point. His gaze slid back to the young alpha. If there was going to be trouble he would have to increase the packhouse guards. He looked over at the young couple. There was no doubt in his mind they would complete the mating bond and soon.

***

"So...l guess you need to talk to the Alpha," Shannon said as they lingered over their empty plates. Lunch had wrapped up some time ago and most of the pack left to return to their duties yet they continued to sit. Mercifully even Erick had wandered off finally. "Hmm..." Gideon softly hummed nuzzling her and sniffing as he held her against his chest.

His fingers trailed tingles down her arm. Despite reminding him he had duties to attend to he continued to hold and caress her. Her wolf certainly wasn't helping. Sif remained practically comatose in their mates arms. "Pardon me."

Shannon jolted upright looking up at Phoebe who stood beside the table with an amused expression. Beside her Gideon huffed with annoyance that they had been interrupted. "Y-yes Luna."

"I was hoping you could do something for me."

"Of course, yes. Anything you need" Shannon blushed as Gideon growled.

"Well, I haven't taken our guest on a tour of the packhouse yet and I just remembered 1 need to speak to Mona this afternoon so I hoped you would be willing to show him around in my place," Phoebe said watching the young alpha's reaction as he realized he would spend the entire afternoon with his mate.

"R-really? But I'm... Is that really okay?" Shannon asked. She was just an omega and leading an alpha around seemed an important task. "You've lived here your whole life. You probably know more about it than I do," Phoebe smiled. "And as long as our guest doesn't mind..."

"I don't," Gideon assured her startling Shannon with his eagerness. "I mean, that sounds good to me."

"Okay, good. Then it's settled. I'll catch up with you at dinner," Phoebe nodded giving him a wink. "Thank you, Shannon. It'll be a big help."

"S-sure," Shannon blushed under Phoebes knowing gaze. It wasn't that she didn't want to spend time with Gideon. She was anxious. What did an omega say to an alpha? "So... um...Alpha..."

"Gideon," he cut her off. "With you it's just Gideon."

"But I'm...An omega can't call an alpha by his name."

"You're my mate," he leaned close kissing her. "You can call me anything you want. But let's start with my name, eh?"

She blushed but nodded, "Okay. Um..Gideon?"

He flashed a dazzling grin.

"So, um, let's start on the first floor," Shannon stood, and he quickly followed suit, entwining his fingers with hers.

Hand-in-hand she led him out of the dining hall and towards the rec rooms.

Phoebe watched them with a smile before opening a link, " Mona? Are you busy?"

"For you Luna, never," Mona chuckled. "I am in the middle of something in the lab if you don't mind coming to me."

"Not at all. I'll be there soon."

Phoebe headed out through the kitchen and stepped outside. She hadn't gone more than two steps before a member of her personal guard fell in line behind her. As long as she stayed in the packhouse she hardly ever spotted them but as soon as she stepped outside she had a shadow. It never failed.

She walked along a well-worn trail leading her toward the pack hospital. Passing it she continued down a slightly lesser used path. It split, one trail heading toward the prison and the other leading her to a different facility. This one had much higher security and was off-limits to most of the pack. Luckily as Luna she had access. Entering a code and placing a hand on a palm reader she waited until the door clicked and allowed her access.

Her body guard followed her down the hall on the other side. She nodded to the personnel manning the front desk but didn't stop. Reaching the next door Phoebe paused at the lock: this one a retinal scanner. She hated this one as did Máni who had to withdraw. If her eyes shined silver at all they would fail and cause a lockdown. The door opened and Phoebe stepped inside.

This time her guard didn't follow. Instead he headed to where she assumed the security rooms were located. She was now in the most secured area of the building. If there was a breach the facility would lockdown around her.