Second Chance Luna
Chapter 92

Jason focused on the reports in front of him. After the last few days he needed the distraction. Luke and Ben had tracked down his father's other partners. One was still a member of Blue Moon and happily mated with her fated mate. The other joined her fated mate's pack and lived in North Carolina. It seemed that some of his father's trysts moved on. Even so he couldn't relax. For now he ordered them to be monitored but left it at that. As long as there was nothing suspicious in their activities and communication there was nothing to be done. Luke was double-checking anyone, pack member or not, that might have a vendetta against him or his father. Jason had always run his pack fairly but there were always a few that felt slighted by policies. Thankfully his father had also been a fair Alpha. It was his private life that was a mess.

"Alpha? We have an issue."

"Oh?" Jason came to attention as the warriors monitoring the main road into the territory contacted him. He opened the link, allowing both Luke and Ben to hear as well.

"We have about a hundred warriors here from Strawberry Moon. Their captain says they've been sent to help. He was as message for you direct from his Alpha."

"Let the envoy through with the message. Have the others wait until I see for myself."

"Yes Alpha."

"Did you know?" Luke asked. Normally Alpha Zain would have contacted them ahead of time to warn them prior to sending out warriors. "No." Jason frowned.

They had good relations with Strawberry Moon and thanks to Christina they shared familial bonds. In the past Zain sent warriors to Blue Moon for advanced training or else requested trainers from Blue Moon to his pack for the same. It helped the pack grow into such a powerful entity in a relatively short time. There was an unshakable bond of respect between both packs and a strong alliance. But this was unprecedented.

Zain never sent warriors without making arrangements first. It made Jason nervous that the Strawberry Moon Alpha had picked up on rumors he hadn't yet. Was he missing something?

He waited anxiously for the envoy not sure what to expect even when Luke ushered in the warrior. The wolf in front of him was average height and build, perhaps a little on the lanky side, speaking to his speed and agility. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on FindNovel.net. Visit FindNovel.net to read the complete chapters for free. Jason sensed this warrior was just as anxious as he was having never met face to face before. No doubt he knew plenty of rumors that swirled around Jason and didn't know what to expect.

"Alpha," the warrior finally acknowledged with a nod.

"And you are?"

"Dash Johnson, Alpha Zain sent me with a message for you," he revealed a small envelope and handed it to him. Jason accepted it noting it was sealed, "Do you have any idea what is in this?"

"No." Dash shook his head. "I only know Luna Chandler received a message from his sister and the contents made our Alpha dispatch a hundred warriors to assist you in protecting Phoebe...I mean Luna Phoebe."

Jason stiffened, "What do you know about my Luna?"

"We grew up together in the same pack. She was pretty much the only friend I had and when I couldn't stand it any longer she helped me leave. It always upset me I couldn't get her out too," Dash shook his head, "but she wouldn't leave her parents or the pups she was taking care of. That's how I know the royal family is wrong. Phe-I mean, Luna Phoebe, is kind and generous and incapable of doing what they claim."

Jason sucked in a slow breath. He recalled Phoebe and Chandler talking about a warrior during the princess's birthday. That's why this wolf seemed familiar. Though Jason couldn't help but be jealous, it was clear this wolf only wanted the best for Phoebe and was sincere about protecting her.

"Phoebe?"

"Yes."

"Can I have you up to the office? There is someone here to see you...an old friend."

"Of course!"

Jason couldn't help the little spur of jealousy at her enthusiasm but he knew she would be happy to see an old friend and she apparently didn't have many from that time of her life. He wanted her to have as many connections as possible to prove to her how great a Luna she was and had always been even if no one recognized it.

To distract himself he opened the envelope and the small card containing Zain's message. It was barely a single sentence but it pierced her heart with fear he never felt before and stirred a rage seldom unleashed.

"Jason!" Luke snapped as he, Ben and Dash cowered at the weight of his aura.

Jason jerked to attention and withdrew his overbearing aura, "Sorry."

"What the hell got you so uptight?" Ben asked.

Instead of answering he merely held out the card. Hesitantly, Ben accepted it and read it before exclaiming, "What? What does this mean? Hey, did you know about this?"

Dash blinked shaking his head, "Alpha Zain never shared the contents. He just said to lead a team up here to help." Ben frowned handing the card to Luke. The Beta stared at it in surprise.

The silver wolf must be protected at all costs!

The future depends on it.

Talk to you soon

Em & Chris

"What the f**k?" Luke asked through their shared link.

Jason shook his head. The message was cryptic and straight forward at the same time. Clearly, Emily and Christina wanted to warn them even if they didn't want to say too much over open channels. They said all that needed to be said. No wonder Alpha Zain immediately sent reinforcements.

A knock interrupted further contemplation and the door opened to reveal Phoebe. She looked at Jason with a note of concern. No doubt she had felt everything through the bond. Her gaze passed over Luke and Ben before settling on the one wolf who was not immediately familiar.

He was certainly a warrior, well-trained and disciplined. Yet he seemed nervous. Standing in front of Jason she could sympathize especially when his aura was fueled by rage as it had been moments ago. But there was also a strange longing in the warrior's gaze...and something familiar. His scent was also familiar...

"Dash?" Phoebe suddenly exclaimed as memories long buried finally surfaced.

"Hi...Phoebe," he grinned.

"Oh my Goddess!" she exclaimed immediately wrapping him in a hug.

He used to be such a small, lean male but he had grown and filled out well since they last saw each other. Sensing Jason's discomfort she kept the contact brief even as relief filled her seeing her friend so well.

"I just saw Luna Chandler and he told me how well you were doing. I'm so glad!"

"Thanks. Alpha Zain told me they saw you. You look amazing," Dash said and meant it. After her rejection Phoebe lost so much weight and became so morose and lethargic. Her mother's death and her father's poor health certainly didn't help but eventually she started spending more time in her mother's garden and her mood improved.

The difference between her then and now was nothing short of night and day. Phoebe had certainly gained weight. Her complexion had always been on the paler side but she now had a healthy glow and a vibrancy that was hard to ignore.

"Thank you," Phoebe blushed. "I admit it's all still pretty new but...I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."

She glanced toward Jason with a warm smile. He felt her love radiating through their bond and Lobo immediately settled. Since the moment she embraced the other male his wolf raised his hackles wanting to renew their claim. But injuring her friend would also hurt Phoebe and Jason didn't want to bear the label of an over-bearing, jealous Alpha.

Seeing her smile eased his mind considerably. Phoebe and Dash might have been childhood friends but in her heart she belonged to him. Stepping forward, Jason gently grasped her hand kissing it and subtly drawing her away from the warrior. The action was not lost on Dash but he saw immediately that Phoebe was all too happy to be held by her Alpha mate.