A Warrior's Second Chance (Faye and Alexander) novel Chapter 157

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The tension in the hallway was sharp. Jason and Sage were still arguing, their voices raised and overlapping in a clash of anger, guilt, and exhaustion.

Alexander approached them, his expression calm now.

Jason was mid–sentence, gesturing in frustration. “I can’t believe you’re standing there just…”

Alexander’s voice cut in smoothly, low and steady. “I’ve decided,” he said, stopping a few feet away from them. His gaze was cold and focused–the kind of focus that came only when anger was buried too deep to show on the surface. “I’m going after her.”

Jason turned toward him, eyes narrowing slightly. “You’re not thinking straight. We can’t just

–”

“I’m not asking for permission,” Alexander interrupted, his tone deceptively calm. “I’m telling you what I’m going to do.”

For a brief moment, silence filled the corridor.

Alexander exhaled. “I have a plan. I’ll leave at dawn, when their defenses are at their weakest. No grand entrance, no backup.”

Jason looked at him, torn between logic and guilt. “You plan to infiltrate Moon Claw territory alone? That’s crazy.”

“Not crazy,” Alexander replied. “Precision. The more wolves you take, the louder the noise. Draco will sense a full squad long before they reach his walls. I don’t need an army….I need

silence.”

Jason studied him for a moment, the weight of the decision pressing on his shoulders. He finally let out a long breath, the tension in his stance easing into resolve. “Then I’m going with you.”

Sage blinked, startled. “Jason… what?”

Jason didn’t look at her. His eyes remained fixed on Alexander. “She’s in this because of me. They thought they were taking my Luna. That’s on me. I won’t let Alexander face that alone.”

Alexander didn’t respond. He merely nodded once, as if accepting a fact that didn’t surprise him.

Sage stepped between them, her expression laced with disbelief. “You’re both insane,” she said, her voice trembling. “Do you even hear yourselves? After what just happened here..after

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the attack…you think it’s wise for the Alpha of Silver Hollow to leave his territory? What if this is what they wanted all along… to lure you out?”

Jason met her gaze, the faintest edge of defiance flickering there. “And what if sitting here doing nothing means losing her for good?”

Sage shook her head, stepping closer, her tone turning desperate. “I want my sister rescued too, but send warriors! We have capable men–trained guards who can fight and track. You don’t have to go yourself, Jason.”

Alexander’s voice came from behind her. “That’s exactly why he can’t send warriors.”

Sage turned sharply to face him, her eyes narrowing. “Excuse me?”

Alexander moved closer. “If he sends warriors, the Moon Claw scouts will spot them miles away. They’ll tighten security. They’ll move her–or worse, use her to bait us. I need a quiet backup, not a parade of soldiers drawing attention. I’d rather go alone.”

Jason nodded, his expression set. “If I don’t go, he’ll go alone. And I’m not letting that happen. I’m going.”

Sage’s mouth fell open in disbelief. “Jason, that’s reckless! You’ll be leaving Silver Hollow unguarded after everything that’s happened today. What if they come back? What if this is all part of their plan?”

Jason turned to her then, his tone softening. “Then we trust the ones we leave behind to defend it. Sage, I can’t stand by while she’s out there, thinking we abandoned her.”

Sage swallowed hard, frustration clawing at her chest. She looked from Jason to Alexander- both of them resolute, neither willing to back down. The first time they chose to be on the same page… and it had to be like this. For a moment, she wanted to scream–to tell them both how insane this was. But she could see it in their faces: they had already made up their minds.

Alexander finally turned to leave, heading down the corridor toward his suite. “We move at dawn,” he said.

He disappeared around the corner, leaving Sage standing there with Jason in the heavy stillness of the hallway.

Jason let out a slow breath, running a hand through his hair, the exhaustion in his eyes clear. “You should rest,” he murmured, turning slightly to walk away.

But Sage’s hand shot out, gripping his arm. “Rest?” she repeated. “You’re actually doing this?”

Jason turned to face her fully, his expression calm. “I already told you, I am.”

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Sage’s voice trembled–not from fear, but from restrained anger. “You’re letting him control you, Jason. You’re the Alpha of Silver Hollow, not some common Blood Crescent soldier at his command. Why are you following his lead like you owe him something?”

Jason’s jaw tightened. “I’m not following his lead.”

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