The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Guardian Wolf and her Alpha Mate Chapter 137

Nova POV:

At breakfast the next morning the atmosphere is slightly more tense as everybody is aware of what will be happening later. Eating quietly I make sure my wall is up solidly in my mind so I don't become overwhelmed before anything happens. Last night with Corina I successfully managed to make two warriors from visiting packs experience a heightened sense of joy followed by frustration and it had made me feel more confident as I went up to meet my mate last night.

Jax had commented on it, with a look of absolute satisfaction on his face he seemed to be more than happy to reap the benefits before we slept heavily. The memory alone makes me break into a smile as I catch Jaxs knowing eyes.

"Is somebody reminiscing?" He links me teasingly.

"Shush" I reply blushing as he bites back a grin.

After a moment he stands up and claps to gain everybodies attention.

"Morning all!" He shouts, "as you know today is the day. I just wanted to let you all know we" he says gesturing to the table full of alphas and official, "are incredibly proud of each and every one of you for how hard you have worked the last few days, and we have absolute confidence that you will all make your packs proud today. If you need anything, have any questions, concerns or ideas then don't hesitate to approach us. Once again, thank you for coming to fight our cause. Your actions won't go unnoticed and my Luna and myself will never forget."

With that he sits down as the room fills with cheers and the other Alphas follow suit also saying their own words to inspire the warriors. As Alex goes to stand I stiffen, as does Jax beside me, when a faint yet familiar scent hits our noses.

Standing abruptly he grasps my hand and motions to Laurence and our Gammas to follow, "Alpha Axton please keep Mila and my ma occupied for now until we ask for them. We have an unexpected guest" he growls lowly to Axton opposite us who nods at his request.

Storming out the room I see the questioning look from Mila,

"just a little issue, I'll come to you soon sit tight and listen to Axton please" I link her.

"I will" she promises as she sees my eyes go to Amelia briefly. "She will stay with me, I'll make sure of it."

"Thank you Mila" | link her gratefully.

Throwing the pack house doors open we see a gathered patrol team stood holding 10 people tightly to prevent them from moving near the tree line.

The person in the front lifts their eyes before Jax halts in front of him. "Dad" he growls loudly.

"Son." he whispers his voice hoarse and broken.

"What are you doing here?" Jax snarls.

"We caught them on the western border, they weren't hiding they were just walking through. They came willingly" one of the patrol men says uncomfortably holding his previous Alpha. Jax nods in acknowledgement of his words never taking his eyes off of his father.

Lowering my barrier slightly I read the emotions of those before me before focusing on Davids in particular.

"Nerves, humiliation, concern, love, hope and regret" | link Jax telling him what I sense in David as his jaw twitches at what I said.

"No deception or maliciousness? Anything like that?" He asks me slowly.

"No" I reply out loud shaking my head.

"I'll ask again dad, what are you doing here?" He growls Zeus prominent in his eyes.

"I'm sure you found my bugs." he says with shame.

"We did, I can't believe you would turn to the hunters though" Jax snarls.

"Turn to the hunters?!" David exclaims. "I would never!"

"No?" Jax asks in disbelief. "So why didn't listen to us? Why did you leave Uncle Henry's care and injure those guards?"

"I listened because I wanted to do my bit, but I left because the moons goddess visited me" he mumbles. "I needed to get help to you and that was the only way." "Help?" I ask in confusion.

"The people I'm with are all witches" David says looking at the others behind him.

"What?" I gasp. "Why can't we sense them?"

"To make it easier for travelling we concealed it" an elderly lady said from behind David.

"Dad I think you need to explain..now" Jax growls as he looks at his father in confusion.

"I know what I did was wrong, everything I did I believed to be necessary but I was wrong. How I brought you up, how I hurt you, went behind your backs and didn't trust the twins.

I wish I could change it all. I lost Amelia, the love of my life all because I was too selfish and wouldn't listen to anyone else" he says his voice cracking with emotion. "But the moon goddess gave me a chance, to help you I needed to -find witches to come to your aid. It's my only chance to show you how truly sorry I am."

"He's telling the truth" I whisper to Jax who is stood emotionlessly.

"Can lask who you are?" I ask quietly as Jax stays silent.

"We are some of the witches of the southern packs, we have to admit we never thought we would see David again" the same lady says. "We were banished from here a long time ago and ordered to never return by David himself. So you can imagine our surprise when he came begging us." "I'm lost" I say looking between them all...

"After my first mate was killed, I trusted no one. I banned anyone who wasn't a wolf from coming to my territory and banished those that already lived here" he says in shame. "I regret it, I tore families apart and it's again something I wish I could change. But the Moon Goddess told me how much witches respect Guardian Wolves, they even worship them. She told me I had to get them to help you, or all would be lost."

"Seriously?" I exclaim'in frustration. "Here I was thinking we were prepared. Why hasn't the Moon Goddess come to us?!"

"She will be there when you need her most" the lady says quietly. "I'm Beatrice by the way. I believe my daughters are already here."

"Your daughters?!" | exclaim.

"Esmerelda, Corina and Michaela" she says with a warm smile.

"Oh yes..they are" I stutter not realising they were family.

"Where shall we take David?" Laurence asks. Jax quietly.

With a sigh Jax runs a hand through his hair in stress, "well he's here now so he can fight for his pack. For his daughter in law and his family" he growls. "Take him to a spare house, I don't want ma to know. I don't want to risk unsettling her today of all days and this could just set her off."

"I will stay out of her way son" David promises. "Perhaps you could help me?" He asks one of the witches quietly.

"Hide my scent but you can keep someone with me at all times" he adds on looking at Jax.

"Florence" Jax says motioning with his head. "Stick with him."

"Yes Alpha" she replies.

"Can I ask why you are ok with David now?" I ask suddenly addressing the witches gathered before us.

"Because he has brought us home" one answers simply.

"This is where our magic is strongest, where our ancestors are from and most importantly. it's where you are." "Me?!" I gasp.

"You" he smiles. "For people to live in harmony there has to

-be a Guardian Wolf, you are the answer to our prayers."

"No pressure" Laurence mutters to me.

"Oh. well, um.thank you?" I say suddenly uncomfortable with the look of hope they all have in their eyes.

"David follow Laurence and Flo" I say quietly as I motion to our Beta. "It might be too late, but what you have done we appreciate. so for that thank you."

"I'm sorry Nova, for everything" he whispers before turning away.

"Dad." Jax calls out. "If you step one foot out of line there is no coming back for you, got it?" He asks his aura rolling out strongly as David nods in acceptance. "Of course Alpha" he says.

"Look after yourself" Jax mutters before grasping my hand and walking away.

"Unexpected" I whisper as we walk up to the office.

"Very" he mutters. Reaching the office floor we pause as we see Esmerelda sat waiting.

"They're here?" She asks looking at us knowingly.

"You knew" I say accusingly as she simply smiles.

"They're here" Jax tells her as he unlocks the office and storms inside clearly still frustrated from his father's arrival.

"Good, then it's all going to plan" she says quietly before winking at me and walking away leaving me stood in the doorway. "Surprise help." I whisper my eyes widening.