The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Blessed Ones – A Blessing Or A Curse? Chapter 16

Alex POV:

When I suggest bringing the Rogue Pack here, to the White Mountain Pack, I watch the emotions that cross both Axton and Luca's faces closely as Nova slowly lowers herself back down waiting to see what is said. I see a mixture of surprise, hope and concern on the mens faces. Sitting back, Axton furrows his brows as he considers what I've said, while Luca turns his attention to his Alpha, his eyes glazed over as he mind links him.

"I think that's a good idea" Nova says quietly, making her brother and Axton both turn to her. "From my point of view, it brings more support to this pack, which after the stunt Bruno has just pulled will be a good thing. It also gives this pack an idea of the pack that their Beta is moving to if all goes ahead, it could increase their support in your move. Because, I have to admit they will be upset about losing you won't they Luca. Also, it gives my fathers pack an opportunity to see how you handle yourself and the pack members here, it could increase their support in you becoming their leader and rid them of any concerns they may have. Plus it gives you more choices for the future, it could be the start of a strong pack relationship."

"Do we address Luca and Sophies opportunity yet?" Axton asks me.

"I was going to address it soon, I am now planning on informing the rest of the packs at the Alpha meeting that Elder Martin has arranged. I suggest informing them once we return" I tell him. "I need to have a meeting with Sophie and Luca, I would also like to see what Kingsley made their pack grounds like and how he handled them, but I know it needs some thought put into my visit. I imagine a visit from the Alpha King may make them nervous."

"Actually, I believe they will be willing to meet you Alpha King" Luca interjects quietly. "Kingsley was well liked in that pack, they looked up to him as their leader, the way they view Sophie is the same. Many were very supportive in Kingsley's need to find Nova, they helped him tremendously from what Sophie has told me. I think, although many may be nervous, they will want to meet you and also others."

"Interesting" I murmur as I ponder over his words. "Well we will arrange speaking to the entirety of the pack once we have returned from the Alpha meeting. For now, I would like Sophie to bring the Rogue Pack warriors here, she is still this packs Beta female despite being in a transition of power at the moment. Do you think you could speak to her and arrange for their travel tomorrow?"

"We both will" Axton answers. "Our pack knows of Sophie's background as a rogue, our warriors know more due to the fight. But I believe it's time for everyone to know, Sophie is well liked in this pack despite the short time she has been here, she will be supported by many."

"That's good" I say in relief." Jax and Nova, I will travel with you back to The Midnight Sky pack once we have finished at Bruno's pack tomorrow. We have lots to discuss and I would also like to speak to your mother Nova, do you think she will be up for it?" "Yes" she answers immediately. "The more she feels like she is helping and contributing, the stronger it will keep her. She is responding well with Laurence from what I've been told, but I'm anxious to see her again."

"Then we will speak with her before we leave for the Alpha meeting. Are there any questions?" I ask as I look around the room, taking in everybody's tired features.

Seeing them all shake their heads, I stand to dismiss them, "get some rest everybody, it's been a long few days. We need to be prepared for tomorrow. Jax, do you mind coming with me briefly?" I ask as I gesture towards the door.

"Of course" he answers before leaning down and kissing Novas temple, whispering something quietly in her ear making her blush. Looking up at me, I shake my head, "I don't even want to know."

"Good thing I wasn't telling you then" he smirks back at me, the first time I've seen him show any emotion other than concern and anger since learning Mila has been taken.

"Good night everyone" I say quietly before we leave the room. Walking downstairs, I lead him outside and we begin walking down towards the training grounds.

"How are you holding up?" I ask him after a few moments of quiet.

With a sigh he shrugs, "as well as I can be. I have faith in Mila, but it doesn't stop me worrying. I know what Bruno did to her last time, I just hope he wont go down that path again."

"That's partly why I want to speak to you" I admit. "The messages he sent Mila, it seemed he still had a fondness for her, he believes he still has a claim on her as he referenced her as "my Mila" which does concern me."

"He doesn't like that he's lost her, he accepted the rejection because he knew he had no other choice" Jax agrees. "The man on the phone, and the man who messaged Mila sounded different don't you agree? On the phone he was openly taunting us and Mila, but the fact he actually did as she requested shows how serious he was about getting her back. But I wonder why that is!

"He is mating Rebecca" I tell him, "my sources confirmed this to me weeks ago. But there is yet to be a date for her Luna ceremony which confuses me. He has been with her for a long time now, yet seems to be in no hurry to make her his Luna officially." "Her father is the Alpha of the Red Sun Pack isn't he" Jax says quietly. "I think it's about power once more, with their support it greatly boosts his numbers. Perhaps he is only using Rebecca. If his end game truly is to become the Alpha King of the South." "I did consider that, and to an extent I believe he is. Like you said, the support and added power he gets from having a close pack relation to The Red Sun Pack is tremendous. Perhaps he persuaded Rebecca to agree to have Mila as a breeder so that in the future he could take Mila as his Luna, once he no longer needs the help of Rebecca's home pack" I say as I voice my thoughts aloud.

"It does not excuse his treatment of Mila in their time together" Jax growls as his anger surges at the memories. "He f****d Rebecca in front of her, he openly flaunted her and insisted he would be making Rebecca his Luna which broke both Mila and Alia. Then he continued to cause her pain by sleeping with Rebecca once I took Mila from his pack."

"Sometimes you cant explain someone's behaviour or thinking when its that twisted" I sigh. "My thinking is he wanted the best of both worlds, he thought he could play everyone to get what he wanted. It's hard to read him from everything I've heard and know myself. It concerns me because even as Alpha King, at this point he is confusing the f**k out of me."

"Well it wont work" Jax snarls. "My sister cannot stand him, she wont forgive or forget what's happened and she certainly wont be giving up on Axton."

"That I don't doubt, she will be stronger this time" I chuckle as I think of the attitude I have seen from Mila over the last few days. "When we return to your pack tomorrow, we will speak to the witches. I have Ophelia speaking to some of our sources down south to see if there are any whispers of Mila or Bruno. Just..keep a level head yes?" I say to him. "That's what I'm good at" he replies with a confident smirk.

"I know, drives me mad" I chuckle as he laughs quietly. "We will talk more when we are back tomorrow, right now I need to sleep."

"Yes, I need to get back to Nova" Jax says as his eyes burn brightly at her name. "To get some rest" he adds on with a smirk. "Riiiight" I laugh as he punches my shoulder lightly.