The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Blessed Ones – A Blessing Or A Curse? Chapter 19

Axton POV:

"Morning" I say to Jax and Nova who are already waiting for us outside. "Everybody ready?"

"Ready" they chorus as we begin getting into the two cars parked up for us. "Luca, I want you to start speaking to Alejandro and Mason, I need to ready a Beta and Gamma replacement. I trust your opinion and it matters that you agree in my replacement of you, just don't go into details, perhaps only mention the gamma position for now due to obvious reasons. But they are the two I have my eye on, any other names spring to mind for you?"

"There is Melissa, but she is not yet 18 which is a shame" he mutters, mentioning my previous Gammas younger sister. Fierce, intelliget and dedicated are words I strongly associate with her, she excelled in training especially when Nova worked her hard. I know she saw potential in her.

"I did think that, perhaps we keep an eye on her and I have a think whilst I'm out. If memory serves me correctly she is 18 in two months" I tell him.

"7 weeks" Luca mutters as he nods in agreement.

"I definitely think we should then. Have a word with those two men anyway and then once I'm back we can discuss it further" I instruct him as he steps back allowing me to climb in.

"Good luck Alpha" he says quietly.

With a nod, I press the accelerator hard and we speed off down the drive once more. The drive to the Deep Forest Pack is a quiet one, Jax holds Nova close to his side where she promptly falls asleep, while Alex and Elder Martin drive in the other vehicle. "Are you ready for this?" I ask Jax once we are twenty minutes away.

"Yes" he replies calmly which I'm thankful for. "We may not be able to get Mila back but at least it feels like we are doing something about it. I'm not great at waiting" he admits which surprises me.

"Really?' I chuckle. " You always seem so patient when I've been around you."

"A front" he shrugs. "I'm good at controlling it, but doesn't mean I like waiting."

"I get that" I say after a moment. "I hope Mila is alright, I could barely sleep."

"Why?" He asks, his eyes shifting nervously to meet mine as he leans forward. "Please tell me you haven't felt.."

"No!" I shout making Nova startle slightly in her sleep. "No" I repeat with a whisper.

"Thank the goddess" he breaths as he sits back in his seat. "So we're going to be family huh.." he smirks trying to lift the mood.

"Weird how life works isn't it" I chuckle. "It makes sense though. I mean, of course I was upset with what transpired between Nova and myself at the end, its something I will always regret even knowing it wasnt my fault. But actually losing her to her fated mate wasn't as hard as I thought it may be, I think I always knew deep down we werent meant to be. Plus with you being her mate, I was instantly relieved and happy for you both..perhaps that's because of you being Milas sister even though I didn't know at the time." "I think you could be right" he says with a smile. "I'm happy you're with Mila, I may be the over protective big brother occasionally but from what I've known of you in the past and even from what Nova has said since being with her, I know you and Mila will be good together."

"Which makes me wonder what the hell the Moon Goddess was thinking when she fated her to Bruno" I grimace.

"To make changes" Nova yawns as she blearily opens her eyes. "Thats what I think anyway."

"When did you wake up?" I ask surprised as Jax simply chuckles.

"When someone decided it would be a good time to shout" she shrugs throwing me a pointed glare in the mirror making me smile sheepishly.

"Sorry" I chuckle.

"Do you feel better?" Jax asks quietly as I see her smile sweetly up at him and nod in response.

Seeing the large black gates of the Deep Forest Pack appear through the darkness of the looming trees, I hear Rex snarling loudly in my head. Suddenly a thought comes to mind. "Nova?" I ask quietly, getting her attention. "Would you be able to help Rex and I while we are here?"

"Stayig calm?" She asks, seemingly not surprised by my request.

"Err....yes" I reply as I see Jax nod in approval. "I know its important we don't go in all guns blazing and I have to admit I'm a bit edge."

"Of course I'll help" she says with a small smile. "I was actually going to offer but didn't want to overstep, it still is taking some getting used to knowing I can actually influence peoples emotions."

Seeing her frown, Jax is quick to comfort her. "It must be, but you know you will only change them or take advantage in times of need. If for example, someone asks for help such as Axton, I think its perfectly fine love. Don't let it get to you." "You're right" she chuckles shaking her worries off.

"Plus it really kicked ass when you used your empath abilities on Charles" Jax smirks.

"I wish I'd seen that" I say with a cold smile.

"It was something" Jax growls lowly, looking in the mirror I see his eyes darken as he looks at Nova heatedly so I quickly look to the pack house looming in front of us.

"Lets get this over with" I snarl as I see Alex and Elder Martin exit the vehicle ahead of us.

"I'm right behind you Axton, I'm here to help. We all are" Nova says soothingly as I feel her and Jax following me.

"Good morning Beta Wilson" I hear Martin say as we join them. Looking the man over, I take in his multiple scars loitering the skin that is showing, his eyes dark and set back under some thick eyebrows. His stance is strong, like he's ready to react whatever the situation, but he stays calm as we approach.

"Good morning" he replies blunty, his voice deep yet strong. "Why do we have the pleasure of this visit?" He sneers as the few warriors either side of him snigger loudly.

"It's regarding your Alpha, is he here?" Martin asks, keeping his tone level and not giving anything away.

"He's away on business at the moment as I have already had to inform the council elders that visited previously" Wilson says in a bored tone.

"Ah...I see" Martin says as he looks to Alex for him to speak

"As you know, Alpha Bruno was asked to attend the council regarding the matter of breaking the bond with his fated mate Mila" Alex says, his eyes piercing into the men stood in front of him. "He didn't show, now..what I'm here to ask is, where your Alpha has taken Mila?" "You just said he didn't show" Wilson says with a frown.

"He didn't" Alex snaps. "He rang and accepted the rejection over the phone. He then proceeded to infiltrate The White Mountain Pack and take over in the absence of its Alpha, Beta and many warriors. He also killed their Gamma. But before we got to him, he made a deal with Mila to leave the pack unharmed if she went with him."

"Why would she care about that pack?" Wilson asks with a sneer.

"Because she is their true Luna, but you already know that Wilson don't you" Nova says c*****g her head as she looks him clearly in the eyes, obviously sensing the lie emitting from him.

Seeing a flicker of recognition cross his features before he quickly makes his face unreadable, he shrugs before replying. "Just testing you. Yes we were aware of Mila finding her second chance mate, however it sounds like she made the decision to leave with our Alpha. I can assure you they are not here."

"We didn't think they were" Martin tells him. "Unfortunately for you, we have seen the messages and if you believe Bruno telling Mila that he would kill all members of the pack, children included, if she did not go with him isn't a threat...then I have some concerns." With that Wilson, shifts uncomfortably where he is stood, for the first time his confidence falters.

"Your pack seems quiet Beta" Alex comments as he looks around.

"Too quiet" I murmur as I look at the eyes of the men shifting between themselves nervously.

"It's early" is all Wilson says.

"I call bullshit" I snap as his eyes move to meet mine for the first time.

"Ah...the great Alpha Axton" he says mockingly. "I've heard all about you."

"I'm sure" I chuckle darkly. "Bruno isn't my biggest fan after all."

"Family rivalry ey" the Beta chuckles, his eyes dark with mischief as he stares me down, while everyone turns to look at me. Frozen in shock I simply open and close my mouth as I stare at the Beta in confusion. "I'm sorry, did you say family?" Jax asks with a frown.

"He's not my family" I growl as I feel my anger rise. Feeling Nova squeeze my shoulder, I relax immediately as she does as I had asked of her.

Wilson grins at me wildly before saying clearly, "I did say that, as he is in fact, family!"