The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Blessed Ones – A Blessing Or A Curse? Chapter 20

Nova POV:

Seeing everyone still around me, I delve into the Beta's emotions once more.

"Is he lying?" Elder Martin links me without looking away from where he's studying Wilson. Looking deep, my confusion grows as I sense no deception coming from him, but I do sense inner turmoil. A mixture of anger and jealousy is burning deep within him. "He's not lying" I reply to Martin slowly, "but it doesnt mean Bruno isn't.."

Hearing a snarl escape Axton, I realise I had been so focused on Wilson I hadn't managed to keep Axton calm.

"You're lying" Axton growls loudly as he steps forward making Wilson smirk. "If that asshole was my family, I would know about it. I've had the displeasure of spending a lot of time with him in the past, we went through Alpha training together where we spent 2 years living nearby, we trained together and learnt together. Don't you think I would know if he was related to me?"

"Clearly not" Wilson says calmly as he watches Axton grow more angry.

"What do you know?" Jax asks stepping forward alongside Axton, while holding his hand out to stop Axton moving any closer to the Deep Forest Pack's Beta.

"I just know they're related, our Alpha made us all aware of it when he told us how Mila must have a thing for their family, I dont know their exact relation" he shrugs.

"I'm sorry, a thing?" Jax asks incredulously. "I don't believe you can say my sister having two fated mates from the supposed same family is simply her having a thing!"

"Fated?" Wilson repeats after a moment. "You're fated to Mila?' he asks Axton who snarls in response.

"She is MY mate, MY fated mate" he growls loudly as fur begins to sprout on his arms. "Your Alpha was so jealous, he forced her to leave me to save our pack."

"You didn't know she was Axtons fated mate did you" I realise as I see him ponder over how he should answer.

"But we mentioned Axton being her second chance mate and he didn't query it" Alex points out quietly.

Clearing his throat, Wilson shifts uncomfortably as he goes to speak. "I can confirm we didn't know they were fated mates, we were told Mila had found her second mate but from the way we were told we believed it to be a chosen mate."

"So Bruno spoke to you about them?" Alex asks intrigued.

"Yes" Wilson answers with a slow nod.

"What were you told?" Alex orders in his alpha tone.

"That she went running to his enemy, that she did it anger him and to cause tension between packs to show her upset at not being accepted as his only mate. He said he needed Rebecca and Mila for the good of the pack, but she refused and began bad mouthing him then began spreading lies, he made it known to us that she was using Axton to get back her rightful position as the Luna of our pack" Wilson answers despite his reluctance.

"You have got to be f*****g joking me?" Axton erupts as he stalks forward, pushing Jax's still outstretched arm out of the way. He makes a beeline for the Beta who is now looking unsure of himself as he watches Axton approach. "Mila is my fated mate, given to me by the goddess herself. She has been taken by that scum you call Alpha."

"Alpha Axton, stop" Alex snaps as his eyes also stare in anger at the Beta. "He was answering my alpha command, stand down and lets handle what we came for."

"Yes Alpha King" Axton says as he steps back slowly, welcoming the sense of calmness I push through him.

"Clearly you have not been told the truth by Alpha Bruno, and that is something we will address in due course. Back to the matter at hand Beta Wilson, were you aware of your Alphas plans regarding the White Mountain Pack and Mila?" Elder Martin asks, his voice deceptively calm.

"No" Beta Wilson snaps at him as he bristles with anger.

"Where is Alpha Bruno's soon to be Luna, Rebecca?" Martin asks next.

"Asleep" Wilson states as I immediatly sense hes telling the trth.

"Lies" I chuckle as I see his eyes narrow in anger.

Seeing Wilson's eyes flash as his wolf comes to the surface, I can sense the battle he is having when addressing me. "You may not want to admit it Wilson, but I know for a fact your wolf is demanding you respect me. We aren't asking for much, only the truth." "I can't tell you about Luna Rebecca, I believed she was helping our Alpha. I'd like you all to leave now..please" he growls quietly as his eyes shift between us.

"Are you in danger?" Alex asks suddenly causing Wilson's eyes to widen in shock.

When he stays silent, Alex looks around with furrowed brows as he appears deep in thought. "Has Alpha Bruno been away from this pack much in recent months?"

"He has had matters to deal with off of pack grounds yes, however I cannot tell you more" Wilson replies moodily. "I will be happy to inform Alpha Bruno when he returns that you are wishing to speak to him."

With a cold laugh, Alex steps forward as his aura is fully released, making the men of the Deep Forest Paclk submit immediately. "Your Alpha is very much aware that I wish to speak to him, he is aware that taking Mila in these circumstances will result in my anger, he has chosen to defy not only me but the council. Tell me Beta, are you aware that he will be facing consequences for his actions?"

"I am, especially after hearing what you have told me" Wilson replies through a clenched jaw, reluctant to speak but being forced to with the power of Alex's Alpha command. "But he doesn't care."

"He doesn't care" Alex replies with a sneer. "Well that doesn't matter to me, Alpha Bruno will soon regret his actions believe me. I wish to see some pack members while we are here, check in and see how they are doing with the seemingly common occurrence of your Alpha disappearing."

Seeing the hint of panic in the Betas eyes, I raise my brow at his reaction. "I don't think that's necessary" Wilson says quietly, his voice not as strong as it was earlier.

"I think its very necessary" Elder Martin interjects firmly. "I have many reasons to be concerned right now, as does your Alpha King, you dont want to refuse us do you?"

With a slight gesture of his head, Wilson has two of the warriors behind him move quickly inside.

"Nova, go with them" Alex orders me as Jax growls in reluctance. "She will be fine Jaxon, its not her you need to worry about right now."

Seeing the men hurrying off without waiting for me, I raise my voice and order "WAIT!" With that the two warriors immediately freeze in their movements as I leisurely walk over to them with a smug smile on my face. "H...how?" They splutter as I reach them.

"As our Alpha King said gentlemen, its not me that he needs to worry about" I whisper menacingly before pushing them forwards indicating they can move.

"Scout the place, if you need assistance then mind link us, we will be there immediately" Alex links me. "I asked you because people will underestimate you, but also because people may feel more comfortable speaking to you rather than these angry men out here." "I understand, keep an eye on Jax and Axton for me though" I reply as I step into the quiet pack house.

Seeing the men shift uncomfortably, their postures stiff while they watch me look around the entrance hall of the pack house, I c**k my head listening carefully for any sign of movement around me. "It certainly is awfully quiet around here gentlemen, our earlier observations were correct" I murmur as their eyes widen at my comment. "Perhaps you could give me a tour of your pack house and I'll have a chat with people along the way."

"Are you allowed to do that? It's not an official visit is it?" One of the men asks nervously.

"Elder Martin and your Alpha King requested an audience with your Alpha, yet he's not here, I suggest doing as I've asked as I'm only following orders myself" I tell them sharply, my tone not giving them room for argument. "Now..shall we start?"