The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Blessed Ones – A Blessing Or A Curse? Chapter 22

Jax POV:

"We will stop in about 25 minutes, as soon as we are at the nearby town. Lets reconvene there before we go our separate ways. I have a vehicle of 5 warriors coming to meet Alpha Axton so he is not travelling back by himself" Alex tells us all.

"I can look after myself" Axton growls as he paces beside us.

"I know" Alex says calmly. "But I wouldn't be doing my job as Alpha King if I didn't consider the risks, after everything that has happened I think travelling with others is a good idea."

"You're right" Axton sighs as he pauses his pacing and runs a hand though his short hair. "Thank you."

With a nod, Alex stands up and with a firm rap of his knuckles on our car bonnet, he turns while saying "follow us, stay close."

Jumping in the vehicle, I'm once again hit by a strong wave of Novas sadness as she stares back at the eerily quiet pack grounds. "Come here love" I whisper holding my arms out as we take our seats. "That was tough huh?"

"Yes" she says with a shaky breath. "But those pups....oh Jax it was heartbreaking" she cries as she finally succumbs to tears.

"What happened?" Axton asks in concern as he begins to follow Alexs vehicle.

"They were all in their play rooms, just playing...silently.

There were no tears, no happiness, no laughter, nothing.

They were broken shells, and they're only pups" she sobs. "I spoke to a young mum, Mathilda, and her two pups. I asked if they were excited for nursery and they hesitated, then the eldest, a young boy stepped up and said he was excited to see his friend. He knew he had to answer and not give anything away that would suggest they weren't looking forward to it. It was so sad."

"Poor pups" I say quietly as I feel my stomach clench a the thought of sad pups. "It was vastly different to when I last visited, even as I drove up last time, you couldn't miss the wolves running through the trees keeping watch as I approached. There used to be pack members littered about everywhere, but we barely saw any."

"Its clear Bruno has been lying to his Beta" Axton growls as he jogs his knee anxiously.

"He definitely is" Nova whispers. "It's weird, when I read Wilson's emotions I could sense jealousy."

"Jealousy?" I repeat as I try to think over the way he handled himself.

"Yes" she sighs. "But for the life of me I cant think why he would have felt that, it's frustrating feeling peoples emotions but not always knowing the reason behind them feeling that sort of way."

"It's more than what we knew before though Nova" I tell her with pride clear in my voice. "You handled yourself brilliantly there, as always."

"You have to say that" she chuckles quietly.

"But I mean it" I say nudging her lightly as she offers me a small smile. With a little sigh, I turn to see Axton glance at me in the mirror. "How are you holding up?" I ask him, referring to the potential bomb that was dropped on him.

"I'm in two minds, I was angry at first and most likely a bit defensive. I don't want to think I'm related to that fucker" he admits slowly. "But then I realised Bruno has lied so much, to his own pack. Who knows if its even true or he's just trying to f**k with me." "Is there anyone you can speak to about it?" I ask him.

"My mother" he replies quietly. "I'll speak to her once I'm back, I'm not leaving that to simmer."

"That's a good idea" Nova comments. "Just remember to hear her out Axton, don't react just listen."

Tensing as I feel like he may take offense to Nova reminding him, I'm pleasantly surprised when he chuckles instead. "Already planning on Luca being with me don't worry."

Relaxing I chuckle as well, stopping when I see them both look at me curiously. "Sorry, I forget you know each other so well. It's quite amusing to see you deal with one another like that."

"Does it make you feel uncomfortable?" Axton asks hesitantly. "Because I don't mean for that at all."

"No" I reply quickly shaking my head. "Its natural, you spent years together and you weren't just chosen mates you began as friends. Trust me, I know its nothing more than that, Nova is all mine." I say with a wink causing my mate to blush a rosy pink while Axton laughs for the first time in a while.

"I don't need to be reminded man, but I'm glad" Axton grins.

"Both Luca and Nova are extremely good at reading me, I struggled when I was younger with my anger. I reacted without taking a minute to think it over, trust me it has gotten much better over the years. But I know Nova means no harm by her comments, she's just helping" he shrugs.

"Sorry love" I murmur to Nova as she simply waves me off.

"Its fine honestly, you're pretty good at not being a jealous a*s" she winks.

"Because I trust you," I reply simply.

"Guardian Wolves never betray their mates, once bonded that's us for life. Also our unique bond gives me no sense of doubt when it comes to Ki and Nova" Zeus tells me happily. "Even when Ki is being quiet on me." Hearing that I pause as confusion hits me, "Ki is being quiet on you?"

"Yeah, she says she's tired. I thought maybe coming into her true powers drained her and then losing Drake etc may be the reason. I'm here when she needs me, and Nova also promised us a run later" he replies casually. "Did she now?" I ask in amusement. "Well what she says goes I suppose."

"Exactly" Zeus replies smugly.

Seeing Alex indicate to pull into a small rest spot, we pull in slowly behind him. "Axton, whatever happens.. we know you're nothing like Bruno" I tell him as we go to climb out.

Seeing his shoulder relax as his head drops slightly, he offers me a grateful smile, "that means a lot, thank you..both of you."

"Now lets see what's next, hopefully Ophelia has heard something about Mila" I tell them, moving the subject back to my main reason to worry.