The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Blessed Ones – A Blessing Or A Curse? Chapter 25

Nova POV:

"Luna" Laurence says with a bow as he greets us on return.

"How are you?"

"Tired," I chuckle, "but I'll be fine."

"You look tired" he says quietly before frowning and backtracking. "I mean. don't, you don't."

"Laurence" I chuckle. "I do, and I don't mind you stating the obvious. At least you didn't say I looked awful" I wink as we walk inside.

"You said my mate looks awful?" Jax growls as he appears by my side.

"NO!" Laurence shouts, his eyes wide with panic. "All I said was she looks tired."

"Bad thing to say to a she-wolf Laurence" Jax snaps as I look at him in shock.

"Jax! He didn't insult me, I'm the one that said I was tired and he agreed. My goodness," I exclaim. "I made a joke saying at least he didn't say I looked awful!"

"Oh" Jax says looking sheepish.

"Protective a*s" Laurence mutters as Jax growls lunging for him playfully before we all erupt into quiet laughter.

"Anyway" Laurence starts as reach the office door. "I've filed all our daily reports, I've checked in on the wounded who are still hospitalised and I'm pleased to say that in the next 48 hours all will be returning home. The funerals for the fallen are going to be held tonight, I couldn't leave it any longer and all families have agreed it is time for the burning to mark the end of mourning. Everybody will be meeting outside at 8pm, the families all wished to do it once darkness has fallen."

"Thank you Laurence" Jax says with a sad smile. "I'm going to make personal visits this afternoon to all the families, I will also address the pack about what has happened with Mila. They deserve an explanation as to why I suddenly departed and will have to tomorrow also.

Was everybody ok with me not being here?"

"They were fine" Laurence says with a shrug. "Of course people wondered where you were, but both myself and our Luna Mother made it clear you would address the subject on your return and that it was an urgent matter."

"And how is my ma?" Jax asks with worry across his handsome face.

With a small frown, Laurence sighs before replying. "On the surface, you would think she is perfectly normal. But I know for a fact she has been keeping herself extremely busy, I don't think she has got much sleep recently. I saw her taking a walk in the garden at 2:30am, she looked sad."

"Oh Amelia" I whisper as concern floods through me. "She's lost her matebond and her daughter, I imagine she's feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment." "Naomi and Alice have been there with her, they've not broached the subject too much but they have helped her with work" Laurence explains quietly.

"The company will help" Jax says. "I'll ask her to accompany me this afternoon, perhaps you get some rest Nova before this evenings burnings?"

"I think I might have to" I frown. "I'm sorry, I wanted to come with you and visit the families."

"They will want their Luna rested and feeling well" he assures me gently. "You can see them tonight love."

"If you're sure" I whisper, guilt flooding through me.

Seeing Laurence flinch, Jax and I both raise our brows in question. Realising we noticed, he rubs the back of his neck before chuckling quietly. "Mindlink from Naomi, I tell you. hormones are no joke" he grimaces.

"How are her and Alice?" I ask.

"Brilliant, pups are growing perfectly and Theo has been busy preparing our baby rooms while we have time" he smiles.

"Oh I can't wait to see" I exclaim happily.

"So I see Elder Martin and our Alpha King are still here?"

Laurence asks.

"Yes" Jax replies. "Alex and Ophelia will be staying until tomorrow, we can all travel to the Alpha meeting together that way. Elder Martin will be travelling back tonight, I believe he's just checking in with Sophie and organising for her to travel to the White Mountain Pack."

"Can I just say. They have been extremely helpful and respectful while staying here" Laurence comments." They've come to some training sessions and actually included a few new methods which we have never considered, they also were intrigued with our methods of training. They've also helped in the kitchens, and on border patrols."

"They didn't have to do that" Jax exclaims.

"They weren't invasive Alpha, they were respectful and just offering their help. They did it before Sophie even suggested it" Laurence shrugs. "They seem to be accustoming to being around other pack members more."

"Well that's a good thing" I smile. "I'll have to find Sophie before she heads back. Is she any closer to shifting?"

"Her wolf said at the full moon, the power of the moon will help her shift" he excitedly tells us.

"Brilliant" I say in relief as another yawn escapes me.

"Go to bed love" Jax says with a little chuckle. "I'll come wake you for dinner."

"Thanks," I whisper as I stand up and quickly drop a kiss on his forehead.

"Luna..I'll walk with you. Give Alpha time to organise the things he has to do before tonight" Laurence smiles as he holds the door open for me.

"I feel like I could sleep for days" I chuckle as I stifle another yawn. "Sorry, it's so rude of me."

Waving me off he simple chuckles as we reach Jax and I's room, "can I speak to you in private quickly?" He asks quietly as he glances around.

"Of course" I say looking at him in confusion as I open the door and gesture for him to go in. Walking in I lead us to the sofa and sit down with a sigh. "So what can I help you with?"

"So you know how i am the Beta" he says slowly as I simply nod at his statement. "Since you and Jax's true bond was completed during the fight, I've been more sympathetic to how you're feeling."

"Oh well that's nice" I say with a giggle. "But you don't need to worry about how I'm feeling."

"No you misunderstood Luna" he says shaking his head.

Sympathetic as in I can sense your feelings, as if I'm linked to you in a way. I know it's normal for myself and our Gammas to protect the Luna with our lives, we would do anything for you. But when you're angry I can literally sense it, when you're upset I can as well and when also when you're happy. I can't put the context behind the feelings don't worry" he says with an awkward smile as I flush deeply.

"And this has only come on since the fight?" I ask him slowly.

"Yes" he responds quietly. "It took me a while to figure out, but when you said you're so tired it all makes sense. I've been feeling overwhelmingly tired, but I'm physically not, I know it's not my own feeling and can separate it. I know Gammas are linked to the Luna normally, but when I asked Theo and Flo they both said they weren't, they just have a family bond with you."

"Interesting" I muse.

"But that's not exactly why I want to talk in private, but you must know I'm privileged to have that bond with our Luna" he says with a proud smile.

"So what is it you want to talk about?" I ask him again.

"I've also been feeling incredibly hungry alongside your tiredness" he says slowly.

"Sorry for my appetite?" I ask in confusion.

"No" he shakes his head as he flushes slightly. Sensing his nerves, I reach out my hand to grasp his.

"Laurence....what's wrong? Just say it." I say gently.

Taking a deep breath, he looks at me before speaking, "if Jax and you have spoken about this and decided to speak to me about it at a later date, then I apologise for asking." "Ok..." I say with a frown.

He smiles slightly before his next question makes me freeze in shock, "Luna....are you pregnant?"