The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Blessed Ones – A Blessing Or A Curse? Chapter 27

Jax POV:

Walking back from finishing the personal visits to the families that lost loved ones, the mood is somber as the feeling of grief lingers in my heart. Ma walks beside me, silent in her feelings also, but with her head held high as the sense of comfort is emitted from her "How are you doing ma?" I ask her as I gesture for her to take a seat by the entrance of the garden.

presence.

Offering me a sad smile, I see a glimpse of her worry she feels for her lost pup, the sadness she holds for our pack members and the concern she has for me.

"I'm ok Jax" she sighs. "I feel a bit useless, I want to find Mila...I want her home, where she's safe and loved. The thought of her suffering because of Bruno is eating at me."

"Have you spoken to Pa?" I ask her as she nods her head slowly.

"I did" she whispers. "He was furious. Not with me, obviously. But with Bruno...he threatened to go to find him, to bring Mila home."

"Please tell me Henry stopped him" I say with worry.

"Oh yes, he did. I told him you were handling it and I was particularly strong in my words when I told him to let you continue to head this, it's you I trust to get her back Jax. I know he loves her, of course he does, but I don't believe he would handle this in the correct. manner" she tells me, her voice strained as she speaks about her ex mate. "I do have to admit something though."

"What?" I ask her, my voice sharper than I intended as she grimaces slightly making me feel guilty. "Sorry ma, what is it?" I ask again, my voice softer this time.

"They are returning to the pack, him and your uncle Henry" she says quietly. "Axel and Evan have been attempting to track Bruno's vehicles that he used, they have looked over every bit of CCTV they could between Bruno's pack and Axtons." "Was there anything?" I ask hopefully.

"No" she whispers. "Whoever Bruno has working for him knows just as much as Axel and Evan unfortunately. They found absolutely nothing."

"Damn" I whisper. "I understand why Pa wants to come back, as long as you're comfortable with it then I am also. I know Henry will do everything he can to help."

"David will stay here while you are gone, Laurence informed me of the Alpha meeting you have to go to tomorrow. He has assured me he will be here to help and if David so much as puts one toe out of line I believe he threatened to put him in the dungeon" ma chuckles.

"Why didn't Laurence say anything to me? I spoke to him earlier once Nova went for a nap about everything that's happened, in detail, but this is failed to mention" I ponder.

"Because I asked to inform you myself, it was my idea" she admits. "I knew I should have checked with you but I just suggested it when speaking to Henry and David."

"Ah," I say quietly. "I understand."

"You're not upset?" Ma asks surprised.

"No" I shrug. "To be quite honest, I haven't thought of Pa much since he left. We have a lot to do to work on our relationship and right now he's not a priority, but he is our father and your ex mate of many years. It's your daughter that is missing and the both of you can share in your concern for her. I know if Laurence was worried he would have told me, he doesn't always agree to personal requests to keep things from me does he. I mean can you remember the time Mila had to get him to pick her up because of how drunk she was? She begged him not to say anything to me but he knew that her getting in that state was not safe for her and was concerned, so he told me. He's a good judge of situations and of what my reaction will be."

"Very true" ma chuckles quietly. "My daughter does love a drink."

"I wonder why" I say rolling my eyes at ma as she chuckles once more. "Like mother like daughter after all."

"Have you got any closer to finding her?" Ma asks, her eyes hopeful as she glances at me.

"We have a promising lead" I admit slowly. "But the situation needs an air of caution. Bruno is a live wire as we know, we have to see what happens tomorrow before we act. But I believe our Luna Queen has been busy, Alex assures me of such." "Why hasn't he told you?" Ma asks in confusion.

"He will when necessary ma" I tell her gently. "There is a lot going on that I can't yet discuss with you, tomorrow I may be able to say more. But for now, please trust that I am doing what we think is right to keep Mila safe. Going after her in a desperate rush may be exactly what Bruno wants..it may cause more harm than good."

"But Mila is in danger Jax" she sobs as tears begin to stream down her face.

"She is strong and she is clever and she will handle the situation like a Luna now. Axton hasn't felt any pains ma" I tell her softly.

"But that doesn't mean she isn't hurting," she sobs.

"I know," I sigh. "But we have to believe in her, she has grown up considerably in the last few months."

"I'm just worried for my pup," she whispers.

"And that is understandable ma I've never said otherwise. If you weren't then I would be concerned" I say nudging her side gently. "I will have her home soon, I promise."

"I know you will Jax" she replies, her voice full of confidence in me.

Hearing footsteps approach us, I turn to see Alex and Ophelia nearing us. "We heard some of what was said," Ophelia says quietly. "I'd like to share what I have planned, I believe it will bring you some hope."

"I don't need to know if you don't wish to share," Ma says quietly.

"I didn't mention it earlier because I wanted to make sure it could go as I hoped, but now I believe you need some reassurance that it is being handled Amelia. I don't wish for you to continue worrying as much as you are, instead I'd like you to be more faithful she will be home soon" Ophelia explains softly. "I have a source who works close by to where there has been some suspicious behaviour. I had someone from our pack look at the footage from outside of my sources place of work and indeed there seemed to be a large groups of vehicles pass by yesterday, around the time frame we would expect there to be if they were travelling from where Milas car was found. Now, I don't know what is at the site in question, so I have my source scouting the area for us. If it is confirmed that Mila is there, then we act.

But until then, we have to wait. I don't wish to risk any more lives."

"But how would it be safe for them to scout the area?" I ask curiously.

"My source is extremely capable of looking after themselves," Ophelia chuckles. "You will learn why in time, but I have my utmost faith in him."

"Thank you for telling us" Ma whispers as her tears begin to slow. "I'm sorry for being emotional."

"Don't be," Ophelia exclaims quietly as she comes to sit beside her. "It is natural and I'm sorry I couldn't tell you sooner, we promise to keep you updated."

"Will you be ok when I'm gone ma?" I ask.

"Of course, I will have your uncle here as well as your Pa.

We may not be seeing eye to eye right now, but I am sure that our shared concern for Mila will take precedence, and we can lean on one another still; not everything is forgotten because of a broken bond," she tells us as I smile at her, my pride in my mother growing

one more.

"You're an incredible woman Amelia" Alex notes. "I know for a fact Mila takes after you, and that thought alone brings me confidence as it should you."

Seeing her smile slightly at Alex's kind words, I offer her my arm and gesture inside. "Come, let's go find Nova and eat before this evenings burnings. I know Nova was wanting to see you."

"Thank you, son," Ma says quietly as she takes my arm and allows me to lead her inside. Her upset quickly disappearing as the air of calmness surrounds her once more when we are within reach of pack members. "How is Nova?" She asks quietly as we begin walking upstairs.

"Tired" I reply honestly. "I think everybody's emotions can be draining for her still and of course she worries for everyone. But I've told her she needs to rest, I know everything is catching up to her a little." "That woman is selfless," Ma chuckles. "She would continue till she was dead on her feet if you let her."

"That's what I'm avoiding" I laugh.

"Well, we don't want that. Not if I am going to get any grandpups anytime soon" ma jokes, hinting not so subtly at her eagerness for grandpups.

"Don't worry, ma, it will happen when the time is right," I tell her softly.