Second Chance Luna (Phoebe and Jason) novel Chapter 23

Jason slid the door open and stepped out. The pack immediately fell silent as their Alpha finally made his appearance. They sensed an immediate change in him. He had always been tense, disciplined and logical. At times he was almost cold but now there was a new relaxed feeling about him. If you are not reading this novel on Jobnib.com, know that some paragraphs are not complete. Visit Jobnib.com to read it for free. His smile was genuine and for once it reached his eyes. Their Alpha was happy, truly happy, in a way only one’s fated mate could make them.

“Everyone, we’re here tonight to welcome four new pack members. I’m sure you’ve heard the rumors and snuck glances whenever you could but let me introduce them properly. First and foremost…your Luna, Phoebe.”

Jason turned reaching into the doorway and drawing

Phoebe to his side. She blushed at his introduction and it was clear she was nervous but that didn’t bother the pack.

There was a gentle aura around her that complimented her petite form but also something else. Her bewitching silver-gray eyes captivated them and they could just sense the strength that belied her gentleness. There were layers to their Luna and they were all eager to know more.

Jason brought her out in front of him wrapping his arms around her waist and kissed her temple. Though she wasn’t officially marked there was no denying his devotion and claim. She was his Luna, and theirs, any who doubted it would regret it.

“I’d also like to officially introduce, Bridget Johansen,” Jason announced nodded to where she stood in Noah’s arms. The warrior bowed his head kissing her making it clear she was already claimed. “She will be joining our nursing staff and I can assure you her skills are second-to-none. And finally, Blake and Emma.”

Seated at a nearby table the siblings froze mid-bite as all eyes suddenly shifted to them. The pair wore their new clothes: matching striped sweaters, Blake wore trousers and Emma a skirt with tights. Norah had given the adorable five-year-old pigtails as they were her favorite hairstyle.

“Come here you two”” Jason gently beckoned.

They hesitated but at Norah’s encouragement stood and slowly made their way to their new Alpha. Giving Phoebe a final kiss Jason stepped down crouching so he was at eye-level with the siblings. He tussled Blake’s hair fondly as Luke approached with a dagger.

Emma whimpered at the sight of the gleaming blade.

Jason hugged the nervous pup. He knew his mother explained the proceedings but it was one thing to be told what was going to happen and quite another for it to actually happen.

“Shh, little one,” he whispered. “I promise it’ll only be a little prick. Then it will be over. Everything will be okay.”

Emma nodded but still looked nervous.

“We’ll have your brother go first, okay?” Jason gave her one more squeeze before accepting the blade and looking to Blake. “Ready?”

Blake was nervous but nodded. He was the older brother and determined to be brave. Jason held out his hand wishing there was another way but without blood relations he had no other choice.

Blake placed his hand into Jason’s much larger palm.

Brandishing the blade Jason pressed it gently into the pup’s palm until it broke the skin and a small cut appeared.

Without a word Jason turned the blade on himself cutting his palm rather deep to ensure it would not heal before he was finished and pressed their wounds together.

“I, Jason Aiman, Alpha of the Blue Moon Pack accept Blake Aiman as your Alpha…and father,” he smiled gently as the pup’s eyes widened.

“…, Blake…Aiman, swear loyalty to the Blue Moon Pack and accept you, Jason Aiman, as my Alpha…and father.”

Jason’s smile broadened ignoring the subtle gasps of surprise at the addition to the traditional oath. In all his time as alpha Jason had only a passing interest in pups.

They were his pack’s future so he ensured their security but he never got personally involved with them. Yet now he was declaring these young orphans were his own.

Blake shivered as the pack link opened to him. Welcomes streamed into his mind like a gentle tide. The pack didn’t want to overwhelm their new member so they didn’t flood the link as they might with others.

Bridget and Norah stepped forward. They lathered healing salve over the cut before bandaging it. Norah hugged Blake whispering good job to him. She had been worried about the pups’ initiation but that went much smoother than she hoped even more so since Jason added the last clause.

“You’re turn, sweetie,” Jason smiled gently at the waiting Emma.

“Yeah!” Emma squealed throwing her arms around Phoebe.

Phoebe hugged her close fighting back tears. After her rejection she had resigned herself to never having pups of her own so it had been easy to devote herself to the other pups and, in particular, caring for the orphaned siblings.

Second chance mates were never guaranteed so she never considered the possibility and others warned her males didn’t like caring for pups that weren’t their own.

“Does that mean you’re our new daddy?” Emma asked looking to Jason.

Jason’s expression softened as he took both of them into his arms, “That’s right.”

Without hesitation she reached for him hugged him as he held both close. The pack watched holding its collective breath. This was a new side of their Alpha they had not seen before. As unexpected as it was they certainly didn’t hate it. Already their Luna’s presence was being felt as she softened their stern Alpha.

“Blake! We have a mommy and daddy again!” Emma announced looking to her brother who stood nearby hesitating to approach.

Jason chuckled beckoning the anxious pup to his side before picking up the young one and hugging him close. He felt Blake tremble in his arms overcome with emotion. It would take time for the pups to become as comfortable with him as they were with Phoebe but that was all right.

Until then he would keep them safe and cared for.

“You have much more than just a mom and dad,” Norah corrected. “You have a grandma and an aunt and uncle too.

Emma bounced in Phoebe’s arms clapping her hands as Ben and Lucille hovered nearby. In fact they had more than just one aunt and uncle. Though Luke and Mona were not related to them as the Beta pair as well as Jason’s childhood friend they would treat the pups as their niece and nephew. Blake seemed overwhelmed by it all yet he smiled and clung to Jason. Once the pups were comfortable again they returned to their table to eat under Norah’s watchful eye.

“You didn’t have to do that,” Phoebe quietly said as they watched the pups.

“I told you, angel” Jason held her close. “What’s precious to you is precious to me.”