Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 132

out loud as my smile falters slightly. Seeing his eyes widen in panic he quickly continues, “I don’t

mean I don’t have faith. Trust me, when it comes to you I have more faith than you can imagine. I

just don’t want you to get your hopes up too much, don’t put too much pressure on yourself that’s

all.”

Realising he’s right and that he’s just caring for me I relax and my lips curl upwards at his words.” You’re right” I say to him. Cupping his jaw lightly I kiss his chin before pulling back, “thank you for

concern about me.”

“I always care how you’re feeling Nova” he says with a slight smile. “Are you ready for this?” He

asks pointing to the conference room door.

“As ready as I’ll ever be” I smirk before confidently pushing the door open and walking in with my

mate by my side.

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Seeing the Alphas and other officials all turn to us I smile at them, my gaze unwavering and steady

as I try to emanate an aura of calm and collected. “Afternoon everybody” Jax says his voice strong

as it carries across the room. “I hope you’ve all settled alright? Is everything suitable?”

“Everything is very organised Alpha Jax” a tall ginger young man says as he comes to shake his hand. “I’m Alpha Conor of the Black Star Pack, my father Alpha Brent sends his best wishes and

says he has much confidence in our efforts.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you young Alpha Conor, it’s nice to see you with some more responsibility” Jax says smiling genuinely at the son of his ally.

“Kingsley..how have you all settled?” Jax asks looking to my dad as he sits quietly to the side.

“My pack members have finished setting up their camp, Theo came by and distributed the training rotas etc and everyone is in understanding of what we have planned” dad replies with a pleased smile. “The test will be when everyone has food this evening.”

“No one is angry with them” I say attempting to sift through the emotions I can sense, “I feel worry

and nervousness. Many don’t know what to expect from your pack dad, a peaceful rogue pack

wanting to aid others isn’t one that’s been heard of before. But the fact you’re a Guardian Wolf

carries meaning, people understand that.”

“You can sense all that?” He asks impressed.

Frowning slightly I nod, “I think so. I mean I don’t know for certain but I’m fairly confident. Whatever

Kara did has helped me understand it a bit more.”

“You know I think this is how I could sense deception so well before” I suddenly link Jax as I make

the connection in my mind. “I’ve always had a good sense of when people are deceiving me, or one

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another but I have to admit In the last month it’s become a lot more accurate.”

“Makes sense” he replies as his eyes meet mine, pride prominent in them.

“Right everyone let’s sit” Jax motions.

“What is this meeting about then?” Alpha Brad asks.

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“The fact we have 1300 rogues and 7 witches that we are aware of coming to fight us” Alex growls

as he storms into the room.

The others immediately stand and bow low respectfully as Jax and I do the same.

“Alpha King” Jax says as he comes to beside us.

“Sorry I’m late” he smirks arrogantly his Alpha King persona strong in this setting, feeding off of the

respect shown by other Alphas.

“I’m sorry did you say 1300 rogues and 7 witches?!” Alpha Brad splutters. “That’s gone up a lot

hasn’t it?”

“It has” Jax says solemnly.

“But it’s time to kill those fuckers, and I have a plan” Alex smirks.

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“Let’s hear it then” Jax tells Alex as he stands at the head of the table.

+25 Points

“Laurence and Theo have spoken to me about your ideas to have archers and also include guns in your weapon use” he starts as I simply nod in agreement at what he said. “My warriors are also trained in those skills so we can arrange groups to be placed at vantage points from buildings around or nearby the pack house on the eastern side who can use those weapons to reach the target. However to use the vantage points it brings the fighting close by, but we should engage the archers before the rogues reach our first line of defences. So I suggest we put the archers in the buildings closest to the eastern tree line.”

“So that they can pick off the rogues as they make their attack” I pipe up as I tap my finger thoughtfully on the table. “We will need warriors with them able to defend. Once the rogues or whoever else have spotted where the archers and gun men are they make a beeline to them to get

rid of the threat.”

“Exactly” Alex says snapping his fingers looking excited for some reason. “Which is when we should have some fire involved. I have spoken to Michaela..she is an elemental witch. So of course

my answer is firebombs.”

“Firebombs?” Jax questions.

“Yes” Alex laughs, “I know it sounds like something straight out of a movie I couldn’t help it. But it’s essentially Michaela using her elemental powers to start spreading fire between the rogues it will make them scatter and their attack be less forceful. So..I’m going to have warriors tomorrow set up tracks which Michaela can set alight during the fighting and that way the fire is controlled and won’t spread.”

“Yes I’d rather like to keep my buildings and trees as undamaged from fire as possible” Jax frowns at the possibility. “But I have to admit it could work.”

“It could, things are going to be damaged though babe we need to accept that. But we can help limit that where possible” I say gently knowing it pains him that the thought of what’s he’s worked so hard for in this pack is at risk. “I also have a plan. I need people with me as I’m going to hang out of the first attacking lines, I want to try to get towards the back of their troops and that way I will hopefully find my grandfather much quicker.”

“Plus it means we can fight them from both ends. If we can get them surrounded..it will be a whole lot easier” Laurence chimes.

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