Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 135

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“Why would it matter if a woman stuck up for them?” Nova commands not giving him a chance to

answer freely.

“Women are weak and too emotionally involved” the teen says looking horrified at having to admit

his thoughts.

Grasping his throat with her claws extending, Nova bares her fangs before asking calmly, “do I look

weak right now?”

“N..no Lu..Luna” he stutters out.

Nova simply growls in response before flinging him 15ft away to the land on the gravel drive as

gasps are heard around us at her strength. “Sexiest pig” I hear her mutter before she turns to address everyone again.

“Respect one another, help one another and most importantly. Do. Not. Fight” she growls. “We have bigger problems than this, I want you all to make an effort to speak my father’s pack members and perhaps you won’t be so wrong in your assumptions next time. How embarrassing you think it’s ok to act like this” she says looking pointedly at Ben and Trevor the main instigators.

“Have a word with them” I say to Alpha Brad and Alpha Edward who look noticeably embarrassed with their pack members. “She might not go so easy next time” I warn them as Nova stalks towards us angrily.

“They need to learn some respect” she growls storming past us all.

Waiting for her to be out of sight I storm up to Ben, Trevor and Max who has come stumbling over rubbing his head where he hit it on the ground. Drawing my arm back I punch each of them in the stomach making them crumble to the floor. “Take this as a lesson, do not ever disrespect my Luna or anyone else here. Listen to your Alphas, if I ever see you behave like this again you’ll regret it. Got it?” I snarl Zeus growling in my mind.

“Yes Alpha” they groan from the floor.

“They’re yours now” I say to the other Alphas before stalking away to find my angry Luna.

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Collapsing on the floor of the gym panting as sweat pours off of me I feel Jaxs gaze burning into my back.

“Feel better?” He chuckles when I look up to where he’s stood leaning against the wall with his

arms and legs crossed.

“Mmhmm” I hum as I gaze openly at his tempting muscles in his fitted tee, showing his broad chest and powerful shoulders leading to his bulging arm muscles, which he casually flex’s knowing

what’s got my attention.

“Good” he smirks. “As much as your eye fucking me and I’d love to make you feel even better, we’re

needed.”

“What’s up?” I ask immediately reverting to serious mode as I stand up and towel off my sweat.

“I am going to call and check in on the travelling pack members. Naomi informed us they arrived over an hour ago and I said I would see how they’re settling” he says as he pushes himself off the wall and holds the door open for me. “While you have to meet Corina” he reminds me.

“Oh yeah” i say before gulping down some water as I step out the gym. “Sorry for disappearing like that, I could feel my anger rising and knew it was becoming too much. I had to get it out.”

“I know” is all he says but his eyes are full of understanding and care for me.

“How has everyone been during dinner?” I ask quietly.

“Much better, everyone has been relaxed and talking between one another. Your dad’s pack look more comfortable now” he tells me with a smile as I breath a sigh of relief.

Walking upstairs I tentatively dip in to the emotions I am experiencing and feel relieved that the majority are ones of determination and confidence. Earlier I felt like I was drowning in a wave of anger and anxiousness, it made my body feel on edge and my temper quick to ignite, never mind

the horrendous migraine I had been suffering. But for now at least my body felt relaxed and

rejuvenated, the anxiousness still there but controllable.

“I can tell everybody is more comfortable around one another now” I say to Jax quietly as I look

around at the warriors still dining. “I feel more in control and like I can breathe again, my chest

, doesn’t feel tight.”

“I think your little show did the trick” he smirks as he wraps an arm around my shoulders and plays

with a loose lock of my hair.

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“I didn’t mean to snap at them” I sigh.

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“Maybe not but if you hadn’t I would have..well I did when you left” he says with a shrug. “You were right in what you said, everybody is here for the same cause, we need to join together not fight one another. I was tempted to knock that man out cold for the disrespect he showed you alone.”

“He wasn’t the brightest” I chuckle.

“Corina is in our private library love” he says as he spins me in his arms and holds me tightly by my lower back. Resting my head on his chest I sigh in content while he rests his chin on me. “Meet in

the bedroom when you’re done?”

“Yes please” I whisper, “I could do with just lying there with you.”

“No funny business I promise” he says his chest moving with quiet laughter.

“Aw” I whine pouting up at him with big eyes.

“Nice try” he smirks. “Normally those lips and eyes would have me changing my mind instantly but I’m worried about you. Feeling everybody’s emotions can’t be easy and I want you to rest when you

can.”

Grinning up at him like a love struck puppy he chuckles nervously before asking “what?”

“I’m just very lucky to have a mate as caring as you” I whisper cupping his cheek softly.

“All mates should be” he says with a slight frown as I know he’s thinking of what Nathan from my dads pack told us earlier and of Milas situation, before his eyes brighten once again, “but I’d do

anything for you, I’ve told you this.”

“I know, as long as you hold me I’ll be happy” I whisper before reaching up on my tip toes for a

loving kiss.

“Always” he promises. “Now go, I don’t fancy an angry witch coming after me” he says shuddering dramatically as I giggle. Turning me around he pushes me away gently before slapping my ass making me jump, “peachy” he say huskily and winks before slipping into the dining room leaving me speechless and blushing slightly as some border patrol members smirk at me knowingly.

“Don’t” I glare at them playfully before smiling and shaking my head.

“Wouldn’t dare” one of them says as they all laugh loudly before going to get their dinner.

Jogging upstairs I reach the large wooden doors of our library on the office floor and I open it quietly before peaking inside. Seeing Corina by the window waiting I step inside fully and walk up

to her as she appears lost in thought.

“Corina” i say gently as she turns to me with a warm smile.

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“Luna Nova” she chimes, her voice light and comforting. “Esmerelda and Kara explained about

earlier, how have you felt since?”

“Better since I taught a punching bag a lesson” I joke as we both take a seat in two comfy chairs.” Everybody’s emotions feel more bearable now, I was just telling Jax that I can almost breath easier and I don’t feel as swamped with them all. I think it has something to do with the emotions being

more positive.”

“I would imagine so” she agrees. “All the visiting packs were probably feeling a range of emotions

on arrival, especially your fathers.”

“Yeah” I sigh. “But I’m concerned about during the battle.”

“Well I have some ideas we can try” she says encouragingly. “But first I wondered if you had any

questions?”

“I did have an idea. I wondered if I was able to focus on one emotion and locate its source almost”

I suggest nervously.

Nodding her head at my words her smile never wavering she replies, “I believe you could. There is

no better way to find out than try. So what I’d like you to do is sit comfortably and close your eyes,

find yourself in a peaceful mindset and attempt to block out everything around you, almost like

meditation.”

Picking my feet up and curling them under me I control my breathing and focus on closing off my

mind for the next few moments.

“Good, now tell me an emotion that someone is most likely feeling more than anyone else here”

her soothing voice says as it floats to my ears. Smiling slightly at myself I reply, “superiority.”

“I like that” she says with humour in her voice, “focus on that emotion and what it means to you

then try to find its pathway.”

“Pathway?” I ask in confusion furrowing my brows.

“Don’t think just do” she chuckles as I concentrate on my breathing again. Thinking of superiority

and what it means to me I think of when one is feeling they’re better than those around them and

that they have an almost greatness about them. After a few moments I begin to feel a small pull in

my mind, one that wants to draw me in. Following it I allow my mind to wander and soon I find

images of the training ground coming to the forefront of my mind and almost feel the boost in my

own ego. Gasping I sit upright as the individuals feeling’s come flooding through me.

“Dear?” Corina asks me worriedly as she reaches to steady me.

“Alex is at the training ground I think” I say quietly as shock at what I’ve managed to do hits me.

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Her eyes widen at my words as she looks impressed, “check” she urges.

“Alex, where are you?” I link him.

“Training grounds sparring, why? Is there a problem?” He replies quickly.

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