Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 165

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Bonus Chapter (Alex & Ophelia – 2)

Ophelia POV:

Freezing, I don’t move for a moment as i process what Alex has said.

“Lia?” He asks, his deep voice coaxing me from my thoughts. “What do you think?”

Sitting up I spin so I’m sat looking at him clearly. “I think it’s the right thing to do.”

Seeing a slight hint of shock pass through his eyes, he soon sits up opposite me. “Really?”

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“Really” I confirm. “You know I’ve always been very keen on the idea of Jax taking your place once our time has come. Now I think it’s more than evident that it’s the right time, he has a Guardian Wolf by his side. We know that Guardian Wolves are our protectors, our supporters and someone who will do anything in their power to continue our work in creating peace and unity between packs and other species.”

“Exactly” Alex says, looking at me in relief.

With a nervous chuckle I shrug before I try to sound casual with my next comment, “I would also like to start a family with you.”

“You would?!” He gasps. “But..you..?”

“know” I whisper. Seeing a hint of hope in his eyes I quickly put my hand over his and shake my head slightly, “nothing has changed for me Alex, I can’t have children. I’m sorry..”

“No Lia” he replies sternly. “Don’t ever apologise for that.”

“You were hopeful..” I whisper.

“No” he says shaking his head. “I was hopeful we could start soon yes, then I remembered it takes

time to appoint a new Alpha King.”

“Oh” I mumble, my cheeks heating in slight embarrassment.

“Would you really want to start a family soon?” He asks quietly.

“I’ve always wanted a family with you Alex. I just needed time to process the fact that that ability was taken from me” I explain. When Alex found me, I had been chained, beaten and my purity had been taken from me by force. He was my saviour, in far more ways than one. He found that spark

in me once again, he built my confidence back up and he was there for me through all my trauma

and helped me learn how to cope with it. But when I learnt that from the way I had been treated, I

could never have kids…it sent me on a downwards spiral. The loss I felt was hard to comprehend,

and the worry I held that my mate would be disappointed, ate at me until one day I exploded and

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told him the truth. To say I was embarrassed at even thinking he would care, was an

understatement. I was mortified that I considered him holding that against me, and I know it upset

him to. But he was understanding, forgiving and supportive. For a long time I struggled with

rational thinking, my life had been unstable for a long time and it showed. But Alex changed all

that, he not once held anything against me. He worked to replace any horrific memories with

beautiful ones.

“I worried that after what happened to me, bringing a child into our life would complicate things

and endanger them” I explain.

“I know” he says quietly, “I did also. Losing my family like that..it made me want to wait.”

“I know too” I whisper. “But I want a child between us Alex.”

“Why don’t we adopt?” He asks suddenly.

“You’d want to adopt?” I ask in confusion.

Nodding slowly, he offers me a small smile. “Knowing you can’t have a pup of your own, whatever

route we took, has made me realise I could only ever have a pup of my blood with you. Anything

else would feel wrong. Like I was betraying you…even if it wasn’t physically.”

“But you wouldn’t be Alex” I say furrowing my brows.

“I know but..” he trails off with a little shrug. “I just can’t wrap my head around that, and there are so

many pups out there in need of a loving home. Nova and Luca are perfect examples, they may not

be blood related but have you seen a more stable sibling bond than them?”

“No… Are you sure Alex? I don’t want you to feel like you have to make that decision just because of

me” I whisper.

“I’m not” he assures me. “It’s for all of us.”

Blinking quickly to keep the tears at bay, I offer him a wobbly smile. “Oh sweetheart” he whispers before pulling me close. Sniffing as I rest my head on his chest, I can’t help the tears that fall.

“You’re so good to me” I mumble as his chest rumbles with deep laughter.

“I was thinking the same about you” he chuckles. “So we’re really going to do this? I mean I know it takes time, the process of stepping down and finding the next Alpha King, but it gives us ample time to look into everything properly.”

“We’re going to do this” I giggle, pulling away and flashing him a wide grin.

“Parents” he smirks as he nudges me gently with his shoulder.

“We will be” I promise him, grasping his hand tightly as we struggle to tame our excited grins.

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We return to our comfortable silence for a few more moments, before I hear Alex sigh once more.

“What you thinking about now?” I tease him, sitting straight and rolling my eyes at him.

“Kingsleys pack” he admits as my eyes widen in surprise.

“I have to admit I hadn’t thought of who would replace him” I reply quietly. “Do they have a Beta?”

“Do you think it’s time for them to be recognised as an official pack?” Alex asks me, clearly lost in

his thoughts to not have registered my question.

“They aren’t a normal pack though” I point out.

“They’re not, and it doesn’t mean they have to be” he says with a slightly shrug. “What Kingsley was

achieving was impressive, why change his dynamic of running things?”

“So you suggest someone continues his legacy?” I confirm.

“Definitely” he replies immediately. “I was thinking Luca..”

“Because of Sophie..” I realise.

“Well yes, in a way. But Luca is far more than a Beta, his blood is the only thing that kept him in that position. However being Rogue King doesn’t mean he needs Alpha blood” Alex explains. “The pack trusts Sophie, she’s a familiar face and will ensure to do what her father set out to do. Luca is a great leader, he has a natural ability and he is very likeable, plus a formidable fighter. I think they’d

be a great replacement.”

“I agree” I say softly. “So it still be a Rogue Pack?”

“Yes, but be recognised by the council” Alex elaborates. “I believe it will help with peace and

overall unity.”

“I think it’s definitely worth mentioning to them” reply with a smile. “Change is coming.”

“Change is coming” Alex repeats.

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Alex POV:

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As Ophelia and I return to the pack house, I see Elder Martin deep in conversation with Jax’s Beta,

Laurence.

“Elder Martin, it’s good to see you” I say as we reach him. “I’d like to extend our thanks for ensuring

Ophelia and the others were safe.”

“It’s our duty Alpha King” he replies with a polite smile.

“I wondered if I could have a few minutes of your time Elder?” I ask, holding his gaze as he looks at

me curiously.

“I will go and see to the other pack members that have returned” Laurence says, bowing his head

and politely excusing himself. “Thank you again Elder Martin.”

We both watch the Beta walk off, smiling and greeting those he passes, taking the time to interact

with everyone. “I have to say I’m impressed with the way he has helped Alpha Jax recently” Martin

comments.

“He’s a brilliant Beta, has been for many years” I agree.

“You wanted a word?” He asks, turning his attention back to myself.

“Yes, let’s go to the conference room. I’m sure Jax won’t mind” I tell him, gesturing for him to

follow me. Walking quickly to the back of the pack house, I soon open the door to the conference

room and let Elder Martin enter first.

“Take a seat” I tell him. “I’ve just been speaking to Ophelia about a couple of different matters. I

wanted your opinion on them.”