Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 25

Nova POV:

Looking in the mirror I try to relax and calm my fast beating heart, the nerves I’d tried to ignore all morning are increasing as I know my father will be arriving soon. Nodding in approval at how my cream dress fits my boobs and waist perfectly before loosening into a short flowing sun dress, I glance at my shiny dark hair and admire the loose waves.

“You look beautiful Nova” I hear Jax say huskily before his large hands grip my waist as he steps behind me. Looking up at him in the mirror I offer him a small smile of thanks. Sensing my nerves he drops his head leaving me a lingering kiss on my neck, “I’ll be right next to you love and Kia is with you always. Don’t worry” he comforts me.

Turning round I give him a chaste kiss before breathing in his scent deeply which immediately calms my racing heart, looking up with resilience I walk towards the door as I say “ok let’s do this.”

As we head downstairs I can hear murmured conversation coming from the smaller dining room we will be using for our lunch. Opening the door I immediately meet the bright blue eyes of my father as he stands eagerly to meet me.

“Nova..” he breaths his nerves also showing, “you look gorgeous..just like your mother.”

Hearing that I feel butterflies as it’s the first mention I’ve ever had as to what my mother looked like. “I look like her?” I ask quietly.

He nods before gathering himself to reply, “you look exactly like her, but you have my eyes.”

“Do you have any photos?” I inquire nervously.

“I actually brought you some for you to keep if you would like them” he says offering me a small envelope.

Taking it I look down at the envelope for a moment before opening it and pulling out the first photo slowly. Looking at it brings fresh tears to my eyes as my fingers shake slightly. Jax brings his hand round to cradle mine holding the picture lending me his strength. In the photo is a man who is clearly my father, he’s younger with tanned skin and thick hair, his eyes shining brightly looking into the camera with a large smile across his face, his dimples more prominent than now. My eyes shift to the lady stood tucked into his side and I gasp slightly, she is the mirror image of myself with the only difference being her hazel eyes which look almost golden with the sun shining on them as it is in the picture. Her hair is waist length and wavey just like mine, she has large eyes framed by thick lashes and her mouth is open in a large smile showing her perfectly straight teeth. In her arms is a newborn baby, wrapped in a blanket as she is sleeping peacefully.

“That’s the day we brought you home, you were only a day old at that point. It was one of the happiest days of my life” my dad murmured as he came to stand in-front of me gazing down at the photo.

Holding the photo against my chest I smile through my tears, “this means a lot..thank you.”

As we take a seat and Laurence pours us all a refreshing drink i glance at Jax seeing his eyes trained on me already. “I’m here” he links me.

I take a deep breath and turn to look at my dad, “is there anything you would like to ask me?” I start.

With that he lets out a deep breath I didn’t realise he’d been holding.

“So much Nova..so much so that I’m not sure where to even begin” he starts.

“I can start from the beginning if it helps” I say with some amusement. Seeing his eyes wrinkle as he chuckles he nods, “I think that’s a good idea.”

“Well I was left on my parents doorstep when I was 3 weeks old, there was a letter left with me telling them my date of birth and saying that for the life I would have my parents couldn’t provide me with the security and love that I deserved” as I said that I saw pain flit across his features as his eyes closed at the memory. Reaching my hand across the table I grasp his before continuing, “my parents immediately took me in, they already had a son called Luca who was 2 years old. Due to complications with his birth they couldn’t have anymore children so they saw me as a blessing. I was cared for and loved by them and my brother. You met him yesterday..he is the Beta of the White Mountain Pack, we are incredibly close. I first shifted when I was aged 8, protecting Luca from a Rogue attack, I finished high school by the age of 15 and I went on to train with the Elite Warriors at the training academy. During that time i resided with the Red Moon Pack, there I met Theo and Flo – Alpha Jaxs Gammas. I rescued them from a group of rogues as they had fled their pack when it was attacked, they were only 12. I took them in and got them back into school when I found out their pack had been destroyed, after a couple of years the council contacted me saying there was an imminent threat and I had to leave immediately. I went to the White Mountain Pack where I agreed to become Alpha Axtons chosen mate, I helped the pack regain its strength and improve its finances, and now I’m here” I end rather vaguely.

“I sense that something happened?” My father probes.

“As you may have noticed Alpha Axton has a new Luna, he found her during a recent meeting where I was visiting Novas pack” Jax informs him, “he unfortunately didn’t follow the mateship laws and marked Luna Rose whilst causing Nova to suffer through the pain of his betrayal. I offered her a place in my pack when she had recovered.”

Hearing that harm had come to his daughter my father growled softly as his eyes brightened showing the presence of his wolf, after a moment he gains back control and offers a sheepish smile. “I apologise, hearing you’ve been through pain like that is making me feel rather protective of you”

Offering him a small smile I reply, “it’s understandable. Although I’m not happy with how Axton conducted himself I am happy to have ended up here.”

With that Jax squeezes my shoulder whilst offering me his kilowatt smile making me blush as Laurence smirks beside him. My father watches the small exchange as a smile breaks out across his face, “you two are mates” he says confidently.

Hearing that my smile falters slightly, “I’m not sure..my birthday is on the weekend. We will know for sure then.”

My father chuckled before leaning forwards, “do you have sparks when you touch?” He asks, I nod in answer.

“Is his scent growing stronger and vice versa?” He asks again as we both nod.

“Beta what does Nova smell like to you?” My father asks Laurence.

“Like citrus fruit, orange and grapefruit. It’s refreshing and I find it almost comforting” he adds on quietly making me turn my head to him in confusion.

“And what does she smell like to you Alpha?” My dads asks a smile playing on his lips.

“Raspberry and mint..my favourite summer drink” he says confidently.

“You’re mates” my dad stated grinning at our shocked expressions.

“Seriously?” I whisper.

“Your Beta here finds your strength comforting as will anyone within this pack as you are its rightful Luna, your scent will grow stronger to Alpha Jax as it nears your birthday as will his to you, I’m sure you’ve noticed your sparks will have increased in intensity the more time you spend together. You also will tend to gravitate towards each other unconsciously..I already had a feeling yesterday but now I am certain that you two are mates. I met your mother 2 days before my 25th birthday and I experienced the same as you” he finishes confidently.

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