Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 29

Nova POV:

After bidding a goodbye to the White Mountain Pack Jax and I settle into the car for the drive back to our pack.

“How are you holding up?” He checks.

“It’s just a lot of information but I am good, I have time to process it and I know you and my dad are with me whilst I do so” I tell him.

“It’s amazing that Ki has accepted me as her mate before your birthday, I’m honestly amazed she is so sure” he says happily.

“I never doubt her, she’s my voice of reason” I assure him as a wide smile crosses my face.

After a few minutes of comfortable silence, he suddenly slams on the breaks as he looks at me in shock as the car comes to an abrupt halt.

“What the hell was that for?” I ask angrily as I’m thrown forward.

“Sorry” he quickly says stroking my leg, “you ok?”

“Yes but do you care to explain what that was about?” I ask confused.

“Just something you told me, you said if I die as your mate then you would also die. Is that the case for all guardian wolves?” He asks looking at me with an unreadable expression.

“Yes I assume so?” I reply questioning him.

“When did you learn that?” He asks.

“Elder Johnathan told me they found a book written by the last known Guardian Wolf from three hundred years ago, they found the book in a hidden archive at the council building about 2 years ago and they told me as soon as they found it.” I said unsure as to where he was going.

“Nova..your dad is still alive” he says quietly.

“I know thank the goddess” I reply quickly.

“Yes but surely as he’s also a Guardian wolf if your mum had died..he would have also” he slowly says looking at me.

Hearing that I freeze as I process what he has said. Suddenly my body begins to shake and he pulls me in close to him, lifting me over the middle console so I’m cradled in his arms.

“Shit shit shit” I cry into his chest, “she’s alive?”

“If what you were told is true than yes” he agrees.

“I have to tell my dad” I say frantically.

“Wait Nova, telling him this moment will do no good. Wait until we are back and we can tell him then, think about how much this is going to hurt him..please love. Just be patient” he reasons with me.

“You’re right” I whisper into his chest as he rubs soothing circles on my back.

After a few minutes I shift back to my seat and he continues driving whilst holding my hand right in support.

“Why didn’t we think of this before” Kia wails to me upset at the thought of my mother being alone all this time.

“We’ve had so much to deal with the last few days Kia” I reply sadly back.

Drifting off into my thoughts the rest of the drive home is spent in a daze. Seeing the pack house in front of me I wait a few moments to get out of the car, Jax carries our things to our room in silence and I change into some comfortable leggings and a loose jumper. Sitting down I play with the hem of my top as Jax potters about the room putting things away.

Feeling the edge of the bed deep beside me I look up into Jaxs concerned eyes. “It’s going to be ok Nova” he reassures me whilst bringing my head into his chest.

Taking a deep breath I straighten and head towards the door, “let’s go tell him” I mutter.

He walks down beside me just holding my hand for confidence as I walk into the lounge. Seeing my dads eyes brighten when he sees me I offer him a small smile. A frown crosses his face as he takes in my rigid posture.

“You ok Nova?” He asks concerned.

“Dad I need to tell you something” I start.

Jax pulls me onto his lap as he takes a seat, rubbing me back soothingly, “a couple of years ago an Elder called Johnathan found some information on Guardian Wolves in a hidden archive at the council building. It was from the last known Guardian wolf dated 3 hundred years ago.”

“That’s intriguing, would I be able to learn more about it?” He asks interestedly, “I actually know very little about us apart from I have personally experienced.”

“Yes, but that’s not what I need to tell you. One of the pieces of information I learnt was about mates. It’s said that when a Guardian Wolfs mate dies, they also die” I say quietly.

“I will contact them and request an audience for next week” Laurence tells us.

“What do we do about your mother Nova?” My dad asks nervously.

“We wait. It has been almost 25 years..I know it’s hard but first we need to gather information. I am going to arrange the transfer of my grandmother to here with Jaxs help. He has doctors who are highly skilled and will be able to wake her so we can get some answers. We will go from there.” I say calmly trying to comfort my father.

“Will she ever forgive me?” He asks quietly, “I tried to find her I truly did. I believed I was looking for her body but I never stopped searching.”

“I know dad, I’m sure she will..I can see the love for her in your eyes. Be patient dad, we will do this together” I hug him.

Kissing my forehead gently he pulls away, “I need to return to my pack and ensure everything is in order. Can I request to come see you again soon?”

Jax immediately steps up, ” we are having a pack BBQ to celebrate Novas 25th birthday this weekend. I would love it if you could join us, you are welcome here whenever.”

Shaking his hand my father allows a smile to grace his tired features, “I would be honoured, I can’t wait to spend my daughters birthday with her, I have been waiting a long time.”

“Keep in touch till the weekend dad” I say as he heads towards the door.

“I will call every morning” he promises as he leaves.

Sighing I look at Jax and Laurence, “do you think he will be ok?”

“He will Nova. That man is so happy he has found you, and now he has something to live for. 3 things to be precise, you..your sister, and now your mother. He is strong and has been through a lot, I don’t believe he will give up now” Laurence says to me as he steps closer. “Permission to give our Luna a hug?” He asks Jax with a gleam in his eyes.

“I suppose so” Jax drawls.

Laurence pulls me into his embrace and I hug him back finding it comforting, “you are so strong Nova and so is your dad. I’ve only known you a short time and for that I’m honoured and I’m looking forward to having you here with us in the future. Naomi and I will be with you every step of the way” he whispers into my ear dropping a quick kiss on my head.

Stepping back I smile through a few tears, “thank you Laurence, you have no idea how much that means to me.”

Seeing him smile I suddenly grin, “on that note I think it’s time you find your pregnant hormonal mate.”

“Wish me luck” he chuckles as he runs from the room eager to see her.