Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 34

Nova POV:

As Alice drags us away from breakfast I smile my thanks at everyone who wishes me their congratulations as they pass.

“Our new Luna” Naomi smiles happily, “I have a good feeling about this Nova.”

“Do you think the pack will accept me after Genevieve?I know about what she did to Jax but when it comes to the pack I have no idea what kind of Luna I am following” I admit voicing my thoughts nervously.

“Hmm, she came across as a lady who put the pack first and in some ways she did. When she first met Jax everyone was happy with her as Luna but after the first couple of months her faults became obvious” Naomi admits. “To be fair I didn’t dislike her but she wasn’t someone people were able to approach with their concerns. I’m not sure you’re aware but Flo deals with all new mothers and accompanies Jax on their first visit. This wasn’t implemented once Genevieve had left, it began 2 months into her being Luna. She showed no interest in offering her support towards pups, new mothers, struggling mothers, the nursery etc. I’m not saying she wasn’t helpful because she did help with the kitchen rotas and implementing a good work ethic within them – but again that was to make her dinner parties run smoothly. I guess what I’m trying to say is she was happy to put the hard work in if she herself was going to benefit from it.”

Taking her words in I nod as I grasp what she’s trying to tell me, “I get it. She wasn’t necessarily the people’s Luna.”

“Yeah..exactly. She could fight but I wouldn’t class her as a warrior. She could do the paperwork but I wouldn’t class her as the most able. She could offer support but sometimes the words weren’t meaningful because there was a lack of emotion and actual relations with the pack members. Before she betrayed Jax I believed she was trying, but maybe because she knew herself she didn’t properly belong with Jax she held back” Naomi explained. “I think she saw herself as a temporary guest in the Luna role.”

“That’s sad in a way” I say quietly understanding her situation.

“Yes, it is. But it’s in the past now, Jax has really dedicated himself to this pack during his time as Alpha and trust me when I say the pack is grateful for that. Everyone can see how you two belong together and your impact here already” she says with emotion in her voice.

“Don’t cry it will set me off” Alice warns from my side making Naomi chuckle.

“I can’t believe you’re both pregnant, I am so excited for you both” i exclaim happily clapping my hands.

“You’ll be my midwife won’t you Nova? I know the pack hospital here is amazing but I would feel more confident with you leading by my side during the birth” Alice admits quietly.

Hearing that Naomi’s eyes flit to mine, “you’re a midwife?”

Blushing I look down slightly, “I’m a trained doctor and midwife yes. I helped at the pack hospital back in our old pack and with the Luna assisting with childbirth it seemed to improve the success rates and also the recovery time for the new mums” I explain quietly.

Hearing nothing I look up to see Naomi staring at me in amazement. “What?” I ask chuckling nervously.

“When did you find the time?” She asks amazed.

“Oh well I actually trained in midwifery when I was younger, I started helping when I was 15 as I had a certain nack for it. Ki has a very strong sense of hearing and we can detect pregnancies very early on, we can also detect how many babies. Kia is extremely caring and wants to help, as am I. Midwifery is a natural interest” I admit.

“That’s how you could tell we were both pregnant” she realises.

“Yes” I smile.

“That’s amazing Nova, I’d love for you to be present with Laurence and I also if you think it could be beneficial” she asks.

“If you want me there I’ll be there, but I can offer any support you might need on the way” I say as I give her little bump a soft rub.

“Do you want to be a mother?” She asks.

“I’d love to be” I admit, “but not yet.”

“You’d make an amazing mum Nova, I’ve always said so” Alice puts in.

“Thank you” I whisper as I give her a side hug. “So what’s First Ladies?” I ask as we reach the high street.

“First we are going to have our hair and nails done” Alice exclaims happily, “Flo is meeting us there. I was in no way letting your sister miss this for some silly border patrol.”

Laughing I shake my head, “silly border patrol? Necessary border patrol you mean. She’s not much of a girly girl I would have understood.”

“Nope, you’ve missed her like crazy I know you have. This is about spending time with your friends and family” Alice retorts back quickly making me know she has been waiting for me to give her the opportunity to say so

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