Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 35

Jax POV:

“Hi son, glad to see you’re back” my father comments as i sheepishly walk into their house.

Scratching my head I glance up to see my parents looking at me expectantly.

“I’m sorry to rush off on you, I was a mess yesterday” I sigh not looking at them straight but focusing on the view from their window.

“Girl trouble?” My father smirks.

“Something like that” I chuckle before turning to face them fully. Hearing them both gasp as their eyes zero in on my fresh mark I look between them, my mums eyes are wide with excitement and my fathers are full of pride.

“You found your mate?” My mum squealed.

“Yes..Nova” I grin at her.

“That stunning lady? Oh my goodness how exciting!” She exclaims whilst rushing over to give me a hug.

“The Nova whose 25th birthday we are going to today?” My father enquires.

“The one and only” I smile proudly.

“But she’s 25? Did she have a mate previously? Surely you’ve met before..” he probes, the alpha wolf in him curious for an explanation thinking factually like an Alpha does.

“She did have a mate before yes, alpha Axton was her previous mate but it was an arranged mate ship. We are fated mates pa” I explain.

Seeing his eyebrows furrow in confusion I explain further, “it’s not my place to say but Nova has been unable to find her mate till this birthday. I’m going to leave it to her judgement to say more, please understand.”

After a moment he nods, “I’m intrigued what can I say, but I trust you. We are looking forwards to meeting her son, congratulations!” He winks at me before coming and shaking my hand proudly.

“Will she allow my help in the Luna ceremony?” My mother asks, seeing the hope in her eyes at the thought I know it’s because she had little input last time.

“Im sure Nova will be grateful, if Alice hasn’t beaten you to it” I laugh.

“Haven’t even thought of Naomi yet, you know what that ladies like with planning events” my father mutters pulling a slightly exaggerated worried face teasing me.

“”I’ll mention it to her ma” I say quietly giving her a squeeze. “I’d like for everyone else in the family be surprised at her party if that’s ok? It’s a birthday and celebration for the pack today.”

“Oh I can’t wait to see their faces, ok Jax we will be round at the packhouse at 4pm. I assume you won’t want us coming to help to avoid seeing you?” My mother asks excited at the idea of a surprise.

“We have it under control yes, I’ll just see you all there” I say before chuckling, “I’ll tell Nova as well but she is aware my family are visiting today and coming to the party so she won’t be blindsided.”

“Well I’d maybe warn her about your sister” ma laughs before looking slightly worried herself.

“She would just insist on coming back with me to meet her if I stayed and told everyone now, this is just pushing all that squealing that’s going to happen back a few hours” I laugh shrugging my shoulders.

“You’re right love, we will see you later” ma says dropping a quick kiss on my cheek before bustling off murmuring about how excited she is to meet her new daughter in law.

“On my way back love, how is your morning?” I link Nova as Zeus lopes through the forest revelling at the memories of last night.

Walking back in I chuckle lightly as I see her still slumped on the table with her eyes closed. “I’d let you sleep love but Alice will be up shortly” I say as I gently clean her up.

Hearing those words her eyes flash open and she rights herself before turning and walking to the closet. “What shall I wear for the party?” She asks as she stands looking at her clothes.

“I think Alice has that sorted” I say shrugging my shoulders.

“Of course she does” Nova giggles before throwing on a pair of shorts and a tank top. “What are you doing for the rest of the afternoon?”

“I’m going to head down and greet some guests, Luca will be here soon he said he will meet you at the party and let you all get ready in peace. By the way I thought I should perhaps warn you about my family” I say cautiously.

Her eyes flash to mine as her worry filters through the bond, “don’t worry, my sister is just very enthusiastic. She will be ecstatic I’ve found my mate so I thought I should warn you beforehand.”

“Oh” she laughs in relief, “I’m looking forwards to meeting them.”

“They’ll love you” I smile as I quickly throw on some shorts and a top.

Scenting Alice is drawing closer to our room I quickly walk over and pull Nova into my arms, “I’ll come and meet you before the party starts love, enjoy your afternoon” I say as I drop a soft lingering kiss on her lips.

“Don’t miss me too much” she smirks against my lips. Pulling away I flash her a wide smile, “I always miss you” I wink causing her to chuckle lightly as a blush lightly stains her cheeks.

“See you soon” I say before opening the door to an expectant Alice who has some food in her hand for Nova.

“She’s all yours” I laugh before heading downstairs.