Jax POV:
“What was that about?” I glare at my father as Nova heads to get some food with the rest of my family.
“I’m sorry son” he sighs, “you know what I’m like when I don’t have information. I was just thinking of you.”
“I know” I reply sharply, “but you also need to remember I am now Alpha. I understand your concerns but I can assure you now that Nova is a blessing. Do not doubt us.”
Hearing the conviction in my voice my father meets my gaze before nodding his head in understanding, “of course Jax, she seems like a wonderful woman.”
“She is” I hear Laurence agree as he joins us, “we are incredibly blessed to have her as our Luna.”
Hearing those words from my Beta has a large grin spreading across my face, “that’s kind Laurence” I smirk at him.
“Just giving credit where it’s due boss” he says shrugging his shoulders. “I actually came to tell you her father has just arrived.”
“I thought you said her parents were dead?” My father interjects inquisitively.
“There has been a lot going on pa” I sigh, “I should probably warn you though. Nova was adopted by Lucas family at the age of 3 weeks. We very recently found out her father is Kingsley..the Rogue King.”
With that my fathers eyes whip to meet mine, “what?” He growls.
“Don’t you dare growl at me pa” I glare, “Kingsley has brought order to the rogues. He took over from the previous Alpha King, every rogue that joins his pack has to make an oath alongside their pack witch to cause no more violence unless justified amongst other things. If they break that oath..they die.”
“Surely you are aware David that there has been much less rogue activity in the last couple of years” Laurence mentions quietly.
“Well yes but you can never trust a rogue” my father grimaces.
“I know your history with rogues pa and I’m sympathetic to your views, but I assure you this is a very different scenario. Kingsley is a rogue through no fault of his own, he did it to protect his daughters and I am positive you would have done the same if you understood the circumstances” I tell him clearly.
“Perhaps after speaking to him you will understand more, for now I ask you to be patient and understanding. Today is Novas birthday, do not ruin that” I growl lightly at him showing my conviction.
“Ok son” he says after a moments quiet.
“I’m going to meet Kingsley, if you could let Nova know I’ll be back shortly” I say to Laurence as he nods and turns to let her know.
Striding round the front of the packhouse I see Kingsley leaning on his car with a young woman by his side.
“Good afternoon Alpha Jax” he says happily smiling at me.
“Jax is fine” I say waving my hand, “you’re family.”
Smiling at the young lady shifting nervously next to Kingsley I extend my hand for her to shake, “you must be Sophie?”
“It’s a pleasure to meet you Alpha” she says timidly shaking my hand and glancing up at me through her long blonde hair.
“The pleasure is all mine, Nova will be happy you have come” I say gently trying to calm her nerves. Seeing her gulp and look at her dad with worry he grasps her hand lovingly.
“Calm down darling, Nova was more than understanding and after spending time with her I know she will welcome you with open arms” he assures her.
“Please excuse my nerves Alpha Jax” she says quietly after a moment, “I have had little time around packs before and they got the better of me.”
“That’s more than understandable Sophie, but please call me Jax. You are Novas sister, being called Alpha by you isn’t necessary. As for meeting others, this pack is welcoming and will be happy to meet their Lunas sister. If you would like I can ask Nova to meet you beforehand?” I ask.
“I’d like that” she whispers.
“Nova love could you meet me at the front? Your father is here” I link her.
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