Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 44

Jax POV:

Bursting through the packhouse doors I immediately head for the meeting room where I requested everyone meet.

“How is Andrew?” I ask Laurence seeing him arrive at the same time.

“Unconscious but stable, his Wolf is healing him and he didn’t loose too much blood, he has had to have a few stitches but thanks to Lunas quick work he will be fine” he says calmly his Beta side prominent now. “They will contact us as soon as he’s awake and I have 2 warriors stationed outside to help if required.”

“Thank you Laurence” I say as we walk in. Glancing at Nova I see her calm and collected, if it wasn’t for the bond telling me she was anxious and worried I wouldn’t have a clue.

“Ok everybody listen up, there has been an attack which we are almost positive was made by hunters. Andrew has been injured and is recovering in the pack hospital however our Gamma Florence we believe has been taken” I start as Theo let’s out a loud growl.

“I’m so sorry Theo” I hear Nova whisper as she wraps an arm around him offering comfort.

“It’s not your fault” he whispers his voice trembling with the worry he feels for his twin.

“Laurence I want you to go to my office and contact Axel, ask him to hack into any roadside cameras, CCTV etc in that area that he can and if he finds anything for him to contact us immediately” I order to my Beta as he leaves immediately to do as I’ve asked.

“I have 5 warriors trailing the tracks as far as they can, they are following emergency protocol so they have a phone for them to check in and contact us as they will be too far to mind-link. I have 10 extra wolves patrolling the borders focused on the eastern side as we speak however I want an additional 20 wolves to go join them. In case of an attack I want the rest of the warriors to be prepared, I know we haven’t had one in a long time however everyone knows what to do. Protect the vulnerable and the young, anyone who can fight fights. Theo I need you to focus, to find your sister I’m leaving you in charge of the warriors as you’re the best for the job” I inform.

“Yes Alpha” he replies his voice stronger than before.

“I want you to get two wolves, one being tracker Ellis to go back to the clearing they were taken, it’s 5 miles east you will find it if you follow the scent of blood. I want you to report anything you find as we didn’t have time to explore the area” I order Theo as he stands to leave.

“On it Alpha” he replies. As he walks past I quickly grasp his arm causing him to pause in a low tone I speak to him alone, “we will find her Theo. Put your skills to use and focus on what I’ve told you to do. I will do anything I can to find Florence” I assure him.

“Thank you Alpha” he says quietly as his eyes grow steely with determination.

“Ok Naomi, Alice I want you to go and speak to pack members. Inform them of what has happened as I will never lie to them but be sure to inform them we are acting quickly and if they have any questions then I will be holding a pack meeting as soon as possible. Reassure them that they are safe and we will protect them” I order them.

“Yes Alpha” they chorus as they stand to leave.

“Naomi before you go where is Luca?” Nova asks quickly.

“Theo asked him to escort Caroline and the warriors to the hospital, she is currently being transferred to the private room and Luca has 4 of our warriors there also which will stand guard at all times. He will meet you here as soon as it’s done” she informs us.

“He’s a good man” I tell Nova aware that her brother has taken on responsibility to aid our pack during an emergency.

“He’s an extremely worthy Beta” she says with pride in her voice, “he will do anything he can to help.”

“I need him to contact Axton and ask if they have had any suspicious activity around their pack recently. I also need to speak to the escort and check to see if they were followed or noticed anything suspicious on the drive here” I think out loud.

“I’ll link him” Nova says immediately reminding me she can link anyone she needs to.

“Perfect” I say. “Come let’s go meet Laurence and see if he has managed to contact Axel.” I stride out the door I run up the steps to my office 3 at a time.

“Hello Alpha” Laurence greets me as he stands behind my desk, “I have Axel on a video call here and he is currently accessing cameras nearby the track Gamma Florence was taken.”

“Hello Axel” I say as I step into the camera frame.

“You did the right thing, I can’t smell any poison either so I believe it’s safe for me to touch” Nova says as she leans forward taking the note.

Before she opens it I reach a hand out and cover it with my own looking at her before turning to the nurse who is watching, “could you take us to a vacant room so we can open this in private?”

Understanding dawns in the nurses eyes as she immediately opens the door, “of course Alpha, there is a room down the end of the hall.”

Walking in I utter my thanks before closing the door quietly and turning to have Nova, “whatever it says we will deal with it ok love?”

“Ok” she says quietly gazing at the note clasped in her hand. “Let’s read it.”

Opening the note her hands stay steady as she controls her breathing helping stay calm, I stand behind with my arms wrapped around her waist to comfort her as I read over her shoulder.

“Nova,

The day you were born was the day we lost our daughter forever. She was unable to complete her mission and for that she had to withstand the consequences. She failed in ridding of the last Guardian Wolf, your father, something we had been working towards for 20 years previous, ever since learning of his survival. She let herself be led astray by the foolish man and continued to live in a false sense of security different to what she was destined for. The disappointment I feel for the decisions our daughter made will never fade, she is a disgrace to our family and she will continue to suffer because of that.

But you..you and your father have made the lives of those around you at a far greater risk. I will not stop until you are both gone and the Guardian Wolves are eradicated from this world.

But for now I want two things, if you return my dear Caroline to me then your she Wolf will be returned safe. But that will only be the case if your father and yourself bring Caroline to me. You have one week. At 2pm in 7 days time we will be at the address at the bottom of this note, be sure to come alone. If there is any other activity of others being nearby or with you I will know and everyone will suffer.

It’s time to embrace your fate granddaughter, the future of the werewolves depends on it.

“Shit” Nova whispers before falling back into my waiting arms.