Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 68

Nova POV:

I wake up early with a lot on my mind, staring at Jaxs relaxed face as I wonder what’s going to transpire today.

“We just have to wait and see Nova” Ki sighs to me as she paces slowly in my mind.

“I know” I reply quietly, “there has just been a lot of unanswered questions and to find that Rose is Alpha Jacob’s daughter was strange enough.”

“It’s too much of a coincidence I think” Ki agrees with a sad tone.

“It would explain why Elder Frost is so..well frosty with me I suppose” I murmur to her as I burrow my head into Jaxs chest breathing in his scent to calm myself.

“He was a pig headed Alpha. I’m surprised Elder Frost is his brother actually, I mean how is an Elder related to that man” Kia mutters angrily.

“He may be an Elder but it doesn’t mean he is respected” I point out, “we saw the way others looked at him throughout lunch yesterday.”

“And he disrespects us” Kia snarls indignantly.

Hearing Jax moan as he stretches slightly I look up and meet his sleepy eyes, “morning” he murmurs pulling me closer to him. Enjoying the comfort he gives me I lie there for a few more minutes before pulling away and huffing. “Well we best get ready hadn’t we” I sigh as Jax looks at me with concern.

“Hey” he says grasping my chin lightly stopping me from getting up, “I know today isn’t going to be pleasant and there will be a lot of bad memories brought up but it is for the greater good. Zeus and I are right there beside you, we always will be.”

My heart fills with warmth at his words and I can’t help but smile as I see the affection in his eyes. “Thank you” I whisper before kissing his lips lightly.

Standing up I stretch causing Jax to groan behind me, spinning round I see him cover his eyes with his arm as his other fist clenches the duvet.

“You alright there?” I ask laughing as I see the very obvious tent he’s pitching.

“I swear you make me like a horny teenager all over again” he mutters without looking to me. “I’ll be a minute, I just need to think about pack finances or something.”

Snorting at his words I shake my head in amusement, “there is always a cold shower” I giggle.

“Minx” he growls playfully as I walk into the bathroom and freshen up. Walking out I see Jax is finishing getting dressed and looks smart in a black shirt and dark trousers with polished shoes.

“Ooo my Alpha” I purr in his ear as I walk past him causing his eyes to flash before he takes a deep breath. Throwing me a glare I hold my hands up in mock surrender saying “ok, best behaviour today..promise.”

“Good” he sighs, “I don’t fancy having to explain my need to sit down at times in front of the council.”

Grinning widely at him I shake with silent laughter thankful for him distracting from my thoughts. Pinning my hair into a neat bun with a few loose waves framing my face I sit back and nod, happy with my appearance.

“Very smart” Jax says approvingly as his eyes take in my smart navy dress which goes to my knees and my white cropped blazer.

“Thanks” I say shyly before grabbing my bag and walking to the door.

“Shall we head down?” I ask as Jax finishes combing his dark locks.

“Yes. Let’s go” he agrees as we open the door to see Luca stood with his arm outstretched ready to knock.

Feeling the many pairs of eyes turn and focus on us I look to where we are seated and don’t acknowledge their gazes. Hearing Jax growl lightly beside me I look up at him in surprise as I take in his clenched jaw as he scans the room.

“You are getting some very dirty looks right now” he hisses as he draws me closer to his side.

“Do you want to know something about me Jax?” I ask quietly.

“Yes..” he says looking at me in confusion.

Smiling softly I squeeze his arm, “the more judgment, more hate, more disdain and more anger that is thrown my way will only benefit me and do you want to know why?”

“Yes..” he says with a playful smile.

Biting my lip I gesture around at the many people looking at us, “because I may be here to help others and much more but this type of environment is where Kia and I thrive.”

“Really?” He asks with a cocked brow.

Seeing Luca start to smile more as he takes in the gleam in my eye I grin up at Jax, “oh yes.”

Luca laughs loudly throwing his head back earning a few surprised looks his way before he looks back at Jax and myself, “you haven’t seen Nova when she has to prove herself. Things are about to get interesting” he exclaims making Jax grin as he looks at me with interest.

“People may regret what they’ve got themselves in for” Luca says with a knowing smile as I smirk at his words.