Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 97

Nova POV:

“Morning” I say through a yawn as a stretch.

“Hey love” Jaxs tired voice rumbles as he buries his head in his pillow. “Too early.”

“What happened to the Alpha who was always awake and at the gym at this time” I chuckle, “it’s 6:30am.”

He lifts his head to glare at me before slumping back down and pointing at me, “that was before I had a mate who kept me up all night.”

“Oh so it’s my fault” I smirk before he groans rolling over and sitting up.

“I think we can share the blame” he says with a little chuckle.

“Glad you agree” I giggle before swiftly getting up from the bed when I see Jax reach for me. “Nah ah, I have lots to get ready for today Mr.”

Seeing him pout I smile apologetically, “I’m going to shower then head for some breakfast.”

“Save water?” He suggests hopefully.

“Nope” I laugh as I walk away, “you’re not getting me with that.”

“Worth a try” he calls out as I lock the door behind me.

After spending 20 mins washing myself thoroughly, shaving and then lathering myself in lotion I step out the bathroom relaxed and ready to get dressed. Seeing Jax slumped on the bed face down snoring with his naked ass on show I hold back a laugh to not wake him. Quickly dressing in some jeans and a white blouse I dry my hair and pull some shoes on before kissing Jaxs head and slipping out the room quietly.

Feeling Kia awake and excited I share in her feelings as I walk into the dining room to see Amelia already eating.

“Good morning Amelia” I say after getting myself some food.

“Nova” she says with a warm smile, “awake early as well I see.”

“I was too excited to sleep” I admit feeling myself blush.

“Oh me too dear” she agrees immediately as we share a smile. “Where is Jax?”

“Snoring into his pillow” I laugh as the image of him in bed comes to mind.

“It’s nice to see him sleeping more again” Amelia says after a moment. “After Genevieve he became some engrossed in work and being Alpha he never seemed to get enough rest. He was probably sick of me commenting on it after a while.”

“I didn’t realise” I said softly.

“Oh it wasn’t that he was hung up over Genevieve dear, he just didn’t want to let the pack down. I think he thought losing his Luna so quickly would make pack members distressed” she says sadly.

“Did it?” I ask.

“Oh goddess no. If anything it made them support him more, she was a nice woman on the surface but to tell you the truth I never liked he and I don’t think the pack was behind her” she says sheepishly.

“A few have said the same” I say quietly.

“I’m happy he’s found you dear and I am truly looking forward to the ceremony” she says gleefully.

We sit and chat for a little longer as the dining hall gradually fills with pack members all greet me excitedly.

“I’m going to check on the guest rooms” I say standing from the table.

“Ok Nova, Mila will be here soon so I’m going to check over everything for today one final time then meet her” Amelia says giving me a mothering hug.

With a small wave to the room I head upstairs and start checking the rooms, leaving the baskets that are already prepared on the tables. After half an hour I leave the rooms satisfied that everything is ready for our guests and I can now concentrate on what’s been planned for me.

“This feels much more exciting than our previous one” Kia says to me as she sits with her ears up in my head alert to everything that’s going on. Watching people bustle by me as they begin to prepare for today I agree with her.

“It’s because we always knew we may not stay the Luna there” I say to her softly, “but here..this is it for us. We are where we are meant to be.”

“We are” she agrees happily.

“Nova! There you are” I hear Alice squeal from behind me.

“Hey” I exclaim. “I thought I was meeting you at 10?”

“You are” I chuckle. Quickly dressing myself again as she carefully hangs the dress up I check the time. “9:30am already” I gasp.

“We can go downstairs together if you’d like? Theo said Jax is down there with Laurence waiting for guests” Alice suggests. “Mila is just seeing everything Amelia has organised and then will find us.”

“Let’s” I agree as we walk downstairs together. Seeing the start of decorations being put up I think of how proud I am of this pack for getting everything together so quickly.

“Nova” I hear Jax call his voice sending shivers down my spine. Turning I see him resting by the fountain with Laurence, Theo and Flo all stood with him.

“Hey” I call as we approach. “Oh my goddess it’s so nice to see you back up and about” I say hugging Flo.

“I’ve been cleared by the Dr and I am good to go” she says enthusiastically, “I’ll be patrolling this morning before joining you for ladies time.”

“Brilliant” I say happily before Jax pulls me into his chest.

“I missed you this morning” he rumbles in my ear.

“Oh really?” I chuckle, “you seemed quite happy snoring into your pillow.”

“Well I much prefer waking up to you next to me” he whispers.

“Me too” I say kissing him softly.

“Ooo first guest is here” I hear Alice say excitedly. Checking the time I see it’s only 9:40am.

“Little early isn’t it?” I ask but no one seems to be listening as they all watch the vehicle approach. Seeing it come to a stop I wait as a gentlemen climbs out the driving seat before walking round to open one of the back doors. Seeing a long slender heeled leg extend before another joins a beautiful lady wearing shades and bright red lipstick steps out gracefully.

From the corner of my eye I see Laurence, Theo, Flo and Jax tense as she steps forward. Pulling her shades off her brilliant blue eyes shine brightly as her blonde hair cascades in perfectly styled waves down her back. Walking forwards she smiles brightly, oblivious to the growing tension in the air.

Stepping through the group she stops directly in front of Jax as he pulls me tight to his side. She smirks slightly at his actions not taking her eyes from his.

“Jax” she says softly in an attempt to sound seductive but her voice is nasally and high pitched.

“Genevieve” he growls.