Stars Above Lonely Nights — Michael Brown novel Chapter 99

Nova POV:

“So when the council approached me about a chosen mate it was already agreed and in motion because of you?” Jax asks in dad in horror.

His mother steps forward and puts a hand on his arm comforting him as I do the same.

“Why?” He asks hurt.

“You needed a Luna” David says, “one who could attend functions with you, raise your pups.”

“So nothing of much value? A Luna on his arm only, a woman who would spread her legs for the Alpha but not bring anything else to the pack?” Amelia asks coldly. “You wanted someone who you could control and make Jax look weaker only to make yourself appear strong.”

“It’s not like that” David says.

“Isn’t it?” Amelia shouts. “So you didn’t lie to all of us about Genevieve then? You paid her father £2million pounds David! £2million! Why pay so much for someone?”

“You can’t be serious?” Jax growls.

“Oh I am” Amelia says thrusting the paper to Jax for him to read.

“Father why couldn’t you just have trusted me?” Jax asks hurt clear in his voice.

“Because you’re not the Alpha I was, I had to ensure you continued my legacy and what I worked for. I knew after you had been Alpha for a year that I would have to keep my involvement in the pack with the way you ran things, but you and Amelia were adamant I needed to step back” David snarls. “This way I could be a voice in an ear and keep close to the pack.”

“No” Amelia shouts furiously. “He’s far better than you ever were. He has achieved so much more than you but you are in denial. He runs this pack far better than you ever did and we both know it. You are no longer welcome here, as soon as my daughter in law has put this bitch in her place you can leave. Jax I’m sorry for this..”

“What?” Jax asks, “this isn’t your fault.”

“No” Amelia says softly shaking her head, “this..I, Amelia Haydes reject you David Haydes as my mate.”

With that Amelia gasps in pain as she clutches at her chest, tears streaming down her face as Jax and I both hold her close supporting her whilst David drops to the floor his face white in shock.

“Accept it” she whispers brokenly, “it’s too late.”

“I, David Haydes accept your rejection” he whispers after a few moments as the bond between them finally snaps eliciting a sharp cry from them both.

“Ma..” Jax whispers as everyone looks on in shock.

“It needed to be done, that man is not the one I fell in love with” she sobs, “he has continuously betrayed this family and that is something I can never forgive. If he hadn’t forced the council to mate you with Genevieve then you would never have had to suffer through that pain and we might not have worried about losing our son.”

“Amelia you are so strong” I murmur as I hug her tightly.

“Kick her ass Nova” Amelia says passionately, “you are the true Luna there is no doubt.”

“Oh I will” I say with venom. “If she challenges me that is.”

Hearing that Genevieve’s mask of confidence suddenly slips as she shifts uncomfortably.

“Umm..well…I, ah, I was only challenging because David approached me” she stutters out.

“Did he pay you?” Jaxs asks looking at his father in disgust.

Seeing her nod her head hesitantly I laugh, “oh brilliant. So I take it this isn’t a challenge?”

“No…not anymore” she whispers.

“Here..I’ll help you upstairs Amelia” Theo says rushing forwards and helping her stand.

“Thank you Gamma” she says graciously. “I’m truly sorry Jax.”

“Ma, I don’t want to hear it. Go rest..that’s an order” he says looking at her with concern.

“Yes Alpha” she chuckles before wincing as Theo helps her from the room.

“Fuck” Jax groans rubbing his head.

“What are you doing to do with your dad?” I ask quietly.

“I’m going to ring Henry and explain the situation, he can go there immediately with a couple of warriors whilst I decide what to do next. Either way he’s ruined any relationship he would have had with me” Jax says with a shrug.

“I’ll come” I say standing up.

“No” he barks, “you are going for a massage, I am going to greet the guests that have already arrived and apologise for missing them. This is your day and I want you to spend time with your friends enjoying what I’ve planned for you all.”

“Is that an order?” I ask playfully.

“I can make it one” he smirks as I sashay up to him. Wrapping my arms round his neck I rise up on my toes and kiss him gently. “Florence will be back in 40 mins, Mila is in her room. Perhaps you could go and explain what has happened?” He asks looking at me hopefully.

“Of course love…You can order me about later” I wink before turning round to head upstairs.

“I plan on” he links me huskily making me shiver.