The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Guardian Wolf and her Alpha Mate Chapter 9

Nova

POV:

"That was delicious thank you so much for organising it Naomi" I thank her as our plates are cleared away.

"It was a pleasure, our chefs are very talented. I always enjoy showing off their skills" she smirks at me.

"Well I am not complaining" Alice exclaims folding her napkin away, "and I'm glad it wasn't me cooking for a a change" she adds on with a playful wink in my direction.

"Well you shouldn't be so good at cooking then should you" I giggle throwing my hands up.

"I loved it really you know I did" she says squeezing me on the shoulder as she comes to sit beside me.

"Now we've all eaten I've asked Laurence to go and collect the initiation trinket, I think it's time for you both to join our pack officially if you are happy to do so?" Alpha Jax asks with a slight nervous twinge in his voice, looking up at him im greeted by his warm gaze and confident smile making me doubt my initial interpretation.

"Of course Alpha, we would love to" I answer smiling sweetly at him.

"Jax is fine Nova please" he says his eyes crinkling at the corners slightly as he smiles.

"Oh I can't do that!" I exclaim.

"And why not?" He asks straight back quirking his eyebrows in question.

"Out of respect for you as my new Alpha I couldn't possibly" I say softly back at him.

Seeing him shrug the corner of his mouth twitches in a slight smile, "well in that case when we are around the pack you may call me Alpha, within these walls I insist on Jax."

Smiling when I realise he's got his own way I laugh and look at him through my lashes, "ok then..Jax." Seeing his eyes darken slightly hearing his name from my lips I feel a blush stain my cheeks. "Oh you little flirt" Ki purrs to me playfully.

Sitting back I turn to Alice who sneaks me a sly knowing wink before we turn our attention back to Beta Laurence as he walks back into the room holding a small wooden chest.

"I'm not meaning to flirt Kia, tell me if you feel uncomfortable I just feel safe around him" I murmur to her in my head. "Pfft I love it don't worry, I can't wait to meet his wolf" she purrs back making my eyes widen in surprise. "Really? What does that mean?" I ask her. "I'm not sure but let's just roll with it for once, after the last few days we deserve to be ourselves for a bit" she reassures me.

Looking up I see Jaxs gaze upon me a question in his eyes, "sorry Kia was just talking to me" I say.

"Anything to worry about before we continue?" he asks tentatively.

"Nono, she was just wondering when we get to meet your wolves" I laugh being slightly more vague about who in particular compared to her original request.

Seeing relief cross his features before he schools them once again he laughs, "soon" he promises looking me in the eye.

"So as you're probably aware I'll have to make a small incision on your palm using a silver knife, and I will do the same on mine, we will then hold our hands so our palms are pressed together and say the welcoming words. Is that ok with you both?" He asks. "Yes go ahead" I agree confidently, as Alice repeats the same as I.

Seeing him stand he just mutters, "I'm just going to grab a glove I won't be long." Realising it's to safely hold the silver knife I raise my hand, "if it's for you to hold the knife I can make the incisions for you?"

"Oh no I don't want you hurting yourself" he says shocked.

"Trust me Alpha, it won't" Alice laughs next to me.

Seeing him debate for a few seconds before he sits back down his eyes narrow slightly before he gestures, "ok then..go ahead, thank you."

Reaching over I clasp the knife in my bare hand ignoring the gasps around the room and reach for his left hand, "silver doesn't effect me please don't worry" I murmur as I make a small incision on his palm before repeating the same on mine, grasping his hand in mine I bite my lip to hide the small gasp threatening to escape my lips at the small shock of electricity that seems to jolt my body at his touch. Seeing his eyes narrow slightly once again before his mask is back in place I look down at our hands, "I Alpha Jax accept you, Nova Vinrock, into the Midnight Sky Pack from this day forth you are no longer a rogue" he says as he wraps his large hand around mine squeezing slightly, feeling the tether to his pack members form as my pack bond snaps into place I can't stop the large smile from spreading across my face. Looking up at him I see him smiling looking at my softly, "welcome to the pack" he whispers holding my hand a second longer. As we let go and then turn to Alice I try to ignore the coldness that spreads through me at his lack of

contact.

Looking at Alice I see her staring at the knife dubiously, "don't worry I'll be quick" I reassure her. Seeing her eyes harden in resolve she sticks her hand out to me, making a small incision in her palm as she bites her lip I then turn to Alpha Jax and cut into his small incision again as it had started to heal already. Clasping hands Alpha Jax immediately repeats the process for Alice albeit a bit quicker than with me. Seeing her gasp as the tethers are formed my heart warms with happiness.

"Welcome to Midnight Sky Pack Nova and Alice" I hear Alpha Jaxs husky voice filter through the mindlink as I hear Laurence and Naomi utter the same.

Giggling I turn to Alice and embrace her in a hug, "I think this is what we were meant to do" I link her softly as she hums in agreement.

Pulling apart I gesture at Theo who was stood protectively behind her, "why don't you go and spend some time together?" I suggest.

Seeing her blush as he gazes at her with adoration clear in his eyes she nods shyly, "see you later Nova, Alpha Jax" bowing her head slightly in respect to our new Alpha.

"See you soon Nova, I'd love to have dinner with you this evening?" Theo asks nervously.

Reaching over and giving him a gentle hug, "I was already planning on it, make sure to mention it Flo also I'd love to meet her mate" I say reassuringly, "have fun you two" I wink as they turn to walk away, Theo bowing his head to his Alpha as he passes. Watching them walk away I can't wipe the smile off of my face which is noticed by Jax. "Happy?" He asks knowingly.

"Very" I assure him, "I'm so glad I've got to see Flo and Theo again, honestly they were my absolute world for 2 years. I was heartbroken when I had to leave them, but I'm so happy to see it was for the best. And to see Theo and Alice are mates, it's just brilliant" I grin up at him flashing my pearly whites.

"Do you fancy a tour of the pack grounds?" He asks me.

"That would be nice, thank you" I reply shyly.

Holding his hand out for my own he leads me through the door towards the entrance hall, only dropping it when he opens the front doors to allow me to walk past him.

"It's truly gorgeous here Jax" I murmur quietly to him as we walk down the steps, knowing no one else could hear me call him by his name alone I felt more confident in doing so.

Seeing pride in his eyes as he looks around he smiles down at me in acknowledgment, "thank you Nova. It's taken a few years but I'm proud of where we are as a pack now. My dad likes to remind me every time he visits the pack house but it's nice to hear it come from you" he smirks.

"I was thinking of a pack run this evening actually Nova if you would like? We normally have one anytime we welcome new members to the pack who can shift, we've also had two new members of the pack first shift whilst I've been gone so it would be to celebrate them also." He mentions whilst leading me through the flower gardens.

"I'd enjoy that" Kia exclaims to me, laughing I point at my head, "well Ki is very keen, I darent say no" I reply cheekily, "is there anyway I can avoid people knowing about Kia being a Guardian wolf for the time being?" I ask nervously.

"Yes that shouldn't be a problem, we could imply you have Alpha blood but not confirm it, that way I'm not outright lying to my pack members" he explains, "although I doubt people would ask, they know here that if I want them to know I will tell them." "Come, I'll show you the lake and walk round the training grounds" he says happily pointing in the distance.