Filed To Story: The Guardian Wolf and her Alpha Mate
“Hello little brother” Johnathon says from beside me nervously as my father pauses gaping at him.
“Little brother?” He gasps.
“You won’t remember me..” Johnathon starts before my dad interrupts.
“Your eyes” he states as he stares at them hard.
“Just like yours” Johnathon says quietly as my father doesn’t move.
“I don’t understand, I always thought my parents left me at the orphanage aged 2, I didn’t have any siblings”he says frowning.
“What?” Johnathon asks cocking his head. “No..the Beta of the pack left us there when our parents were killed..I was 2 and you were almost 1. We were separated within 2 months of being there.”
“Wait if you thought you were 2 but actually it was Johnathon that was 2 do you think that was told to you on purpose?” I ask looking between the two.
“I think so, I was taken in by an old lady who I later learned was a witch. She was the most kind person to me growing up and without her I wouldn’t be where I am today” my dad admits still staring at Johnathon. “She had visions..” he trails off as realisation crosses his face.
“Do you think she knew what you were?” I ask tentatively.
“I think she will have” Johnathon suddenly says, “Guardian wolves have helped witches In the past, it is likely some still know a lot about them and wish to protect them. It’s in one of the books..I imagine she did it to protect you.”
“I have a big brother?” My dad chuckles nervously.
“You do” Johnathon says taking a tentative step forwards. My father does the same before they come together clasping each other tight as they try to hide their emotion.
“The family bond” my dad murmurs as he steps back. “I always thought it was a parent, but it was you.”
“It was” Johnathon says quietly. “Why don’t we go for a walk? I have a lot to tell you and I’d love to hear more about my brothers life.”
“Of course” my dad agrees immediately.
“But first..Sophie?” Johnathon asks looking behind him as she steps forward her eyes wide in shock.
“Hi Elder” she says quietly.
“Johnathon is fine, I don’t need to be called Elder by you” he says with a small smile. “It’s lovely to meet you.”
“And you, I’m sorry I’m still in shock” she says with a nervous chuckle.
“As am I” he admits, “but to know I have two nieces and not one has made me happier than you know. Congratulations on your new mateship, what a blessing.”
“Thank you” she whispers with tears filling her eyes before she lunges forward and pulls him into a hug making him freeze in surprise before gently wrapping his arms around her.
“Family” she whispers happily as she meets my eyes over his shoulder.
“Family” I repeat.
Jax POV:
Treaty done, training reports up to date, hotel and restaurant invoices, orders and payments made, pack finances all in order and new shifters have their first run tonight planned. “Organised” Zeus says proudly as I file the paperwork away breathing a sigh of relief.
“Yeah thank the goddess I have a very capable Beta who can step up when I need him to” I mutter to him.
“This pack runs smoothly because of you, and Laurence works so well because of how he was trained and helped..by you” Zeus points out with a wolffish chuckle. Hearing a knock on the door I stride over and open it smiling in greeting.
“Morning Kingsley, Elder Johnathon. How are you both?” I ask as I gesture for them to take a seat.
“Well yesterday was not what I expected” Kingsley laughed “but to know I have a brother is a gift.”
“It certainly is” I say with a broad smile. “How have you settled in Johnathon?”
“The room is lovely and your pack members are very welcoming. It’s been a pleasure” he says politely.
“Good” I say before sitting up and leaning forward in the desk, “so the reason I’ve called you here may not be the nicest topic to talk about but I think it’s high up on our list of things to figure out. Laurence spoke to you about Caroline didn’t he Johnathon?”
“Yes he did” he says with a scowl, “the hate I feel for that woman is incredibly high.”
“Well that’s something we all have in common” I say grimacing, “well I’ve heard from the Dr this morning that he will be happy for me to speak to her after lunch today. I want to focus on finding Novas mother,l for the both of you Kingsley. The thought of her potentially suffering over the years is extremely unpleasant and although I know Nova thinks what we are doing is right I also don’t want to hold off finding her just because we don’t know everything. Unfortunately I don’t think this is a situation where we can know everything we need to before tackling the problem and I know Nova is in agreement after speaking to her this morning. She’s aware of this meeting.”
“You’re right, there has been too much going on for years now that none of us were aware of” Kingsley says with a pained look in his eyes.
“Exactly. I’m hoping or rather I’m banking on Caroline giving us information regarding Novas mother, but I think we should also be aware that it might not be up to date as she has been in a coma for over a year” I say pulling on my neck slightly at the thought. “Kingsley I assume you need to go to your pack?”
“Definitely” he says immediately, “I’d like to see you speak with Caroline and I’d also like to speak to her before I go.”
“Of course” I agree, “but no violence. I know you harbour a lot of feelings towards her and they are all warranted that’s a given. But we can’t let our emotions lead us so I guess I’m just saying..control yourself.”
“I am a Guardian Wolf” he smirks, “but yes of course Jax. I understand I can’t react, her death although it will happen, I know it can’t happen just yet.”
“Glad we agree” I chuckle.
“I have also spoken to Axel and Evan this morning, they are going to return to my uncles pack today but only for a day before they go on scout missions they have arranged. I have seen the plans they have drawn up and I have to agree they are meticulously thought out so I have given them a go ahead” I inform them as they smile approvingly. Handing them both copies of the plans for them to read over I continue, “I do have a suggestion for you though Kingsley if you would be interested?”
“Oh yes?” He asks looking up with raised brows.
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