The Guardian Wolf And Her Alpha Mate
The Blessed Ones – A Blessing Or A Curse? Chapter 32

Nova POV:

"You're pregnant" Jax beams as he pulls me into another tight hug. Dropping down to his knees not caring for our company, he lifts my top before gently kissing my still flat stomach. "We're going to be parents" he whispers in amazement as his green eyes look up at "Nova!" I hear Alice squeal as she comes running towards me. "I'm so happy for you" she sobs as she wraps her arm round my neck. Feeling her growing bump press against my stomach, I chuckle as I step back.

me.

"Wow, we wont be able to hug like that for much longer" I say as she bursts into a fit of giggles while caressing her bump. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm great" she assures me. "Being around Theo and the pack has really helped my energy levels in the last few days, I have an appointment next week, I thought if you're here then you could come?"

"I'd love to" I reply happily as Theo finally catches up with his mate.

"I'm going to be an uncle" he shouts happily as Jax chuckles next to me. Leaning down and wrapping me in his large arms, he kisses my head before pulling away and looking me over. "How are you feeling? When did you find out?" Seeing his eyes a bit watery, I reach my hand out to caress his cheek in a sisterly fashion.

"Are you crying on me Theo?" I whisper playfully as he clears his throat and looks away.

"You always spoke to Flo and myself about the importance of family, we've always known how much you'd like pups of your own. Knowing that time is here..it's made me emotional, he explains as he rubs his neck in embarrassment. "You're always the emotional one" Flo says rolling her eyes as she joins us. "Congratulations sister" she squeals.

"Thank you both" I say quietly as a happy tear escapes my eye. "You're going to be an amazing father, and now an amazing uncle as well Theo, and Flo you're going to have double aunts duties now! But back to your questions, I'm feeling good. I have been quite tired, and more forgetful than normal as a result but with everything that's happening that's to be understandable. Laurence has spoken to the doctor for me, I literally only found out this afternoon because of him." "Laurence knew?" Jax asks in surprise.

"Um...yes" I reply sheepishly. "He offered to walk me upstairs this afternoon for that reason. Laurence and I share a bond it turns out...it explains his fierceful protection of me as his Luna, and his never ending support which I'm unbelievably thankful for. It turns out Ki has known for a few days but didn't want to distract me or you."

"Is that why she was quiet?" He checks.

Nodding in answer, I see relief cross his eyes before Zeus moves forward. "My mate is strong, caring and kind" he purrs as I feel Kias happiness flood through me.

"That she is" I agree before Jaxs green eyes return.

"He's going to be upset he can't run with her for a while" Alice comments as the others nod in agreement. Seeing Laurence look at me, I giggle nervously.

"About that, I can still shift" I shrug trying to sound casual about it. "Ki has assured me its safe, probably more safe.

So we don't have to worry about that."

"Wow" I hear Naomi exclaim as she appears by my side.

"Sorry, I overheard. That's amazing Nova, congratulations the both of you!" Hugging me sideways to be careful of her protruding bump, I rest my hand on hers as the pups kick her strongly.

"Still as active as ever" I chuckle as Naomi moans uncomfortably.

"I still have a while" she mutters. "I'm going to be a whale."

"You're beautiful and you always will be" Laurence tells her softly as everybody awws at his sweet words.

"Was that the right time to tell the pack about our news" I asked Jax.

Instead of Jax replying, Lawrence does instead. "It was the perfect time Luna, I promise, it has brought new hope to the pack following our losses. Your idea of the memorial wall also went down amazingly, I've heard many members tonight express how wonderful of an idea it was."

Hearing what Lawrence has to say my shoulders slump in relief as I let out a long sigh. "Thank the goddess for that" I whisper.

Have you told your brother the news yet? asks Jax. "Or even Alex and Ophelia? I'm sure they will be absolutely over the moon for us" he says.

"Not yet no" I say shaking my head although a small smile plays on my lips as I think of how ecstatic Luca will be when he hears the news. "Luca will be very excited to be an uncle as well, he has been on about it ever since thinking we were mates. I haven't seen Alex or Ophelia yet, I will when I see them."

"Oh my goodness, I'm going to have grandpups" I hear Amelia's excited voice squeal as she approaches us. "And here I was casually mentioning grandpups to my son this is afternoon when all along you were pregnant!"

"Ma, there was nothing casual in the way you mentioned grandpups" Jax says playfully as he rolls his eyes. With that the group explode into loud laughter which is a welcome sound after the stressful few days we have had.

Hearing how happy everybody is for me I can finally relax and think that perhaps a pup at this time might not be as worrisome as first thought. Looking at my mate I can see the happiness radiating from him, his eyes are bright and his stance relaxed, something I've been missing since his sister was taken.

"Mila will be so happy for you" Amelia say softly as if reading my thoughts.

"I'm sorry she wasn't here when I told everyone. Laurence and I agreed that the pack could do with a nice surprise" I say softly.

"Oh don't worry dear, you most definitely did the right thing.

Can you see all the smiles on all the pack members faces, the future of the Pack is now certain. A child as a result of the true bond from both you and my son will be an incredible alpha one day. Mila would have wanted you to tell the pack tonight, just because she isn't here doesn't mean people can't experience joy. But I can't wait for her to find out she's going to be an aunty" Amelia says with a gentle smile.

"We're going to find Mila, Amelia" I said quietly, yet the seriousness in my voice shows my certainty behind my words.

"I have no doubt about that. When you and Jax put your minds to something, you can achieve anything" she whispers in my ear as she pulls me in for a hug.

"Now I'd like to steal my mate away if I may ma" I hear my mate say as he wraps an arm around my waist possessively.

"Of course son, you two had best go celebrate hadn't you"

Amelia giggles as she waves us away.

"Ma!" Jax moans as he shakes his head walking away. "I swear if I took her words to heart she would be such a mood killer all the time, nothing worse than your own mom commenting on your s*x life."

"I can imagine" I smirk. "Now how about we go upstairs and you show me just how happy you are that were having a pup" I say in a low suggestive tone to my mate as soon as we are out of earshot.

Seeing his eyes darken as his gaze turns hungry, I wink at him as he leads me to our suite. Tonight is going to be a long night I think to myself, one that's far overdue.