Chapter TEN (10)

Nova

Nova woke up to an empty bed and empty bedroom. She felt alone. But his side of the bed was still warm. So, it wasn't that long ago that he had gotten up and left the bedroom. But then she found the note on the nightstand, that Braxton had left for her before he had left the bedroom this morning.

Nova,

I had some alpha duties to attend to this morning and then I have to meet with dad. I will be in my office where we first met yesterday. If you need anything mom is in the apartment somewhere or you can come fine me in my office.

I will try and hurry up to finish my work as soon as possible so I can get back to you. I already miss you, my love.

XOXO,

Braxton

That was so sweet of him. I decided to clean up his bedroom, his room is a little messy. Then I decided to go ahead and take a shower. I decided to wear one of his t-shirts. So, I wore his Breaking Benjamin shirt and a pair of new jeans that his mom had gotten me. I just love the smell of Braxton; he smells like coffee and mint. It makes me feel close to him when I am not around him. It seems to calm my wolf down.

Braxton

I woke up this morning and I needed a cold shower. I went in the shower, and I began stroking my dick as I kept thinking and imagining Nova kissing slowly down my chest and taking my shaft into her hands and stroking in slowly. Then as she got on her knees, she began to put my shaft into her mouth. Teasing me at first, by just licking and sucking the head. Then she started suck the whole shaft, (or as much as she could). She was sucking and bobbing her head back and forth. While using her hand playing with my balls. With the image going through my head, I kept stroking harder and faster till I hit my hard and fast release.

I got washed up in the shower. I got dressed in a navy polo, and blue jeans. I went down to the kitchen and grabbed something to eat. Everyone else was still sleeping yet. Then I went into my office.

I went over the border patrols reports from Head Border Patrolman Jax Mitchel. Everything looked good. He was keeping his men up to date with their trainings and the schedule rotations looked good. I went over the warrior training schedules and reports sent over by Head Warriors Leon and Nora. They are still doing great with the help of Ryker with everything. They are a talented team. I was just finishing up approving those reports. Where there was a knock at the door.

"Enter." I said. I looked up and it was my dad.

"Morning son how is the Alpha today?" he asked, and I rolled my eyes.

"Good morning dad, Alpha is just fine and dad, you don't have to call me that." I told him.

"I know, but it is out of respect Braxton." He said. I nodded

"So, what's up dad?" I asked him.

"I came down here to discuss your mate." He said.

"Nova, what about her? She is perfect in every way possible." I tell him.

"Yes, I know, she is son, but whatever has happened to her at her old pack isn't right. He took something away from her that was rightfully hers." He said.

"If you mean by her father, I could agree." I told him

"But dad, what can we even do about it?" I asked him.

"Well, I am requesting a meeting with the Elder Council on the matter. You will need to stay here and continue to run your pack as you should. I will go and take care of this with the Elders. I know them well. Besides, Alpha Knox, didn't inform the council before he banished his daughter nor when did he chose to give the title to Easton. I talked with her brother Future Alpha Easton. Here is his number in case you want to speak with him." He said.

"Thanks dad." I said just looking at the paper with the numbers written on it.

"Wow, so there is a chance she could get Alpha title and still be Luna?" I asked

"Yes, that's why I have to go to the meeting." He said.

"Ok dad, no matter whether she is just a Luna or a female alpha and Luna it doesn't matter to me. I love her already." I told my dad.

"Good son, I will see you later I love you." He said.

"Love you to dad." I said.

"Oh, and son Easton already knew that you were her true mate before I called. Knox knew when you were there for that alliance meeting. Claims that he did what he did to protect her from Future Beta Jordan. Because his dad was going to name Nova as beta when he stepped down. Instead of his son. He wanted Nova to be one of one running the pack. Easton said they he knew she would find her true mate. He could feel it. He knows she is here." My dad told me.

"How does he know?" I asked.

"Apparently, he bought her a top of line cell phone, and it is GPS. in pinging in the cabin. She never uses it. That's how he located her. he has called her, but she doesn't answer it. She might think it's her dad." He said

"Ok dad, thank you." I said.

When my father told me that he has to go to the Elder Council for a meeting in regard to Nova because of Alpha Knox and what he did to her. I was upset, but I also knew that deep down everything would work out in the end. I already knew that my mate was special, and I can't be ay prouder of her. Air, my wolf has been driving me crazy the past few weeks looking for her and now that we have finally found her neither one of us never want to let her go.

Braxton, I want to meet mate and I want to meet her wolf; I need to help her heal. Ari tells me.

'Ari, she is still scared after everything that has happened with what her father and so called ex-first mate did to her. she just needs some time.' I tell my wolf and he growls at me.

I can sense that she I scared but I want to help, even in your human form Braxton. Just give me a chance. He tells me

'Will see Ari.' I told him.

I know Ari is right, but I don't want to scare or pressure Nova. I just don't know what to do about it. I just need to think about it, is all.

Nova

I went into the study and saw 13 missed calls from 847-548-9325. I am worried that it is my father trying to call me, so I don't answer it. I have been ignoring this number for over two months now. Just ignoring the phone, I head into the kitchen and made Braxton some turkey and cheese on rye sandwiches for lunch. I grabbed him some cookies that his mom had made earlier today as well and a drink to. I set off for his office. Once I found it, the door was closed. So, I knocked on the door.

"Come in." he said, and I entered his office. He looked up and saw me.

"Sweetheart what are you doing here?" he asked me. I walked over to his desk and set down his tray.

"I believe someone missed lunch, so I brought him lunch instead." I told him. He smiled and got up from his desk and walked over to me and pulled me into a hug and kissed me.

"I missed you," he tells me.

"I missed you to Braxton." I tell him.

"You need to eat" I tell him.

"Yes Braxton, does need to eat." Ari says. Nova just looks at him, confused for a second.

"Your Braxton's wolf?" I asked. He nodded. She grabbed onto him tighter.

"Yes, my name is Ari, it's nice to me you Nova." He tells me.

"Nova are you ok?" he asked.

"Hello Ari and yes I am ok." I said and I hugged him. I felt so safe. I felt as safe as I did in Braxton's arms.

"Hello Nova" he said, Braxton was right, she is scared because of her past.

"Nova, you need to know, that You are mine and Braxton's mate. You are our Luna. We will never reject you; banish you. He might hate me for saying this, but we love you already." I told her.

"Really? Do you promise?" I asked him.

"Of course?" he said. I jumped up and gave him another hug.

"Nova are you ok?" he asked. I just stared at him, but my eyes changed. From green with red tint to pure green.

"Nova is fine, but I am Zoe her wolf. I am still weak Ari. But I am getting stronger. With your help I will recover from the past. See, Jordan wasn't our true mate. But between what he did, and what his father did is what cause me to suppress and go into hiding. I only came out when I caught your scent. I knew you were close, and we were safe please don't hurt Nova." Zoe said

"Never would dream of it my love. But I would love to see what you look like." He said.

"You will see soon, let nature take its course. We love you both to." She said. I am letting Nova back. You should let Braxton back to.

"Ok thank you Zoe," Ari said as he hugged her.

"Thank You Ari." Zoe said and then she kissed him.

Braxton was able to gain control back over his wolf. As. Nova was able to gain control back over from her wolf. Braxton finally eats his lunch as they talk about their wolves coming forth in their human form.

"Braxton, I want us to go back to my cabin." I said to him

"Nova why? I thought we were starting to form our mate bond." He asked looking sad

"Didn't you hear me when I said, 'us' silly?" I said, trying not to laugh.

"No apparently I did not hear that part." He said in defeat and then laughed."

"How about Mr. Alpha pack his suitcase of what he needs for his alpha work. Then got pack an overnight bag. I have a study that you can turn into an office. Plus, a library." I told him.

"Are you serious Nova? Because I could have everything of mine packed and sent to your cabin so I wouldn't have to be without you. Since I can see your cabin from this window, that means it's not far from the pack house." He tells me. I looked at he with a confused look and look out the window and about 50 yards away from the pack house is my cabin on the other side of a thin line of trees.

"Well, who knew that we have been neighbors for the last two months. We have been that closer to one another than we thought. But pack as much, or little or all of it as you want. Mates are for life." I told him

"Well then my dear we best get going to the cabin and see what needs to be done and preparations for things." He says and then he winks.

"Sounds good My Alpha." I tell him and he laughs and kisses me.

"I love it when you call me that." He speaks.

"Good because I just might never stop." I tell him. He just laughs.

"I just need to pack my stuff and tell mom and dad what is going on." He tells her.

"Okay, But I am going to head over to the cabin and get things ready for when you get there, and I will see you when you get there later." I said and kissed him on the cheek. he nodded

"Ok sweety see you soon." He said and she was out the door. He smiled knowing that soon he would be taking my things to her home, well there home now.

BRAXTON

Braxton, you love her too, don't you? Ari asked me. Yes, Ari I do love her already I know you know that. I said to him. Oh, I know but it's still happy to hear it. But just so you know, I talked to Zoe, and they love us too. They just aren't going to say it yet. Zoe is still weak and needs both of us to help her get stronger, this move to the cabin is a great idea. Ari said. You are right it is a great idea. I had a feeling you talked with her wolf. I knew she loved us, as I love her. What isn't there to love about one another.

Nova had left and headed over to the cabin to get things ready. It was about a half an hour or so ago and I finally got my office all packed up. I mink-linked my head warrior and best friend Leon for help.

B: Hey Leon are you on Patrol duty right now or at the diner?

J: Actually, neither Alpha. Its Monday the diner is closed for oven repairs remember and I patrol Sunday & Fridays. What's up?

B: Can you come help me move some things to Nova's cabin?

J: Do you mean to your mutual cabin?

B: umm yes, I guess you could call is that, how did you know I was going to be staying with her?

J: well, first of all Nora's visions and secondly Nova called Nora and asked if we could help. We are currently at the cabin helping out. I will be right over. Girl talks only so much a guy can handle.

B: Oh My, thanks man, see you in a few.

J: No Problem.

I ended the mink-link and went up to my room and went and pack my closet, my dressers. Packed the stuff I needed from my bathroom. I took the few books and things from my night stand a few movies that we had set out to watch. She really wanted to watch the Hunger Games and The Lord of the ring's series. So, I decided to take them with me. I went downstairs to find my mother and father because I could hear them talking.

"Mom. Dad, Sawyer glad your all here. But where is Rory?" I asked

"He is currently over at the cabin helping your mate brother." Sawyer said.

"Yeah, that's what I wanted to speak with you about" I said.

"I am going to be- "I was interrupted by my mother.

"You're moving into gorgeous cabin about 50 yards away from here with Nova." Athena said.

"We all knew that was going to happen, you two need your privacy for your bond to form and for her to heal. This is great news. Beside that cabin is beautiful." Athena said

"Always room for additional expansion to be man for when pups start coming though, I can't wait to be a grandpa." Garrett said.

"Really dad?" I told him

"Yes, really unless Sawyer and Rory adopt you and Nova are my only hope for grandbabies." Garrett said and we all laughed.

"Slow steps dad ok." I tell him and he nods.

"Just so you know I have plans for an expansion for if Nora and I ever had kids we could have made the cabin bigger. I will give them to you. If you use them that is up to you." Leon says to Braxton

"Thank you, Leon, I'd appreciate it man. So, who built the cabin?" I asked him.

"Well, I did about 5 years ago." He said

"Seriously Leon? That's amazing!" I said

"Yes, I did. It was before you became Alpha, and you were away at the Alpha training school." Leon said.

"Its impressive" Athena says.

"I approved the building plans as I was Alpha at the time." Garrett said.

"I forgot you always wanted to build building as we grew up Leon," said Sawyer.

"It's all good. I built the cabin, my house, the dinner, and a few others here in town. So, I get to use my skills here and there." Leon said.

"Well, we better get this stuff loaded into Leon's truck." I said. Everyone nodded.

Garrett, Sawyer, Leon, and Braxton all loaded Braxton things and the few things that we bought for Nova into the truck. Braxton gave everyone hugs and they left for the cabin. Once they got to the cabin. Leon pulled the truck into the garage. The guys got out of the truck and headed inside the house. We see the girls in the kitchen getting drinks. The kitchen is beautiful.

"Guys you finally hear." Nora said

"Yes, got cornered by my brother and parents. Where is Rory. I was told he was here." I asked. They laughed.

"He was, but he is very mechanically inclined, and electrician didn't show up to the diner today to fix the oven. So, he went to fix it. He called about 20-minutes ago and said it was fixed and he was headed home to shower." Nora said.

"Thank heavens for your other brother Braxton." Leon said. We all laughed.

"Yes, I am glad that I have two brothers, they are a pain the ass, but cool as shit." I told them.

"Nora how about we take your car back to our place and leave them the truck, we don't need it." Leon says.

"Ok, I'm ok with that. As long as they are ok with that." Nora says. They both look over at Nova and me.

"It is ok with me, what about you Nova?" I said. She nodded

"Sure, I don't mind." she said. Winking at Nora. Everyone laughed.

They left and it was just me and my beautiful mate. I reached out for her, and I pulled her into a hug and then I kissed her. I looked into those beautiful eyes of hers and I just has to tell her I couldn't hold it in anymore.

"I love you, Nova." I said. She looked at me a little shocked but smiled.

"It's ok if you don't feel the same way, or if you feel it's too soon or if your just not ready to say it yet. I just wanted you to know that I love you." I tell her.

"I care a lot about you, I like you a lot. I might even love you. I am just not ready to say it yet. It's a little too soon for me. just give me a little time Braxton." She said.

"You can have all the time you need sweety. So, how about a tour of the cabin?" I asked.

"Of course, it's your home too." She said. He looked at her and smiled.

"Our home, I could get used to that." He told her and they both smiled. She shook her head.

"Let's go lover boy." She said and he busted out in laughter.

We walked through the house, showed him the downstairs the dining room, eat in kitchen, laundry room, study, bathroom and living room. I showed him the upstairs, which has the master bedroom, spare bedroom, and a library. I showed him how both bedrooms have a walk-in closet an ensuite in them. He loved that.

They began unloaded the truck, they took all of his work and office stuff to the study. It has two desks. One for Alpha and Luna. She had Rory make him a name plate for the one desk 'Alpha Braxton Waylon.' He says that when he walks in.

"Where is yours Luna?" He asked. He looked at he and shook her head. Handed him a bag.

"Rory didn't know which one, so there is two. I was instructed not to open this one till you were here. But I am not allowed to open it." She said. He looked at her confused.

"Why not?" I asked confused.

"Braxton, read the note attached to the bag addressed to you. Rory said you would know what to do." She said and we finished put all of the office together and it looked better here than at the pack house.

I had unloaded all of my clothes and stuff and it was sitting in the hallway. When Nova came upstairs, and she just looked at me and gave me a confused look.

"Why haven't you put your stuff in the bedroom yet?" she asked me. I put my head down disappointed in myself.

"I don't know which room is mine" I finally tell her, sounding defeated she didn't look happy with my answer.

"Did I have a separate room at the pack house? She said, I can tell she was upset.

"No, sweety you didn't." I tell her.

"The room on the right is the master bedroom, it is our bedroom. Here let me help you." She said. I smiled.

We take all the stuff into the bedroom, and she begins to unpack my clothes. She puts some stuff in the dresser and the rest of my clothes and shoes in the closet. I was putting my bath/shower and other personal hygiene stuff in the bathroom. I noticed that she sleeps on the ride side here just like at the alpha suite. I put my books and stuff on the left side nightstand. We had everything unpack. So, I decided to give her the movie that I had bought and brought for her. when I handed them to her, she looked up at me with the biggest smile and squealed. She was so excited.

"OMG Braxton! I have been dying to see both of these movie series. I have read all the books." I told him.

"I know you told me beautiful." I told her.

"How about I make us, and easy dinner and we eat and watch a movie together." I said to her. She smiled as she started staring into my eyes.

"Sounds good to me, it's like our first night in our brand-new home." She said without breaking eye contact from me.

"Well, it is. Your deed was in your mailbox today. I brought your mail in when Leon and I came into the house." He said.

"I need to have that changed" she said. She thought to herself that it was only right to have Braxton name on it. They were mates and in love with each other. Even if she wasn't ready to tell him that she loved him yet.

"Why would you need to change it?" I asked her. I don't see a need for it to be changed at all.

"I need to have your name added to it. You're my mate and you belong on my house to." She tells me with a smile on her face. She looked at me and I can see it in her eyes that she loves me.

"Babe No you don't. You keep this house in your name for you, I love you, but you did all this on your own, I don't want to take credit for that." I said to her.

"Your so stubborn sometimes Mr. Alpha and that's what I like about you." She said.

"I know princess." I said.

"I am going to get a shower; you make dinner, and I will be down in a few minutes." She said. She kissed him on the cheek and went into the bathroom.

Nova

After my shower I put on a pair of blue thongs, a pair of my shorts and one of Braxton's t-shirts. There so comfortable and roomy. All my t-shirts are form fitting and hard to sleep in. I go downstairs and I find Braxton in the kitchen pulling pizza out of the oven. He even cleans the kitchen as he was cooking. I am impressed, a clean cook.

"What no mess in the kitchen as you cook?

"No, I like to clean up as I go along, saves time when your done cooking. Hope you like homemade pizza." He said.

"I love pizza Braxton. Who doesn't love pizza?" I asked.

"Umm most girls I went to school with." He said.

"Hey Nova, just so you know, yes, I dated in high school. But nothing ever happened. I would get dumped and get teased. It was because I was saving myself for my mate." He said.

"Waits are you saying you're a virgin?" I asked him

"Yes, Nova I am. I just needed you to know and- "I interrupted him with a kiss.

"It's ok Braxton, I didn't really date anyone. I am also a virgin. There was one guy my senior year who tried to get me to go out with him. But he was a major player. I never knew his name; I just knew he slept with ever girl he could, and I wasn't going to be a number on his score board. I was waiting for my mate." I said to him, and he smiled.

We ate pizza and watched The Hunger Games movie and the second movie Catching Fire. Nova fell asleep towards the end of that movie. Braxton gets up and carries Nova bridal style up to the bedroom and lays her on the bed and covers her up. He gets a shower and puts on his boxers after his shower and came back into the bedroom. He was going to go to the library to do some reading when he heard Nova.

"Braxton stay." I asked.

"Are you sure" he asked. She looked up at him and you could see not only love but lust in her eyes.

"Yes, I want you to kiss me." she said and that is what he did. He kissed her with pure passion and love. When they separated for air. What she said surprised him.

"I love you to" she says and lays her head on his chest. He was star struck. He had a feeling that's how she felt, but hearing it took him by surprise.

"I love you, Nova." He finally said. They both drifted off to sleep.

Braxton woke up early and decided to make his famous French toast, eggs benedict and sausage with orange juice for breakfast. He was going to serve his wonderful mate breakfast in bed. Around 9:30 he heard the bed move. So, he took up her breakfast. She was surprised. Not with bouquet of red roses with a card, the breakfast in bed or that he looked sexy this morning. He brings the tray over. Hands her the flowers she reads the card.

Nova,

You are an amazing mate, and I would go absolutely crazy without you. I have fallen head of heels in love with you. Would you do the honors and join me for dinner tonight?

Love your mate,

Mr. Alpha Braxton.

She laughed at the signature of the card. She always calls him Mr. Alpha. She didn't know whether to toy with him about it or be truthful. She looked at him and smiled.

"Oh Mr. Alpha what have we here. Breakfast in bed, beautiful roses, and a lovely card. I would be honored to go to dinner with you." I said.

"Really? I was afraid you were going to say no." he said.

"Why would I say no? Did I not tell you last night that I love you?" I asked him.

"You do remember that? I thought you were sleeping when you said that."

"I remember saying it. I mean it. I told you I needed time and you have been patient with me. besides, Zoe told me that Ari told her that you won't do those things to me. Ari told me that to. Thank you for letting me talk to him." I told him

"Of course, Nova, if you ever want to talk to him or see him just say the words." He said.

"Would you be ok with a picnic at the Lake for lunch?" I asked him. He just gave me a concerned look.

"Don't worry anything bad about it. You can even plan it Mr. Romantic Alpha." I said he laughed.

"You want a lunch date and a dinner date in one day? Or in lunch date tomorrow?" he asked her. She sat and thought about it.

"Whatever you decided to my love." I said and kissed him and got up from the bed. I was finally finished eating. I was heading into the bathroom.

"Your wish is my command, Princess." He said and I laughed as I closed the bathroom door.

I got a shower and got dressed in a blue top and black skinny ripped jeans with a pair of white converses. I did my hair is a side French braid. I put on some light natural make up. I went downstairs to seeing my mate. He looked up from counter and smiled and walked over to me.

"Hey there beautiful." He said.

"Hey Hun, what were you doing. Nothing for you to worry about. But I want you to relax today. Spend the day with Nora or see mom. I have some business I need to take care of." He told me. She nodded.

"Ok Hun, do your work. I just want a drink and I am going to the library upstairs for a while." I told him. I gave him a hug and a kiss on the cheek.

"I love you, Nova." He said. She smiled and held him tighter for a second.

"Braxton, I love you to. Now do you work. Because the sooner you get it done the sooner you get to come home to me," I tell him. He laughed and kissed me on the forehead before he headed out the front door.

Braxton

Ari I am going to be honest with you, when I walked into the bedroom this morning with breakfast for Nova. I wasn't sure if she was going say yes to me asking her out to dinner or not. Braxton why wouldn't she say yes to us? Did you really think that she was going to say no? A part of me did Ari, I admit it. You can be pretty stupid sometimes Braxton. Gee thanks Ari. Come one Braxton, Nova loves you. So, stop being so hard on yourself. I will try Ari I will try. That's all I ask Braxton.

I walked over to the pack house, I wanted to see my mother and father. I also wanted to check in and see how the member of my pack are doing. I walked by the south training grounds and saw the younger age group training with Nora. That the 12-15 before you get your wolf and in human form. They were doing well. Some promising future warriors there. I went by the north end training grounds where Ryker was training the middle group. The 16-18 once you have gotten your wolf. I see Leon on the East end of the training ground training the Warriors form ages 19 & up. They all looked like they were doing good. I continued to walk I made my way to the pack hospital and check on any injured. There was only two from the last rogue attacks, but they are about to be able to release. I stopped by the orphanage and gave them a new location since they have morning children now. WE have built them a better house, by the pack house.

When I finally got to the pack house Sawyer and Rory were out on Patrols today. So, I was able to see my mother in person. I found her sitting in the lounge area of the pack house.

"Braxton, what a wonderful surprise? Is Nova with you?" Athena asked, I shook my head.

"No mom, she is not with me right now, she is at the cabin." I said.

"Why what's wrong? Is everything ok?" Athena asked.

"Yes, mom everything is ok. I asked Nova out on a date, and she said yes." I told her

"Oh, Braxton that is amazing I am happy to hear of it." Athena said.

"Where are you taking her son? Tonight, is special for you the both of you. If your first date." Garrett said.

"First real date probably for the both of you and it is the beginning of your relationship. This will help you build on your mate bond and make it stronger. Just look at your mother and I." Garret said.

"Braxton what your father is saying is that you need to pick somewhere special for your first date. Like your favorite place, or somewhere special that you only want to share with her." Athena said.

"OK. Mom, Dad, I get it. I really do. Trust me I have thought about this, and I already made reservation at the most perfect and special place in town" I told them.

"Where are you taking her?" they both asked at the same time.

"The one and only Giovanni's Restaurant. Our reservation is for 6 p.m. this evening." I tell them.

"Braxton you only take your mother there." Garrett said.

"That's because she was the only women who had a piece of my heart. Now mom will have to share that with Nova." I said.

"I would be honored. But you keep Giovanni's as your and Nova's special place. We can go to the Finlay diner. I love there restaurant to." Athena said.

"Oh, mom I love you." I said and I hugged my mother

"I love you to and she deserves this, I hope one day a name change to." Athena said to Braxton.

"You're getting a little bit carried away dear." Garrett said to his mate, she just shook her head.

"One day. But not yet mom. Thank dad. But mom can you go and help Nova get ready for tonight. I think she might enjoy it." I asked her. She smiled and nodded.

"Of course, I will get a hold of Nora. And it be like a girls' day." She said. We all laughed