Jacob's POV (Jaxon's Father)Today's a big day for the whole pack. We have all been waiting for a few years for Jaxon to find his Mate and the packs New Luna so that Robyn can focus on the little things to do with the pack.And when he had planned to go the seasons Annual ball in September he never thought he would find his Mate there. And not only was she there but she was also abused by her Alpha, her former Alpha and many other of the packs members.When Jaxon Linked his mother to let her know he had found his mate but her brother was also coming we didn't expect to see her in the way we did see her.She was so under weight and so malnourished my heart went out to Jaxon. It was a difficult few weeks at the start as she never allowed anybody but Finley to help her and sometimes Robyn.Her family threw them out at such a young g age that even when he learnt how to fend for her self and her brother she was far to weak to do anything else and on top of having to do that she was a slave
** warning: this chapter is of loss, which viewers may not like. Blood, loss, anger and violence**Esme's POV"Will you do me the honours of marrying me and becoming my wife..?"I'm shocked I'm speechless. I try to talk but I instead end up crying more."Esme?""Yes..." I nod my head several times pulling him up and hugging him as tightly as I can."Yes. I'll marry you" I said with so much emotion running through me."SHE SAID YES" Jaxon shouts across the room. I did not expect this at all!The crowd erupts into a cheer and howls and laughter and soon the party is in full swing and I'm dancing with my Fiancé when I feel a tap on my shoulder. Finn is standing there waiting for me to hug him, I leap into his arms and he returns the hug and asks me if I would like to go for a walk.I agree and let Jaxon know."I'm just going to go for a walk with Finn. We won't be too long. I love you""Alright beautiful. Be careful and you make sure she's safe please Finley""Will do alpha"We head towa
Jaxon's POVIt's been 2 weeks since Esme got shot. 2 long and painful weeks. I haven't left her hospital bed since they allowed me to come in.Everyone has been coming in to the hospital room for weeks now and checking up and bringing me food so I have the strength to look after her when she finally wakes up because she will. She will wake up I have faith. I have to have faith that she will wake up. I say it like it's my mantra...Over and over again"Esme baby it's me. It's Jax. I think it's time for you to wake up now okay" I tell her."Finley's here. He keeps telling me all these weird stories you two use to share when you were kids and it sounds really weird. But I guess that's just who you are. My weird little wolf" I say quietly.It's been a further 7 hours and she's finally breathing for herself. And I can feel movement in her fingers. I look down and she's trying to move her fingers!"Finley go get a doctor" I tell him as quietly as I can."Baby girl. I'm here okay. Take your t
Jaxon's POV*** SLAP ***I have never raised my hand to a woman before and I didn't even know I what I had done until she started crying and backing away from me."Baby! Baby I am so sorry I didn't mean to do that please believe me"She stayed quiet. I tried to reach for her but she backed away in fear. From me.She runs past me and towards the door, I grab her but she lets go of me and screams for me to get out."Baby please I so sorry please believe me I'm so so sorry!""GET OUT! GET OUT AND DONT TOUCH ME AGAIN!!" She screams at me.I'm absolutely devastated at what I've just done I get out and she slams the door in my face. I hear ruffling and her walking around. I run downstairs to my mom and I'm instantly regretting what I am about to do."Hey sweetheart are you alright""Mom. I've just done something and I didn't mean too I swear I didn't mean to it was an accident""What have you done?" She asks while staring deeply in my eyes for answers."I slapped Esme"" YOU DID WHAT!""I d
Esme's POVI waited for a while for Jax to wake up. I paced his room I waited by his side of the bed, my nerves entangled in each other and I couldn't help but think that he will just reject me when he does wake up.Robyn told me to give it a go and to talk to him but she didn't exactly give me a time frame on how long I'd be waiting for. Night time fell and I was sort of asleep but I could feel him stirring in his sleep apologising for something. I couldn't make out what he said so I lay next to him in hopes that the mating bond will coat up all my fears and he would be fine as when I was struggling he was always able to calm me down even when I didn't want him to be near me but he calmed me over and over and now it was my turn to repay that favour back. I seemed to have forgotten that he also lost our baby and I never gave him time to get his thoughts or feelings across. After a while he started to wake up. I still laid next to him with one of my arms under my face and the other ho
Esme's POVIt's been over a month now since me and Jaxon have been able to put a lot of the stuff that happened past us, we miss our baby so much and I always think what would I look like heavily pregnant now, would I have a small bump or would I be big. The image makes me smile but also cry and I've been doing that recently. No one knows we're trying again but I believe I've put more weight on which is good he keeps saying. And then complains that my scent has changed a little bit but we haven't really been able to do much as last week he went away for a few days to another pack and only got back yesterday."Jaxon" I say while sorting out some clothes. I officially moved into his room and I get told off whenever I call it his room as it's now our room instead. I usually roll my eyes which results in a disagreement on how I'm too sassy for my own good and it'll get me in trouble one day. Just thinking about it makes me roll my eyes and sigh because I find it funny."Yes princess"And
Esme's POV "Jaxon do you think everything will be okay? You know with the baby?" I'm sitting in Jaxon's office while he does his work as we have finally finished the vampire diaries and I'm not wanting to start another series yet so I thought I'd sit here and watch my handsome fiancé do his work until he's finished or until I get extremely bored which will probably be that one. "Esme why do you ask?" "Because I lost the last baby and.." "Baby...no, no you didn't well yes we did but it was not your fault and every time you blame yourself I feel guilty because I couldn't stop it from happening, those few weeks was hell and when you realised what had happened my heart sunk and I felt awful and heartbroken. You felt the need to stay away from me because you assumed I was mad and I really wasn't not with you anyway but I was at the world. Everything we had planned for and everything you had worked so hard for came crushing down on you and us and it really hurt" I felt the
Esme's POVIt's been 7 weeks since we found out I was pregnant. My pregnancy had gone smooth so far minus the odd occasions of sickness and the feeling of having our pup kick at the strangest of times is beyond belief that I'm carrying our baby.I have 1 week left of my pregnancy and I'm so scared and nervous now! I have Jaxon and Robyn as my birthing partners which is a relief. Robyn's like the mother me and Finn never got. She's given us both the same love she gives her boys and it's so warming for us."Jax...what time do you think you'll be back tomorrow?" I ask him because he's away at our old parklands for the night sorting out some problems that Aloha Dylan has been having. I can't say I'm not okay with it because despite down not. My parents will probably be there too and asking for updates on me and Finn...thankfully no body from that pack knows of our baby and I will be glad for it to remain that way! I don't want them barrelling in my life now that I have a reason to live an
2 years later Two years has flown by, everything happens for a reason but we certainly didn't expect a pandemic and being unable to go into town. I spent a lot of my time helping some of the children with their work, or in the woods shifting and running off my energy and a lot more times in bed with my husband when the children are napping or with the day-care staff.The smell of cinnamon and sugar hangs heavy in the air, a familiar comfort that tells me it's Saturday morning and that Robyn has been baking once again. Jaxon, is in the kitchen arguing with his mother about the batter and what he can and cannot have which I always find funny. He’s a sight to behold, his messy hair, the way his shirt rides up as he bends over in to the fridge, the faint dusting of flour on his body from when Robyn swatted him away. He’s a mess, but he’s my mess is what I always say.Two years. Two years since the world turned upside down, two years since we welcomed Lola into our chaotic, beautiful fami
Esme's POVAfter the last few days I have come to understand just how hectic and amazing this life is! Robyn and Jacob are looking after Zack while Finley and Naomi take a week off to go on their honey moon, me and Jaxon are planning the Spring Festival for the pack and I am so excited to get stuck in with it again! We aim to do many of these events when the weather is good, probably because we get bad winters. I mean we got such bad weather over Christmas that we had to get all of our groceries delivered to the pack house and that is A LOT of shopping for everyone."Hey princess! My mom baked these last night, mint chocolate brownies as per you requested" Jaxon says as he hovers over me wanting one. I've felt a bit of recently and I think it's the weather change for me and Robyn had been eating these Brownies when I had one and have been hooked ever since on them!"Oh! Thank you! My stomach doesn't get queasy when I eat these" I say while giving my husband a kiss on the cheek and si
Finley's POVAs I stood in the room that my sister had prepared for the groomsmen I couldn't help but feel the twitch of anxiety and nerves running through my body. She said that she did it because if it was left to Jaxon we would be getting ready in the woods after a run which, Right now, wouldn't be a bad thing but apparently not with the look she gave him. My heart pounded with a mixture of Excitement and also Nerves. Today was the day I would marry the love of my life, The mother to my children and the one who has helped me fight many battles inside my mind when I first came here, who isn't afraid to call me out on my bullshit when needed which is a lot since she fell pregnant again. I must have repeated the words 'I get married today' countless times, but the reality of it still sent shivers down my spine. In a good way!Naomi has always looked so radiant, composed and beautiful to me and she always will be but with a seven-week baby bump, she was glowing even to the eyes of othe
Esme's POV 4 weeks have flown by!As I watched Reggie toddle about the living room, his tiny legs carrying him with my remote for the TV, I couldn't help but smile. His first birthday had been an unforgettable celebration, filled with laughter and joy and so much sugar I don't know who was worse...Jaxon or the children of the pack. Now, at thirteen months, he is a curious and energetic little boy, exploring his surroundings with a hint of trouble coming our way. Pulling things off the sofa while staring you directly in the eye...yep, that's my son for you, or pulling your hair when you have just gone for a cuddle...As I chased after him, I noticed his newfound mobility had made our lives a tad more chaotic. He had discovered the art of putting the latch on the front doors, so when someone wants to walk in they don't get very far but it always makes them laugh because they know how children can be, all of this leading to unexpected bathroom excursions and kitchen escapades. But despi
Esme's POV "Is the Cake ready for collection?" Jaxon asks me as he walks into the living room. The kids are all outside playing right now with their Uncle Charlie and Hunter which is giving us an hour to prepare some things before Reggie goes to bed. ]"She said round 4 pm is when we can get it but she also said to have two people carry it out. A lot of the cake is for the pack as well" I remind him because Jaxon gets gets the idea that all chocolate and cakes is his and he becomes a child when he doesn't get what he wants which I find adorable.I've always been a planner, a list-maker, and an organizer. I've planned events, parties, and even vacations and even though as Luna that is my job, I really do enjoy it. I managed to persuade Jaxon to let me have my own office so I can organise most of the things and then have my own desk instead of using his, granted it didn't take me long or much persuasion before he gave in and said yes. But planning Reggie's first birthday is by far the
Esme's POV It's been 6 months since I came back home after being kidnapped by Adeline and her fellow followers, but they was captured when my husband set out every day to get her. It made my heart feel so much lighter when he came home and a few days later admitted that she was sentenced to death and 4 months since we welcomed my beautiful niece, Nadia, into the world. She was born in the season of winter, and she truly embodies the spirit of hope. that is why they named her Nadia because it represents the symbol of Hope. She weighed 6lbs 6oz and was absolutely beautiful, with a head full of dark hair and the most captivating blue eyes just like Naomi's, but she has her fathers loud mouth. Yes she cries a lot and we spend a lot of time walking around the pack lands with her but she is absolutely amazing.From the moment she entered the world, Nadia has been a bundle of energy, constantly crying and pinching with her sharp nails. But despite the sleepless nights and the endless diaper
Jaxons POV A week has come and gone since Esme's return, and a sense of normalcy had begun to settle over our household. She spent countless hours in the garden with our children, their laughter filling my heart with warmth and chatter between my mom and wife also filling the air. Esme had also expressed an interest in starting a hobby to keep herself occupied, a welcome sign of her recovery the said, and I think she chose to do some arts type of thing so me and Charlie are planning to go out and buy her what ever art supplies she wants and needs. She isn't leaving this house unless she has a full protective system in place whether it be me, Charlie, Finley my dad or hunter. The pack I trust but my wife needs time to trust again and where better to start than in her home? Beneath the surface of our loving, carefree home, however, a storm was brewing. For the past week, my pack had been relentlessly hunting Adeline Carter, the werewolf who had been terrorising Esme, former pack member
Esme's POVI've always been the kind of person who loves surprises, but nothing could have prepared me for the one my brother planning our annual charity event when Finley, asked for everyone close to him to gather in the boardroom.that meant, Me, Jaxon his family, My dad and his side of thee family and some of Naomi's as well. I have never met Naomi's family. Finley said they are nice but terrifying which is why she doesn't have a lot to do with them. They gave her up when she was just a baby but then when she turned 18 she found them and they began talking again but she doesn't class them as her family, this is her family, her people that she loves."Why does he want everyone here?" I wondered, as I made my way to the boardroom with Robyn who only shrugged and said "I'm sure we will all find out shortly. The room was filled with our closest friends and family, all of whom were equally curious about the reason for this gathering.As I entered the room, I noticed a warm, inviting smi
Esme's POVJaxon is my blanket when it's cold, its warm grip sending perfect shivers down my spine. Once a sanctuary and luxury, the place that I lay my head and make love to my husband, my bed had become a battleground where nightmares waged war against my sanity.One year ago, Every night, for months, I would awaken in a cold sweat, my heart pounding like a drum in my chest. The nausea that gripped me was unbearable, threatening to tear my body apart. I couldn't escape the torment that had once plagued my waking hours, now it had found refuge in my dreams. Some how the dreams became night mares and now I am waking up once again in sweats and shivers. My body isn't able to acknowledge the threat and the difference between life time night mares and night time night mares but it is scary as shit. I hate it so much.In the suffocating depths of the night, her face would appear before me, a haunting spectre. Her eyes, that was once filled with warmth, a person I could call a friend, now