JaxonI fucking knew it. There was no way he was standing aside and letting me be with Blue. It was obvious, if he couldn’t have her, then no one could.Ophelia was shouting until she was red in the face. But the pack were just exchanging looks and if I didn’t do something soon, they would start accusing Ophelia.“Ophelia, you need to stop!” I walk the few steps towards her and lower my voice. “You will be blamed otherwise.”“She is a monster.” She growls back at me.“And clearly it wasn’t her. She was with me and the others, all day.”“All day?”“Yes and every single one of them can verify it. After you and Xander left, I showed Blue around the pack, introducing her to some of the members that she hasn't met. Now if you keep accusing her when others clearly know she was with them, it will make you look guilty.”She closes her mouth.“Where is my brother?”“I don’t know. I haven’t seen him since we got back.” I scan the grounds and spot Blue stomping towards him. He was leaning agains
Blue Wake Up! Wake Up! Wake Up! Wake Up! Anika’s practically singing in my head, but as my eyelids peel open, I see that it’s still dark and roll over, trying to ignore her enthusiasm. Jaxon isn’t here! Sitting up. I see the pull out sofa empty. His bathroom door was closed too and the gap beneath the door showed the light was off. ‘I’m sure it’s nothing.’ We should investigate. I hear the joy in her voice and climb out of the bed. It still smells heavily of Jaxon and brought me alot of comfort when I went to sleep at night. I knew he was waiting for me to say he could sleep next to me, but for now, I still needed space. The hallway light was on and Xander’s door was wide open. From the top of the stairs I could see that there was a light on in the office. Why were they in the office at this time? “Hey, you’re awake.” Jaxon comes from the direction of the kitchen. “What’s going on?” I mutter, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. “Come on,” He waves for me to come down the stai
JaxonNone of us manage to get any sleep. Blue had too many questions about our uncle. Questions that I couldn’t even answer. Xander, well, Xander was just being Xander. Quiet and mulling over the photos we had found.Uncle Quinn doesn’t answer when I call, instead his Beta picks up the phone.“Yes?”“It’s Jaxon.”“I wondered when you would be calling again.” His monotone voice gave nothing away. Was he annoyed that I was calling? He wasn’t even in charge.“Is Uncle Quinn there?”“No.”“Can you get him? I need to speak to him.”“No.”“You don’t need to be a dick about it!” I snap in irritation and Blue frowns at me from the other side of the office.“I can’t get him for you, because Alpha Quinn has already left.”“Where is he?”“He is on his way to you.” He hangs up without saying anything else and I find myself staring at Blue.“He wasn’t there?” “No, he wasn’t. He is on his way here.”Her eyes are wide as she processes the information. “But you said…”“I know. But we can’t hide you
BlueThe three of them start talking about me as though I was no longer in the room. Talking about things Anika would and could be capable of. Quinn was pushing more and more. Telling the twins that I would be perfect to use when taking over packs.“It isn’t what she wants.” Jaxon mutters, looking at me.I felt relieved, he was still on my side. I was afraid that he would give in.“Have you asked her?” Quinn continues to ignore me“Yes, he has and I’m right here!” I snap, annoyed that he wasn’t speaking directly to me.“I’m not talking about you. I’m talking about your wolf.”“My wolf is a part of me.” I snarl at himYES!“She isn’t though, is she? She has her own thoughts, her own desires.”Oh he thinks he knows everything, does he?!I let out a laugh, we may be different, but she did not like being told what to do.Quinn’s golden eyes narrow at me. “What is so funny?”“If you have to ask, then you must be stupid.” Somehow I was channelling Anika’s sarcasm and she was in hysterics“
Jaxon.I had so many questions buzzing around my head. Blue stares at me with her jaw hanging open. I should have warned her about Red Moon, but I never thought it would be a problem. I didn't think she would ever go that far.“Let’s go inside. We can talk more about your brother." I hated the idea of him being out there. Blue had told me that he broke contact with her when she told him she was mated to us. If he was here, that could only mean one thing. He was going to try and get her away.“Where’s Quinn?” She asks me quietly, looking around.“Rummaging through the office. He seems to be looking for something.”“What?”“Who knows!” I shrug my shoulders at her, but I see how her eyes run up and down over me."What about Xander?""Probably with him. I don't know what's going on with him. I thought we had agreed that we would help each other."“Hmm. Why are you not wearing a suit?”“Because I thought I was going to have to shift to come looking for you. And you have already ruined one
XanderThe three of us stare at her, waiting for her to say something. I knew that I didn’t trust the other men, but it didn’t seem like she was unsure of us. It felt like she wasn’t telling us something.Jaxon is watching her too, a little frown on his face. Did he know, or was she keeping things from him too?“What do you say little wolf? Do you agree to tell the truth?” Quinn cocks an eyebrow at her“Yes, but I’m not touching your hand.” She snaps at him“Worried you will catch Lycan germs?” Quinn laughs to himself“Hardly!” She growls back“You really are a feisty little wolf.”“You have no idea.” Her lip twitches as a low rumble comes from deep inside her. It was still strange to hear her growl. Or maybe it was Anika pushing through, if that was even possible?Jaxon is watching Quinn rather than Blue. He doesn’t even blink as he keeps his gaze locked on him.“Why are you really here Quinn? It can’t just be to test Blue.” Jaxon asks“I saw an opportunity.”“For what?”“To be your
BlueJaxon continued checking over my hands when Quinn and Xander left. The half moons from my nails had already healed but he was still wiping away the remnants of blood, taking his time. Making the most of me letting him touch me.I hadn’t told him yet that I didn’t mind him touching me anymore. The little sparks on my skin brought me comfort, just as his scent did. But he was always respectful, asking my permission before doing anything. Or maybe he was afraid that I would freeze up like before.“Are you sure you’re okay?” He asks me for the millionth time.“It was because I was annoyed. But it’s healed, nothing to worry about.” I give him a smile and the gold in his eyes light up.“Is it weird?” I ask quietly.“Is what weird?”“Finding out that Quinn is your father.”“No weirder than you finding out you have a human mother.”I hadn’t really had a chance to think about it. Or why the Beta’s had taken me from her. “Do you think the Beta was my father and that’s why they raised me?”
JaxonThe beat of Blue’s heart slows until it matches mine. A strong steady rhythm connecting the both of us. Her chest was pressed tightly against mine. Her fingers gripping my bare shoulders. Her face nestled in against my neck. She still hadn’t spoken, instead, choosing to remain quiet. I couldn’t find the words either. She had let me do something that no one else had. She could have pulled away, she could have said no, and yet she had allowed me to touch the very thing she hated.“I have to go to the toilet.” She whispers, making me laugh. It was the last thing I expected her to say.Letting go of her, she rushes across to the bathroom, slamming the door shut behind her. It was a good thirty minutes before she appeared. The water hadn't been running. The shower hadn't been on. She stands in the doorway, staring at me. Damn, I wish I could know what she was thinking, because right now, her emotions were impossible to read.“Are you okay?”.Her eyes are wide as she nods her head.