Jax:

Seeing this male stand so close to My woman was making it hard to stay in control. When I realized she must have heard my father through our mind link, I knew I was going to need to calm her quickly. I have no idea why my father seems to be so withdrawn from some of the other packs within our alliance lately, but I trust it is for good reason. My father may not have been the best father, but he has always been the best alpha.

"Nia..." Nigel gritted out as he tried to search her eyes while her hair began to glow and float around her. He brushed her cheek with his hand and I couldn't stifle the growl that escaped me. His eyes shot to mine as I glared back at him. He froze and dropped his hand. Looking back into Nia's eyes. "So it's true then? Alpha Jax is your mate?"

I looked to her, as she looked up at me. I was watching her reaction carefully. I saw her blush, sweet.

"Yes." She hissed out. She turned away from me looking back at Nigel. Oh please. I rolled my eyes. As if I was such a bad catch. She hasn't even given me a chance yet.

"Nigel, why isn't there any healers in here with Meg. You know she needs constant healing when she gets to this state." She hisses out.

Clearing his throat, picking up on Nia's commanding tune, "Yes Luna Nia, Unfortunately with how many were seriously injured we could only supply two healers for a little bit. No one has the same healing power as you, as you know."

She nodded her head in agreement. So Nia is that powerful? Interesting.

Just a moment ago I was walking my exhausted mate into her bed, ready and willing to do anything to make her feel better since I could feel how broken she was. This Male walks in and she's suddenly running the place when she can barely stand. It's was maddening and a turn on at the same time.

Kyle seemed to catch on and chimed in keeping up the sudden formality of it all. "Our healers our on their way Alpha Jax. I will make sure they are added to the rotation immediately."

Keeping my eyes trained on Nigel, "Thank you Kyle, please make sure you get Meghan healed first. You won't be in any state to interrogate or guard with your mate in this state."

"Yes Alpha." Kyle nodded and went back to her side. I turned towards Nia, running my hands up her arm. I noticed her gasp at my touch. I smirk, there you are.

"And sweetheart... you need to rest, ok?" I move to pick her up again, but she pushes my arms away. Frowning I try to search for answers in her eyes.

"NO." Was all she said as she turns back to Nigel. I growl in her direction which only makes Nigel's Jaw clench. He's only holding back because I'm her mate. I'm sure of it.

"Tell my mother I would like a full report in 20 minutes. No one is to visit the prisoner..." I stop her right there. How could she possibly do anything right now? Without rest? She would only need 2-3 hours tops. Fae don't need as much sleep as most creatures.

"Nia... You must rest." That came out as more of a command than I intended.

"Nigel, Leave us..." She says staring back at me, "No one sees the prisoner without my knowledge, give me 20 minutes."

"Nia..." Nigel begins to inch closer, causing my body to move, on it's on accord, in front of her. Protectively. Neither of us back down for a moment. I can feel Nia's frustration growing. I want to pull her in my arms and hold her tight. She could kick and scream all she wanted, but she needed to rest one way or another.

"Stop it! Both of you! Nigel, Leave now." She's yelling now, her voice was so serious and commanding. This side of her wasn't something I expected.

Turning back to me, "and you!..." She says as she pushes me away from her. I looked down and saw her glowing again. Damn it. If she keeps this up she will pass out. I try to reach for her to calm her, but she swats my hands away making me even more upset. "...What the fuck is going on with the moonstone pack?! Huh?! Your murderous ways too much for you all to handle?! I will be damned if anything is kept from my pack. I sure as hell would never let you, or any of your men in there alone with him!" She was shaking. Her body wouldn't keep this up for much longer.

The fact that she's trying to protect her ex from my pack is making my blood boil. I can feel Kyle's eyes on me. He's conflicted. He knows what I'm capable of when I lose control. I take a deep breath trying to calm myself as I'm crossing my arms over my chest.

"Why do you feel the need to protect this man?!" I'm much louder than I wanted to me. I can tell because she jumps at my words.

Scoffing she heads to the bathroom, "Protect him? That bastard deserves to rot for what he did to me! If anyone deserves to have a little payback, it's me!" she yells back nearly falling. I shift into the shadows lifting her in my arms as I notice the tears beginning to fall. She fights my embrace but I don't care. She's trying to put on a strong face but she can't keep it from me. I sat on her bed with her in my lap. Cradling her tightly so she's forced to stay put.

"He deserves every last blow I can give him! And the moonstone pack isn't going to screw me or my pack over!" She tries to yell, but it comes out much quieter and more shaky than I think she expected. Soon I feel her grow tired in my arms. She isn't glowing anymore but I can feel her begin to relax as her tears hit my chest. I kiss her forehead and lay her on the bed. Her face buried in my chest as her muffled sobs begin to slow.

This Rouge put my Mate through hell, I can see why she wanted revenge herself. I should have come out here more. My father comes to this pack all the time and I never joined him. 'Why would I want to come onto pack land where everyone is so calm and boring all the time.' I would say to me dad. 'I have better things to do here, I need to practice, train, rehearse..' whatever excuse I had at the time. If I had come here, just once, I would have found Nia. Everything would be different. Maybe I could have saved her from this Rouge who did so much damage to my sweet Nia.

I squeezed her tighter, as I let myself fall further into our mate bond. I tried to feel her pain and anger with her. I tried to will it away.

"Thor, let me take it away..." I willed inside my head.

"Just kill the bastard! Then it will go away..." Thor growled in my head.

I rolled my eyes. Fuck Thor is such an asshole.

"She doesn't want us to kill him Thor."

"She shouldn't have to kill him, don't let her tarnish herself. That's why we're here..."

I growled in response. Grinding my teeth. I have to do what Nia wishes, otherwise she'll never forgive me. Probably reject me.

"Sweetheart, if it's your wish to interrogate the prisoner before our pack, I will do everything in my power to make it so." The words escaped my lips before I realized what I was saying. I just wanted her to be happy. I didn't want to see her like this anymore.I knew full well though, that I could not override my father that easily.

"Alpha Jax, Your father is requesting your attendance immediately." Kyle must have had my father's voice in his head this whole time. Now that I'm about to be alpha, I can block him out for a length of time.

Nia looks up at me, her eyes fluttering open. She needs to rest. If I have to lay here for the next two hours I will damn it.

"Kyle..." I grit out as Nia is almost ready to pass out.

"Sing to her" A small voice in my head says.

"Barbie?"

No response. I frowned thinking about what those words meant. Sing to her? Hum.

"Kyle, tell my father Nia's wishes. I'm sure that asshole Nigel already has, Find a guard to stand outside this door. No one comes in without my permission."

"Jax..." Nia says firmly. She's nearly out of strength, but she's still protesting.

My woman is so headstrong. I kinda like it. I watched Kyle slowly rise as he walked towards the door. He took once last glance at Meghan. Leaving her like this must be really hard for him. Shit, I'm not even strong enough to leave my mate right now.

"Shush sweetheart, just close your eyes." I whisper in her ear as I pet her head. I want her to feel comfortable and right now, having her on my chest is the only thing keeping me from blowing a fuse myself.

Kyle Finally leaves, and I begin to hum the new song I've been working on. I look down and see a small smile appear on Nia's face. Smirking to myself, as I continue to gently rub her back. I don't stop quietly singing until I feel her deep breaths begin to slow.

"Mine." Thor and I whisper together.

I'm so lost in this peaceful moment, staring down at this beautiful work of art, I don't notice Kyle come in and rush to Meghan's side. He picks her up and lays her on top of him in a similar way, whispering in her ear. Before looking back at me.

"Jax, your father will not tolerate you making orders. He is trying to override you, as well as Cara. My father is missing as well. Beta Ron is downstairs trying to keep the peace, but I don't know that it will last much longer. The alliance leaders want to witness the interrogation together."

I nod my head. What is my father planning? Why would he need to hide information from our allies? I risk one last look at Nia before slowly lifting her up, pulling down the blankets, setting her down gently and tucking her in. I place a kiss on her forehead and make my way to the door. I already felt on edge knowing I'd have to be away from her.

"JAXSON! I DEMAND YOU COME DOWNSTAIRS IMMEDIATELY!"

I felt my whole body jerk. I wasn't alpha, yet. Although my father couldn't just order me around that easily, He was powerful enough to do so when he wanted to.

I swing open the door, take a deep breath and head down the stairs. I hear the hushed voices as I walk down. The room is large and very open. The couches and chairs have been pushed up against the walls while fold out tables were set up filled with pictures, paperwork, maps. Everyone had stopped what they were doing, their eyes searching to see what I would say.

Thor whines in my head as he sends pictures of Nia sleeping against me through my brain.

"Please thor. Not now."

He whines again.

"JAXSON!" My father yells, as a few members jump in response. I try hide my annoyed response as I make my way across the room.

"Yes father?" I grit out.

"Take Kyle and Caleb down below to Interrogate the prisoner. I will mind link you when you get..."

I cut him off with my hands. I could feel his anger grow. "No father, Nia will lead the interrogation while the alliance members watch."

Then, my father lost it.