Guardian Wolf

Overwhelming Emotion

Jax POV:

Checking my watch | see it’s almost 4pm which means Kingsley will be arriving any minute with his pack

members. A wash of anxiousness flows overand it takesa second to understand it's Novas as well as

mine that I'm feeling as her barriers falter. We had spent the majority of the day welcoming the packs and

getting them all situated and filled in on what we have organised for them all. In just over an hour we have the

meetings with the leaders of the visiting packs to go over everything that we

know and to listen to any suggestions they may have.

“Today has been busy” Zeus comments toas we wait for our Luna to join us from where she has been

occupied helping the other Alphas organise their warriors in the

dorms.

“It has” | agree. “But everybody who has arrived seems prepared.” As each pack had

arrived Nova and | had taken the tto introduce ourselves to the warriors which

had helped them see who we are and what kind of leaders we were.

“Sorry I'm here now” | hear Nova say from behindbringingout of my thoughts.

Looking over her | see the tiredness creeping into her eyes as they lack a little bit of

their usual life that shines bright.

“How you holding up?” | ask gently kissing her temple as she slumps on me.

With a grimace she purses her lips before answering, “I have a massive headache

and I'm feeling all sorts of emotions. It’s actually quite overwhelming” she sighs. “I'm

finding it hard to regulate which is unlike me. It helps when I'm in your company, kind

of dulls the feeling.”

“Share it with me” | say quietly, “I know you keep that side of the bond closed off a lot

of the tso | don’t have to deal with your emotions but | want to Nova. We can

share in this.”

“I know love, but | can deal with it” she says with a small smile.

“Lower it Nova, at least for now please” | ask desperately wanting to help her as she

nods reluctantly. Seeing her take a breath | rub her shoulders soothingly as she

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slowly lowers the barrier leavingto feel what she does.

Suddenly it feels like I'm being hit by a lorry as | feel wave after wave of different

emotion, ranging from worry to excitement, anger to happiness and guilt to love.

Stag gering back | claw at my chest as | gasp for breath from the onslaught of

emotions, reaching for the bench | haunch over as | spot Nova worryingly rush to

cby my side.

Feeling her put his barrier back up | am able to control my breathing again as | stand

upright slowly.

“What the hell was that?” | ask her quietly.

“It's a lot isn’t it” she mumbles in embarrassment.

“Nova...that’s too much. How the hell are you still standing?” | whisper yell aware of

others nearby who have thrown my sworried glances.

“I don’t know” she whispers. “It wasn’t this bad this morning | swear, it's gotten worse

as the days gone on.”

“It’s gotten worse?” | ask her slowly. “But why?”

“I think perhaps seeing everyone arrive has made it all far more real than it was before

she says quietly as | step forward and pull her in close.

“Is ki ok?” | ask her sensing her strength has dimmed slightly.

“She hasn't spoken toall afternoon, she’s in pain” Nova says biting her lip to avoid

crying.

“I don’t think that’s normal Nova” | say with concern as she looks atworriedly. ” Perhaps your father can help

you control it all?”

“I hope so” she whispers as she massages her temples lightly.

Hearing rustling growing louder | straighten in preparation for Kingsleys arrival.”

They're here love” | say quietly as Nova simply groans in response.

“Alpha Jax” | hear Kingsley say as he steps from the tree line into my line of sight.

“Kingsley” | smile in relief as he grasps my hand in a firm shake. Seeing others slowly

make their way out of the tree line | smile warmly aware that they are probably feeling

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nervous themselves. After they've all emerged and are standing in a large group behind him look around before

addressing them.

“Hello everybody, I'm Alpha Jax and this is Luna Nova, you've all probably heard about her from your King” | say

referencing Kingsley with a slight smile in his direction. “I'd like to personally thank you for coming to our aid and

helping us. I've heard good things from Kingsley here and I'm looking forward to seeing you all in action. If

there’s anything you need just ask for us or for Omega Brea. | know you're camping but meal limes and training

rotas will be provided shortly, I've got my Gam ma Theo distributing

them and he will bring them once he’s finished his training session.”

With that everybody utters their greetings and thanksfor the kind words before

melting into the forest to set up camp.

“¥xk” Nova moans loudly before sinking to the ground as | rush to her side.

“Nova. nova” | shout shaking her slightly as her eyes flutter

“What's happening?” Kingsley shouts as he rushes to his daughter's side.

“She's struggling with the intensity of her emotions, it's overwhelming her. What did

you do to help it?” | ask frantically.

“I never experienced it to this extent” he frowns. “Yes everything was heightened but |

controlled it just fine, Drake took most of it whenever we were in a highly emotional

situation. Is Kia not doing that?”

“Yes she is but she’s not spoken to Nova all afternoon, it’s too much for them” | growl

as | kiss Novas forehead.

“These aren't her emotions” we hear a voice say from behind us as we turn to see

Esmerelda and Kara stood watching.

“What?” | snap.

“You heardAlpha” Esmerelda says with a slight smile. “She is feeling the

emotions of everyone around her.”

“She is?” Kingsley asks shocked. “Why has she never said this before?”

“She did say her emotions were heightened but maybe she believes that’s how it's

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always been?” | say in confusion. “She would have said if she knew it was other

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people's emotions she was feeling.”

“She can’t have known” Kara says as she kneels beside us.

“Nova love can you hear me?” | ask her gently as she writhes on the floor, her body convulsing as she tries to

control her pain subconsciously.

With no response | meet Kara's gaze which is full of concern. “If you are happy forto try Alpha Jax | believe |

can help her control this for now?” Kara asks gently.

“Do it” | say shortly before she moves her hands to cup the side of Novas head gently. and mutters an

incantation under her breath as her eyes turn milky.

“What will this do?” | ask Esmerelda.

“It’s called a containment spell, not a physical one but one for your mind. It will essentially dull everything so

that Nova can function but still be aware of the

emotions that others are feeling” she explains softly as she watches Novas body relax with something like care

in her eyes.

“You care for Nova” | state as | too watch her relax in front of us.

“I do” she says almost surprised at her admittance.

“She means a great deal to a lot of people” | whisper as Esmerelda simply continues

to watch in silence.

Seeing colour return to Novas cheeks i breath a sigh of relief as her eyes flutter open, brighter than before as

Kingsley grasps her hands tightly checking her over in a fatherly fashion,

“| feel better” she assures us all while | move forward and help her to her feet. “What

happened?”

“It bectoo much for you, I've helped you control them for now. If it becomes too much cfind me” Kara

says with a reassuring smile.

“Thank you” Nova whispers. “Another thing forto think about” she jokes trying to make light of the situation.

“Could | have a word Nova?” Esmerelda asks suddenly as we all turn to look at her. Motioning with her head

behind her she turns for Nova to follow as | step alongside her. “Alone Alpha” Esmerelda says causingto

growl lowly at her order.

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“It’s fine Jax, I'll be back soon for the meeting” Nova says gently as she reaches up and kisses my lips softly.

“Love you” | murmur.

“And | love you” she smiles before following after Esmerelda’s shrinking figure.