Page 96 of A Chance at Redemption for the Alpha
“Some pups receive their gifts quite early,” I say evasively, hoping they won’t catch on that she isn’t a pup. “Not to the full extent, but it can happen that they can partly access their gifts early.”
“Interesting,” Durant says.
“For real. You werewolves are still a bit of a mystery to me,” Julianus agrees.
Alex doesn’t say anything, just gazes briefly at me and then at Silas. Whatever he thinks, he fortunately keeps to himself. I decide to use the moment to study the sheet of paper Durant brought along, searching for the name of one human in particular.
Fuck!
I hand the paper to Alex and Julianus, who skim it as well, both of them furrowing their brows in worry.
“Is there someone you know?” Durant asks.
“No,” Alex answers smoothly. “One of the names sounds familiar. I think I met her once when she was with Aloysius.” He points at a completely random name. “Hope she is okay, and he won’t kill her.”
“I don’t think he will as long as she didn’t have his child,” Durant says.
We have agreed to keep the appearance of Silas’ and Alex’s nephew a secret. Julianus obviously knows about it, and Alpha Liam. But we all want as few people to know as possible, just to be safe. You never know who’s listening in on us. Also, in Durant’s case, he is still living with Aloysius. If Aloysius ever catches him betraying him, he at least won’t be able to spill any secrets.
The vampires are still discussing the list when I spot Nova’s car coming closer. My gaze instantly goes to the backseat where Benjamin and Lori are sitting, my heart making a happy leap for him when they get out of the car and she takes his hand.
It’s then that I notice Nova getting out, too, staring at us intently. Then, without further ado, she suddenly walks towards us in long confident strides. She truly is a capable, confident young woman; I know Cassian really respects her.
“Nova,” I greet her. “It’s nice to see you.”
She doesn’t answer, actually, she doesn’t seem to notice me at all. Instead, she walks towards Julianus, her eyes flashing black. “Mine,” she growls.
Now that was unexpected!
I am as stunned as the others around me.I thought he was gay,I link Silas.
No, he is bi,Silas explains.
Well, at least that explains it.
Does it?Silas wants to know.We know vampire and werewolf mates are rare. You and I are a huge exception.
Maybe, but Julianus has barely any connection to the vampire world. I hate the guy, but he is an outcast, and as that, I kind of pity him.
Silas is silent for a while.You are right.
Meanwhile, Julianus seems to be completely dumbfounded by the situation. “I… Hello,” he says. “My name is Julianus.”
“I am Nova,” Nova introduces herself.
“Are you a pack member here?”
“No, I am from an allied pack,” Nova eyes him curiously. “You are a vampire… which means you aren’t an alpha.”
Julianus’ face seems to fall. “I am sorry to disappoint you.”
“You don’t lead a pack or coven, do you?”
“I am sorry, no. I am pretty much a nomad.”
“Thank the goddess,” Nova exclaims, surprising us all. “I am Alpha Cassius’ sister, and the future beta of my pack.” She rubs her hand in joy. “The goddess indeed sent me a fitting mate!”
“You are quite the personality,” Alex comments. “I like that. You know, if Julianus dumps you, you can always call me.”
