The Lycan king-Chapter 130

We were finally alone. Jax must have sensed that something was off with me and he was doing everything in his power to make sure Devon and Bethany stayed back with us. I didn’t know what he was thinking because as soon as night came, Bethany offered to watch Xander for the night and left with Devon following after her like a lost puppy.

I didn’t know how to start up the conversation so I just turned to sorting out our closet. I had to create space for Xander’s clothes. We had bought a lot of things for Xander during that trip. I’m almost certain that he wouldn’t use half of it but I told Bethany that if she had a baby, she could use them too.

The silence in the room was deafening until I heard Jax clear his throat. "I know Bethany told you about the trial." He started and I turned around to glare at him which shut him up immediately.

"Why did I have to find out from her? When were you going to tell me? Are we still having communication issues after everything?" I questioned as I slowly walked towards him. There were a lot more questions in my mind and I couldn’t verbalize them.

"You still have nightmares, Leo!" He raised his voice which made me halt in my movement. "It’s not as bad as the first time but there hasn’t been a night where you haven’t woken me up."

"Jax, I-"

"I’ve been trying to act like it’s not happening but it is and I’m trying to protect you." He said as he got up and walked towards me. "I didn’t keep it from you because I was being secretive. I just didn’t want you to spiral or something. I didn’t know if you would be comfortable talking about it."

"You should have talked to me first. That’s all I’m saying. I should have to find out from Bethany." I said as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder. All I could perceive was his sweat and his body felt moist. "Ew, you’re disgusting. You’re sweating all over me."

"I told you we should have a bath but you said we have to finish first." He teased as he hugged me tighter. "Since we’re opening up, I was thinking of going to see Claire one last time before the trial." It felt like a bad idea. Claire had always been manipulative and I was very sure she would do something to try and win Jax’s favor. I didn’t know if Jax was going to be strong enough to withstand her manipulation. It was already hard to put his family on trial after all they had done to him, to us.

I wrapped my arm around his torso. "Are you sure that’s a good idea?"

"I’ve known Claire my whole life and not once did she ever make me feel like I couldn’t trust her. It still seems absurd that she would do this to me." He admitted as he rested his head on my shoulder. "In a way, I kind of miss her or rather, I miss our friendship. It’s weird having to start over again, you know."

"Well you have Dev now." I pointed out and he chuckled. "I noticed you guys are getting really close."

"Yeah. It started that day I sent Kale to watch you. He came to talk to me about Bethany and it just grew from there." Jax said and I could sense a kind of happiness in his tone. "I should thank you for that. You literally turned my life around and in a good way."

"Oh come on. I didn’t do anything." I said as I patted his back. "I think we need to have that bath right now. I don’t like being sweaty." I muttered against his shirt. He lifted me off my feet and I squealed in surprise.

"Will you come with me to see Claire?" He asked as he set me down on my feet. I nodded. I had so much to tell her, mainly to laugh in her face but I felt truly sad for her. She must have loved Jax with all her heart. I knew heartbreak could do things to people but hers was so severe. I felt like she needed therapy. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

"Yes, I would. I will always be there for you." I assured him as I let go off him and he does the same. "Should we watch a movie today? Now that Xander’s away, I’d like to do something other than lounge around and eat food."

"Well, we could shift and run around the forest." Jax suggested and I nodded frantically. We had never gone for a run together and I was excited for it. All the drama we had barely gave us enough time to just enjoy and try out little things.

"You know that time I was lingering by the trees and you came to talk to me." I asked as he took off his shirt and frowned at me. "The time we talked and I tried to run away."

"Oh yeah. You were ballsy. Crazy in fact. Crazy in love." He teased as he took off his shorts revealing his boxers.

"I lied about being unable to shift." I confessed and he frowned. "I was watching you by the trees and when I saw you coming, I knew I had to come up with something so I lied that I couldn’t shift."

"What else have you lied about?" He asked me as he walked over to the bathroom and I followed suit. I took off my dress and we both dumped our clothes into the laundry basket. I was still in my maternity bra and panties which I got during one of the many shopping trips during the vacation.

"To be honest, I can’t even remember but the plan was to get you to fall for me." I said as he turned on the water in the tub.

"And your plan worked."

Leonora*

The night was cool and the moon shone down on the forest. It reminded me of all those times when Bethany, Noah and I used to come out here and gossip. It was our little tradition but there was no reason for Bethany and I to continue. As much as I didn’t want to admit it out loud, I still missed Noah. He had been such a close friend and I wondered what he would have thought of me now.

"You will achieve great things." He used to say to me all the time. I could still hear his voice and it felt like he was right beside me.

Till this date, I questioned his definition of great things. Was getting coronated to Jax and having his child great things? I didn’t think so. Maybe there was more to it. Maybe there was something I needed to do or maybe it was for encouragement.

Noah was always the type to hype everyone up and give the best advice. It was most likely his way of cheering me up. He knew I hated being a kitchen volunteer and Jax’s interest and indifference towards me was beginning to take a toll on me at the time.

"Take off your clothes. I can’t be the only naked person." Jax said pulling me out of my thoughts as I dumped my bag on the floor. I carried a small bag with extra clothes and underwear in case we needed it. Ever since Xander came, I was starting to understand the reason for packing things for emergencies.

I took off my shirt and shorts, placing them on top of the bag. I looked down at my belly and scrunched my nose. I hated the way my body was. My belly wasn’t as flat as it used to be but I was happy with the outcome, my baby.

"I love your body so stop squeezing your face." Jax said as he walked closer to me. I was beginning to feel self conscious. I have never changed around Jax before. Jax never went on any pack run when I used to be a kitchen volunteer. He always stood on the balcony and watched. "Are you shy?" He asked and I nodded. "I’m shy too but we have an hour to run and go back inside. We need to get enough sleep." He reminded me.

Xander would be coming back tomorrow which meant little sleep for the both of us. I didn’t know taking care of babies was hard work. He was always crying. I had to take him to the hospital in the human world and they said he’s a colicky baby. He mainly cried in the afternoons and was very calm at nights

Okay let’s do this. You’ll go that way and I’ll go this way." I spoke as I pointed out the directions. I quickly walked so as not to waste any more time. From my spot, I could see Jax. It made it less awkward