Brenna's POV
After the altercation with Annabelle, Jax and I let our wolves out for a run. Kyra and Knight ran for hours. I was in no rush to take control back either. Running is always exhilarating and it helped to clear my mind.
Finally we changed back and are now in his suite upstairs sitting on the bed after an extra hot and steamy shower.
*Most of the time you were busy exploring each other's bodies instead of showering* Kyra chimes in.
Ignoring her I focus on Jax. I've been asking him to tell me about Annabelle and why she wants me gone so badly. I can't ignore this, I knew he was hiding something from me and clearly this is it. I need to know. The b*tch tried to kill me.
"Obviously you were together Jax. Just tell me already. So we can move on from this....Please" I beg, pouting at him.
Jax sighs heavily. "Brenna my love....she never mattered to me. You are my mate and you are the only one I care about."
"If she never mattered to you, why did she try to kill me?" I sneer at him.
He doesn't say anything for awhile. I assume he isn't going to either. Well if he won't tell me, I am not sleeping in bed with him. Getting out of his bed I go over to the reading nook, grabbing a book without looking at it, and sitting back against the pillows.
Jax growls and gets out of bed. Walking over to me. I open the book and refuse to meet his eyes.
I hear him chuckle. Ignoring him I turn a page in the book, and another. Now is he full blown laughing. My anger spikes and I turn to him "Just what the hell is so funny?" I say, glaring at him.
"Well for starters, the book you're reading is upside down" he says, laughing even harder.
How embarrassing. I toss the book down and look out the window. Ignoring him once again as he hovers next to me. He is so close I feel his hot breath on my face, which makes me irritated even more.
"Are you going to stand there all night?" I grumble at him.
"Actually I was going to join you here since you left our warm bed." he answers as he squeezes in next to me, putting his arm around my waist. Surprisingly he fits, but just barely.
"Our warm bed? It's your bed Jax. My bed is in my apartment" I say to him. I want to see his face at my comment but there's not enough room for me to move.
Jax let's out a growl, his arm around me tightening.
"Since you mentioned it...I was wondering if you'd move in here with me. I planned on taking you on a romantic date tonight and asking you at dinner. Everything got messed up though" Jax says sadly.
His words calm my anger slightly but not enough for me to give in to him...yet. An idea pops in my mind.
"You only have Annabelle to blame for that. Tell me what the deal is with her and I will think about moving in with you".
Jax moves so fast that I barely realize whats happening until we're both sitting up, facing each other. The look in his eyes is a hopeful one. He grabs my hands, holding them in both of his.
Jax sighs and says "Fine, I will tell you. Just promise me that you won't leave".
Oh no that means it's worse then I thought. Unable to speak I just stare at him and force myself to nod my head.
"I was born with an identical twin brother. Six years ago, our pack was attacked by Rogues and he went missing. Before he went missing though, he was involved with Annabelle. To the point that he wanted to take her as his chosen mate. They were together for five years. When my brother disappeared, I promised the moon goddess I would look after Annabelle, for my brother's sake. I kept my promise for four years. Until one night Annabelle was drunk and came onto me. She forced herself on me and begged me to take her. I refused and pushed her away, telling her I wouldn't have s*x with anyone other then my mate. I ordered her to go home and go to sleep, thinking she would forget about it. Obviously she didn't and she is extremely jealous of you. I think she believes if you're gone then I will be with her. Which I never would. I only want you baby, I have only ever wanted my mate. I love you Brenna." He releases my hands, moving away from me and storming out of the bedroom, slamming the door so hard the walls shake.
Unable to move after his proclamation, I stare at the door. I can't believe he just told me all of that, said he loved me and then left.
*Why are you just sitting here, go after him, NOW* Kyra growls in my mind.
* He probably just needs time to cool down, besides I don't even know what to say to him. That was A LOT to take in. I need time to think* I say to her, yawning.
I am exhausted but I still haven't figured out what to do about Annabelle. After what Jax just told me, I don't want her to die. She tried to kill me but what if Jaxsun's brother is still alive and returns to find I had her killed? That would make for a horrible first impression. Not to mention it would cause issues between Jax and his brother.
*You're overthinking again. Stop doing that. She tried to kill us, she needs to be punished for it. But hey, sure worry about the what ifs instead. She should itleast be banished from the pack.*
Deciding that is exactly what I want to happen, I look to the door before closing my eyes and drift off to sleep.
Unsure how much time has passed I wake up to strong arms around me, carrying me bridal style, until I am put down softly in the bed. I feel Jax get in behind me, he pulls me up against him and kisses my shoulder. I whisper "I love you Jax" and quickly fall back asleep, safe in my mate's arms.