~Jackson~
As we all were packing our things to head out for Blood Moon I decided test out the mindlink with my mate. I hadn't had a chance to try it out yet and I knew that even though she hadn't been inducted into my pack yet since we had completed the mating process we could communicate. "Babe can you hear me?" I asked. She turned to look at me with a smile and linked back. "Yes handsome I can." I winked at her and continued to pack. Once we finished we headed back downstairs. Nathan and I had already linked the guys to meet up here and be ready to roll out. Sarah and Nicole each had their own cars so they were going to have their mates plus the other guys riding with them. That would leave just us four riding back in my SUV. I was excited! I couldn't wait to show her my pack and introduce her to Dorris. She was like my second mom and I just knew she was going to love Rose. We all already decided to grab lunch once we were away from here because we wanted to get the girls away as quick as possible. As we all got to the door and started to head outside the others pulled up in Sarah and Nicole's vehicles. As Nathan and I loaded the bags into the back of the SUV the girls got in. We already decided Nathan and Emmy could ride up front and Rose and I would sit in the backseat. Before we could get in Max arrived and said bye to everyone and he cut the link with the girls and wished them luck. I just noded and linked Nathan. "Lets get the hell out of here before the shit hits the fan." We loaded up and pulled out.
As we exited the pack territory you could not only hear the girls sigh but you could see both of their bodies relax. The teams we had arrive in case of something going sideways this morning were already waiting at the pit stop for lunch on us. We advised them to go ahead and eat and just stay close by until we got further away and closer to home. I wouldn't feel fully comfortable until we reached pack lands. When we all arrived at the truckstop we grabbed some booths and ordered and ate. "Jazzy says mate is so much more relaxed and she is excited but also nervous to reach our Pack." Jace told me. I smiled and took her hand in mine and gave it a squeeze as I looked at her. She smiled back at me. I could tell all of the girls were excited and maybe a little nervous, but most of all they were happy to be getting away from The Blue Moon Pack. After we all ate we paid and left and got back on the road. Once we got back on the highway the girls drifted off and took a nap. Rose and Emmy both had their heads leaned back against the headrests and they were finally able to rest. I figured they would sleep because I knew Rose didn't sleep much last night and figured it was the same for Emmy. Nathan linked me. "I am glad they are able to rest now. Emmy didn't sleep much last night and from the looks of things neither did Rose." "No she didn't I figured after she ate she would crash out." I linked back. We got a later start than I would have liked but I didn't want to spend one more minute than I had to there. According to my estimate we should arrive around 11 or so depending on if we decided to stop to eat or just go through a drive thru. The girls slept until almost 9 and then they woke up with their stomachs growling and the guys linked us about stopping to eat. Nathan grinned at me in the rearview mirror as we headed to a drive thru to get some grub.
~Rose~
I woke up starving and it was already dark out. I couldn't believe I actually slept as long as I did. We went through a drive thru and got some food and ate on the drive. Jackson said we would arrive around 11 or so and I couldn't wait. I wanted to see his Pack and I know he was excited to show me and to have me meet Dorris. He had already told me some about her. Between her and his mom they both taught him how to cook. I was a little nervous about meeting her because he talked about her with such affection I knew her opinion mattered and I wanted her to like me so much. After we got finished eating we put the garbage in bags to be put in the trash when we arrived. After we were finished Jackson held my hand and ever so often he would bring it up to his mouth and give my hand a kiss. I would look at him and find him smiling at me. Once we got closer to Blood Moon's border he squeezed my hand and said. "We are almost there honey." He said it with a smile on his face and a look of pride. I smiled at him and squeezed his hand back. Emmy and I sat up a little straighter. I noticed the guys had Sarah and Nicole's cars right behind ours and there was one in front of ours and two behind theirs. I wonder where they come from? "Babe, question where did the other SUV's come from?" I mind linked Jackson. "Insurance incase this morning went sideways. I was going to have a way to get you girls out without getting hurt." He replied. "That was a good idea." I said back and kissed his hand and smiled at him. As we went over the border I saw several on guard and they just waved as we passed. When we finally pulled up to the Pack House it was 11:30 and everyone was ready to get out and stretch. As I started to unbuckle Jackson told me. "Don't you dare open that door. You let me get it and help my mate out of the vehicle." "Yes. Mr. Bossypants." I linked him. He grinned and got out of the SUV.
Jackson opened up my door and helped me out and we all got our stuff out of the SUV and headed into the Pack House. From what I had already seen it was a beautiful place. I couldn't wait to see it in the daylight. I know that everyone else headed off to their houses and that not everyone lived in the Pack House and we would see the girls tomorrow. Emmy and I followed the guys up the steps and the held the door open for us. As we entered the house someone called out from the living room. "Is that my boys finally back home?" I looked at Jackson and he had a big smile on his face and knew who it was. "Yes Dorris we are. We also have two very special ladies we would like you to meet." Jackson said. She came rushing out of the living room with a big smile on her face and open arms. Dorris was a curvy lady with jet black hair with just a little grey, not much, in a long braid down her back. She was about 5'5 maybe and she had brown eyes and a warm smile. "Oh wonderful. I so hoped you found them." She said with a smile. Jackson wrapped his arm around my waist and said. "Dorris, this is my mate Rose. Rose, this is Dorris. The sweet lady I have been telling you about." "Dorris, I have heard so much about you. It is such a pleasure to meet finally meet you." I said. She wrapped me up into a warm hug and said. "Welcome to the family love. I have been waiting for him to find you and I am so glad he has." I loved her hug. It reminded me of my mom's. I smiled at her and then Jackson and I stepped back as Nathan introduced Emmy. Dorris thought it was wonderful that we were best friends just like the guys then she asked if we were hungry and when we said no she sent us off to bed for rest and promised to talk more in the morning after we had a good nights sleep. We then headed up the stairs to our rooms. Even though I had took a nap I couldn't wait to just put some pj's on and crawl into bed and sleep. We entered our room it was huge and Jackson placed our bags at the foot of the bed then I noticed all the boxes and I groaned. "Don't even think about it we are putting our pj's on and heading to bed." He told me. "Yes Mr. Bossypants." I said and smiled at him while I pulled out my pj's and toothbrush. I then headed to the bathroom and changed and brushed my teeth. I noticed how big the bathroom was and I fell in love with the bathtub it was huge. I couldn't wait to use it. Jackson came in and brushed his teeth. We then crawled in bed and hugged up to one another and for the first time in a long time I felt safe and home.