His Blue Moon Princess
Chapter 101

"How have you been feeling, dear?"

Granny Ariadna is still the same, sweet and gentle. I smile back at her and nods. She takes notes as she examines me, but I feel fine.

"I've been fine. I do feel a bit tired when I exercise for too long, but otherwise, my legs don't feel so heavy anymore, I can stand for a long time with getting dizzy or anymore."

After all, it's been more than three months already since I woke up. As the doctors predicted, my recovery was fast and well. Though I do have to comply with regular check-ups, nothing's been wrong with me so far. I had to use the wheelchair for a few weeks, but it was really inconvenient, and I was glad my reeducation took me off it soon enough. Tonia and Granny Ariadna have been of great help with all the process. "Everything looks fine, Nora. We will keep the next appointment for two weeks from now, but with your medication working well, it should be the last one." Good! Those trips to the hospital once every two weeks are becoming a bit too much now, and with this, I will probably be able to resume work soon also.

Of course, I still had to take my responsibilities has a Luna as soon as I woke up, but with Damian, Bobo and about all of the Pack watching over me, I've been taking it easy. Granny Ariadna signs a few papers with me, and I finally leave the hospital with Bobo. While he's driving, his smartphone rings. It's Daniel's ringtone, so I take it.

"Hi Danny, it's Nora. Bobo's driving, I'll put you on speaker."

"Oh, Hi, honey. How are you, sleeping beauty?" He asks.

"Still awake! I'm fine, thanks. What about you? Anything new?"

"Nothing much. Work, studies, begging my girl to come home..."

I sigh. Elena's matter is still a mess... She left while I was in a coma, and is not willing to come back no matter how many times Daniel and I ask. I know she had many reasons to leave Silver City, and I can understand why she did, but I miss my cousin, a lot. And I want to meet my little baby cousin, too... I exchange a look with Bobo, he's frowning.

"How's she?" I ask Daniel.

"Fine, fine, the little one too. Anyway, I was actually about to call you, Nora. Elena has all those business study books she left at our place, she said you could borrow it. Are you going to study at University?"

"What? No, no, I'm not, I'm just studying on my own for now. I'm too busy being a Luna, and I haven't gone back to work yet, I don't have any time to take classes now. But yes, I asked Elena if I could borrow some of her books, I wanted to see about business management for the restaurant."

It's some sort of personal challenge I set myself, as well as a good way to keep myself busy. Moreover, aside from my position as a Luna, I'm still considering a career in the catering industry, and also I want to be able to understand Damian's job better. Last time I was clueless while confronting King, and I never want this to happen ever again...

"Oh, I get it. Well, I packed it up, so you can come whenever you want!" Replies Danny over the phone.

I give a glimpse to Bobo, but he already took the direction to his boyfriend's flat. I smile.

"Looks like we're coming now, Danny."

"Awesome! Sylviana just got there too, we can have tea!"

He looks only too happy to have us over, so I chat a bit more before hanging up. Daniel and I got a lot closer these past few weeks since he sees Bobo often and we both miss Elena a lot...

When we arrive, he opens the door right away with a big welcoming smile.

"Hello, honey! I'm glad to see you! Come in, come in."

I step inside his apartment, and a sweet smell of chamomille reaches me. A familiar scent too, Sylviana's. I don't know if it's a witch thing or just her, but she smells awfully anytime I see her. That day, her hair is put up in a bun, wearing an Asian-style dress, and she is pouring tea in cups. The witch of Silver City looks like she came right out of a painting, a mysterious beauty as always. She smiles when I come in.

"Hi, Nora. How was your check-up?"

"It went fine, as usual."

"Good. I knew you were doing great. Your Moon power is..."

She suddenly stops, and her eyes become light green while still looking at me. I frown. Isn't that when she's using her magic? While we stare at each other in an odd moment, Daniel and Bobo walk in, hand in hand. Daniel spots Sylviana's undecipherable expression, my confusion, and turns to her.

"Syl? What's wrong?"

But she doesn't answer and instead, suddenly smiles brightly. She puts the teapot down and walks to me, suddenly grabbing my wrist gently. Her fingers do some strange movements on my hand while I'm still stuck there with no idea how to react. "Sylviana?" I call her again.

She keeps doing whatever she is doing until she slowly answers me with her eyes still light green, looking mesmerized.

"Nora... Your Moon Power is channeling."

What does that even mean? By reflex, I turn my head a bit look at my hair running down my shoulders, but it's still black, and it will remain so until night time, as usual. Daniel and Bobo look just as confused as I am.

"Syl, you have to talk to us in human language. Is Nora ok?" Asks Danny.

"More than ok. Nora, you're expecting."

I'm... What? I stare at her in awe. Sylviana smiles and lets go of my wrist, giving me a second. Behind me, I hear Daniel gasp, but my own heart just skipped a beat. Expecting? I'm pregnant? It takes me a minute to process, but Sylviana is gently waiting. "Syl, I... Are you..."

"I'm sure," she answers very calmly. "You're about... Four weeks along. Do you want to know the gender?"

What gender, I'm still barely realizing what she just said! By mere reflex, I put a hand on my stomach. Is it possible? I mean, I've been with Damian a lot since I woke up, and we definitely had s*x as soon as the doctor said it was ok, we missed each other's warmth so much... But for me to be pregnant so fast? Four weeks...!

Daniel suddenly screeches behind me, totally excited.

"Oh, my holy Moon Goddess! A baby! Nora's having a baby! The King's Baby!"

I ignore him and turn to Sylviana.

"Is it... Really?"

Bobo walks up to me and makes me sit, probably worried I would pass out from the shock. And honestly, I could. The news is so sudden, it's like my brain suddenly stops functioning, and this one sentence keeps echoing on my mind. But Sylviana, patient as ever, gently nods again.

Gosh, a baby... A real baby, I'm carrying a baby. Damian's baby! Wait, only four weeks, it must be so small! Not even a proper baby yet, just a little, tiny seed... I suddenly feel tears coming, and I don't stop them. I'm pregnant... I'm thinking about Damian, probably working in his office or in a meeting right now. We're going to be parents...

"It seems healthy, too."

"You can tell all that just by looking at me?" I ask Sylviana.

"The most ancient witches were midwives, it's like our specialty to help pregnant women and care for infants. Most of our knowledge was aimed at protecting newborns and their mothers. I'll definitely help you all I can," promises Sylviana with a smile. "Sylviana helped a lot for Elena's pregnancy too," Adds Daniel.

I nod. I... How am I supposed to react next? Oh, gosh, I need to tell Damian! What time is it? I decide to mind-link him, too eager to say to him to look for my phone. Damian?

Nora, what is it? Everything ok Love?

I...

No, wait, I can't just tell him like this. I should probably wait until he's available and all. How do I even tell him, I still can't believe the news myself!

When are you finishing work tonight?

Not sure...

Can you come home early?...Please?

Ok, I will. Are you sure you're ok?

Oh, Moon Goddess, I'm more than okay! I'm over the moon right now! We're having a baby! I try to contain myself and breathe in before answering, in the calmest voice I can.

I'm fine. See you tonight?

Yeah, I promise I'll come home as early as I can.

Alright. I love you.

I love you.

I cut the mind-link and catch some air again. Around me, Daniel and Sylviana are waiting for my reaction, and Bobo's put is big hand on my shoulder.

"Did you tell him?" Asks Daniel.

"I will tell him tonight at home."

"Good idea! Let's prepare a surprise!" He answers, all excited.

"I think this announcement alone is enough of a surprise, Daniel," laughs Sylviana.

I ignore him and turn to Sylviana. Where do I even begin? There are a million questions I want to ask her!

"You said he or she is healthy, right?"

"Yes, Nora, this baby is well. It will be a strong one, do not worry. Probably an Alpha, too."

Well, anything else would have been surprising, giving Damian and my heritage... I suddenly remember she asked if I wanted to know the gender. Do I? I would be fine with either a boy or a girl... But maybe it would be better to know, just so we can plan things? We already have a couple of rooms at home we could easily turn into a nursery... I can already picture the little room beside our bedroom, with a crib and pastel colors on the wall... Moon Goddess, this is real. Damian and I had talked about having children, we wanted to have some, maybe two or three, but I didn't think it would happen so fast!

The rest of the day is unbelievably slow. I decided not to ask Sylviana yet about the gender, and ask Damian first if he wanted to know. I know I would, but I want to hear his choice too. Daniel is excited about my pregnancy, as he loves children. Sylviana was unbelievably gentle and explained a lot of things to me, like how I will need to adapt my diet, and how my body might change. As she said, she truly knows a lot.

When I'm waiting for Damian at home that night, I feel a lot calmer. Bobo is waiting with me, in his wolf form. My feet are resting on his enormous back, while I'm sitting on the couch, one of Elena's study books in my hands. It's seven o'clock already. Damian should be there anytime now.

Suddenly, the entrance door opens, and my fiancé walks in, smiling only when he sees me. I smile back, and we meet for a kiss. He hugs me for a long time like he always does when we've been apart for more than a few hours. Bobo leaves silently for us to be alone. When Damian lets go of me, I'm already smiling uncontrollably. He notices and smiles too, a bit intrigued.

"What is it, Love? You look happy."

"Come sit with me."

I take him to our couch, where we sit facing each other. Damian frowns, he hates when he doesn't know what's going on. My future husband hates surprises, so I wanted to keep this as intimate and simple as possible.

"Damian, I went to see Daniel and Sylviana today."

He nods. This is nothing unusual for me, he knows there's something else. I take a deep breathe in and look him in the eye.

"Sylviana, she... She said I'm pregnant."

For a couple of seconds, he doesn't react at all, looking at me blankly. Then, I see him take a deep breath in, and he repeats slowly.

"...Pregnant?"

I nod, with a smile.

"She said I'm four weeks along."

"You're... Pregnant..."

He doesn't seem to react, and for a second I'm worried he's in shock or something. But then, he suddenly gets up and turns his back to me. I'm a bit surprised. What's wrong with him? I get up too, and when I go to his side, I'm suddenly the one in shock. Oh, Moon Goddess. He's crying. He turns his head away, but I already saw it. Damian, the strongest, bravest man I know, my mate, my love is crying, but for some reason, my heart feels so happy. I gently caress his neck with my fingers. "Are you happy, my Love?" I ask.

"Oh, Nora..."

He suddenly takes me in his arms, his head against my neck. I suddenly feel like crying too as I hug him back. We stay like this for a very long time, as Damian's tears slowly disappear against my skin. Moon Goddess, I love this man... I give him all the time he needs, gently caressing his back. He whispers in my ear, like a silent prayer.

"Thank you... Thank you..."

I ignore the tears on my cheeks and kiss him. When we separate, his tears are all dried up. Damian kisses my forehead and puts a gentle hand on my tummy.

"She's sure?" He asks.

"Yes. 4 weeks, she said."

"4 weeks... Did she tell what it was?"

"I didn't ask yet. I wanted to know if you wanted to."

"I don't care, as long as he or she is healthy, and you too."

I nod. I know we are going to be ok. How could it be otherwise? We have so many people supporting us. Moon Goddess, the Clan will be overjoyed when we will announce it. We are having a baby!