His Blue Moon Princess
His Sunshine Baby Chapter 37

I feel my heart tightens, and my breathing stops for a couple of seconds.

His fated mate. So, Nate had... a fated mate. A real one. That sentence alone is kind of hard to swallow Something inside me resonates a bit.

Finding our fated mate is like a one in a thousand, no maybe even a one in a million chance. Most werewolves can only dream about it, and a lot of us spend our whole lives looking for it, hoping to replace that one person we should spend our lifetime with... We are told, when still pups, that our fated mate is someone the Moon Goddess chooses for us, that one individual who is our complete match. A singular connection that can't be misunderstood. The few fated mates couples I actually know are perfect for each other. Couples that can fight like any other sometimes, but feel like the two pieces of the same mold. I dreamt of it too, like everyone.

But I never thought that Nate would have found his... And lost her.

I feel a bit uneasy, now, asking about this. Isn't it awkward? But Nate keeps talking without warning.

"It's an old story, Elena. She was older, and already engaged to someone else... She recognized our bond, of course, but she wasn't really interested. Her husband-to-be was loaded, and I was just... A nobody, with a crazy Alpha father, a complicated life and two siblings to watch over." "You mean she... Rejected you?"

"Yes," he nods.

I can't believe it... Who would be stupid enough to reject their fated mate! And someone like Nathanie to boot!

"Seriously!" I yell, annoyed. "She rejected her own fated mate, who would be selfish enough to value money or whatever over that!"

"Elena, calm down. She had valid reasons, to be honest, and I don't blame her."

I'm so angry with him! How can he be so calm about this! I hate that woman to the core already. Am I blinded by something else? Probably, but you won't hear me say it, no way. I can't believe someone would willingly reject their own fated mate, it's like our most sacred bond after the one we have with the Moon Goddess!

"Is she still there?" I ask a bit abruptly.

Nate seems surprised by my question.

"She... No, not that I know of. My brother banished her from our territories... I have no idea where she is nowadays. Last time I saw her, it was years ago, after we took over the Blood Moon Clan."

I clench my fist. Moon Goddess, if I meet that woman, I have no idea what I'll do to her. How could she reject Nate!

"Hey, Elena."

I turn to him, unable to hide my anger. He sighs.

"Stop with that grumpy face. I told you, it's history."

"Is it because of her? Your no love rule?"

He hesitates for a second before he answers.

"Mostly, yes. But not only..."

I growl, still annoyed. And I'm even more annoyed that he seems forgiving of that woman.

"Elena, don't sulk."

"I'm not sulking."

"Yes, you are."

I sigh. He's right, I really need to work on controlling my emotions a bit more... I'm so petty sometimes, I have to admit. I roll my eyes.

"Okay, I'm not angry. Let's change subjects?"

"With pleasure."

Indeed, in an attempt to help me change my mood, Nathaniel goes on to teach me some more French. It's amusing, but I really can't tell how much I will be able to remember by tomorrow.

We keep discussing, and I keep eating pizza, until late at night. I'm not so tired, so I eventually end up lazily laying down on the couch, watching tv blankly. Nathaniel is on his computer again, probably catching up some work. My feet are on his lap, and he sometimes caresses my leg without thinking. We stay silent for a while, only the downpour on the background. We lit up a few candles earlier, so now the room smells like citrus.

I'm finally starting to feel a bit better.

"Elena?"

"Hm?"

"What if I financed it?"

I frown. What is he talking about? He puts down his computer to face me, one of his hands on my leg.

"Your Music Café. What if I financed it?"

"Nate, I don't get what you're talking about."

We talked about my idea a few times before, and I know Nathaniel's always acted interested in it. He asked many questions and raised issues I hadn't thought about before while making plans on my own. But I don't get why he's suddenly bringing this up again? "Look, the idea is good. All you would need are funds and some professional advice. I can give you both. Isn't it what you want?"

I sit up. What's with him now?

"Nate, you know this is my own dream."

"I know, I'm just saying..."

"My own dream means I want to be able to do it on my own. Without using someone else's money, or connections."

He stays silent for a second. Nate looks a bit shocked by my words, but I have to be resolute about this. I know his life is different. He isn't limited by money problems or pack issues. But that doesn't mean he can't understand that I am. I sit up and take a deep breath. After everything he's said before, I do have to give in a bit to him too.

"Nate, I appreciate what you're trying to do, but that's a no."

"Elena, I don't get it. I'm giving you a chance to realize your dream and..."

"It's not a chance, Nate. For me, it's as if I cheated. Even if you really believe in it, it's not right for me to d shortcut and betraying the person I want to be."

He is still frowning, and I know he understands what I'm trying to say.

"Nathaniel, even if I had all that money right now, it might not be the right time. It's... Complicated with m

He suddenly raises his head, surprised. Of course.

"You never told me about your family. Aside from your adoption..."

"I know. It's just that there isn't much to say... My mom died in a car accident, almost two years ago now. A "...I'm sorry."

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