His Blue Moon Princess
His Sunshine Baby Chapter 39

When I finally reach the Whitewood mansion, I'm soaked. I couldn't care less! All I keep thinking are Levi's words. Anyway, he said he would meet me there and indeed, he's the one to open the door. To think I have to wait for someone to invite me in my uncle's house... I can already hear people shooting and yelling. Damn, old Reagan is really furious. I follow Levi to the main room, only to see her at Xavier's throat, with three poor wolves trying to take them apart.

"You little son of a dog! Do you think you can mess with me? Brat! I was already a fighter you were still crying on your mother's lap! You shameless dog! You don't even deserve to be called an Alpha!" "Reagan!" I call her, trying to take her away from my uncle, but she won't release her grip. Iris and Chris run to me immediately.

"Elena! Where were you! They already started fighting a while ago..." Says Iris, a bit alarmed.

"They said Diego was spotted! In the west! Did you know about this?" Asks Chris.

"How would I know!" I reply to the two of them, annoyed.

Why should I be aware of all this! I didn't ask for it! I walk past my cousins to try and get in between Reagan and my uncle again. This time, with Levi's help, we can finally pull them apart, and I have to use all my strength to contain my mentor, who is yelling her lungs out.

"You watch it, Xavier! Someone's going to have your head someday and that might be me, you son of a dog!" "Watch it, Reagan! You might be tolerated on our grounds but that won't be the case for long if you..."

"If I what, huh? What will you do, you little mutt! You think you're bigger than Clark? Than Sam?"

Damn, she said it. My Dad's name, to my uncle's face. Xavier's face turns from an angry red to dark purple, which is definitely not any better... He starts vociferating a long list of insults, under everyone's horrified eyes. But Reagan is just laughing at him. "Go ahead, insult me all you want! Little mutt!"

"ENOUGH!"

This time, everyone shut up. My order resonated loudly in the room, and everyone's eyes are on me, with shocked expressions. Only Chris whistles a little in admiration, but I don't have time for my cousin's childishness right now. I glare at Reagan. Shut it now, old hag.

She doesn't reply back, just snorting. I turn to my uncle, who is pissed I gave him an order, and that he actually obeyed. But unfortunately for him, I am the stronger Alpha in the Room, and we both know that.

"Is it true? He's back?"

"That is not for you to..."

"ANSWER ME!"

He steps back, with a sullen look. I'm serious, and I'll keep insisting for as long as it takes, whether he likes it or not. Xavier growls in warning, but I growl too. My wolf is just as pissed as I am, and we want an answer. After a while, my uncle's wolf finally backs up a little, surrendering.

"Yes... He was spotted. In the west."

"Why the hell is he back?" I ask, still growling.

"Isn't it obvious? It's almost time. He's making it obvious he will come back as soon as his banishment order is lifted."

I clench my fist, hard.

"You said he wouldn't come back."

"I know what I said. But the ban was five years, Elena. Those five years are coming to an end, and if Diego comes back, I won't stop him."

"That guy is a f*****g murderer!" I yell

Xavier glares at me.

"Who is a murderer, Elena? You think we forgot just because you missed?"

I stay there, in shock. Is that really what my uncle thinks? I turn to my cousins, but Chris is looking down, embarrassed, and Iris isn't saying anything. I can't believe it... But someone puts a hand on my shoulder.

"Elena was pardoned long ago and you all know that. She did her sentence and earned forgiveness. You know it wasn't easy for anyone, Xavier."

I give a little thank you to Levi. Daniel's big brother smiles at me.

You know I got your back, princess.

"Levi, this is none of your business," growls Xavier.

But Levi isn't afraid to growl back. Their wolves are showing their fangs for a while, and I wonder how Levi is not afraid to stand up to my uncle. He's only a Beta, while my uncle is an Alpha. It's only his protective instincts kicking in. "Enough, both of you!"

I turn around. Clark just entered the room, visibly angry too. Following right behind him, Isabella growls at Levi.

"Don't growl after an Alpha! Who allowed you to do that, Levi!"

But he only stops growling, not glaring at Xavier, staying beside me. Now, Clark is the one furious at my uncle.

"And you! Can't you control your own pack! Why do I have to come all the way here for! In this shitty weather and at this late hour, too! What the hell, Xavier!"

"Say that to that old wench! She's the one who came to defy me in the first place!" Growls my uncle, glaring at my mentor.

Actually, Reagan doesn't even bother answering him, choosing to turn to my Godfather instead. I've never seen anyone able to glare so long at Clark without flinching. But as expected, Reagan is an Omega, she is not as sensitive to his Alpha aura as regular wolves. "Seriously, Clark? A five-year ban? That is all you could do?"

For the first time, the Alpha seems a bit embarrassed. He sighs, contraried.

"It's not like I had much choice, Reagan. No matter what, Elena was..."

"She was right to do whatever the hell she had to! Are you f*****g kidding me, Clark? What is wrong with you Alphas these days! If this kind of mess had happened in my time, that guy would have been f*****g killed right there and then!"

"Reagan, enough! You think that was an easy decision for me?" Pleads Clark, annoyed.

But my mentor only looks angrier.

"Hell yeah, I think it was! You took the easiest path for you and did whatever the hell those idiots asked you to! A five-year ban, Clark! This is nothing! What happened to you to allow such things!" "I protected Elena!"

"Don't f*****g tell me you protected her!" Yells Reagan. "You weren't there, no one was! She was f*****g sixteen, Clark! And where were you! Where was Sam!" "Reagan, enough. Please," I ask.

I'm not asking for Clark, but for myself. I don't want to hear this. Not again. Reagan's anger is only making things worse. I sigh, push my wet hair away, and turn to Clark to ask him very seriously. "Can't you do something about it?"

My godfather looks at me with a very sorry expression. I can see the guilt on his face, and I feel my heart sink. He shakes his head slowly.

"I'm sorry, Elena..."

f**k.

I turn around and leave the house despite Levi and Chris calling my name. I don't want any of them to hold me back. As soon as I step out, Reagan and Xavier yell again, but I just don't care anymore. I keep running, faster and faster until I shapeshift in a jump. Running in my wolf form doesn't make anything any painless. I'm just faster. I keep running, across the familiar streets, looking for somewhere to go. I don't even know where to go. Not west, definitely not west.

I took the north's direction without thinking. I just want to be alone and cry my sorrow away. My steps naturally take me to our northern border, in the wild forest, where no one goes at this hour under such a downpour. I hear people calling me, trying to mind-link me, but I shut the voices down. I don't wanna hear or listen to anyone now.

I replace a large tree to crawl under, and curl up around some roots.

I finally let myself cry. It's not a few tears, I'm f*****g bawling out like a kid. I can't remember the last time I cried so much. My tears melt with the rain, but I can only hear my wolf's sorrow. I'm mad at the whole world right now.

It's not fair. This is all so f*****g unfair. Why do I have to go through all this s**t? After everything I already went through! Haven't I paid enough of my mistakes? I can't handle one more time. I just can't. I don't want to let that nightmare happen again. I freeze when I feel a wolf close. f**k, it better not be...

Hey, Babe.

The tawny wolf has to dig a little to take the small spot next to me. Thankfully, Danny is a little smaller than me. He crawls all the way to me, ruining his fur with the mud. My best friend green eyes finally meet mine, and I feel even more tears coming. It's okay, babe. Just go for it.

I let my tears flow, and Danny rubs his head against me, trying to comfort me. Damn, thank Moon Goddess it's him... Danny is probably the only person I'm willing to see right now.

I spend a long time crying, letting my feelings out without restraint. It's like I've been holding it in way too long.

Danny...

I know. Levi called me...

What are you doing here? What about your seminar?

Are you kidding me? Who gives a s**t about that stupid seminar! My Babe needs me, I ran here!

Gosh, Danny. I love you.

I know. But I'm taken, you know. And a bit too gay.

....Idiot.

Yeah, yeah, love you too.

We stay like this for a while, two wolves curled up against one another. I don't want to talk and I don't care about the rain drenching us. I just keep crying silently. Danny's head resting on mine. Elena...

I growl a bit. I don't want to talk. But of course, Danny ignores me.

We need to think of a plan, Babe.

I growl again. What plan? Aside from killing Diego, I can't think of anything satisfying...

What if you stayed with him? With Black, on his territory?

Are you nuts, Danny? On the Velvet Moon's? You can't be serious...

I am dead serious, Babe. I know it's not our turfs, but anything is better than having you anywhere near Diego.

Nate has no idea, Danny.

Tell me he wouldn't agree.

I think for a second. A few days back, I probably would have said there is no way he would. But after today... I mean, yesterday now, since it's probably way past midnight. Would Nate actually agree to it? I can't believe I'm even considering the idea! Elena, think about it, babe. Even that crazy-a*s Diego wouldn't dare to chase you all the way to the Velvet Moon's territory. If you go anywhere else, he wouldn't think about it twice, but this is the King's turf.

The King doesn't even know that I exist, Daniel!

That he doesn't need to know. Seriously, Elena. If Black hides you, you can stay away from Diego and his shit.

Then what, Danny? I stay trapped forever there? It's not my turf, and why should I be the one to hide!

Babe, I know it's not easy. I know Diego should have paid much more for what he did, but...

I was the one who lost and paid the most, Danny! That son of a b***h just got away with a f*****g ban after what he did! After killing my baby!

Daniel stays silent for a while but sighs eventually.

I know, Babe. I know all that. But right now, I want to protect you. And the only one who can do that is Nathaniel Black.