His Blue Moon Princess
His Sunshine Baby Chapter 78

"Where have you been?"

Daniel just got back from Moon Goddess knows where, and shrugs.

"I went to... talk with Levi. He was patrolling at the border."

I frown. Since when is Levi patrolling at the border? Oh, well, I don't really care. I finish putting on my jeans and some sweater in front of a confused Daniel.

"You're going somewhere?"

"To my uncle. If he's about to do something stupid, it's my duty to stop him."

"Uh... Don't you think you..."

"What? Stay at home, keep crying? Like an i***t?"

That's right. I'm a mess, my eyes are all red and puffy and I'm dead tired because I haven't slept a wink. I cried so much, my head hurts and I feel sick. What happened with Nathaniel was beyond anything I had imagined. It might have been easier if he had just rejected me, but no, he doesn't even think this is his baby.

What the hell. I know who I f**k with, and I couldn't care less about this sterility issue. Not only am I mad at him for hiding it, but I'm also f*****g disappointed he doubted me too.

However, I'm done crying. I'm done with everyone keeping me aside, telling me to stay put and not say things. I need to set things straight. I am not the kind to not do anything, hell no. I grab my coat, and Danny follows me, still worried. "Babe, shouldn't you talk to Clark first?"

"I will, and convince him to show up to Nora's gathering too. As of now, I am still part of this Clan, and I'll do what I can."

"To help the White Moon...?"

"To protect my daughter, Danny. If Nora's plan to rally all the Clans is a success, my baby will have better chances. Silver City has never seen all of its packs united as one before, or a witch like Sylviana standing alongside them. I don't know about this Dark Witch, but I want to believe that Nora has the right solution. I don't really care if I'm banned from the White Moon or not, honestly. It's getting bigger than me or a couple of packs, Danny."

He slowly nods, and grabs his jacket.

"I hate when you're right about stuff like that... But you're still right. Let's go talk some sense into those stupid men."

We just take our jackets and walk out. Wandering in the streets of our turf has a different feel to me now. Something's changed. Not only inside my heart, but in the way our people look at me. I can feel it as I walk by.

Do they know already? Or do they still wonder if I'm really pregnant, who the father could be? They probably have suspicions... I don't really care, though. Strangely, a big weight was lifted of my shoulders since I told the truth to Clark, and to Nate. Even if things didn't turn out well, I'm relieved about not having to lie anymore.

We arrive at the main House when Clark, Isabella and other important leaders of our pack are actually discussing Nora's invite.

"You saw her... Like me, Clark," says Isa. "And if she really is a Royal, she may be right..."

"Why should we accept to cooperate with the Blood Moon?" Says Brant, a young fighter. "I don't care much about the new Luna, why do we have to listen to their whim?"

When I walk in, Clark who was supposed to answer shuts up. A couple of them growl softly, warning me I'm not welcome here. They don't worry me much, though. I ignore them to turn to my Alpha.

"Please go."

"...What?"

"What if Nora is right?" I add. "She's a Royal, and some menace is coming. You were there, Clark, at the vampire's attack, you..."

"Elena, get out! You don't have a right to speak here, you lost that right when..."

"Silence."

I'm growling for real, and Brant is taken aback by my sudden use of my Alpha aura. That's right. If you want to get me out, you'll have to think twice. Let's see who should shut up.

I turn to my godfather again. The only person I'll submit to in this room. Not because I'm the lesser wolf, but out of respect for him. Clark is obviously unhappy to see me here, but he won't be as mean as to kick me out. He crosses his arms, conflicted. "Elena, what is your point?"

"I'm close to Nora, Clark. I know she thinks what she says, and I believe her too. In any case, the White Moon should go. I'm sure the Sapphire Moon will be there too."

"The Sapphire Moon?" says Isabella. "Why would they go? They hate the Blood Moon the most!"

"They will because of Nora Bluemoon," I explain. "She's a Royal, and that's one thing the Sapphire Moon respects most. They may hate the Black Brothers, but it's not the Blood Moon or Sapphire Moon this is about."

They all exchange glances. If they had doubts about coming, the Sapphire Moon Clan going should be a strong reason for us to go. Clark will always observe what the Sapphire Moon will do, just because of our old alliance with them. If Nora is so sure they will answer her call, then...

"This is so strange. That girl came out of nowhere and now she's a Royal? And Black's mate?" says an elder, doubtful. "Until now, we thought the Royals were extinct! What if this is all the Blood Moon's schemes?"

"What about our people who died, then?" I reply back, angry. "You think the Blood Moon was behind the vampire attack, too? Even if there's a chance they are wrong, if we can have any clue as to why they died, we owe our deceased to go!" Isabella looks at me with endless sorrow in her eyes. She was Eric's mom. She's probably the one who most wants answers and deserves them. She slowly nods and turns to Clark.

"Clark, I think Elena's right. To be honest, I don't care much about our feud with the Blood Moon Clan. They showed up when we needed help. The Sapphire Moon didn't."

She's referring to the Vampire attack when the King and Nate came to our territory with their people to help us out. Isabella's right. No wolf from the Sapphire Moon was spotted that night, but if it wasn't for the Blood Moon Clan showing up, we might have experienced much worse...

One of the elders gives me a glance before turning to Clark too.

One of the elders gives me a glance before turning to Clark too.

"The King has changed recently... Maybe for the better. He's breaking all ties to the Gold Moon and looking back, we never had any bad encounters with them. We even welcomed them here recently for the first time."

Clark turns his eyes to me. I know he's thinking about Nathaniel and my relationship with him. He sighs.

"Leave me alone with my Elena for a minute."

Brant and a couple of others growl.

"Alpha, she is not..."

"As far as I'm concerned, she's still my goddaughter, and I'm still your Alpha! Now get out!"

They eventually obeyed, though they glared and growled at me on the way out. I ignored them petty pack fights are the least of my concerns at the moment. Only Clark, Isa, Daniel and I are left in the room. I turn to my godfather, feeling a bit bad about this. "Sorry, you have to fight them about me..."

"It's not just about you, Elena," sighs Isabella. "Those kids are getting cocky anyway."

"Reagan told me you two... talked?" Says Clark.

I nod, but honestly, I don't want to go back on this. My godfather already knows everything he needs to, and there is no reason to involve him any more than he already is in this mess.

"Yeah, but that's another topic. Clark, I'm concerned about the Opale Moon. Don't let Xavier attend the meeting."

Clark and Isabella exchange a glance, surprised.

"What about Xavier?"

"We witnessed him with the Gold Moon Alpha, two days ago, at the border."

"We couldn't hear everything," adds Daniel. "But it really didn't sound like they were disagreeing"

My godfather stays doubtful, crossing his arms.

"Are you sure it was Xavier and Taaron King? We have no business with the Gold Moon, and nobody reported such a meeting."

"Positive," we answer together.

"F**k..."

My godfather stays silent a moment, frowning and thinking. What now? He cannot confront Xavier on our accusations alone, I guess, but it would be dangerous to have him come to the meeting as well. My godfather sighs and turns to me.

"Elena, you stop him. I know you cannot fight in your condition, but as an Alpha, you have enough authority to stop your uncle without that. I know Iris and Chris will support you, too. Let him know I don't want him to come tomorrow, and you are there to say that." "Won't he say I don't have authority anymore?" I ask, flustered.

"So far, nothing has been decided," explains Isabella. "To everyone, you're still part of the pack, pending Clark's decision. They don't know about your child's father either."

"Does that mean you'll go, Clark?" I ask my godfather.

He hesitates for a second, exchanging a glance with Isabella, but his Beta is already agreeing with me. He nods.

"Yeah. As you said, we owe them one, and I want to know if this Witch theory is real. We haven't seen one in ages, but our Pack is one of the oldest of Silver City, we know there used to be witches in the area."

I bet he would be in for a surprise if he met Sylviana...

"Moreover, if the Sapphire Moon Clan goes too as you say, I do not want to miss that. I just don't have the Black brothers in high esteem... Especially now."

Especially now that one got me pregnant, he means. Gosh, baby, you're really complicating a lot of things around here... At least I convinced Clark not to go, and I get to deal with Xavier myself.

"Elena?" He calls me when I'm about to leave.

"What is it?"

"You still... Haven't changed your mind, have you?"

I think for a second. Have I? I know Clark could turn a blind eye if I changed my mind and agreed to keep my baby's biological father a secret, but...

"No. Sorry."

"Don't be sorry."

I nod and leave behind Daniel.

I'm not going to lie. Whether Nathaniel believes me or not won't change anything, he is this baby's father. If I go back now, it will be like I lied this entire time, or I'm really confused about who I had this child with, and I'm not.

We rush to my uncle's house, following other people's indication as to where he is currently. I take deep breaths. This definitely won't be easy. I have to confront my uncle without getting into a fight with him, and persuade him, or keep him from going to the gathering. Isn't Clark overestimating me?

I decide to mind-link my cousins to explain the situation on the way. Both Iris and Chris are shocked to hear what their father did. Iris is a bit more doubtful than her brother, but I expected so, she's always respected her father more. We agree to meet up at his house, as Iris is driving from the clinic to join us, and Chris is almost there.

When both arrive, it's the evening already. Chris walks up to me, but despite his smile, my heart breaks upon the sight of his missing arm. I can't believe those damn vampires did that... He was such a strong fighter. Now everything from his shoulder down has disappeared, they cut it off after it became obvious the vampire's venom had filled his whole arm.

Yet, Chris is about the same as before. He runs up to me and gives me a hug.

"I missed ya, Elena! I'm so glad you're okay..."

"Thanks, Chris, I'm... I'm sorry I couldn't see you earlier..."

"Hey, no big deal. Seriously, they gave me so many drugs I couldn't remember my own name for two weeks, let alone know who visited me! It takes forever to get vampire venom out of our system, did you know that? Moreover, you had a good reason, didn't you?" He asks while pointing at my tummy, making me blush.

"Chris, you..."

"People talk, you know. I can't believe you're having a baby! Is it a boy? A girl? I'm sure my sister knows but Iris stayed quiet as a stone!"

"Because I cannot trust you to shut your mouth about it!"

His sister just arrived, and rolls her eyes before walking up to us, a bit awkward.

"Sorry I'm late, work at the Clinic is a nightmare these days... Elena, are you sure about father? I can't believe he would do that..."

"Iris, I'm sorry. You'll see when we talk to him."

She sighs and nods, stepping into her house first.

"Dad?"

"Iris? What are you... Chris too? And..."

Her father, who stepped out to greet them, suddenly sees me and Daniel. His face immediately goes red.

"What are you doing here! How dare you..."

"Enough, Dad!" Says Chris. "Elena is our cousin, she has every right to be here. Moreover, we have things to discuss. Seriously."

But his father won't stop glaring at me, pointing out his index, furious.

"If you dare to ask for any support for you little bastard..."

"Shut the f**k up!" I yell, annoyed. "You leave my child out of this, Xavier, and be sure you're the last person I would ask for anything! I came here because I want to know what you're planning to do with the Gold Moon!"

His anger melts like snow in the sun when he hears those last words. He goes white as a sheet, stepping back.

"W... Wha... How did you..."

"We caught you at the border," says Daniel. "Discussing with them."

Xavier shakes his head.

"I wasn't discussing, I was chasing them out! Out of our territory! You don't know anything!"

"You're telling me you were chasing Taaron King out? You?" I ask, not believing one word of his. "Come on, Xavier, we know who we saw, and you certainly don't have what it takes to chase another Alpha!"

"I don't owe anything to you, Elena! You can't give me orders and you can't tell me what to do or not! You're about to get banished from the pack, and now you think you can give orders? Huh?"

"I am not banished yet, and you have some explaining to do before I do. Clark sent me here. If you are not willing to answer to me, you'll have to answer to him, Xavier, so spill it now."

"Dad, what were you doing? With the Gold Moon, no less!" Insists Chris, annoyed.

Seeing his son questions him too seems to take my uncle by surprise. His eyes go on Chris, then Iris, then going back to me again.

"Answer me," I insist, using my Alpha aura.

My wolf starts to growl, threatening. I may not be able to fight, but I can still make him obey. Even if there are only a few drops of Royal Blood in my veins, it should be enough to have someone like Xavier comply. "Elena, enough," says Iris, vexed. "You can't order my father like that, it's disrespect to your Alpha..."

"Maybe it's time for a change of Alpha," I say, annoyed.

"Elena!"

My cousin looks at me, furious. But Chris is still glaring in his father's way, disappointed.

"Dad, please, answer Elena's questions. You can't risk all of the Opale Moon Clan because of your selfishness! What did Taaron King say to you?"

Xavier hesitates for a while, looking at me and his children. He avoids our eyes, looking down.

"He only wanted to discuss things! I never agreed to a... to a real alliance. I just... Was intrigued. He said he could put more money into Iris' Clinic, and make sure this would stay within the Opale Moon Clan. He was saying the White Moon is underestimating me, but if I joined him, he could..."

"If you joined him! Father, how dare you even think of allying yourself with those sharks!" Yells Iris, furious. "I can't believe you even thought of taking any actions for my Clinic without even telling me!"

She's the one most disappointed at her father, and for right reasons. I can't believe Xavier would be so greedy as to do such a thing or even consider it...

"Xavier, I want you to step down of your position as Alpha."

Everyone suddenly turns to me, shocked.

But I'm using all of my Alpha aura, and I've had enough.

"Elena, what are you...?" mutters Iris, shocked.

"I say, step down. You are not worthy to be anyone's Alpha, actually. The Opale Moon deserves better, and you know it."

"You can't force me!" says Xavier, growling.

"I can."

I take deep breaths as Nora did, and use my inner strength to oppose him. We are a few steps away from each other, but he's already struggling to face my aura.

He always knew I was stronger. He only pretended not to. I guess now is the time, probably the last time, I use my Alpha aura to do things right for this pack. Chris looks at me, uncertainty.

"Elena, you mean to..."

"I'm not competing for the Opale Moon Alpha. I am only doing what's right for this pack. If no one can lead it properly, maybe the Opale Moon has lost its reason for existing. I am not worthy to be an Alpha for this pack, my priorities are elsewhere now. But I would rather give the ownership back to Clark than see my uncle put anyone in danger because of his greed."

Both siblings exchange glances at that moment, but I can tell they are mind-linking as well, thinking deeply about this situation.

"Chris, Iris! You can't allow her to do that!"

"Actually father, we can," says Chris. "And Elena is right. You've put us in danger one too many times. The Gold Moon Clan? Really?" "I..." says Iris, still looking unsure.

"How dare you! Both of you!" Yells their father, outraged.

"Enough, Xavier," I say, stepping forward. "You give up. Now."