His Blue Moon Princess
His Sunshine Baby Chapter 79

"You can't...!"

"STEP. DOWN."

I used my Alpha voice, at its strongest, for the first and last time. I am tired of this arguing. Xavier tries to think of something to say, but words will be stuck in his throat.

"Xavier, you know you were wrong. This is all wrong, for the Opale Moon Clan to suffer because of you. If you step down properly, Chris can take over and make things right. Don't let things go overboard because of your greed." "You have no right to..."

“I have every f*****g right when it comes down to protecting this pack!" I yell back. "I am a fighter of this pack, a guarantor of its safety!"

A long silence follows my words. Iris and Xavier are staring at me, Chris and I staring at his father. I don't even hold it personally against my uncle, I only want him to do what's right. After a long staring contest, I use my wolf again, making my eyes glow a little and growling again. Xavier looks down, helpless.

"...Fine. I'm officially stepping down as the Opale Moon Clan's Alpha from today on."

It's a long sigh of relief. I'm not happy about it, however. I just feel sorry things turned out this way. I turn to Chris.

"You can fill in, for now, kid?"

He nods.

"You can count on me."

"Elena, you..." starts his sister, but I interrupt her.

"Iris, Chris will need your help too. You're smart, and you control most of the Opale Moon Clan's facilities already."

Iris stays silent, obviously bitter. She faintly nods, but that's enough for me. I've done my share, but this Alpha position isn't mine to take. I'll leave it to my cousins. I have enough on my plate as it is...

I turn around to leave this place, Daniel following me, but I feel my best friend is irritated about something. "What is it?"

"Don't you think that was... too easy?" "Easy? How so?"

"Xavier is the proudest man we know, and he got down without even fighting... Don't you think that's odd? He's got the guts to discuss business with the Gold Moon in Clark's back, but he doesn't fight when you face him to give up his Alpha position? I just think there's something odd about his actions..."

I keep thinking about it. I know this is true in some way, but no matter what, Xavier did give up his position. He cannot go back on his word, and if he's not the Opale Moon Alpha anymore, whatever deal he made with the Gold Moon is void as well, isn't it? "You think too much, Danny," I sigh. "I mean, Xavier's never been very brave..."

"Yeah... Maybe you're right."

Suddenly, his phone vibrates. He takes it out, and answers, sending me odd glances. Who is he on the phone with?

"Yes... Okay. Yeah, we'll meet you there."

He hangs up, leaving me confused.

"Babe, we're going to the University Lab."

"Why?"

"You'll see when we get there."

After retrieving his car, we drive there, a long silence accompanying us all the way. I'm used to seeing Danny nervous, but now he seems very uneasy. What is he pulling up this time? And at the University Lab? He pulls out, and I recognize the car next to ours immediately.

"Daniel! What the hell?"

He turns off the engine, and puts his blonde hair back before turning to me.

"Babe, calm down. I called him, there are a couple of things I want to discuss with you and him."

"How dare you call Nathaniel! And without telling me!"

"Elena, please. I'm trying to make things better for you and baby girl, okay? Just hear me out, and we can check what's going on with your pregnancy and his sterility thing. I promise I'll explain."

Damn, I feel like slapping him right now! How f*****g dare he do something like that behind my back! How did he even get to Nate in the first place! Did Boyan help him? I'm so mad he did without even talking to me first! "Babe, please..."

"Shut up, Danny! You traitor! You should have talked to me!"

"Elena, I know you by heart, you would have said no! I had no choice. So now you suck it up and trust me! Come on!"

He walks out of the car, and honestly, I want to stay there and sulk. I can't believe him. After a while, though, I can't stand myself being so childish, especially with Nathaniel there. I get out of the car, not hiding how pissed I am.

Nathaniel is standing next to his car now, in his usual jeans and shirt outfit. Damn, I hate how handsome he is at a time like this. I probably look like s**t. Angry, too. I don't want to talk to him nor Danny. I just cross my arms and look down, or anywhere but his direction.

"Hi..." says Daniel, a bit awkward.

"Hello, Daniel. Elena."

"Let's go, Danny," I just say.

My best friend hesitates before walking ahead, taking us to one of the University Labs he works in. I make sure to stay away from Nate despite his glances I feel on me. Stay cool and calm, Elena. Deep breaths, not flustered.

Daniel takes out a large envelope, handing it back to Nathaniel.

"I checked your medical file. It is as you said, Azoospermia."

I look at them confused.

"You checked? His..."

"Yes, Babe. When he mentioned his sterility, I wanted to check for myself. So we... talked, and he gave me a copy of his file. Nathaniel has Azoospermia, basically, when he... comes, it's blank, he cannot... Well, have children. It's due to a traumatism, and the surgery required to heal it, as it is on the file, is impossible with today's medical means."

I just can't believe that. Daniel went as far as to check Nathaniel's medical file? To be sure? I stare at the envelope, and Nathaniel holding it with a long face, totally confused. I turn to Daniel again.

"So he's really infertile...?"

"Well, he was, back when he was diagnosed. To be honest, I'll say science is on his side."

"See? I didn't lie to you, Elena," says Nathaniel.

I send him a glare. I am not crazy, or a liar. This baby is his, no matter how many medical files he brings. I turn to Daniel. At least I know my best friend trusts me.

Daniel takes a deep breath, crossing his arms.

"I want to check again," says Daniel.

"...Excuse me?"

"Those tests were done ten years ago. Things were as they were back then, but maybe things evolved. Science as yet to explain everything, and moreover, we are werewolves. Who knows is something changed since then, healing you in the process? So, I want to test, make new tests. If they come back the same, then we can confirm you are not..."

"You think I wouldn't know if I could have children?" Yells Nathaniel, suddenly furious. "Sorry to differ, but I've had many, many women before Elena! I would have known if things have changed, and I would have checked!"

He takes a deep breath, trying to calm down, before turning to me.

"Elena, it's not against you. I swear I'd give anything to be this child's father, biologically. But your best friend just confirmed it, I cannot. Even if Daniel asks me to go through all the tests to check whether I'm cured or not, it won't be ready until..." "Let's do a paternity test."

He looks at me, speechless. I try to look at him, keeping my cool as I can. Honestly, I want to slap him and have him go away.

"I don't care about you being infertile or not. Danny will do a paternity test and clear things up. It's quick and sure, alright?"

"We will do a real test, not this cheap stuff from a drugstore," adds Daniel. "I just need a sample of your blood, and we have everything at our clinic to test Elena's baby."

Nathaniel frowns.

"Isn't that illegal?"

I roll my eyes. Is he really testing my patience now?

"My cousin owns the Clinic, she can have any doctor do it for me. Do you want to check the doctor's credentials too, perhaps?"

He seems a bit embarrassed for a moment. Yeah, it may not be their buildings but we do have our own facilities. Eventually, he sighs and turns to us, hesitating between Daniel and I.

"Fine, huh... Let's do that then. If it can put an end to this..."

I hate the way he says it. Like a nightmare that should end soon. Something he doesn't want anything to do with. I just wish he could understand I'm carrying his daughter, not anyone else's. "Danny, just take whatever you need and let's go."

"Wait, Elena, we've got to talk."

I glare at him. Now he wants to talk? About what? I don't want to talk to him, I'm just mad and I haven't had time to sort out my feelings yet. Damn it... I exchange a glance with Daniel. Five minutes?

I'll be right next door if you need me, babe.

Thanks, Danny.

Daniel walks out, but I know he's staying close. I turn to Nathaniel, wondering what he wants with me now. I cross my arms like I'm protecting myself and my child.

"Elena, I'm sorry I..."

"I don't want your apology, Nate. Just tell me what you wanted to say and let's move on with it."

"...Fine. I don't want you to come to the gathering."

Wow, I didn't expect that one. I turn to him, confused. Why would he suddenly say that?

"What? Why? What are you planning?"

"Nothing, Elena," he says. "The Blood Moon only wants a gathering. But I'm afraid not everyone will be as nice and understanding as Nora and Damian. ...I don't want you there if something happens, Elena."

I'm... speechless. He's worried about me? Is that why? This isn't what I expected at all. Seeing me hesitate, he resumes talking, thinking I'm doubtful.

"Elena, no matter what, I still love you. I'm worried about you. If something happens to you, I won't be able to help, you'll be with your pack and me with mine. I don't want that. And I need to be fully there to support my brother, too."

I'm choking a bit. I did not expect those words or his concern for me. Why? Why does he always confuse me with his words? He steps closer, and my feet are stuck to the ground. He doesn't touch me, though. Nathaniel stops a foot away, so close yet not touching me. It's even worse than I thought.

"Elena, please. Promise me you'll stay away. With your pack. If you don't do it for me, do it for your baby."

"...Okay."

He lets out a sigh of relief, nodding.

"Good. I..."

"Bye."

I leave the room, unable to bear it anymore. I don't want to be there with him. I cross Danny's path on my way out, just letting him know I'll wait in the car.

It only takes a few minutes before Daniel comes back, a sample from Nathaniel with him. My baby is his, I'll prove it this time. I insist for us to go directly to the Clinic, and do this stupid test, though it will take a couple of days for the results to come. "You think this gathering will go well?" I ask Daniel as we leave the Clinic.

"I hope so... Nora can be convincing, and most packs will at least show respect since she's a Royal, and the King's mate..."

I guess things will be over tomorrow night...

I can't believe I promised him not to go. I should be there, by Clark's side, with my pack. So many things changed because of this pregnancy... However, I'm not changing my mind. I will protect my baby no matter what.

Once we get home, I try to call Clark, to tell him I won't be at the gathering. My godfather doesn't answer my call, so I just leave a message to let him know. He is probably busy, with the gathering coming up tomorrow.

I fell asleep without knowing again. I'm confused when I wake up, not to my alarm but from my phone's ringtone. Who calls me at... six in the morning? Half-asleep, I answer the call.

"Elena?"

"Clark? What is it?"

It's never good to receive a call from my Alpha at such an hour. I sit up. Is it about Xavier? Or the fact I saw Nate again?

"Do you know anything? About Diego?"

"Diego? Clark, what the f**k should I know about Diego?"

I feel anxious all of a sudden. Why is he bringing up that a*****e now? He stopped stalking me two days ago, but I haven't seen him since and I didn't want to!

"...I just needed to check."

"Clark, what happened?"

"Diego's dead, Elena. We found him an hour ago... His body was outside our border, in the neutral part of the forest."

"His body...? What.. How did he...?"

"He was killed, Elena. Someone shot him, one bullet, right in the head. No traces of any fight, no one heard the gunshot either. It was an execution."

Holy Moon Goddess.

Diego's dead? And... killed? Who the hell did this? It wasn't even a fight, someone just killed him like a dog!

"Elena, stay at home for now. I'll alert the Police, but... You might be a suspect, considering your past with him. I don't want you going out for now. I got your message, too, I think it's indeed best you don't come. I need someone here to watch the Opale Moon Clan, make sure no one tries to fight Chris or gets involved with the Gold Moon. I need you here."

He needs me here... More like he needs me to stay where he can watch me.

Who the hell killed Diego? I can't believe it! It doesn't even feel real, for one werewolf, as strong as him, to simply be shot down like that. Who would? And right before the gathering too! I doubt Clark will go public about it, but...

Suddenly, a thought crosses my mind. He wouldn't have done this, right? I hang up, and notice Daniel, in his pajamas, at my door.

"...Is he dead?" He asks.

"Daniel, what the f**k do you know about this?"