His Blue Moon Princess
His Sunshine Baby Chapter 98

I can't help but smile, watching this beautiful woman sleep. I missed this view.... Elena, sleeping soundly on my bed. She's n***d and damn gorgeous. I'm still feeling the aftermath of our wild s*x rounds last night, but she's exhausted. We both lack practice... and

some adjustments. It's been almost five years, after all. Our bodies have changed, the way we interact, too.

I know she still doesn't trust me. It's probably going to take a while before she can. I know that, and it's only fair. Truthfully, a part of me is still afraid she's going to run away with my baby girl and replace some prince charming to marry. Moon Goddess, why did I have to mess up so badly? As if Elena wasn't temperamental enough already...

Feeling energized, I woke up early again. So early, the sun isn't even up yet. I watch her sleep for a while, but I can't stay still for some reason. I decide to silently get up and leave, letting her rest. I shut the door and head to my dressing to grab something I can workout in. I've missed the gym.

I make sure to stop by Estelle's room, to check on my little princess. She's sleeping soundly just like her mom, squeezing some colored monster plushie I bought her. I can't believe she's slept so long. We got her to bed early yesterday, she even skipped dinner! Did playing with James all day exhaust her? I can resist and softly kiss her before heading to the kitchen. There, I write a quick note for Elena when she wakes up, letting her know I'll be at the building's gym. I'll try to be quick, anyway. I want to make them breakfast... As usual, so early, the gym is empty. I sweat out to my heart's content, happy to reunite with those familiar sensations of pushing my body to its limits. With some music on, I enjoy this familiar adrenaline rushing through my veins, calming my inner instincts. Posted by Ebookex.com I'm still thinking about Elena's power that probably healed me... No wonder I've always been so energetic after the nights with her. I just hope it doesn't put a strain on her body, especially since she's still healing.

I keep exercising, but my mind is elsewhere. I already miss my girls, and though it's only been a bit over an hour, I decide to go back as the sun rises slowly. Should I make something new for breakfast? I know Elena loves my french croissants, but Estelle would love a pain au chocolat better, I bet...

Daddy... Daddy... Mommy...

I'm struck. What the heck is going on? My baby's crying! I don't wait for the elevator and run to the stairs, climbing as fast as I can back to my apartment. What happened for Estelle to cry like so? Did she get hurt? Did something happen to her mom? I'm panicking like crazy, my wolf is going nuts too.

s**t, I shouldn't have left! I run into the apartment and replace Estelle alone in the middle of the living room, crying buckets.

"Daddy!" She screams as soon as she sees me.

She runs to me, and I hug her back, completely lost. I try to check for any injuries, but aside from the erratic sobbing, she seems fine.

"Baby, what's wrong? Tell daddy, baby. Did you get hurt? Are you hurting somewhere? Tell me, Estelle!"

"Da... Daddy, I... I woke up and... and you were gone, and... and mommy was gone, and... I was alone and I got very scared. I don't want you to leave daddy, please... Please don't leave me alone... I don't want to be alone... I'm scared... Daddy... Mommy..."

My heart breaks. Holy Moon Goddess... I hug her tight, so tight as if I could melt her and keep her close to my heart forever. My poor little baby girl. I shouldn't have left her! Did she panic because she couldn't replace us? I closed my bedroom door, with the soundproofing Elena probably didn't hear a thing even if she called her...

"It's okay, baby star. I'm here, I'm not leaving you, I promise. I'm here..."

"Daddy... I'm scared... I'm scared mommy will leave, and you'll leave, and I will be all alone... I promise I'll be a good girl, so don't leave me... Please... I'll really be a good girl..."

I keep patting her back. How do I calm her down? And how did she get so scared in the first place? Is it because of what happened? Or because I was absent for the four first years of her life, she'll think I'll be gone anytime? I keep hugging her, feeling like a useless ¡***t, and the worst father.

"Estelle, Daddy loves you. I love you more than anything, my baby star. I promise I won't leave you, and mommy too. You'll have both of us. We're not leaving you."

"You... You promise...?"

"I promise, baby star. Your daddy will always love you, and I'll be there for you. You're not alone. You're not alone..."

She keeps crying silently, and I hug my daughter for as long as she needs it, until she actually calms down. I really didn't see that one coming... After a few more minutes, I see Elena coming out of my bedroom, in her panties and a shirt of mine she found, dangerously sexy so early in the morning. She should be grateful I'm busy soothing our daughter because this woman is too hot for her own sake.

She frowns and walks up to us, seeing Estelle and her red, teary eyes in my arms.

"Oh, baby... What happened?"

"I woke up and... Daddy wasn't there, and you weren't there, mommy... So I was really scared and I cried a lot..."

"Don't be scared, baby star, we're there. I always told you, didn't I? Mommy will always be there for you."

She gently caresses Estelle's hair, calming her down, kissing her wet cheeks and talking to her softly. Elena being a mom is probably the best thing I've seen in my whole life. I didn't think I could love this woman more than I already do, but I'm falling lower and lower. She's gentle, caring and looks at our baby girl like she's the most precious thing ever.

"Do you want hot cocoa, baby star? I think you're hungry, my baby. You skipped dinner last night, remember?"

Estelle hesitates before nodding, and sitting up in my arms, looking at me. Moon Goddess, she's too cute for my heart to handle. Those big blue eyes of hers are still all sparkling from her tears earlier, and her hair in a mess is just like her mom's. "Daddy... Can we have breakfast now... Please?"

I smile and kiss her cheek, carrying her to the kitchen. I have her sit up on the counter, while Elena takes a stool to sit on the other side with a little smile, brushing Estelle's hair.

"What does our baby star want to eat?"

"I think our empty stomachs call for a brunch..." says Elena with a wink.

Oh, I know what she wants. Back then, she loved me making brunch when she was always starving after our wild weekends partying and having adult activities in bed. I turn to Estelle, kissing her forehead. "You like a good potato omelet, baby?"

Estelle's all curious, watching me cook with wide eyes. I go all out and make three big potato omelets, with some bell peppers, smoked salmon on the side and toasts. Of course, our princess gets her hot cocoa while her mom and I gulp down our dose of caffeine. We cheerfully eat breakfast all together in the kitchen, and the tears from earlier are easily dried up, Estelle laughing with us about her mom's poor cooking skills and telling us all about her play from last night with her cousin.

When she's done eating, she runs to her bedroom to play, leaving us alone in the kitchen. Elena's chewing her toast with a satisfied expression. I walk over to her side, putting my hands on her b**t, stealing some of her food in one bite. "Hey, let me eat, you wolf..."

"I'm hungry."

"Well, in that case, you should have cooked more."

"I'm not talking about the food..."

She blushes, finally getting what I'm talking about. Well, it's her fault. She knows how sexy she is, especially in the morning. And how much I love it when she's like that. I hug her, humming her scent in her neck, leaving kisses on her skin. "Nate, stop it..."

s**t, I'm really getting excited. I take a deep breath, trying to calm down. Not the time and place, man... She chuckles.

"Someone's been working on their self-control..."

"Don't tempt me. You're the one walking around legs n***d in my apartment."

"I didn't think the sight of my bare legs could get you excited," she says with an amused smile.

"Any bare part of you is exciting."

"Even if I'm not shaved? And I got fatter?"

I roll my eyes. Really, this woman... She doesn't trust me one bit, does she?

"Yes, and you didn't get fatter. I'm even thinking you got thinner, but no worry, I can take care of that for you."

"Are you planning on fattening me up?"

"I like your curves," I admit. "By the way, did you think about my question?"

She frowns, visibly wondering what I'm talking about. I chuckle. I knew it, she completely omitted it. That's fine, I give her some time to remember. When she finally understands, she scoffs.

"Oh, hell no, Nathaniel Black, I'm not marrying you. Or anyone."

"Are you sure? Estelle would be so cute in a little white dress..."

"She can wear one when she marries. I won't."

I frown. Damn, I didn't think I'd hate the idea of my daughter getting married so much. Is that me being a dad? Whoever she'll like better be ready, I'm going to be one hell of a protective father. Maybe I can forbid her from dating until she's twenty. Or twenty-five. Anyway, I push those concerns for later and get back to my own future wife.

"Please marry me," I ask again.

"No, Nate. I just agreed to live with you, now you want to wed me? Or you nuts? Do I get any room for thinking at all? You're rushing things."

"Well considering we went rather quickly from being reunited, to living together, and then having s*x, I figured..."

She slaps my shoulder, annoyed.

"It's a no, you i***t. And if you insist again, I'll even take a step back and sleep with my daughter rather than you."

I chuckle.

"You'll miss me first."

"Oh, shut up!"

She pushes me away and walks to the bathroom, locking the door behind her. Damn, I love this stubborn woman. I'm not a big romantic like Damian, but I bet I can make her give in someday. I'm in no rush, anyway. As long as I bind her to me one way or another... I'm getting clingier, aren't I?

Ah, I really want to take a shower now... I haven't showered since I came back from the gym, and bonus, Elena's in there too. I sigh and decide to go see how Estelle's doing instead. She got into some little castle toy with her princess figurines and takes it all around her room. Now that it's properly painted, her room looks a lot more suited for a child, and she seems to love it. She probably could use some more clothes too... But I'll let Elena handle, or she'll nagging me about spending too much on her again.

When I hear her get out of the shower, I leave Estelle to go and see her. She's busy putting on some jeans and a tank top. Apparently, her arm and shoulder are already better enough for her to get dressed without any help. She sighs while trying to brush her hair. "I need a haircut, this is too annoying," she growls.

"I could recommend a salon down the street."

She nods and ties it up quickly, then walks up to me.

"By the way, don't you have work?" She asks. "I don't think I've seen you with a computer since we came here..."

"Don't worry, my HR direction is happy to get rid of me for a while. And we have other matters at hand." "What are you talking about?"

"Elena, if something big and bad will happen in a few days, we need a back-up plan to protect Estelle. I feel bad raising it up, but I don't want to wait until it's too late. I know you've probably thought about it already, so tell me."

She sighs, crossing her arms.

"Yes, I thought about it... I was thinking of asking Danny."

"What?"

I'm baffled. Of all people, her best friend? I don't understand what she was thinking about. Elena nods and explains.

"He's not a good fighter at all, but he's fast. If things don't end the way we like, he can take Estelle away from Silver City, fast. We talked about it after Reagan's funeral, Daniel agrees with it. He will hide during the fight, with Estelle, and leave if things turn badly." "I hate that idea," I reply straight out. "And where would they go?"

"Well... From what Reagan said, my mom was a gypsy from some eastern area, so... I was thinking they'd run east until they meet some human town and hide."

"Elena, no. I'm not letting my daughter leave Silver City alone with a weak wolf. No offense to Daniel, but if anything happens to me, I want to be sure she'll be fine."

"If something happens to you, Nate, we will both be too dead to deal with what happens to her! Do you have a better idea? Everyone will be fighting, so I..." "Damian has a plan already."

"What?"

"I... We talked about it after you came back. Damian's been planning things for months, with William, Nora's... well, your cousin too. The Sapphire Moon has a safe house in the North, and they know how to get there secretly. When her labor starts, Nora will most likely be moved to the Sapphire Moon territory. The Witch doesn't know of your connection to this Clan, and will most likely focus on the Blood Moon Clan's territory. She'll go with James, and the Sapphire Moon will protect her." "You want Estelle to be with them?" She asks, surprised.

"Yeah. Sylviana knows of this plan, and approved it. She's already placed some more witch protection spells or whatever there. Elena, the children will be safe, and Daniel can go with them if it makes you feel better. Liam will be there too." "What? Liam? Why would he be there instead of fighting with you?"

"He will be fighting," I explain, "but from the rear, like a defensive position. That way, if things turn really bad, Nora and Liam can leave together."

Her face slowly turns paler and paler. I know it's not nice to hear, but this plan is probably the best one to guarantee Estelle's safety if... if things don't turn the way we hoped. If we're both killed in battle, I want to know she will be with her aunt and uncle, in a safer place.

Elena looks as if she's about to cry, but she slowly nods.

"Alright. I trust your brother anyway... If there's one thing he's good at, it's protecting his family... including his niece, I guess. I just... I hate that we're planning all this when we just promised we'd never leave her. I'll have to explain it to her before that time comes." "I know," I sigh. "I feel the same thing as you."

Suddenly, Elena's eyes darken.

"... Before that, I need to talk to the White Moon Clan."

What now? I stare at her, surprised. I thought she didn't want to go back there, but she seems determined.

"If we have to fight, I don't want it to be last time's mess. We lost lives because our Alpha didn't make the right choices. I need to be sure things are as they should be there. Talk to Clark and Chris..." "Okay."

"I'm going alone, Nate."

I chuckle.

"Yeah, I'd expect so. I'll watch the baby meanwhile."

"And Nathaniel, I need to ask you something."

I frown. I don't like it when she takes that serious look with me. After a while, she takes a deep breath, and I can tell I'm not going to like her question.

"... Who killed Diego, Nate?"