His Blue Moon Princess
Chapter 35

I was really touched by Elise and Kathie's gesture. No matter how long I protested, they insisted I take the money. I eventually accepted it, though their kindness meant much more to me than the amount. What a great first day! From the corner of the room, Bobo gives me a thumbs up. After thanking my new friends and colleagues, I join everyone to clean the restaurant in a cheerful atmosphere. Everyone chats happily, and some of them seem eager to know more about me. David keeps asking me questions, and I try to answer as I can, though some of them are a bit awkward for me.

"So you are a fighter, Nora?"

"Not really... I'm kind of a late-bloomer werewolf."

"I don't believe ya! Well, with those gorgeous eyes of yours, I bet your wolf form is amazing, too! Do you go for runs sometimes? I know good spots for that!"

He is nice, but I'm a bit awkward, and my wolf is annoyed with him. From his corner, Bobo is sending me amused looks, not helpful at all. I'm glad everyone in the staff seems accepting of me, but David is kind of pushy. As we keep cleaning the tables, he stays next to me, and chatters non-stop.

"I'm a hunter myself, you know. Well, I could show you the ropes if you wish! Which pack are you from by the way? I don't believe I've seen you before..."

"David! Aren't you supposed to be cleaning the mirrors? Why do I replace you annoying Nora? Stop being so curious!"

Annoyed by Narcissa's yell, he rolls his eyes but still gives me a wink before going. Kathie switches places with him and joins me, but she is not as curious, and we just talk about trivial things. An hour later, I finish working with a smile that wouldn't go away and join Bobo, who was waiting with a large cup of coffee. He smiles when I approach him.

"Hi, there."

"A macchiato?" I guess from the smell.

He nods and finishes his cup in one go. Bobo really has childish tastes... I sit up in front of him, watching my coworkers go one by one, all of them saying bye to me.

"You look happy," says Bobo

"I am. It went great! And everyone is nice, too."

He chuckles, and I frown. Why is it funny?

"I noticed. Wait for it. Some of them will be a bit too friendly soon."

"What does that mean?" I ask, intrigued.

"Just saying."

He won't say anything more, but I'm still curious. What was that for? Is he thinking about David's attitude from earlier? He smiles innocently. I hope he wasn't too bored while I was working, just standing in a corner. Bobo didn't help at all and barely interacted with others. I only saw him talking with Michel at some point.

"Do you know the staff here well?" I ask.

"Michel's one of our Blood Moon Clan warriors when he is not cooking. So are a couple of others from the kitchen staff. And Elise is a hunter from the Velvet Clan. She's good."

It's a bit weird to imagine them as wolves when I saw them working all day as a perfect-looking staff. But my wolf did analyze their smell out of habit, and about two-thirds of the staff are werewolves. I should learn to be more aware of the other Clan members now, I guess... Seeing Narcissa from across the room on the phone, I wonder about her, too.

"What about Narcissa?"

"Velvet Moon Clan. She's a hunter, too, but..." "But...?"

He frowns and answers in a low voice.

"She's not too much on the field these days. Let's say she has other... objectives."

Other objectives? What is this new mystery? I observe Narcissa, standing tall and perfect looking like some model out of a fashion magazine. She's really tall, and I envy her a little. But what could such a woman possibly want? From where I stand, she already has the looks and a good position, too. All the staff slowly leave the restaurant until we are left with only the head chef and Narcissa. They are still discussing menus, but Bobo and I are useless in that, so we just casually chat.

Then, around 3pm, Bobo raises his head, and I see Nathaniel coming in. Narcissa immediately walks up to him with her perfect smile on. From the expectant look in her eyes and her attitude with him, I gather what's going on immediately. She might be trying to act natural, but I can tell she is really mindful of her every move and slightly changed her tone, too. I exchange a quick look with Bobo, who nods. She is either after Nathaniel or already one of his "private" relationships. I recall what Tonia and Bobo mentioned earlier. Behind the gentle and smiling face, I guess the angel-like brother really is the player they described, then...

He listens to Narcissa and Chef Michel for a while, then dismisses them and walks towards us. He greets Bobo with a nod and gives me a smile.

"Happy Birthday, princess! How was your day? Narcissa told me you did great."

"Thanks, Nathaniel. And thank you for the birthday present, I loved the shoes! And yes, it went well! Thank you so much for letting me try this job, I truly love it. And the team is great, too."

"I'm glad to hear it. Well, seems like everyone is happy, so I guess we can think of making this a long-term position for you."

I nod, happy. It would be awesome! A real job, with no p*****t customers, my own paycheck, and real working hours. And doing something I like, along with nice coworkers, too!

"Let's give it a week, and see if it works well for you. You can discuss the details with Narcissa since she's basically in charge of this one. I come often, but I just oversee it and only intervene if I'm needed."

"Okay. But will Bobo have to wait for me every time? It's a bit long for him, and Tonia has to drive me, too..." I can't help but ask.

But Nathaniel shakes his head. "That's not for me to decide, princess. Personally, I don't think you're at risk being here, but we both know how my brother can be overprotective. I would suggest you bring this matter to him yourself, but I wouldn't get my hopes up if I were you."

Indeed. Damian is really stubborn when it comes to my "safety", though nothing happened so far... But what is he fearing? Could something really happen? I proved that I can take on an Alpha, so who would attack me after that? There is no point, as I don't even belong to a pack as of now! I exchange a look with Bobo, but he doesn't seem really interested in the matter either. Is it because he won't disobey Damian? But how could he not be bored after waiting for me all day? I still feel guilty somehow.

Nathaniel and I discuss a bit longer about my work at La Rose de l'Aube, but at 4 pm, Tonia comes to get us. I forgot about the appointments she got me...

One thing I have to admit: I'm really not used to people taking care of me.

It's like in those movies we watched together, where the lead actress gets a total makeover after going through the hands of beauty specialists and putting on brand-new, expensive clothes. Well, one thing those movies have wrong: it's incredibly long and there is no entertaining background music. instead, I need to stay seated and wait for hours while Tonia and the professionals take care of my skin, my hair, and my nails. I refused the massage after the perfumed bath, despite Tonia's protests. I don't want to lay while some unknown lady touches my bare skin. Bobo's older sister argued for a while, but I said no and stuck to it. I'm not comfortable enough to experience this, and I hate people seeing my bare back! Tonia knows about all the old scars I have there, too, so why would she force me to expose it to someone I don't even know? In the end, I had to resort to threats of calling Damian, and even Bobo stepped in to tell his sister to stop insisting. Tonia sulked for a while, but she let me move on to the hairdresser lady.

After two hours and a dozen products being put on my head, both Bobo and I are completely bored. Tonia obviously doesn't care, as she keeps discussing with the hairdresser and makeup artist. How can it take so long to get ready for a date? I know I have no experience in taking care of myself that much, but still! I make the silent promise to myself to learn how to style up my own hair and use makeup from now on.

While she is arguing about going for a braided chignon or styling my curls, her phone suddenly rings. She frowns and immediately picks up. Sitting next to me, Bobo, who was half asleep until now, sighs.

"That's the Liam-is-going-to-get-scolded ringtone," he whispers.

I listen to Tonia's conversation, and he does seem like it.

"What do you mean he went to the east territory...? Why did he have to go there again?! That makes it three times this month! Three times! I don't care about... No Neal, I'm not going to get him again, I'm busy! ...Well, replace someone else! I'm done fetching that brat! He... No, I don't care! Just send Erik or someone else!...So what? He asked for it! Didn't the Boss tell him to stop? He got in this mess himself. I'm done with the Purple Clan people, let them kick his a*s!"

I frown and turn to Bobo. The Purple Moon Clan? They are known for their rude behavior and constant fighting with others. Out of all the local packs, they are the most agitated and ruthless, always looking for someone to pick a fight with. But Bobo doesn't seem worried and shrugs. With that and Tonia's heated conversation, I guess this isn't a first time... I wonder why Liam went to mess with them.

"Why does it have to be me? I said I... No Neal, I told you, let the brat handle his own mess! He... Well, I don't care, he is not my Alpha! And... So what? You can't let me handle this every time! ...Oh yeah? And how long do you think this will work? Lissandra is... Oh, shut up!"

They keep arguing for a while, loudly. Bobo leans to me to explain quickly. "Tonia has ties with the leader of the Purple Clan. She almost joined them before we met the Boss. Liam often picks fights on purpose with their fighters, so she's usually the one to intervene."

They keep arguing for a while, loudly. Bobo leans to me to explain quickly. "Tonia has ties with the leader of the Purple Clan. She almost joined them before we met the Boss. Liam often picks fights on purpose with their fighters, so she's usually the one to intervene."

From what I know, the Purple Clan as a lot of young members, but I never imagined Tonia almost joined such a reckless pack... Well, I guess the Blood Moon cannot be considered as soft-hearted, either.

Neal and she argue for a while on the phone, but eventually, she hangs up, angrily, with a look of defeat written all over her face. Well, I guess she can't really say no to her Beta after all.

"I gotta go settle this. Bobo, you stay with Nora. I'll be back quickly."

And with this, she takes off, leaving me and Bobo alone in the salon, with the confused hairdresser.

"Ahem... For your hairstyle...?"

"Hair down," I say in unison with Bobo.

Leaving the lady to her work on my impossible curls, I start playing some games on my smartphone while Bobo is reading a magazine. After a few minutes, I hear the entrance bell. Bobo turns his head like a watchdog, and I follow his gaze.

A young woman just entered the room. She walks up to us confidently, silent as a cat despite her heels. She is wearing a baseball cap, and a men's large denim jacket, making me think she doesn't want to be recognized. But despite her disguise, I replace her radiant. She is a bit taller than me, and has very feminine curves. Once she gets closer, she takes out her cap, showing off long, honey blonde hair. I immediately recognize her amber eyes. She quickly brushes her hair with her fingers and smiles at us, a hand on her waist. "Hi, Bobo," she says in a beautiful voice.

I see my bodyguard frown, a bit annoyed. "...Elena. You're not supposed to be here."

"I know. Are you going to stop me?" She asked with a confident smile. They stare at each other for a while, and I wonder what's between them. Bobo did imply they knew each other, but now he seems a bit taken aback by her presence. And Tonia just left, too. Her timing is a bit too perfect... However, Bobo doesn't act defensively at all, making me think he trusts her.

He looks hesitant about what to do now that she's here. After a long silence, he sighs, "Okay. You're already here anyway."

She smiles and takes the seat next to me. How can she act so confidently? She is on another Clan's territory! Isn't she worried to be attacked? But she seems totally carefree, openly smiling to me.

"Hi, Nora." "Hello..."

What should I say in such a situation? This is too sudden! But Elena doesn't let me think before she starts talking. "So, you recognize me, I guess. Sorry, I had to leave suddenly last time, but I don't really want Nate to know that you and I are acquainted." I "Why?"

She shrugs, looking a bit uneasy for the first time. "Personal reasons. Let's just say it would make things a bit more complicated... It made it hard for me to get to you already. Your security is quite tight! Thankfully your bodyguard is a friend."

A friend? That's not really what Bobo said, but judging from his embarrassed expression, I guess Elena isn't exaggerating. She winks at him, and Bobo blushes a little. How is she actually able to make the aloof Bobo blush?!

"You owe me one, Elena," he says.

"I know, I know, big boy. I'll talk to him, I promise."

I wonder what and who they are talking about, but before I can come up with any theory, Elena turns back to me and speaks softly. "Anyway. I really wanted to meet with you, Nora."

"Me, too. I have so many questions for you! What happened last time? How can we be mind-linked? I never did that with anyone!"

"Easy, girl. I know you have a lot to ask, but I can't stay long. And I may not have all the answers you are looking for. First, our mind-link suggests we are related somehow, though I'm not sure about the details. When we met on the Jade Moon Clan's turf, I felt it. My wolf reacted strongly to your presence, so I came to your fight against the Alpha to confirm it. That's why I tried the mind-link, and it worked!"

"Yes, I heard you during my fight. And after that."

"Exactly. You did great, by the way!"

I smile back at her, a bit flattered. I love how natural she is while talking. "Thanks. But I still have no other clue about how we are related... I just learned that my father was from the Gold Moon Clan, but I have no clue about my mother. All I know is that I didn't inherit my father's last name. But when we searched for it, Nathaniel said the name Bluemoon didn't appear anywhere."

"Because that is not a last name, Nora! Didn't you notice that it sounded a lot like a Clan's name...?"