His Blue Moon Princess
Chapter 67

I re-read Liam's text, but even with those conditions of his, that won't stop me. I'm tired of being useless and overprotected. I realize my appearance has changed a lot of things for Damian and his Clan. This time, with the witch's help, I can finally do something. But Liam is right. So far, I barely know anything about the Sapphire Moon Clan. And I am not reckless enough to go there without any information about where I am going. So, when I resume work, I try to interrogate Elise and Kathy as we keep working. Fortunately, both girls' attitudes didn't change at all after what happened yesterday. Most of my co-workers had no clue about my background until now. But after yesterday's events and Damian barging in the restaurant yelling my name, some of the staff changed their attitudes towards me. Apparently, being the Alpha King's fated mate is something scary enough that some of them don't even dare ask anything of me anymore. I don't really mind, though, because Chef Michel and Narcissa have no problem ordering me around as usual. I don't feel like I'm working less or privileged, just that some of the staff members are wary of me. I try not to mind since that is bound to happen eventually since I am with Damian.

Elise and Kathie didn't hide how surprised they were, but that was it. A bit of question and gossip, and the day resumed as usual. So, as we are busy cleaning the tables, I try to ask them about the Sapphire Clan, without really giving them the real reasons for it, though.

"Tough question, Nora, they are a very secretive Clan, you know," says Elise.

"That is right. I heard they don't really like interacting with other Clans... It is hard, indeed, to approach them," adds Kathie.

"That is what I heard. But don't tell me no one knows a thing about such a big Clan?"

I grab a few dishes to bring back to the kitchen, and Kathie follows right behind with a handful of dirty napkins. While we walk, she keeps talking, trying to remember all she can think of with a cute frown on.

"My father said they came to Silver City when he was a kid. It was before the Black Moon Alpha, when the Snow Moon Clan was still around and the strongest Pack. Apparently, they had to fight a lot to finally replace some place in Silver City. That's probably why they don't like the other Clans."

"But they do get along with the Violet Clan, right?"

"Now that you mention it..."

We place everything we are carrying for the Commis to take care of, but instead of going out of the kitchen, Kathie takes me to the staff's meeting room. A couple of the guys from the kitchen staff are having a break, chatting and laughing around cups of coffee and some leftovers. "Hey Mikey, you got a second?"

One of the guys, a dark-skinned man in his twenties, raises his head and gives her a smile. "I even got a full minute for you, sweetheart."

He stands up and walks up to us. I know Mickey, he is one of the sous-chefs usually in charge of cooking the fish dishes; I've helped him a couple of times. He is great at his job, and really passionate, too. He is young, but a student of Chef Michel. He stands at the door with his coffee.

"What's up, ladies?"

"Mickey, didn't your sister marry into the Violet Moon Clan last year? Nora was curious about the Sapphire Moon Clan; do you know about them?"

He frowns, a bit taken aback by the question, and turns to me. "What do you want to know?"

"Anything? But mostly, why do they hate the Blood Moon Clan so much? And even the other Clans? I heard the Violet Moon Clan is the only one they trust, is that true?"

Mickey nods, and takes a sip of his coffee before answering. "I don't know the details. I will just tell you what my big sis said. Apparently, the Sapphire Moon came from the North about fifty or sixty years ago. They came here with a large pack, and though they had a lot of wealth, most of the Clans here treated them like rogues and made it hard for them to establish themselves here."

"Except the Violet Moon Clan?" I ask.

"That's the thing. The Violet Moon Clan was three times smaller back then, and they were struggling, too- fighting a lot with the others and everything. That's how they grew to be damn good fighters. So, the only ally they found was the only Clan that was having it harder than they did. Both Clans helped each other, and they grew stronger together. The Sapphire Moon had money, the Violet Moon had warriors. You can do the math."

Of course. Those two are the most important things for a werewolf pack to survive. If they had it, no doubt the Sapphire and Violet Moon Clans could make it. It also explains a lot their attitude towards the other Clans, if they resented them for giving them a hard time. Is it why they hated Damian's father so much? Was he already the head fifty years ago?

"You got business with them, princess?" He asks, scratching his head.

I jump hearing Mickey calling me that, but then I remember this is just what he usually calls me when we are not working. He is quite the sweet-talker and has a nickname for every female staff member here, except Narcissa. How ironic it is that mine turned to be that one...

"Maybe. I was wondering if I can get to talk with them..."

"That might be hard, it's not a legend that they are hard to approach. I get you are not a member of the pack yet, but that might be worse. I suppose they would consider you as a rogue with no background, and those guys value blood over anything else. My sister said they are acting kind of mighty, with the Royals and all."

Oh Moon Goddess, is that for real? I try to stop my hands from shaking. "What did you say? The Royals?"

"Yeah. You know, the werewolf purebloods and all? The Sapphire Moon is totally into that stuff. I heard they are loosely related to Royals, so they are really into it. They respect blood purity over anything else. It's kind of old school, but..." "That's great!"

They both look at me with surprised eyes, but I'm too happy right now. This is exactly what I was looking for! Kathie and Mickey exchange a look before turning to me.

"That's great?" Ask Kathie, looking lost.

"Sorry Kathie, I guess I will explain later. But thank you, Mickey, that is exactly what I needed to hear!"

I give him a quick thank-you kiss on the cheek and run off, leaving the two of them stunned in the Staff Room.

I go back to the changing room, and try to calm down. The witch's butterfly acts just as excited as I am, flying all around me. Did he understand what Mickey said, too? I look for my wolf internally, and it's not hard to feel her; she raises her head as soon as I do. She is so in sync with me these days, I forget she is even there sometimes.

Liam! Liam, I just heard the greatest news! The Sapphire Moon Clan totally respect the Royals! Do you hear that?

Great. Now we can go and I am the only one who is going to get killed. Awesome.

I growl at him. Can't he be a bit more enthusiastic?

Liam!

Don't yell in my head! This class is giving me enough of a headache as it is!

Are you still not done?

In ten long minutes. Anyway, when do you want to go to let's-all-get-killed land?

As soon as you can come? I don't want to delay this any longer. Plus, I don't work tonight and Damian will probably be stuck with work until late.

You mean until he realizes we are gone.

Well, I guess Liam is right despite his pessimism. Damian is really going to get mad at us. But I won't tell him that, so after I make him promise to come straight to the restaurant after school, I call Bobo. He is not happy about my plan either, and clearly concerned about my security, but he doesn't stop me as long as he can come along.

When my shift is finally over, I'm kind of worried, because though Bobo has arrived with the car, Liam is not there yet. Why would he be late now? His class ended long ago, and his high school is not that far either. I'm nervously playing with my necklace pendant while waiting. Bobo is acting as usual, texting, probably Daniel.

"If he is not here in ten minutes, we should-"

"No can do, Princess!"

I turn around, and to my surprise, Liam is finally here! I notice he doesn't have his backpack or anything. He walks up to us with a confident smile.

"You are late! Where have you been? Did you go home to leave your bag?" I ask.

Liam shakes his head. "No, I dropped by my girlfriend's place to leave it."

His what...? I stare at him, dumbfounded. Even Bobo's jaw drops!

"Since when do you have a girlfriend?!"

Liam tilts his head, trying to look innocent or cute, I can't tell. "For a while, actually. What, I can't have one?"

"But you never said a thing about having a girlfriend!"

"I never said I didn't have one! It's just that you and my brothers don't ask!"

So, both Damian and Nathaniel have no idea either? Liam is even sneakier than I thought! I stare at him, not knowing what to say. I can't believe this guy has a girlfriend and never said a thing!

Bobo frowns, really surprised, too. "Since when?"

"A few months. But don't ask anymore, my lady is really shy."

"What, so you won't introduce her to us? You could at least tell us more!"

I have to admit, I'm feeling all curious now!

Liam pretends to ponder for a while, a bit annoyingly I should say, then he gives me a wink. "I can't, sorry! Anyway, didn't you want to hurry up just a while ago, Princess? We should get going, the sooner the better before Damian unleashes all hell on us for this suicide mission you got for us!"