His Blue Moon Princess
Chapter 78

I take a deep breath in, one, two, three times. When I open my eyes, I see my inner wolf, shining with confidence. Her perfectly white fur, our sapphire-blue eyes. We can do this. We have to. Hello, everyone.

My name is Nora Bluemoon. Until now, very few werewolves had any idea of my existence. I was born in the Gold Moon Clan and raised in the Jade Moon Clan, but my mother was originally from the Blue Moon Clan, a much older pack. If I'm able to mind-link all of you like this right now, it is thanks to her blood. My mother was a Royal, and so am I.

This is most likely the first time Silver City ever had a Royal, but I am only using this power because I need all of you to listen. Our city is threatened. It is serious, and nothing we will be able to fight if we keep acting separately. I am calling all of the Alphas, and all of the werewolf packs. As children of Moon Goddess, we need to stand together against what is coming. You all saw, heard or took part in the fight against vampires a few weeks ago. It was a serious thing, and some of us lost their lives or friends. But that was only a beginning. Something much worse will come someday.

I know this won't be easy to listen to, but I am the future Luna of the Blood Moon Clan. And my mate, Damian Black, and I are calling all werewolves today to join us in this fight. There will be no submitting, only alliances, if you're willing to.

I ask of all Alphas to discuss this with their packs. Any pack can be represented. We do not care about how many you are, your wealth, or your strength. All we ask is for everyone to come unarmed and in small groups of fifty people maximum. We will all gather at the Silver Stadium in three days at dusk. No weapons, no vehicles. Wolf or human form doesn't matter, as long as we can discuss.

I promise this not a trap, only a way for all of you to be heard. I know a lot of you will be scared. But I represent the King today, and on his behalf, I promise the Blood Moon Clan means no harm in this. Only a chance for us to replace the way out in a crisis. Thank you, and may the Moon Goddess bless all of you.

I stop and open my eyes. In front of me, everyone is frowning or nodding. We are in Damian's apartment, in the living room. They all heard my inner voice clearly. Elena smiles gently at me. She is sitting on a couch, Nathaniel standing behind her. I asked my cousin to be here as a guide because I wasn't sure I could do it properly. We didn't tell Nathaniel about our relationship, just that we were friends for now. For some reason, she asked me not to tell anyone else about it for now.

Damian is facing me, and he was holding my hand the entire time. He gives me a smile.

"You did great, Nora."

A few steps behind him, Neal is massaging his temples.

"I have to admit, I didn't think you could really reach all of us, but I guess this headache is my retribution for doubting you."

I laugh a bit. I feel sorry for the Betas and the others, as other than the Alphas, everyone probably didn't enjoy having my voice echoing in their head at all. Actually, after a few seconds, I'm submerged by voices.

I take a deep breath in, one, two, three times. When I open my eyes, I see my inner wolf, shining with confidence. Her perfectly white fur, our sapphire-blue eyes. We can do this. We have to.

"Who was that? A Royal? Really?"

"Blue Moon, what is that Clan? Who are you?"

"I heard it, too! I really heard her!"

"The Blood Moon Clan? Since when do they have a Royal?!"

"How did you do this?!"

"The Blood Moon Clan has gone mad!"

"What threat, anyway?"

"Who do you think you are, commanding us!"

I close my eyes and try to shut myself out of my wolf. Gosh, I didn't expect to get all the answers at once... Guess the mind-linking opened way too many doors. Dozens of voices are using the link backward, and I need my wolf to actually shut them down. "Nora, are you okay?" Asks Damian, concerned.

"Sorry... It's my head..."

He helps me sit down while I try to concentrate. My wolf is confused about hearing so many people at once, and it takes me a while to shut the ones I don't know out while only keeping the voices I actually recognize. Long time no see, kid!

Grandpa Seaver?

That's me! Great job, young lady. Anyway, we will be there. I would have said no to Black, but with you, that's a different story. I don't forget my debts. I still owe you for my daughter's life, so consider it done. The Sea Moon Clan will come. Thank you!

It might not be a big Clan, but I'm still happy to get at least one positive answer. When I'm about to tell Damian, it's actually William's turn.

So, you learned how to use your Royal voice. Impressive.

Will you come?

I said I would, didn't I? But do not expect us to suddenly act friendly toward Black. We still have too many issues to settle...

I bite my lip. I expected this, but I really hope this meeting won't turn into a big fight between all of the packs... I tell Damian and the others about at least two Clans coming. Meanwhile, Vince also reaches out to me to say they will definitely come, though a lot of them are concerned.

"We expect this, but this is how it always works between werewolves anyway, miss Nora. No matter what happens, you did what you had to. We know how risky this is," says Neal.

"Don't worry, baby girl. It's going to be okay. Even if only a few packs show up, it's plenty enough, okay? We just need to open up a dialogue," adds Tonia with a reassuring smile.

I nod. Honestly, I wish Liam was there. He probably would have said something to make me laugh, and taken my anxiety away. But since the younger Black's disappearance, I feel uneasy. I don't know what happened to him and the witch. He was supposed to be the one to capture her, on Damian's orders! Why would she replace him first? I hope I was right to trust her...

"Anyway, we need to get ready for what is coming. Three days are a very, very short time to get everything ready. Securing the stadium, informing the human police, and preparing the lieutenants won't be an easy job," says Neal.

He takes out his smartphone and starts giving orders very fast, though he already did as soon as I agreed to this. A real Beta's job, I imagine.

Damian gets up, too, to talk to Tonia, and as he leaves me alone on the sofa, Bobo jumps on it to lie next to me. The big wolf puts his head on my knee. I know he wants to comfort me, and I scratch his ear.

A bit higher, please.

Bobo! It's funny to hear your wolf voice!

Well, you're the one who opened the link. But It's really hard to maintain for me. Your wolf is too strong; it's like sending rocks in a waterfall.

I don't care, you're the one always in your wolf form, it's hard to talk to you!

I can hear you, anytime.

I roll my eyes, annoyed.

I mean when you can actually answer.

Daniel says the same thing...

See?

Can you keep scratching, anyway?

My gosh, is he a dog or a wolf?!

Never mind. It's good to know I can talk to him like this, but it's actually hard for me to concentrate on a single Beta's inner wolf, too. Damian, Tonia, and Neal leave for his office, but I guess this is not really something I should be concerned with. Instead, I get up and head to the small kitchen. At least he has what I need to make myself some tea...

When my mug is finally ready, I exit the kitchen to get back to Bobo, who probably fell asleep meanwhile. However, I hear voices before coming in. Nathaniel and Elena are having a heated conversation, and neither of them heard me. Unsure what to do, I stay at the door a few seconds and hear some of it.

"Talk to me! Elena, I can't go on like this!"

"I told you, I'm fine, Nate. Stop asking, please."

"I don't believe you! You've been avoiding me for days, I can't take it! Do you think I haven't noticed? You're pale, you lost weight... Elena, are you sick?"

"What? No, I'm not, I swear, Nate. I'm fine, okay? I really am."

"Then why...?!"

"I'll tell you later, okay?"

"Later? What later?! Elena... When?"

"A... After the pack meeting. Once it's over, we can talk. I promise. But not now. It's not the right time, with everything that is going on. Nate, please."

I hear him sigh.

"Okay, but... you have to stop avoiding me, please. ...I miss you."

My cousin whispers something I can't hear, and after a few seconds, I hear enough to know I definitely can't come in now. I'm blushing, but I'm happy for my cousin... From what I just overheard, Nathaniel really does love her, right?

I feel a gentle push behind me. Bobo! So, he left the living room after all. I get to his level and sigh deeply while playing with my best friend's fur.

"Bobo, everything is going to be okay, right?"

I got your back.

I smile, feeling a bit better. But when I'm about to suggest we go back to Damian and the others, I hear someone running across the apartment. What is going on? Bobo and I both run to the entrance, and I almost run into Sean, who just barged in, panting. "Sean? What is going?"

"Where is the Boss?"

"In his office, but what is it?"

"The rogues. A hell lot of them. They are gathering at the borders!" He yells while running to Damian's office.

Oh, crap. Why now...?