His Blue Moon Princess
Chapter 81

Right after my words, a lot of people start talking. This comes as a shock for most people, and I hear a lot of questioning in the ranks. They've faced vampires before, but a Dark Witch? "How do we need this was really a witch's doing?" Asks someone. "We only saw vampires in that attack."

"Something was definitely off about this attack. Any nearby water source attacked us," states Clark, the White Moon Alpha. "Some of my guys died from poisoning, not from their injuries." "At least four packs witnessed it," says Nathaniel. "And we may have not had any witch around for a while, but we do know how they work."

"That's right. They subjugate other species and use their element. Trust me, I've lived long enough to see a couple," adds old man Seaver. "A Water Witch, that's what we were facing!"

A lot of people nod along in agreement. Grandpa Seaver may not be from a big pack, but he is well-respected.

"So what? Even if there is a witch, who says she will attack again? We gave those vampires some hard time..." Says an Alpha with a strong accent.

"Great idea, Gregorovitch. Let's stay on our lazy asses in case nothing happens!" Scoffs Lissandra.

The man doesn't let the insult go, and both packs start growling at each other. Damian and I growl too to have them stop.

"Enough!" I yell. "We came to talk, not to fight!"

The man named Gregorovitch turns to me, looking annoyed. He points a finger at me with a disdainful look. "And why should we believe you? You may call yourself a Royal, who says you are? What right do you have?"

Almost immediately, not only Damian starts growling furiously at him, but the whole Blood Moon and Velvet Moon Clans, too. I try to calm Damian down, holding him back, but to my surprise, the one who speaks next is no other than William.

From where he is, my cousin turns his head toward the man who spoke with his eastern accent, looking even more cynical. "Do you think anyone can summon so many packs like this? Are you able to mind-link other Alphas as you please, too? Anyone here who has seen Nora Bluemoon shapeshifts into her white wolf form, with blue eyes, knows she is a blessed child of Moon Goddess."

The Alpha named Gregorovitch seems a bit reluctant to believe William, but he doesn't talk back anymore, and just crosses his arms. I was afraid we would lose time tracking my family history to prove myself capable, but William stepping in certainly helped. However, we need to resume to our main topic.

"As I said, a witch is threatening Silver City. A Water Witch, according to Grandpa Seaver and the White Moon Clan. She will attack again, but we do not know where and when. That is the most worrying. In any case, it will be a bigger blow. And we won't be able to handle it if we are not prepared for it."

People start talking between themselves again after my words, and mostly they seem concerned or anxious. Some are still staring at Damian and me with suspicion in their eyes, but at least they heard us. I turn to my mate, but before I say a word, Sean runs to us. "Boss, Luna, they are here. The ro- I mean, the Steel Moon Clan."

"Let them in," orders Damian.

Soon enough, fifty members of the Steel Moon clan enters, agitating all the other packs present. The arrival of a different and unknown Clan raises a lot of suspicions, and I hear people calling them strays, protesting against their presence here. "Who are those people?" Asks Lissandra.

"Strangers. Another Clan, chased from their land by the same Dark Witch that is now targeting us," I explain. "We called them here as witnesses."

I turn to the man who came forth, probably Ryan, the man I heard on the phone. He bows in a very respectful manner to Damian and me, all of the people behind him doing the same. Gosh, those people do look exhausted... A lot of them are quite thin, and some even have visible fresh scars and injuries. I show him the crowd, and he nods, understanding what I'm asking of him.
Right after my words, a lot of people start talking. This comes as a shock for most people, and I hear a lot of questioning in the ranks. They've faced vampires before, but a Dark Witch?

Once again, he addressed to everyone present, telling them their story, in more details. How the witch first sent vampires, killing almost half of their pack, then poisoned them little by little until they had no choice but to leave. With all the packs listening, he made sure to be as detailed as possible, and by the time he was done, most of the audience appeared to be shocked, some even look sorry for them. All the Alphas stayed silent, listening to him with deep concern.

"We heard the Luna's calling and thought this might be our last chance at settling somewhere decent. Our pack is only a third of what it used to be, and our people are exhausted. We don't have any wealth left, only our people. But we would be more than happy to help you fend off that wretched witch if we can," finishes Ryan.

"Why did the witch target you?" Asks Andrew Jones.

"We still have no idea. We only saw her from afar. But anyone she killed, she kept their corpses. We couldn't even bury our people as we kept losing them to her."

Oh Moon Goddess, she kept the bodies? I exchange a look with Damian. Why would she take dead werewolves' bodies for? My man just looks as confused as I am, and so does Neal. On the side, Nathaniel looks at a loss, too. This is too scary and disgusting to think about! Behind Ryan, a few of his people can't hold their tears. I can't even begin to imagine the nightmare they went through. Even the Alphas present seem truly sorry for them.

"May Moon Goddess protect her children and save their souls," says Tiffany Pearl.

I didn't see the Pearl Moon Clan Alpha arriving. But I recognize their Alpha instantly, she is one of the most beautiful women in Silver City. From what I've seen of her previously, Tiffany is not only pretty, she's also extremely smart. If she could be on our side, it might be easier to convince others...

"Princess, while gathering us all, you mentioned a plan against that witch?" She asks, looking directly at me.

I feel a bit awkward being called that, but this is not the time to be embarrassed. Especially since I feel she is giving me more legitimacy this way.

"That's right. Most of you know that last time, we survived because a few packs helped each other. The White Moon Clan was supported by the Velvet Moon and Blood Moon, and the Purple Moon helped the Sea Moon Clan, too."

I notice Andrew Jones gives a glare at his daughter, but Lissandra ignores him. Grandpa Seaver is nodding. Meanwhile, Clark Hamilton, the White Moon Alpha, gives a glance towards Nathaniel.

"This wasn't part of any alliance, yet they helped each other because they knew everyone's safety was at stake. I know some of you already have alliances, new or old. What I want to ask you all today, is to consider a global alliance. All of the packs present, working together against whatever that witch will throw at us."

Immediately, a hubbub of shouting and talking raises from the benches, despite the Alphas attempts to moderate their own packs. From what I can hear, most of them are already against it. Why would they help other packs they have fought with countless times before? Why should they help smaller packs? My wolf is annoyed at all the jabbering, and so am I.

Suddenly, after a while of all the Alphas trying to calm them down, Damian lets out the most terrifying growl, and all the attention is on him once again. As if his Alpha aura had suddenly exploded in the middle of the stadium, the benches suddenly go totally silent again. Some people even fell from their seats or retreated by instinct.

My mate is so close to shape-shifting, his pupils turned black like an animal, and his teeth grew longer. He isn't the King of Silver City for nothing. I can tell a lot of the people present are totally scared, but I don't care if that's what it takes for them to listen. For a while, the whole stadium goes as silent as a cemetery as everyone calms down.

"...Why should we accept an alliance?" Asks a female Alpha. "We have been fine on our own so far, and the other Clans never lifted a finger to help while we were in trouble!"

"I know this won't be easy. Many of the packs here have history, and you are used to cohabitating with others but also being on your own. However, if we act separately next time, we might all lose everything. If each pack only sticks to defending their own territory, the witch will wipe us all one by one. You heard the Steel Moon Alpha. They were such a big pack, yet they couldn't do anything against her. Even our biggest Clans won't be able to act on their own this time," I explain.

"That's easy to say for you. But allying with the Blood Moon Clan? Do you know how crazy that sounds?" Says another Alpha.

Damian stares at that man, who seems to shrink under his glare, and for the first time, addresses the crowd. "I know many of you still have in mind the crimes committed by my father. You all referred to him as the Mad King, and he deserved it. I am not him. I haven't sought to expand my territory, nor have I attacked other packs before. Most of you see my face for the first time today. Why would I go ahead and betray you now?"

"What about your alliance with the Gold Moon Clan, then? We are all aware of the financing issue that is going on. They have been closing off the banks, cutting us from our funds, and threatening us using your very own name when we rebelled. Are you telling us you haven't been pressuring the other Clans through them?" Asks Lucian, the Asphodel Moon Alpha.

"That's right. Was this a way to ensure we would obey to you today? Isn't it a bit too much to ask for alliances when you are using another Clan to threaten us on the sidelines?" Asks Liu Xi from the Lotus Moon Clan.

I knew the Gold Moon Clan issue would come back sooner or later... And everyone really thinks Damian is still allied with them. On the side, I spot William smiling. He was obviously waiting for this topic to come up.

But Damian stays very calm and addresses everyone. "The Gold Moon Clan has been using my name to act on their own. The engagement is not real anymore, nor is our alliance with them. I know the rumors, but the Blood Moon Clan has had nothing to do with them ever since Nora had me cancel it."

Me? He is making it look like I f****d him to do it! Well, I did made him choose between Alexandra and me, but still!

"I am now addressing you all as the King of Silver City. I took over a position my father didn't deserve because I had to. Our pack needed a new Alpha, and I became that man. Killing him also gave me the position as the King, with an even bigger Clan than the one my father lead. I am the strongest werewolf, I am the King Alpha. Yet, I am mostly the Blood Moon Clan's Alpha. I haven't acted any differently since the Blood Moon Clan rose. I am not looking to submit anyone, but as Nora said, to replace allies. Enough to protect Silver City. My brothers and I won't be able to do it on our own."

"YOU ARE ONLY TRYING TO RAISE AN ARMY!"

Everyone turns their heads to see who yelled that. Oh, Moon Goddess. Walking towards us is Alexandra King and her father.

The Gold Moon Clan just arrived.