Page 136 of His Sunshine Baby

“Elena, we need to talk.”

“Do you really want to talk in front of your brother’s mate? And Boyan?…See you later, Nate.”

He’s still speechless, and I use that opportunity to leave. A bit too fast, but I just want to walk out of here before he realizes how nervous I am.

I don’t even know how I can stand before him without exploding. I’m potentially pregnant with his child. Nate’s baby. And he has no fucking idea, Moon Goddess. I feel like I could drop the bomb on him at any given moment, like it’s struggling to get past my lips. When I saw him, I freaked out. I didn’t plan to see him, and I had no idea what to do. He’s still the same man, but Moon Goddess, so much has happened in the meantime.

I try to walk back fast, leaving the area as quickly as possible. I can still feel their people following me from a distance. If only I can get to the border before I get myself into serious trouble.

“Daniel?”

“Waiting for ya, babe.”

“I ran into Nate.”

“What? No shit! You told him?”

“Of course not, you idiot! I’m not even sure I’m pregnant yet, and even if I do, I… I’m not sure I’m ready, Daniel.”

“Okay, okay, you’re right, it’s a bit too soon. Just come here and we’ll go to the clinic, to clear up everything. Mom’s waiting for us.”

“Yeah, I…”

“Elena!”

Oh, fuck.

I didn’t expect Nathaniel would come after me once I left the salon. I hesitate, but I can’t just keep walking while he’s running after me and calling my name. I sigh, and turn around to face him.

Looks like he really did run to catch up, his suit is a mess. I resist the urge to arrange it for him, crossing my arms against my chest.

Facing him is making me more nervous than I thought. I purposely wore baggy clothes to cover myself today, and I don’t think anything is showing, but having Nathaniel right in front of me is making me feel pregnant as hell. My wolf, too, is taking a defensive stance. She’s constantly worried for her pup, and an alpha male doesn’t calm her down, even if he’s the father.

“We need to talk,” he says, out of breath. “I have not had sex with Narcissa since I met you. I swear.”

My gosh, did he have to remind me of that bitch?

“Even if you didn’t, Nate, and I’m not saying I believe you or not, it doesn’t change things. We can’t be together, and you know that.”

“If it’s only about our packs, I don’t care, Elena. I can talk to my brother. Damian will–”

“What about my pack, Nate?” I shout back, exasperated. “I’m supposed to leave everything behind for you? Did you ever consider my position in your plans? I’m the Alpha’s niece! And the White Moon Alpha’s goddaughter, too! Imagine if they found out I’m going out with the King’s brother!”

Let alone having his child. I would be banished from both the Opal Moon and White Moon clans, cut off from my family. I wouldn’t even be able to see my dad in the hospital, or talk to any of my friends again, and it’s not something I can afford right now!

“You could live with me, Elena, in the Blood Moon pack.”

Oh, Moon Goddess, he can’t be fucking serious right now.

He’s tempting me, and I don’t want that. I’m already too torn between him and my pack, and now I have his child to take into account, too. I have no idea how Nate would react to the news, and that terrifies me.

“Elena, hurry up, girl.”

“Nate’s here, Danny. Talking to me right now.”

“Oh, shit. Elena, you have to get out of there, seriously. Sylviana said no stress.”

“I know.”

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