Page 97 of His Sunshine Baby

“No, they met with the Jade Moon last Saturday.”

A few of the siblings realize I shouldn’t know that information and send me a glance, but Abigail is totally focused on the matter.

“Do you think they will attack?” asks Ben.

“I don’t know, son. This is a first, no one knows what to do. The King hasn’t said a thing, and their people haven't toldus anything either. With so many people running around, it’s chaotic outside, so Clark sent everyone home for now.”

They continue to discuss what could be going on for a few seconds, but I slowly walk away, followed by Danny. I take out my phone.

“What are you- Moon Goddess, you’re calling him?” whispers Danny.

I just nod and press the call button. Moon Goddess, I’m calling him when I haven’t replied to his text in days... It rings for a while. Could it be that he's really not available? Or injured? I’m making up all kinds of stupid scenarios for a while, but Nate doesn’t answer.

“What the hell!” I growl, frustrated.

“He’s not picking up?”

“No…”

I try to call him again, with no luck. I give up and just send him a text, asking him to call me as soon as he can. Is he ignoring me, maybe? Daniel takes me back to the salon where Joseph and Levi are arguing about what to do.

“What if they attack?!”

“Levi, Xavier said to stay home. Nothing’s happened for now, so we should stay home and wait. Maybe it’s just an issue with their pack.”

“But our borders-!”

“They’re staying on their land, and they are not threatening us. Now calm down, you’re going to make everyone worry twice as much. Ben, Bonnie, Micah, go upstairs. It’s late already.”

The three younger siblings obey right away, leaving the room even if it’s not actually that late. Abigail gets up to call Rachel. I sigh and sit back on the couch, curling up on my corner. What the heck is going on? Unhappy, Levi leaves, followed by his Dad, leaving me and Daniel alone.

“Moon Goddess, that’s way too many emotions for one day,” sighs Daniel.

I couldn’t have said it any better. I keep looking at my phone, hoping to hear from Nate. I’m dozing off when it finally vibrates a few minutes later.

“Elena?”

“Moon Goddess, Nate, what’s going on? Are you okay?”

“What? Yes, I’m fine. It’s a bit chaotic here.”

“They said your pack is at our border!” I whisper, hoping no one but Daniel can hear my conversation.

“It’s okay, Elena, we are going back now. Something happened, I… I might not be available for a few days. I’ll be in the hospital; I can’t really call you whenever I want.”

“Moon Goddess, the hospital? Are you injured?”

“No, no, not me, don’t worry. Someone, uh… close. I have to watch over them for a while. Just… don’t worry, okay? I promise I’ll call you later.”

I finally calm down a bit, letting out a sigh of relief.

“Okay. Anytime you want.”

I hear him chuckle.

“It’s nice.”

“What?”

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