Page 115 of His Sunshine Baby

“The duel!”

“Oh, yeah, they are challenging the Jade Moon Alpha, but–”

“Elena, that girl is the one fighting. Nora! She’s the one who is supposed to fight her former Alpha.”

Wait, what? I had no idea! I thought Nate or one of his brothers would do it! They are making that girl fight? By herself?

“How do you know?”

“Someone from the Blood Moon pack called the police station so they wouldn’t, you know, get involved and all that. Eric just got a few more details because everyone was talking about it, and Dad asked about it too. I mean, the Blood Moon dueling another pack isn’t something small, you know! But turns out it’s just that girl. I think many people are going to watch, though.”

Oh Moon Goddess! I didn’t think I would get an opportunity so soon! It’s been what, ten days? I can’t believe my luck!

“Elena? You look like a kid on Christmas morning.”

“I have to go!”

“What? Elena, we already caught you twice at the border. My dad and Clark won’t like it.”

“If I’m just going as a White Moon clan representative, Iris, it should be fine, right?”

She hesitates, opening and closing her mouth several times. After a while, she sighs and grabs her phone.

“Hi, Dad. Hey, you remember talking about that duel the Blood Moon is supervising? Yes. I know Uncle Clark is already sending people, but I was wondering if I could go? You know, it would be a good opportunity for… Yes, yes… Elena is coming with me, too, it’s fine, right? No, it’s fine. Mmh, I don’t know… Is it okay if we go then? Okay. Yes, sure. Okay, thanks Dad!”

She hangs up with a big smile. I can’t believe her!

“Really? He said yes?”

“Yup! I told him we were just going to watch for training purposes, and he agreed. All right, I think we should be on time if we go now. Crap, we have to take the long way around, too.”

Iris keeps driving to the highway, heading to East Point Ground. Easy to figure out why they picked that spot. It’s a wide area, not specifically owned by any territory, and a bit outside of the city too.

It takes us a while to get there, but I’m more impatient than ever for some reason. It’s that feeling in my stomach, the expectation makes me hold my breath. I’m going to see that girl again! Whatever it was that I felt when I met her, I need to confirm it. Our bond, what it really is. I still can’t forget that feeling from last time, like an intense déjà vu, and some unexplainable wave of nostalgia.

My cousin finally parks her car in an empty parking lot. Honestly, it’s not the best part of the suburbs. We are close to the slums, and there’s a feeling of danger hanging around, keeping us on our toes. We keep our bags with us just in case and walkthe rest of the way. I really hope her car doesn’t get hijacked or something.

When we finally arrive, a lot of people have gathered already. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen people from so many packs. I try to guess who’s from which clan. Some dark-skinned people wearing leather are probably from the Purple Moon clan. A bit farther, I spot a couple of people that look wealthier and more dignified, the Pearl Moon, most likely. There are a few people already in their wolf form, so it’s hard to say. Of course, the Jade Moon clan has to be here too. Even if I hadn’t seen him before, I can tell who their Alpha is: he’s fidgeting and letting his aura out clumsily.

Iris is also looking around.

“At least six different clans,” she whispers to me.

I nod. I wouldn’t even be surprised if there’s a dozen different packs represented here. It’s quite an event, seeing the Blood Moon going all out. I wonder if Nate’s brother will be here. He’s never appeared in public, and I’ve only ever met him once, but for his mate, maybe?

After a while, several black cars arrive. I step back a bit. I was so excited to see Nora again, I almost completely forgot Nathaniel would probably be here as well. Crap. I just hope he doesn’t spot me. It should be fine. There are hundreds of people here; we are not really in the front row, and I’m concealing my aura.

Nora finally appears, and she’s flanked by two wolves. Damn, I forgot how big Boyan is in his wolf form! The guy is so huge, he’s closer to a bear than a wolf! Next to me, I see Iris’ eyes widen in surprise, and she’s not the only one. Yeah, the Black brothers aren’t the only scary individuals around. The other wolf is the younger one, Liam. Mostly black, only a few reddish spots. I wonder if he’s in his wolf form to intimidate the other side or protect Nora?

Nathaniel comes out too. Moon Goddess, I try to stay calm, but my heart’s not ready for this. I’m still so shaken by our fight from last time. We haven’t spoken since, and I’m probably not ready for that.

They start talking, Nathaniel, Nora, and the Alpha. We are too far to hear everything, but it’s not that hard to get what’s going on. People are growling at one another, and I’ll bet they are not exchanging niceties either. I’m surprised how Nora can endure all that, with such a weak Alpha Aura. But once again, it’s not like her aura itself is small, more like it’s concealed. It did grow bigger since last time though, much bigger. The difference is stunning, but she’s still below an average alpha. Moon Goddess, they wouldn’t let her get killed, right?

“I didn’t know she was so pretty,” Iris whispers to me.

That’s right. Nora is a very pretty girl, now that she looks healthier. She has fair white skin, and her luscious black locks float around her face. Aside from the scar on her left eye, her face is quite pretty too, and she has those gorgeous blue eyes.

Those blue eyes that seem so familiar to me. Why is that? I just can’t…

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