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“My mom won’t believe us if we tell her it’s Levi, but I think she won’t push it if you just tell her you don’t want to talk aboutit. She’s good with people’s privacy. And Iris, well, we’ll see if she asks, okay?”

“Iris will think Levi is the father, Danny. I’ve been pretending to date him for three months; everyone is going to think the baby’s his. I can’t push that onto your brother.”

“You know what? Let’s invite Levi for breakfast tomorrow morning and let him know first, okay? This way, he can voice his opinion, and we can discuss a plan together. But I doubt anyone’s going to notice for a while, Elena. You’re not showing, and you always wear baggy clothes. I’m your best friend and even I didn’t have a clue. I mean, the coffee part was suspicious, but…”

“Your coffee really is disgusting, Danny!”

“Yeah, whatever, you’re banned from drinking it for five months anyway so shut up about my coffee. Just concentrate on harassing my boyfriend so we can get some time with Nora in two days while I call my family.”

He grabs his phone and calls the Lewis family house, while I resume trying to mind-link Boyan again. It’s not easy, he’s super far. And it’s much harder to mind-link a Beta. It’s like trying to find someone whispering in the middle of the crowd.

As usual, Daniel chats about trivial stuff with his mother, and I have plenty of time to think about random stuff while trying to contact his boyfriend. Seriously, I wish Bobo carried his own phone for once.

Meanwhile, my mind can’t help but wander somewhere else. To my tummy, to be precise. A baby. I can’t believe I’m pregnant with Nate’s baby. This is so unreal. I didn’t even dare to hope I could ever get pregnant again, after what had happened with Diego. The doctors had told me my miscarriage had reduced my chances drastically to ever conceive again. With the grief of losing my unborn child, I just never processed the thought of ever becoming a mother again.

My wolf is in protective mode. She doesn’t want to lose her pup. She already knew, and I had no idea. This is so strange. No wonder she didn’t want me to shape-shift. I take a second and a deep breath. I need to be careful. I can’t lose this baby, my baby. No matter what, I’ll protect him. I mean, her. Even if my clan disapproves, or Nate is against me having his child. I already know I don’t care.

My child comes first.

Chapter 18

My heart is beating so fast.

It’s a strange feeling, with my wolf being even more excited than I am, and it’s not only because I’m back on the Blood Moon territory for the first time in a while... actually, the fact that they let me through is already surprising enough. I mean, am I still welcome after my parting with Nate? I shouldn’t be, right? Yet, all the wolves guarding the border let me in, even though I know I’m being watched and followed closely.

I feel like every step closer to Nora is a step closer to the answers I’ve been looking for all this time. I’m so excited, maybe because I believe in Danny’s theory and Sylviana’s words too much. I’m on guard, but if I had wings, I would fly all the way there right away.

Today is going to be one hell of a day. First, meeting with Nora, and then, that appointment at the clinic. I’m not sure which one I’m more nervous about.

I finally find the salon, and I spot Boyan and Nora, along with an army of hairdressers. Moon Goddess, did they seriously book the whole salon for her?

I walk in, taking off my cap, hoping she will be able to recognize me from our short first encounter. Bobo raises his head, frowning.

“Hi, Bobo,” I say with a little smile.

He frowns.

“Elena. You’re not supposed to be here.”

So I guess he did not completely agree with the plan. I knew it was weird he wouldn’t respond to my mind-linking.

“I know. Are you going to stop me?”

“If Nathaniel or the King find you here, you’ll be in serious trouble, Elena. I understand you want to speak to Nora, but…”

I know he switched to mind-linking not to include Nora, but I can’t help but smile a little. That is so Boyan-like.

“It’s okay, Boyan. Is that why you didn’t agree to it? You were worried for me?”

“Beta instinct. Protecting people is what I do.”

“Thanks, Big Boy. I’m okay.”

He sighs.

“Okay. You’re already here anyway.”

With his approval, I can finally approach Nora. Moon Goddess, my heart is beating so fast now that she’s right in front of me! And we can finally have a real chat, too. She’s even prettier up close, and I can tell she’s getting all dolled up for her birthday. They probably have a whole party ready for her as the Blood Moon’s future Luna.

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