Page 178 of His Sunshine Baby

“Yeah, sure. Don’t worry, Nora, you’re already way better than I am. Just take a deep breath, relax, and you’ll do great.”

“Okay.”

Nora takes several deep breaths, exchanging looks with me, channeling her inner wolf. Is it just me or are her eyes shining stronger than usual? I sit on the couch and wait for it. Nate hesitates before slowly walking to stand behind me.

I hear her message, bright and clear, in my head. To me, it’s like a clear voice. But as I observe in the room, only the Black brothers are fine. Neal, Tonia, and Boyan are making faces, probably a bit overwhelmed by her aura.

As discussed, Nora lays out her plan. She explains who she is, and I actually learn for the first time she was born in the Gold Moon clan. Nora’s in a unique position, though. Born in the Gold Moon clan, raised by the Jade Moon, mated to the Blood Moon Alpha and yet, her true roots belong to the Sapphire Moon clan. And there’s me, her cousin, from the White Moon pack.

The biggest surprise is her heritage as a Royal, though. She only says a few words about this, but I know she doesn’t want to make a big deal out of it. It would only have people freak out. Yet, her dominant voice in our heads leaves no doubt. Hence, they have no choice but to listen to her warning. Her warningabout the Dark Witch that will target Silver City, and finally, how the packs need to work altogether.

It’s a crazy idea.

I know Nora’s a believer, but when she gives the time and place for a meeting in three days, I’m wondering who will dare to show up. It’s not just about her being a Royal, or the pending attack. Most clans, though they won’t admit it, are crazy scared of the Blood Moon. To Nora and I, the Black brothers are just lovers, but to everyone else, they are cold-blooded killers, crazy strong Alpha werewolves. At least, having a Luna of her background next to Damian Black might draw a few curious people in.

Nora exhales and opens her eyes. Good job, girl.

“You did great, Nora,” says her mate with that gentle expression he only has for her.

“I have to admit, I didn’t think you could really do it, but I guess this headache is my retribution for doubting you,” growls Boyan’s older brother.

Nora chuckles with a bit of an apologetic expression. Damn, she is so cute. No wonder everyone loves her. I wonder how we got to be so different when our parents were twins.

Though, she frowns soon enough and looks down, holding her head. I can almost feel it. Everyone who heard her voice is responding, using the mind-link back, submerging her.

“Nora, are you okay?” asks the King.

“Sorry… It’s my head…”

He rubs her shoulder, while Nora is struggling to clear the voices out. It’s funny, I can feel them as if I have a little window in her head. She finally lets a few in, exchanging with some Alphas unknown to me. I hope people are responding positively. Everyone in the room is holding their breaths, waiting for her.

After a while, she nods and turns to us.

“The Sapphire Moon and Sea Moon clans are coming. The Jade Moon, too. I don’t know about the others yet, it was a bit confusing…”

It’s already a good start, though. With the Blood Moon clan in as well, it means two of the biggest packs are already interested. That’s huge…

“We expected this,” says Neal Mura, “but this is how it always works between werewolves anyway, Miss Nora. No matter what happens, you did what you had to. We know how risky this is.”

“Don’t worry, baby girl. It’s going to be okay. Even if only a few packs show up, it’s plenty, okay? We just need to open up a dialogue,” adds his sister.

Nora looks a bit uneasy, but I agree with the betas. Nora’s done great, especially since she was reaching out to mind-link so many people for the first time.

“Anyway, we need to get ready. Three days is a very short time to sort out everything. Securing the stadium, informing the human police, and preparing the lieutenants won’t be an easy job.”

Looks like the Blood Moon’s Beta is already in work mode. He starts making calls, giving orders, and everyone in the room moves. The King is talking to Tonia, and Boyan goes to Nora, who’s sitting facing me. I’m not sure what I’m supposed to be doing. I wait a bit and get up, but the King leaves the room with Tonia and Neal, while Nora goes to the kitchen. I’m left alone with Boyan, still in his wolf form, and Nathaniel.

Nate walks up to me in a hurry.

“Elena! I missed you. How are you?” he asks, looking worried.

His hand is already on my neck, and the other grabs mine, we’re so close. I need to catch my breath for a second and nod a bit awkwardly.

“I’m… fine.”

Damn, why is it so hard to talk now that he’s here facing me, so close, so real! What was I expecting? Nate’s right in front of me, but the words are stuck in my throat while I’m just trying to breathe normally. It’s been so long already. I don’t even know where to start! I can’t just drop the bomb like that! Where is our relationship at, anyway?

“Talk to me!”

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