“Let’s make them see how angry we can get. Gather the Clan as we planned. All our Alphas, hunters, warriors, and family heads. I’m going to introduce Nora at the same time and tell them the Gold Moon wolves are no longer welcome onto our territories.”
“Got that. Everyone is already assembling anyway.”
“Wow, introducing your girlfriend one week after introducing your fiancée. That’s what you call bold, Brother.”
“Liam’s right. Not that I’m going to complain, however. I still despise King, and so does the rest of our Clan. That was a bad idea, to begin with, especially with Nora in the picture, Damian.”
Well, I’m happy Nathaniel and Liam are saying this. I glance at Damian. See? You messed up really bad by getting engaged to that vixen. My mate gives me an apologetic look and kisses my hand quick.
“I’ll repeat it, I’m sorry. I’m going to make things right about that engagement, too.”
“Is that still a thing? I mean, you just drank some champagne and walked into a room together. There is no contract yet, is there?”
“It’s more than that, Liam,” sighs Nathaniel. “By now, all the Gold Moon Clan will have used this engagement for business issues and consider it as valid. Even if Damian turns out to have a lover, I doubt they will even care. They will most likely just pretend they don’t know or pass it off as a baseless rumor. The news of this engagement is too big; the Gold Moon Clan took things to their advantage to put pressure on other companies, saying the Black Corp is backing them up. If we want to stop them, Damian will need to make a formal statement.”
So, this is an even more significant issue than I thought. To think a simple engagement could have so many consequences... I remember my conversation with Bobo in the car earlier. Don’t waver, Nora. Even the Witch said the same thing. I should have faith in myself. Maybe I will find a way to help Damian later.
I keep thinking about that business card. Maybe I have a chance to turn tables now. This can’t just be a coincidence. I bite my lip, thinking about what to do next.
“Damian?”
He turns his head to me, and I point the bedroom.
“I’ll get changed before we meet your clan. I’m all sweaty from work. Okay?”
He nods, and I head off to the bathroom. Thank Moon Goddess I still have the clothes from this morning, because I don’t feel like putting on anything that was in my room if there is any left. I still can’t believe someone did this to the apartment. I shiver just thinking about it. What would have happened if I had gone home during my break? If it was Marcus…
Elena! I suddenly remember my cousin. I haven’t heard from her... I’m under the shower but, now that I think about it, I don’t need a phone, do I?
“Elena?”
“Nora! What is it, too lazy to use the phone now?”
“I’m showering. Plus, Nate is right next door. You still don’t want the brothers to know we know each other, right?”
“No, no. Are you all right, Nora? Your wolf seems all shaken up.”
Quickly, I tell her about all the events since we last saw each other, what happened in my apartment, our suspicions, and about the blood tests, as well. I grab a towel as I finish talking and start dressing up.
“Nora, that’s a lot of information. I’m not so surprised about the blood results, to be honest, I always knew you were more... Well, more Royal than I am. But what happened at your place? That’s really no good.”
“I know, I’m totally freaked out, too, though I don’t want to worry Damian.”
“I understand. But stay close to your mate until they found this psychopath, okay? And you can talk to me if you need help, anytime.”
“Thank you, cousin.”
Cousin...
I like the sound of that. Elena and I keep talking through the mind-link for a while before I finally exit the room. To my surprise, Liam is waiting for me in the bedroom. I frown.
“Liam? Where are Damian and Nate?”
“They are waiting for us downstairs. Neal and Bobo just came back. So, we have a few minutes to talk before they come back.”
“Talk about what?”
“About this?”
