“I want this future, Nora. I waited for this future with you for ten years. I want it now.”
I bite my lip. The word “future” seems to mean a whole lot of things now, in Damian’s mouth. I smile and caress his hair. I want to know more about this.
“What kind of future do you want?” I ask.
He leans on my shoulder and starts kissing my neck.
“A future with you in it every day. Waking up by my girl’s side, seeing your smile.”
He gives me a kiss between each sentence, making me blush uncontrollably. Will I ever get immune to Damian being romantic like this? But the merciless Alpha Black keeps kissing me.
“I want to live with you. Find a nice place you’ll like. I want to have a life together. I even want to fight with you sometimes, so we can reconcile. I want to see you love your job and cooking. I want to see you with our friends and be a Luna for others. I want to see you grow up, and I want to see you pregnant with our child.”
Oh, my Goddess. I’m red as a cherry and push Damian back from my neck before I die from combustion. A baby! Why would he mention having kids now? Is he doing this on purpose? We barely started having sex together! He laughs at my confused and embarrassed expression.
“Damian, you want children?”
He nods. “Only yours. And not now. You’re too young, and I’m not ready to be a father. But someday, yes. When we’re ready.”
Oh gosh... I get red again and hide my face in his shoulder. How can this man make me feel so... Moon Goddess, when did I ever gain the right to be this happy?
I take a deep breath, one, two, three times. When I open my eyes, I see my inner wolf, shining with confidence. Her snow-white fur, our sapphire-blue eyes. We can do this. We have to.
Chapter 14
“Hello, everyone.
My name is Nora Bluemoon. Until now, very few werewolves had any idea of my existence. I was born in the Gold Moon Clan and raised in the Jade Moon Clan, but my mother was originally from the Blue Moon Clan, a much older pack. If I’m able to mind-link all of you like this right now, it is thanks to her blood. My mother was a Royal, and so am I.
This is most likely the first time Silver City ever had a Royal, but I am only using this power because I need all of you to listen. Our city is threatened. It is serious, and nothing we will be able to fight if we keep acting separately. I am calling all of the Alphas, and all of the werewolf packs. As children of Moon Goddess, we need to stand together against what is coming. You all saw, heard, or took part in the fight against vampires a few weeks ago. It was a serious thing, and some lost their lives or friends. But that was only a beginning. Something much worse will come someday.
I know this won’t be easy to listen to, but I am the future Luna of the Blood Moon Clan. My mate, Damian Black, and I are calling all werewolves today to join us in this fight. There will be no submitting, only alliances if you’re willing to.
I ask of all Alphas to discuss this with their packs. Any pack can be represented. We do not care about how many you are, your wealth, or your strength. All we ask is for everyone to come unarmed and in small groups of fifty peoplemaximum. We will all gather at the Silver Stadium in three days at dusk. No weapons, no vehicles. Wolf or human form doesn’t matter, as long as we can communicate.
I promise this not a trap, only a way for all of you to be heard. I know a lot of you will be scared. But I promise the Blood Moon Clan means no harm in this. Only a chance for us to find the way out in a crisis. Thank you, and may the Moon Goddess bless all of you.”
I stop and open my eyes. In front of me, everyone is frowning or nodding. We are in Damian’s apartment, in the living room. They all heard my inner voice clearly. Elena smiles gently at me. She is sitting on a couch, Nathaniel standing behind her. I asked my cousin to be here as a guide, because I wasn’t sure I could do it properly. We didn’t tell Nathaniel about our relationship, just that we were friends for now. For some reason, she asked me not to tell anyone else about it for now.
Damian is facing me, and he was holding my hand the entire time. He gives me a smile.
“You did great, Nora.”
A few steps behind him, Neal is massaging his temples.
“I have to admit, I didn’t think you could really do it, but I guess this headache is my retribution for doubting you.”
I laugh a bit. I feel sorry for the Betas and the others, as other than the Alphas, everyone probably didn’t enjoy having my voice echoing in their head. After a few seconds, I’m submerged by voices.
“Who was that? A Royal? Really?”
“Blue Moon, what is that Clan? Who are you?”
“I heard it, too! I really heard her!”
“The Blood Moon Clan? Since when do they have a Royal?”
“How did you do this!”
