...What the hell did he just say?
I stare at William, totally speechless. What is wrong with him? Why would I ever agree to marry him, when Damian is right there!
“Who is going to marry who? William, are you crazy!”
“You say that one more time, and I’ll put you to shreds!” Growls Damian.
He is ready to jump at William’s throat any second. I’ve never seen Damian so angry before, and I must hold him back with both hands. But what game is William playing at? Around us, everyone is acting confused or surprised, waiting to see what will happen next. Due to Damian’s sudden burst of rage, some people even shape-shifted out of fear.
However, my cousin looks perfectly calm. “It’s not unheard of before. Especially for Royals— that’s a way to strengthen the pureblood within our family.”
“You know I don’t care about the Royals’ blood, William,” I protest.
“But I do. And as far as I know, you are the only one left carrying so much of Queen Diane’s pureblood.”
“Wait a minute. The Sapphire Moon is related to Royals?” Asks Tiffany.
“That is right. The Blue Moon Royal family are our ancestors. The Royal blood had gotten so thin that the Blue Moon family was almost ready to give up that name. However, we were blessed with a Moon Goddess’ reincarnation two generations ago, Queen Diane. And Nora Bluemoon, here, is that reincarnation’s granddaughter.”
A lot of reactions are heard around us. People are stunned by this revelation; some are looking at me in astonishment.
I shake my head.“Stop this nonsense, William. I’m already Damian’s fated mate! Don’t you respect Moon Goddess’ will above anything?”
“Fated mate? With the Blood Moon Alpha?” Says someone.
“That would explain his sudden change of mind...”
“Anyone can pretend to be fated mates!” Yells Alessandra. “Isn’t it obvious this is all just an act?”
I give her a deadly glare, making her shut up. All around us, people start talking again, raising suspicions about my relationship with either Damian or William. But I don’t really care what they think.
I turn to William, annoyed. “I won’t marry anyone else, William. I don’t want to be with anyone but Damian, and you know that.”
“...One of you may change your mind, you know.”
I shake my head. Damian’s arm grabs my waist, and he holds me against him while growling furiously at William. There is no way Damian will ever agree to that, even William knows that, so what’s his aim?
“Enough, Blue. Nora is already my mate. What’s your game?” Asks Damian, still growling.
My cousin sighs and puts a hand through his curly hair. Everyone can see his blue eyes and our physical resemblance. Funny how I look so much more like him than Elena, to whom I am closer in blood... I guess she took after her mom mostly.
“Maybe... I could consent to an alliance between us,” says William. “If Nora was willing to come to my Clan.”
“That’s still a no,” replies Damian right away.
My cousin raises an eyebrow, a bit surprised. His eyes go from Damian to me, but he soon addresses my mate again. I have a hard time figuring out what William is thinking, but I don’t like what is happening.
“Really? Not even for the sake of your Clan? This might be your only chance...” Whispers William.
“Fuck you, Blue. I will never give up Nora.”
Damian is in a defensive position, almost hiding me from William. Yet my cousin doesn’t move an inch or seem impressed in any way.
Everyone is listening, to see if the Blood Moon and Sapphire Moon are going to fight or reach an agreement. This would be a first, and for the Gold Moon, a fatal blow. I look around. From what I’ve seen so far, aside from the Jade Moon, I’m pretty sure Lysandra and Grandpa Seaver are on our side, too. Lysandra’s father, however, will most likely follow William, and I suspect Clark’s White Moon, too. This puts both sides on equal grounds, though I’m not sure about the Pearl Moon Clan. Their Alpha Tiffany Pearl has been listening very closely, but aside from her disdain toward the Gold Moon, she hasn’t taken any sides yet. Moreover, all the smaller packs appear to be torn and paying attention to whatever we say.
No matter how I look at it, everyone is already picking sides or making up their minds about it. Moon Goddess, this is not what I had hoped for... I turn to William, and I see my cousin smile.
“Do you understand, Nora? I may be able to forgive your mate and agree to an alliance with him if only you joined us.”
