I wait, praying he won’t say no or hang up without warning. I can feel the siblings staring at me from the couch, but I try to ignore their gazes and wait for Damian. I fiddle my hair with my fingers for what seems like forever. Then, I suddenly hear him.
“Okay. I’ll come tonight. I might come late, though.”
“Sure, I’ll... I’ll wait for you. Thank you.”
He hangs up.
I take a second to breathe deep. I’m seeing Damian tonight!
My wolf is acting crazy, jumping around like some happy pup. I turn to Tonia with a smile, totally ecstatic. She, on the other hand, has gone pale from all the anxiety.
“Tonia, he said yes! He is coming here tonight.”
“What? Really! Thank Moon Goddess, now you can stop harassing me.”
I stick my tongue out to her, but I don’t care. I’ve gone from anxiety to happiness in just a few seconds, with one word from him. That’s crazy.
...And now I’m all nervous again. Damian’s coming. My fated mate is coming. Here! He’s coming here! And this time, I’m not half-conscious or sleepy. Get a grip, Bluemoon!
“Nora, you’re bright red, baby girl. Bobo says it’s cute. And he wants to know if we can have lunch now.”
I’m anxious all afternoon after that. I keep looking at the clock on the wall, waiting for hours to pass.
Knowing my mate is coming is the most terrible feeling ever. It’s like I’ve become someone else, not controlling my own body. My wolf is acting crazy all afternoon, and I think I might have been just as insufferable for Bobo and Tonia. I felt feverish, anxious, and clumsy.
What was I thinking?
Now I realize how bold I’ve been. Damian Black is the Alpha of the strongest pack in Silver City. No one is more powerful than him for miles around. He’s controlling the Blood Moon Pack, and anyone who doesn’t belong to that pack should fear it. And here I go, the seventeen-years-old Nora, not even a proper werewolf on some aspects, commanding that he comes to me. Tonight.
Since when did I get so brave?
So here I am, at almost eleven o’clock, waiting for him.
I’m curled up on the sofa, in my silk nightgown, trying to get interested in that random book while Bobo is happily and loudly snoring next to me. He’s taking advantage that Tonia went to bed already to sleep on the couch.
I have no clue about when Damian will come. Tonia didn’t hear from him after that. I’ve been anxious all day, but it just won’t get better until I see him. Leaving my book aside, since I’ve been trying to read the same page for twenty minutes, I think of everything I’ve been waiting to ask him.
Why is he avoiding me? Why leave me in the apartment? Why can’t I work? Does he... Gosh, I think I might need to make a list.
I sigh, and pet Bobo without thinking, but he doesn’t complain. I’m hoping I won’t fell asleep, but the apartment is so quiet, it’s unsettling. Rain is pouring against the glass wall, but I can barely hear it. The view is stunning... The skyline of Silver City by night, like any major city, is full of artificial lights from buildings, streetlamps, and cars altogether. So lively and pretty.
If I look far enough, I can even see part of my Clan’s turf on the outskirts. I never really realized how remote the Jade Moon was. There are a lot more different packs living in the city, and I only know a few of them. The Gold Moon, the Blood Moon, the Sapphire Moon, the Rising Moon, the Violet Moon, the White Moon, the Pearl Moon, etc... All those clans do their best to coexist peacefully while also defending their turfs. Some are part of more prominent packs or have old alliances, and some can disappear overnight. Silver City has always been full of werewolves and humans.
Suddenly, Bobo gets up next to me, and I stop petting him. Did I wake him up?
“Sor...”
No. It’s Him.
Something stirs me up inside, and my heartbeat quickens without warning. My whole body knows before I do. Even the way I’m breathing slightly changes. My wolf is all ears, waiting. I’m so tense!
Bobo silently leaves the room, but at this moment, I couldn’t care less. I’m frozen on the couch, my eyes on the door, waiting for him. How is it that I can sense him before I can see him? Are all bonds that strong? I can tell he’s standing behind the door for a few seconds. What is he waiting for?
Then, the door opens, and he takes a step in. Moon Goddess, he is so handsome I can barely think straight anymore. He gets rid of his leather jacket, leaving it on the floor, and walks into the room with this simple t-shirt, showing off his broad shoulders and muscular build.
Before I realize it, Damian’s already in front of me, standing a few steps away from the couch. He won’t come close, but he looks... exhausted. He lets out a sigh and brushes his hair with his hand.
“Are... Are you okay?” I ask, concerned by his worn-out look
