His Blue Moon Princess
His Sunshine Baby Chapter 43

Why him? Why in the world would he be here, in the slums, alone? This is my first time meeting him, but there is no doubt.

That man is way too scary and looks too much like Nate to be mistaken for anyone else. I try to remember his name. Damian, Damian Black. The elder Brother, Alpha of the Blood Moon and allegedly werewolf King of Silver City... No wonder everyone fears him, I can barely breathe in his presence! Among my pack, I should be among the strongest, but I feel like a defenseless pup in front of that guy! How come I never felt that in front of Nate? Is it because that guy is currently furious and displaying his Alpha aura carelessly? Is Nathaniel usually holding back? I have a hundred questions, but no idea what to do, how to react.

His silver eyes are like daggers piercing me, cutting me open, like he's gauging me. I feel vulnerable. My inner wolf is torn between running away and fighting. Her instincts are messed up in front of a stronger Alpha. This is not our territory, we have no advantage

here.

He comes closer, his eyes not leaving me a single second. For a second there, I have one thought.

This guy will kill me.

But right when he's almost at my position, a shadow jumps in between us. Someone grabs my arms, and I'm pushed back. "Damian, she's with me."

Nate. Nate just arrived, standing between his brother and I. He's holding me close, but his eyes are rived on Damian. He doesn't seem scared, though. More like wary, and he's making sure to hide me as much as he can from his brother sight. "...Is that her?" whispers his brother.

His older brother has a gentler voice than I thought... I sense his murderous aura somehow calming down, and it gets a bit easier to breathe. But why is he asking this? What does that mean? They both stay silent for a few seconds, but I guess they are mind-linking. I wish I knew what the brothers were saying.... A few seconds later, Nathaniel turns to me, and immediately puts his hands on my cheeks, looking worried.

"Elena, what the hell are you doing here? Are you alright?"

Behind him, the King is already gone. I didn't hear him move at all, but we are definitely alone in this alley. Nate pushes my wet hair on my shoulder, and his finger's touch makes me shiver. Gosh, it's only been a few hours and I missed him. "Sorry, I... I wanted to come to see you, but someone was following me, and..."

"What? Who was?" He asks, looking behind my shoulder like he was looking for someone.

I shake my head. I have no idea, but right now, I don't care. Unable to hold myself back, I step forward into his embrace, grabbing his shirt in my trembling fingers. I bury my face in his shoulder, and my tears start flowing, as if something had just broken inside to let them out. "Elena..."

Nathaniel immediately hugs me back, and I feel his hand on my drenched hair. I just keep crying like a child, unable to hold back. I just needed this. Nate's arms, around me, shielding me from anything that's been making me crazy these days. We stay a long time like this, under the rain, and he doesn't even ask. He just holds me, for as long as I need.

When my tears finally seem to stop a little, Nate takes my hand and guides me out of the slums. We walk a bit, in silence, still under that downpour. We are both literally soaked when we finally reach the building. I don't recognize it, and assume it's another one of his hotels... We stay against each other until we finally reach the entrance door. When Nate opens the door, with regular keys, I suddenly realize.

"This place..."

"It's my apartment. Come."

Surprised, I follow him inside. Actually, except for a few details, it feels like we could be in a hotel suite. The place is very clean, everything perfectly in order, and decorated with a modern taste. But there are shoes at the entrance, a few financial magazines on the table, and some personal items here and there.

"Elena, here."

He guides me to the bathroom, where he fills the bathtub with hot water before undressing himself. I won't refuse a good bath, I'm cold to the bones... And that bathtub is big enough for two, or even three people.

Nate gets n***d in no time and gets in with a deep satisfied sigh. I abandon my clothes on the floor, perfectly aware that he is watching. Once I'm n***d, I step in, and Nate guides me to sit in front of him, between his legs. I can finally relax, sitting with my back against his chest, his arms around me.

This is what I've needed all along... His warmth. I close my eyes, indulging myself in this bliss. I feel Nate pouring some hot water on my shoulders, helping me warm up. His lips, too, fleeting on my neck. But his hands are the best. Caressing me gently, spreading his warmth on my skin. He kisses my temple gently, and I feel his breath next to my ear.

"Better?" He asks softly.

"Much better..."

He kisses my shoulder again and locks his arms around my waist, while we stay like this in a long silence. I can finally let go of all those dark thoughts that have been clouding my mind these last few days. I don't want to think of anything, just savor this little taste of happiness for a while. His fingers gently brush my stomach, and I hear him breathing deeply like he's lost in his thoughts. I reach out for his hand, intertwining his fingers with mine. He hugs me a bit tighter.

"What were you doing there? You could have gotten killed..."

"I told you, I just came to see you. I didn't expect to have to make such a de tour. What about you? I didn't expect to meet your... The King this way."

"I was just accompanying him... Someone had spotted a stranger she-wolf in the slums. He checks every time..."

"If it's his mate," I guess in a whisper.

Nathaniel nods.

I can barely imagine such devotion... It seems that no matter how scary the King is, nothing really matters to him but this mate he lost. I wonder what his mate would be like, to be a match for him. Someone so strong and scary... Would she be scary as well? What kind of she-wolf is a good pair, a good Luna?

If only I had been Nate's pair... I've had this thought so often these days, it even scares me sometimes.

"Nate... I wanted to talk to you."

"About what?"

His voice indicates he suspected something... After all, I came all this way, under this shitty weather, totally unannounced and bawled out to him without warning. He picked up the emotional mess I am without question, but I should explain. "My ex is coming back."

I feel him freeze. His whole body is tensed up, and I give him a few seconds.

"Okay... And?" He asks.

"And... I'm a f*****g mess because of that."

"How so?"

I look for my words, trying to think of a way to explain things to him, without getting into the worst of it. Nathaniel really doesn't need to know about all my s**t, and Moon Goddess, I hope he never does.

"Is it the one you mentioned?"

I know he remembers our conversation, the one I explained why I would never fall in love again... I slowly nod. I don't want to move, but I would be curious to see Nate's expression right now if he wasn't holding me tightly. "Why is he coming back?"

"My Alpha had banned him for 5 years... I didn't think he would really come back. No one did. But he was spotted in the west, so there is no mistake."

I shiver just while thinking about it. The idea of confronting Diego again, whatever he's become, his making me crazy.

"Elena... What did he do to you?"

I shake my head. I don't want to talk about it, and he knows that. I can feel his frustration, but there is no way I'm telling Nate. Moreover, I don't know what he would do if he did know, and that isn't good either. I don't want to implicate him any more than that into our pack's problems, and mine.

But to my surprise, he doesn't ask again. Instead, he suddenly holds me tighter and kisses my neck's nape. It's not just sweet this time, it's more... sensual. Posted by FindNovel.net I breathe in, Nate sucks and bites gently my skin, playing with it.

"I won't let him touch you," he suddenly whispers.

"W...What?"

"I'm serious, Elena."

If only he wasn't holding me so tight against him, I could see his expression, have an idea of what he's thinking! But I can only feel his mouth, attacking my skin restlessly, his hands caressing me and holding me close against him. "I could have him banished forever. Or kill him."

"No!"

I suddenly free myself from his grip, and struggle to turn around and face him. I grab his face, as worried as I'm serious. I look straight into his blue eyes.

"Nathaniel, no. Please. Don't you ever, ever get close to Diego."

"So he's named Diego."

I growl, annoyed. That is so not the point! I can see the anger in his eyes, burning like fire under the ice. Damn, thank Moon Goddess I haven't even told him anything.

"Nate, I'm very serious. I don't want you to get involved with him, okay? Please. Let me handle him."

But Nate growls, not annoyed at me but the situation.

"To handle him? How? Elena, he's not even here and you're already freaking out. Whatever he did to you, it had to be big that he would get banned for five years from his pack!" Actually, in my opinion, that sentence was too light. But that's not the point.

I caress Nate's cheeks under my thumbs, hoping to keep him focused on me instead of Diego.

"Nate, no. This is my Pack's issue, not yours. Don't worry about me, I'm strong enough, okay? Please, promise me you won't get involved."

Nathaniel is still obviously angry, and very unwilling to answer. I can almost see his inner turmoil, but I wait, hoping he will listen. He cannot act rashly. He's the King's brother, for Moon Goddess' sake! "Nate..."

"Promise me you won't get involved with him either."

"What?"

"Elena, I'm not stupid. He did something big to you, and traumatized you somehow."

"I'm not...!" I want to protest, but Nate interrupts me.

"Yes, he did. Don't lie, not to me. I know enough already, Elena. And I swear to Moon Goddess, if that guy steps one foot on the Velvet Moon Territory, I'll kill him."

There's a lot of words stuck in my throat right now, but none can come out when Nate is angry and determined like this. So, instead, I lean in and kiss him.

He doesn't answer at first, but he doesn't push me away either. I knew he wouldn't. I insist a bit, playing with my lips on his, biting a bit and insisting until he finally responds. Of course. My and Nate's kisses are way too familiar now... We fight a bit, his mouth eager

for more, mine trying to tame him, and our tongues collide for something deeper. Moon Goddess, I know I'm cheating, but I want him, not a fight about my ex.

I can handle Diego. But not without Nate. I need him to be there, where I know I can run like I did tonight. My refuge, my warm place to be on rainy days like this.

Our kiss gets more intense, and so does my excitement. I want more, and I can feel his arousal as well. I straddle him, his hands running on my back, while I play with my fingers in his hair. The heat goes up, our bodies go down.

My heart is thumping in my ears, and the rain against the window.

I want more, always more.