His Blue Moon Princess
Chapter 82

As soon as I see that woman, my wolf and I want to attack her. How the hell does she dare to come here with that smirk on her face?! Neal holds me back with a hand on my arm, because otherwise, I might seriously go for her throat this time. In front of me, Bobo is growling like crazy, too. Damian is glaring all his might at them, and they have no choice but to look down as they approach. Yet that doesn't stop the Gold Moon Alpha, who ignores him to address the rest of the packs.

"Do you really believe this would be an innocent alliance? Damian Black is here to have you submit to him!"

All the Alphas look at each other. Some seem surprised or confused, but others, like Grandpa Seaver or Lissandra, are obviously exasperated by his words. Tiffany Pearl and Vince are glaring at the Gold Moon Alpha.

"You have guts to show yourself, Taaron. After the mess your people put us into," says a man I believe to be Lynch O'Crowley, the Celtic Moon Alpha. "Half of my businesses are about to go bankrupt because of you!"

Taaron King is a small man, with the exact brown hair as his daughter, and tiny black eyes. He is wearing a big coat and a golden chain that both look too big for his size and walks confidently like he owns the place. A trait Alexandra inherited from him, apparently... I glare at those two, like half of the people present in the stadium. Ryan and the rest of his pack look lost at what is going on, but they still positioned themselves between the Gold Moon Clan and us.

"Do you believe me to be responsible for this? You all know Damian Black is the King in this city; all I did was obey to his orders! I did tell him cutting off any funds to the other packs would be a bad idea, but who am I to oppose him?" Says Taaron with a ridiculous pitiful voice.

How can he lie so blatantly?! Don't tell me people are going to believe that? I should tear off this snake's tongue! A lot of werewolves are now looking at Damian with dubious or angry eyes. Don't tell me they believe this nonsense! He is so obviously lying! But before I can find any words, Alexandra starts talking, too, trying to act remorseful.

"My fiancé made use of our relationship as soon as he could. He said we should act quickly to prevent the packs from moving their money somewhere else, like the Sapphire Moon Clan he hates so much. This way everyone would promptly consent to this alliance." I'm going to spit blood if this b***h says another word!

"How dare you?! Damian broke off his relationship with the Gold Moon Clan weeks ago!" I yell.

She turns towards me, but my wolf is standing on all fours and growling furiously, she can't even meet me in the eye. Instead, she pretends to look a little lower. "We held our engagement party not two weeks ago. Why would it make any sense for him to have broken if off now?" Says Alexandra.

"BECAUSE I AM HIS LUNA, YOU b***h!"

Alexandra laughs at me. Moon Goddess, if it wasn't for Neal holding me back, I would already have killed that woman. How dare she?!

"You are? You are no one! Suddenly, a little girl comes out of nowhere, claiming to be a Royal, and you become his Luna overnight? Who will believe that? Isn't it obvious he just picked someone to play the part and give him more power? I couldn't have pulled the Royal pretense off!"

"But she is a Royal, we saw her shapeshift," says Clark Hamilton. "And they can't fake the marking either."

Alexandra glares at him. "Royals mean nothing. They have been extinct for ages! Who cares about the Royals, anyway? It's all about power and wealth nowadays, and the Blood Moon Clan just made sure to have both!"

William's pack starts growling furiously. I know how much they hate for anyone to show disrespect to the Royals, but clearly, the Gold Moon Clan did not expect that from them. Both packs start yelling and growling at each other. To my surprise, Damian is the one who silences everyone once again with a growl and glare at both parties.

Then, he turns to Taaron King and starts talking to him with his most deadly glare. "I did not ask you to put an embargo on any Clan, and I already canceled any business relationship I had with the Gold Moon Clan two weeks ago, as Nora says. This gathering was my mate's attempt to protect all of Silver City, not for me to submit anyone."

"Really? Isn't it what you are doing right now?" Asks Taaron, without lifting his eyes.

"He is teaching you to show some respect, you mutt..." Growls Lissandra.

I see her father tell her to shut it silently, but she growls back at him. Apparently, the Purple Moon Clan also has a feud with the Gold Moon. Next to her, I catch Clark Hamilton and William exchanging glances, too. I wish I knew what my cousin is thinking, but for now, I really have to shut those liars up if I want to have a chance at unifying the Clans.

"You are just spouting nonsense, King. Is that all you came for? What's your aim?" Growls Damian.

So many wolves from the different Clans are growling, that he has to speak louder and use his Alpha aura. But once again, both King and his daughter are avoiding eye contact with Damian and gazing at the audience instead.

"I don't have any wrong ambition aside from enlightening our fellow citizens about your actions, Damian Black. A witch attack? Why should we believe that?"

"Are you deaf? We witnessed it ourselves!" Yells Marina Seaver.

Taaron King shrugs. "What you saw were vampires. There isn't any proof anyone witnessed a witch! Besides, who can tell if this wasn't a one-time thing? Are you all willing to surrender to the Blood Moon out of fear? Black is just using this as an excuse to have you all submit to him!" "We are seeking alliances, not a submission!" I growl.

"Isn't it the same? The Blood Moon Clan is powerful, rich, large! Any smaller pack will have to obey you once they accept this alliance! They might as well surrender their territories and wealth right now! Is there any Alpha here would believe they will be able to oppose any command from the Alpha King, Damian Black?" Asks Taaron King.

All around, despite the hostile faces, no one says a word. Of course, Damian is the strongest werewolf miles around. Now he is making him look like this was all a conspiracy!

"That is not what it is," I talk back. "Damian will not submit the other wolves..."

"Why would he seek a stronger Luna, then? If you really are a Royal, as everyone here believes? Aren't you only a tool to make him powerful? No wonder he changed his mind and left my daughter!"

This time, Alexandre glares at her father. Seems like she didn't appreciate that reminder.

In the sidelines, I hear Andrew Jones click his tongue. "So, he did leave the King daughter..."

"No wonder," laughs Tiffany. "Isn't it obvious miss Nora is a better Luna? That woman can't even hide her nasty jealousy."

Alexandra is red with embarrassment, serves her just right! But her father isn't done yet. I have a hard time not jumping on him, but next to me, Damian is holding my arm back. I see Nathaniel is growling from where he stands, too.

"A man with the most power, the biggest territory, and a powerful Luna. And now, not only that, but he brings an army here?" Says Taaron King.

While talking, he is pointing at Ryan's group. Seriously? He is even using the Steel Moon Clan now?

Ryan growls, outraged. "We only answered the Luna's call!"

"Oh, really? How convenient is it that a full pack showed up right before this gathering? How many did you say you were? Strange, isn't it? How Damian Black seems to be gathering more and more people?"

"We are refugees! The Luna spoke to us for the first time not even an hour ago!"

"And what right did she have to let you in Silver City, hm? Did Nora Bluemoon ask other packs while letting you in? The Blood Moon Pack is in the middle of Silver City, so which territory did you cross on your way here?" Asks Taaron. "They crossed the Jade Moon Clan territory. Nora was raised in our pack, and she has every right to say who can come in or not!" Growls Vince.

Taaron King seems a bit surprised by Vince's reaction. The Gold Moon Clan probably had no idea of my ties with the Jade Moon Clan, or did not expect it would still be relevant. But since Vincent submitted to me, I don't believe he would oppose me in anything. However, King just decides to ignore Vincent's words. "Anyway, they did bring an extra pack here. Isn't it too much? Asking other packs to bring only fifty people, and bringing two hundred on their own?"

"Where did you go to school, King?" Asks Lucian, the Asphodel Moon Alpha. "There's only fifty wolves of the Blood Moon here."

"Where did you go to school, King?" Asks Lucian, the Asphodel Moon Alpha. "There's only fifty wolves of the Blood Moon here."

"You don't believe me? The Velvet Moon Clan is exactly the same as the Blood Moon! And the Jade Moon Clan is backing off the Luna, as well? If I add this new pack they found who knows where, doesn't that seem a lot already? Who knows how many more Clans here are already on their side?"

Suddenly, people start muttering. I see William Jones and Lissandra argue, too, and now even Clark Hamilton is watching Nathaniel's group with suspicion. This can't be happening!

"We allowed any official pack to come! And every Clan here knows there are already alliances ongoing, don't you? All we ask for is to unite bigger!" I claim, trying to convince everyone.

"So you admit it! You are already seeking to grow an army inside Silver City! And what of those who don't go along with your plan then? Aren't you going to use brute force to submit them? Or will you leave them to die once this witch attacks?" "ENOUGH!"

I've had enough of this! I used my full Alpha Voice, silencing everyone in the stadium. My wolf is growling furiously, using all her might. Taaron King just crossed a line there, and I won't tolerate it. Freeing myself from Damian's grasp, I step forward. The whole Gold Moon Clan actually retreats a few steps back right away.

"I've had enough of you accusing my mate! We gathered everyone here to seek alliances against a threat that could be the end of all of us! Yet you come here, acting like you know anything! Where were you when the vampires attacked? Only defending your own territory! Now, you dare to say Damian manipulated anyone? You are the one playing around with business deals and finances until the packs can't take it anymore! You act like you own everything and use his name to get what you want! Alexandra comes uninvited to the Velvet Moon territory, to the Sapphire Moon territory, and you dare to accuse me of inviting people in? At least I know where my place is!" I yell.

Taaron King look like he lost a few more inches under my Alpha voice and my wolf's growling, but Moon Goddess, I needed to put it out. In the assistance, I see William and Tiffany smiling, and Lissandra even applauds loudly.

After hearing me, some of the crowd seems confused, not knowing who to believe. I see Clark Hamilton exchanging glances with William, and Andrew Jones isn't showing any expression at all. Some of the smaller pack Alphas are glaring at Taaron King, but others are also giving Damian suspicious glances, too.

"Anyway," says Alexandra, "we will never agree to this alliance. And all of those who think Damian Black cannot be trusted are welcome to join, us as well. Of course, there is no way we will keep any form of financial pressure on our allies."

Oh, Moon Goddess... So that was their aim. Having their own alliance, using people's distrust towards Damian and the financial struggles for that. I look around, and some of the smaller pack Alphas seem hesitant. I can't believe this is happening. Suddenly, I hear a group coming, led by an Asian woman. The Rising Moon Clan. Of course, they had to show they have allies, too. I bite my lip. This isn't going as planned at all. I wanted to form alliances, not to have one against us! "I have to say..."

Surprised, I turn towards the voice. It's actually Andrew Jones, from the Violet Moon Clan, who is speaking. Everyone stops to hear him.

"I would be curious to hear the Sapphire Moon Clan's opinion. From what I know, you are enemies with both the Gold Moon and the Blood Moon, but this new Luna changes the odds, doesn't she?"

I turn around and find William staring right at me with a smile. Oh no, I do not like that expression of his. What is he thinking now...?

"That is right, Andrew, she could indeed change my mind towards the Blood Moon Clan... If Nora was willing to marry into our Clan. Marry me, for example."

...What the hell did he just say?