A Runt Luna novel Chapter 19

"What?" Kole questioned noticing her sudden frown.

"I don't think you want to know."

"You can tell me anything."

"Alec found them and destroyed them all," Aurora paused debating if she should tell the whole truth. "And then Darren punished me." She finished in a whisper.

Well she had been right, he hadn't wanted to know that. He couldn't handle someone touching his mate. He could feel his wolf stir at the thought.

She winced when she saw his eyes flash and crushed the spoon he was holding. She knew she shouldn't have told him, she had just ruined their wonderful night.

"Sorry I shouldn't have said anything." She said glancing at the bent spoon.

"No, I want you to tell me these things. I don't want you to feel like you have to keep anything from me."

"Ok." She nodded, feeling doubtful. Making small talk they ate their meal. She didn't even eat half of the large burger but she took it and the left over fries home with her.

Once they had both finished, they paid the check and went to leave but not before she felt Kole's irritation. Glancing over at him she watched as he glanced down at the receipt and noticed that there was a phone number written on the bottom of it, no doubt their waitress'. Before she had even a second to doubt their night, Kole made it very obvious as to throwing away the number making sure both Claire and Rory saw.

"Would you like to walk around for a little before heading home?" He asked a hopeful smile on his face.

"I would like that." She nodded.

They walked outside and almost immediately he took her hand, and she felt hope. Just his touch was soothing enough to her. She glanced at their connected hands, his covering her petite hand. It was a perfect fit. Aurora glanced back up to his face, curious to see if they were having the same experience, but his face was emotionless. She frowned and wanted to pinch herself. Maybe this was all just a cruel dream. She heard about some wolves trying to let their mates down easy and that's exactly what she thought this night was.

"I'm sorry I've been distant," Kole said suddenly as they walked down the road.

"That's alright." Her throat started to get tight, nervous about where this conversation was heading.

"No it's not," Kole growled. "You've been with us for more than a week and I've done nothing to help you adjust or even spend time with you. I've just had a lot on my mind. Things I needed to work out."

"No, no..." Kole pushed her away just enough to be able to look into her green eyes. "I'm sorry I made you doubt our relationship. I should have seen it earlier. I have no intentions; not now, not ever, to reject you Aurora."

"You don't?" She looked up between her wet lashes, scanning his face for any sign of lies.

"No, you are the best things that has ever happened to me. I thank the moon goddess every night that she brought me to you. I just worry that I'm not good enough for you. The things I've done, the people I've killed, you shouldn't have to be with a murder."

"You are good for me. The things you've done, is to protect your family which is something that anyone would have done." Aurora said trying to reassure him. She didn't see him as a killer, she saw him as a protector.

"I'm glad we were able to talk about this."

"Me too." She nodded the smile back on her face.

The night before had been amazing. It was the first time that they had been out together and Rory really enjoyed it. She definitely felt a little more at ease when Kole reassured her that he wasn't rejecting her, which he confirmed by showing her that he was making a spot for her in his life. What he saw to be a little gesture, meant a lot to her- and caused her to have a little breakdown.

Rory was glad when they pulled into the garage, she was exhausted and ready for bed. She made her way to the trunk of the car going to grab a few of the shopping bags, but Kole beat her to it.