A Runt Luna novel Chapter 37

Lying in bed she couldn't wait for Kole to get home, to discuss Blue's visit and the idea that she could finally get some answers. Rory was reading How to Kill a Mockingbird, when Kole walked in filthy.

"What happened to you?" She asked laying her book open on her chest.

"Training just got a little rough. I am going to hop in the shower, if you want to join me." Kole asked with a sly smirk.

"I'm good." She smiled, "but if you get all clean, then maybe..." She trailed off laughing as he started to the shower with a skip in his step. She couldn't help but lean to her left, looking into the bathroom as he stripped of his clothes. He left the door open, hoping to entice her into joining him, little did he know that she was happy just enjoying the view.

With a smile on her face she returned back to her book. She was only able to read a few pages before Kole finished his shower, exiting the room while clearing his throat. A towel laying wrapped around his waist he dropped it before pulling on a pair of boxers. She rolled her eyes at his flirtation, having no doubt that he was hoping to have sex that night, but she was more occupied about the happenings of the morning. Rory was just glad that she had gotten more comfortable with his nudity and being nude herself that she wasn't blushing like a tomato.

"I think I was to meet the Council." She said, placing her bookmark in-between the pages before sitting up.

"OK." Kole said nodding.

"Are you ok with that?" She questioned, surprised that he wasn't putting up more of a fight.

"I'm not going to lie, it makes me nervous. Who knows what they want, or who could be looking for Shifters. I read that book Edna gave you too, and I'm worried about the Hunters catching wind of you and making you a target." Kole said sitting beside her on the bed, "But I want you to have your answers- if that's what you want you to do."

"But what if the Hunters come after me. It would put the whole pack in danger."

"The pack has its strength in numbers, and as much as I am the Alpha of this pack, being a Mate too you comes first; always.

Rory frowned not sure how to respond to that dedication on love, she was touched but the thought of being the reason why her pack was in danger didn't sit well with her. How could she be a good Luna, if she knew she was going to do something that could hurt her pack?

"What are you talking about?" She frowned pulling the sheets to her as she moved to rest on her elbow.

"Last night."

"What about it? I thought it was pretty great."

"Great! Don't you realize what happened? Look at yourself!" He demanded, his voice rising to a level he had never used with her before. He thrust a hand hold mirror at her before starting to pace. Rory frowned growing uneasy, unsure what to expect to find. But at first glance she noticed nothing that would upset him. Seeing that she wasn't understanding, he physically tilt it more, causing her to gasp as she looked at her neck. She hadn't even noticed the pain that was coming at her neck, but seeing the large red and deep bite, the wound started to pulse.

"Don't you see, I fucking hurt you!" He cursed before turning on his heel and making his way out of the room, slamming the door as he went.

Rory jumped at the harsh noise, her fingers running over the bite. It looked like an ugly wound, but it didn't hurt; it pulsed. Having been snapped out of her post sex bliss, she noticed the same feeling coming from her leg. Hesitantly she pulled back the sheet, swallowing that the similar mark on her inner right thigh. He hadn't said anything about it and a sickening feeling trickled into her mind, he acted like he didn't even know there was a second mark, having been so upset about the mark on her neck. Regardless she wasn't going to say anything about it.