A Runt Luna
Chapter 20

"Are you sure you don't want me to grab some?" She asked as she followed him into the house and up to their room.

"I got it." He responded.

Together they walked in silence, but this time it was a comfortable silence.

"I made room for you in the closet and the bathroom for your things." Kole said as he walked into the closet where sure enough there was three empty shelves and a wall for hanging space.

Kole set the bags down and turned to his quiet mate. He was alarmed to see tears in her eyes as she took in the sight.

"What's wrong?" He asked worried he had done something wrong.

"It's nothing, it's silly." She said pushing a tray tear from her cheek.

"If something is upsetting you, its not silly." He said pulling her to him.

Rory wasn't good at sharing her feelings, in fact she was kicking herself for crying in front of him. She knew that unlike being in Darren's pack, she wouldn't get punished for saying or doing the wrong thing. She knew that-she really did- having only been free for nearly two weeks, she was trying to open up, but old habits were hard to break.

"I've just never had anyone make room for me." She whispered. "Thank you."

"Always."

She tilted her head up and kissed his cheek, too quickly for him to move his head to catch her lips, but all the same she was blushing.

Waking up had been different. She wiped her face her eyes slowly adjusting to the light that was coming in. She felt peaceful and it was only when she tried to get up that she panicked. She was pinned in place by something with a tight grip. Her first instinct was worried that it was Alec, or one of his goonies. Her head snapped to the right relieved to see Kole laying beside her. Instantly relieved she could help but relish in the moment. He was here when she woke up, for the first time. She shifted slightly to face him better, not knowing how long she would have to see him so peaceful before had to get up and deal with the pack. The moment didn't last long before he started to stir.

"Morning," he yawned slowly blinking away the light.

"Morning." She whispered back.

"Did you sleep ok?" Kole asked pulling her close.

"Yeah."

"Good." He nodded his eyes slowly falling shut. "The full moon is in two days, are you ready?"

She blinked not sure what to say, she never had a good experience during the full moon.

"You have nothing to worry about, I'm going to introduce you to the pack so you feel more comfortable."

"OK." She said but before she could say any more there attention was turned to the side as they heard a loud howl.

"Fuck." Kole sighed looking down at her regret filling his face.

"Go." She smiled, knowingly.

"I'm sorry. I want to lay here longer but-," He apologized but she cut him off in the middle of it.

"Your pack needs you, I will be here when you get back." Rory said. "Thanks." He said pulling himself out of bed but not before kissing her forehead. She was smiling until he left the room, almost immediately after she started to frown, doubt filling her. As much as she wanted to stay curled in the warm bed she knew she should get around, and maybe look around the packs territory.

With a sigh she dragged herself out of bed and went to get dressed in her new clothes.

"Well look who dragged herself out of bed," Georgia spoke with a smile on her face.

"Morning." Rory said glancing at the clock, surprised to see that it was only eight in the morning. "You make it sound like it was two in the afternoon."

"Might as well be, you're burning daylight." Georgia turned her attention to the stove. "Take a seat while I fix you a plate."

Rory went to protest but was immediately cut off by a stern glare from Georgia, so instead Rory smiled and accepted the plate.

"Do you know what the howl was about?" Rory asked, scooping some eggs off the plate.

"Um, yeah," Georgia paused looking uncertain, "Just some rouges getting to close too our liking."

"Rouges." Rory paled.

"It's nothing to worry about, Kole and Alex will handle it."

"If you say so."

"I do." Georgia smiled trying to look positive but something in her eyes was giving her away.

Rory finished her meal in light chatter with Georgia, enjoying hearing things about Kole.

"Do you want to go around and meet some of the pack? Maybe that will help calm your nerves for the full moon." Georgia suggested, filling the dishwasher.

"Do you have time?"

"All the time in the world."

"Isn't it horrible that I'm nervous about meeting the pack?" Rory asked as she loaded her dishes into the dishwasher. "I know you guys seem friendly, but I'm still worried about others liking me." Rory frowned before whispering, "especially when they replace it that their Luna is a Runt and a fox."

"Rory," Georgia spoke her voice firm "you are not a Runt."

"But I'm-"

"No, you are not a Runt. You are a completely different species. It's not a bad thing - no not at all. You're special."