A Runt Luna
Chapter 26

"I'm sorry." Rory spoke.

"You have nothing to be sorry about, I just didn't realize you were going to head off with Peter. Georgia didn't relay the message" Kole said gently noticing Rory's

mood.

"Oh boys, settle down, you're both pretty." Edna said with a chuckle breaking the tension.

"Did you want to go or did you want to stay here for a little longer?" Kole questioned, hoping that she was done with the pair and they would get a chance to spend time together.

Rory looked to Edna, "I think I'm ready for today. Can I come back and see you tomorrow?"

"Of course, you don't even have to ask dear. I'll be here." Edna nodded. "Don't forget about those books."

Kole and Rory left together in silence. She knew that Kole seemed to be upset before but she hoped that he would forgive her. She had been looking forward to spending time with just him, and she didn't want anything to ruin it.

"Would you like to go to the park?" Kole asked.

"That sounds nice."

Kole smiled, taking the books from her hands and tucking them under his arm, before holding out his other in invitation. Rory took his arm and allowed him to lead her in the right direction.

"How are you liking our pack?"

"It's nice, larger than I've ever been apart of." Rory responded.

"Has anyone been giving you any trouble?"

"Uh, no." Rory fibbed, her mind going to Rachel and the nasty things she was saying about her.

"You're lying." Kole stated gently. He stopped them and turned to her, looking into her eyes for the truth. "Who?"

"No one."

"Rory." His was loosing his patience. He wanted to know who he had to punish for messing with his mate.

"Uh, well they haven't said anything to me. I just over heard them talking about me."

"Who?"

"I think her name was Rachel." The moment the name escaped her mouth, she knew that something was wrong. The way that his frown deepen, confirmed that there was some type of history between the two, and she wasn't sure she could handle what it was.

"Ignore her." Kole spoke annoyed.

"Who is she?" Rory asked, "Is she an ex?"

"No!" Kole growled causing Rory to flinch, "Sorry, no. She's not. She's a pain in my ass."

"Ok?"

"I'll tell you about her later, do you think we can just enjoy our time?" Kole questioned.

"I'd like that." Rory smiled with a nod.

They walked in silence, the weather was beautiful outside.

"How are you today?" Kole asked, unsure how to start a conversation with his

mate.

"I'm good. I really liked spending time with Edna, she's so nice." Rory smiled, "How are you?"

"I could be better." Kole replied honestly.

"Oh?"

"Nothing serious, not yet at least. The rouges are playing games with us but we just need a little more time to catch them."

Kole looked over at his mate, watching as she shifted nervously. "You have nothing to worry about." Kole reassured her, pulling her close and kissing the top of her head.

"Enough about business, lets go for a run." Kole smiled trying to bring her mood back up to what it was before he started the rouge topic.

"Sure." She nodded looking down at her clothes. She was just wearing jeans and a tee-shirt, she probably could run in this. Her thoughts were cut off when she heard Kole chuckle.

"I was thinking in our forms." He smirked, at her sudden understanding. "Sure." Rory looked around for a quick place to strip and hide her clothes, but came up short. The park was not a children's playground like she originally thought it to be, but was a natural park filled with trees and flowers. The only part of it that looked to be touched by man, was the obvious path that was made.

"I'll change over here and then we can stash our things. No one should mess with it, since were on pack land. But just to be safe." Kole said pointing to the rocks.

Rory nodded waiting until he turned his back to quickly slip off her clothing, all while making sure that he wasn't peaking.

Rory took the opportunity of having his back to her to observe his tone body. There was no denying his handsomeness. His back was toned and defined, perfect line of muscles drew her attention to his firm backside. It was so tight, she probably could bounce a quarter off of it. The thought cause her to chuckle.

"What's so funny?" He called out.

"Nothing, nothing." She said a smile on her face. "Ok, its safe for you to turn around."

Quickly shifting into her fox she was ready for what ever he had planned. His brown wolf stood tall in front of her, his fierce eyes watching her. She couldn't help but lower her eyes at the Alpha before her. She knew he didn't require her to submit but she couldn't help her instincts.

A nudge to her face caused her to look up, Kole towering over her before starting to nuzzle up to her. Returning the affection, she could feel the comfort and love fill her up. It was a strange feeling for her because for the first time she felt accepted.