Lost Luna

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The next day I woke with determination. I spent most of the evening feeling sorry for myself, but I was going to try not to let it get to me. I remember falling asleep last night watching movies with Sean and waking to him passed out along the width of my bed. I nudged him with my foot and he grumbled before pushing me away. I smirked to myself and nudged him again.

This time his eyes opened and he blinked back the sleep to look at what was touching him. His face crinkled in confusion before he pulled himself upright. His hand ran over his face as he grunted and stretched.

"Morning Novie. Sorry I fell asleep here." He smiled, his voice was heavy and scratchy.

I shrugged. "I didn't even realise that I fell asleep either."

I climbed out of bed and stretched my back. "I'm gonna go get ready for the day."

He nodded and glanced at his watch. "I'll meet you down there."

I smiled a nod in return and made my way into my bathroom. I got ready for the day and brushed my hair to hang down my face. I chose to be brave and wore some dark blue jeans with a white t-shirt. I could do this, I could wear something form-fitting. I had a body, just like everyone else. I needed to own it.

'You sure can.' Cel chirped.

I took in a steady breath and nodded to myself before slipping on some shoes. I preferred to be barefoot but decided I wanted to go for a walk this morning. It's been a while since I went out and explored.

I left my room and made my way down the hall and the flights of stairs. I passed a couple of others heading towards breakfast. I had woken at eight which is when most other wolves come down on a Sunday. I helped myself to orange juice and a waffle with golden syrup on it. I wandered my way to my usual table but was interrupted by a blur of pink in my eye-line.

"Nova! Where have you been? I've been trying to link you since you ran off yesterday." Molly grabbed my face and squished my cheeks.

I frowned to the best of my ability, and she let go. "Sorry, I had a rough ...time. I got told off rather bad for shifting."

She chuckled. "Yeah, most of us kind of know now. They've spread it around until Alpha told us all to stop."

"Brilliant," I muttered.

She chuckled but pulled me to her side and lead me away from the kitchen to the dining room. "Why do you stink so much of my brother?"

I rolled my eyes. "He slept in my room last night."

She stopped me part way to the dining room and looked at me with wide eyes. "No, you did not-"

I chuckled. "He just fell asleep in my room, we watched movies together."

She sighed in relief. "Thank goddess, honestly I don't see why you two aren't mates. He's never been so kind to anyone."

I smiled softly and didn't reply since we entered the dining room. Sean was already there eating his breakfast which was waffles with bacon, sausages and who knows what else. He smiled at us as we sat opposite him and Molly grimaced, holding her coffee close to her chest.

"You're such a pig." She frowned.

He chuckled and stuck his food-covered tongue out at her.

"And also a child." She rolled her eyes, taking a sip of her drink. "Honestly Nova, I don't see why you hang out with him."