The Sun Will Rise (Moonlight 1)

Chapter 19-Family

Michael's house ended up being my first residence, but everyone came over anyway. I guess with everything that had happened and the full moon, it was good night to stay together.

We'd set up a circle of sleeping bags in the living room. I sat on my own, a warm coffee rested in my hand. Beside me was Calum whose eyes were trained down into the coffee mug. On the other side, Ashton was quietly drumming on his own, but his eyes were trained outside. I'd had to try to block the others emotions out as they'd built with my own. It was hard enough dealing with my own feelings let alone the rest of the packs.

I sighed as I gazed into the coffee mug staring into the creamy liquid. I couldn't stop myself from thinking about what had happened tonight. So much had changed and it was difficult to tell what our future was going to hold.

"I feel like we're at a funeral with you three." Michael frowned, as he returned to the room with his own mug. He took a space across from me.

Calum sighed, as he took a sip from his own drink, "Sorry, but this is all a mess. Everything's going to have to change now. It was all about keeping Luke safe. Now that they know about Ashton as well and that we're still here. Well, it's about all of us."

"Yeah, what are we supposed to do now that they know about Luke and me?" Ashton asked as he looked between Michael and Calum. "I mean, what happened last time they were here? "

Michael shrugged, as he leant back onto the sofa behind him. "It was different then, there was only two of us. A pack of four werewolves is too many for them when they don't know about it. They probably think we're trying to build up a pack to challenge them."

"That's not what you're doing is it?" I ask with a glance at Calum.

I felt awful, as soon as the question left my mouth. That hadn't been what I'd meant to ask.

Calum frowns, and shakes his head, "Of course not, I mean I hate hunters sure. Would I build up a pack against them? No way. You three know better than anyone why I did what I did."

He did it to save us. I wasn't as sure about what had happened with Ashton but I knew what he'd done for Michael and myself. So, I assumed it was the same deal with him.

"You did what anyone would do." Michael said simply, "You never meant for our pack to be this big."

"There was never supposed to even be a pack." Calum sighs, "I love you guys, but I had all intentions to remain a lone wolf."

"Anyway, I'm serious. Let's change the topic, the hunters aren't going to come for us tonight. So why are we sitting here worrying?" Michael said his eyes resting on Calum.

"Exactly." Calum agreed.

"I kind of wish we could go back out there, but it's probably still packed with hunters." Ashton sighed, leaning against the back of the sofa.

Even if we could, I wasn't so sure that was the best idea for me right now. Sure, it would be great to be out there again, especially being a full moon and all. But, I was certain if I went back out there I'd be quickly reminded of what had happened tonight. Perhaps tomorrow I'd be over it, but going back tonight was way too early.

"Maybe we don't have to leave the house for a distraction, I have an idea." Calum grinned, a smile finally returning to his face. "Stay right there."

I exchanged a glance with Michael and Ashton who both shrugged as Calum stood up and left the room. From the determined look on his face, I figure Calum probably knows Michael's place as well as his own.

"Cal where are you going?" Michael asks as he stands up and starts to follow him after a few moments. I strain my ears but can only hear a slight creaking noise.