☽ Howl ☾ [ SOLBY AU ] ✔

☽ 9 ☾

There was a loud series of knocks on the door that officially woke the Alpha up. He groaned loudly, burying himself deeper into his pillows. That made him pause and open his eyes. Sam was gone from his spot beside Colby and it made him incredibly worried and lost. Colby didn't quite understand his feeling in that moment, nor did he understand what exactly went on between the two of them that night. He even wondered if Sam remembered waking up and nuzzling into him more. Did Colby even think that was real or was he so deep into his catatonic sleep that he dreamed it all?

The knocks came again causing Colby's head to snap to his door. A growl echoed in his chest and his eyes were crimson. Something was wrong with Colby and he didn't quite understand why he had a lack of control all of the sudden when only a few days ago he felt like he had more control over himself.

"Colby?" a soft male voice came from the other side and Colby recognized it as Elton.

With a sigh, Colby shut his eyes for a few seconds and opened the again. The crimson gone from them and sapphire blue back. Getting up, Colby walked over to the door and opened it, being greeted by not just Elton but Corey as well.

"Sorry to wake you, Colby," Corey said in a small voice.

Colby simply waved Corey off and smiled at the pair, "Hey, guys. What's up?"

Elton motioned towards his room, "Can we talk to you privately?

"Yeah, sure, man," Colby stepped back, allowing the pair to come into his room. Shutting the door behind the three of them, Colby wondered what exactly Elton and Corey needed to talk with him about. Rarely did anyone ever want to talk with him about such matters, for it was usually Sam or Elton who took on the leadership in the Trap House.

"Do you know anything about...," Elton's question faded off.

As Colby walked back over to his bed and sat down, watching the pair in front of him refuse to meet his eyes, he replied, "Do I know anything about what?"

Corey sighed, looking out the small window above Colby's bed. The Alpha watched as Elton reached for Corey's fallen hand and grasped it tightly. Colby only kept his eyes on the pair, hoping they would find the bravery to say what every it was to their Alpha.

What? Colby asked himself as those thoughts crossed his mind, Why did I think that? I don't control them!

"I don't know how to put this into words really, Colby," Elton answered, looking down at the floor, "So I'll put it bluntly. Corey and I think there is something more between us than just friendship. We don't know how to describe it."

"Are you gay, you're saying?" Colby asked.

Elton shrugged, "I guess, but it seems more than just that too."

Colby thought about it before responding, "When Sam and I did research, the only thing that came up that could possibly be the solution to these feelings between you and Corey is that, when we were bitten, the stuff that made us these werewolf creatures heighten a lot of what is already part of our personality. It's possible that it's the same for those we care about. Add that we are a pack now. We are drawn to those we are closest to in the pack."

Elton sighed, "I really wish we knew more answers about what is going on with us. I'm so exhausted."

Colby sighed too, "Me too, Elton. Me too."

"Any contact information on that page you and Sam found?" Corey spoke up, but his tone was so dull and lifeless. It reminded Colby too much of his own voice at times, especially during their times at the cabin.

Colby shook his head, pulling his legs up on the bed with him and wrapping his arms around them. He suddenly felt small to everyone and everything in the room right now.

Where was Sam?

"All that was there was a name," Colby replied, "Luna."

"The moon," Elton replied and laughed slightly.

Colby looked up at Elton with a confused look, "What are you talking about?"

"Luna," Elton explained, "It means moon in several languages," and he laughed again, "Kind of ironic isn't it?"

Colby gave a small smile, "Yeah, I guess."

"On the bright side," Elton continued, tightly holding on to Corey's hand, "At least we have some answers. We could be where we were last week knowing Jack shit."

Colby nodded, "Yes, you're right. We do have some answers now."

If only we knew who this Luna was, then perhaps they could give some more information, Colby thought.