Fox Shifter novel Chapter 20

I nodded, smiling. We walked towards the pack house in silence, the only sound was the crunch of dead leaves as we walked.

"I think you should tell him soon."

I didn't need him to clarify what he meant.

I sighed, "I know but not right now. He needs his rest."

Goddess knows what he's been through.

I woke up the next morning and rushed to Robert's room. I asked the doctor if I can go in and without waiting for a reply, I barged into his room.

He was lying there, sleeping. I sighed and sat down on the chair next to his bed. He started stirring and eventually peeked one eye open. Upon seeing me sitting there, he immediately sat up.

"Luna Skyler," he greeted, nodding his head.

I smiled, "Just call me Sky."

A flash of sadness appeared in his eyes but he quickly covered it.

"What happened to you?"

He sighed, " I was waiting for my fox to come back from outside. I heard a scratching noise and went outside to see, but there was no one there. The next thing I know, the house was on fire. I don't know how, but I heard my mom screaming from the kitchen. I tried to save her but a piece of wood from the roof collapsed on her. I made it out and ran. I looked everywhere but I didn't see Sky anywhere, so I ran towards Alpha Austin's territory."

All along, I thought I was the only one alive. He had thought the same. Should I tell him now?

Give him some time Snow said

"Can I go outside?" Robert asked.

I looked at him, "Will you be able to walk?"

He lifted the covers and put his weight on his foot. He nodded.

I helped him up and called the pack doctor in. After he had checked him up and gave him crutches, I led him outside.

We talked for a while, walking around the pack grounds. I saw Austin in the distance, playing with the little kids and waved at him. He smiled and jogged over.

"Hey man, how are you?"

"Great! I don't know any of your werewolf medicine but damn these things heal fast."

"Well, it's great to see you up and about. I'll leave you guys-."

Before, he could finish his sentence, a little girl with fiery red hair and green eyes came barreling into Austin.

"Oof! Sorry Alpha!"

Aw... she's so cute...

Austin smiled and picked her up. "It's fine Lana. This is my mate, Sky, and my friend, Robert."

"Nope you sit your ass down and I make the food, capeesh?"

"Okok I just thought-"

"Ah! Zip it and sit down."

Without another word, he sat down and I grabbed a bagel and popped it into the toaster. I opened the fridge and grabbed the cream cheese. After the bagel popped up, I slathered it in a layer of cream cheese and handed it to Robert.

Halfway through his bagel, Austin walked into the kitchen covered in mud. I shoved my fist into my mouth to stifle my laughter.

"Bro... what happened to you?"

He sighed and shook his head. "Kids."

We burst out laughing as Austin went up to clean up, leaving trails of muddy footprints behind.

Several minutes later, Austin walked down the stairs, ruffling his hair. He came up to me and placed a kiss on my forehead before grabbing a bagel himself and sat down across from Robert.

"You know you are welcome to stay however long you want. You are like a brother to me," Austin said.

"Really? That would be great, thanks so much!"

I smiled, "I'll let you guys talk."

I walked out the door and headed towards the forest. I quickly stripped and imagined my dragon. My bones cracked and shifted into place. I can hear a rippling as scales replace my skin. My mouth elongated to a snout and finally the sharp snap as my wings appear on my back.