Blood Moon (Moons of the Wolf Series Book 1) by Samantha Clarke Page A

ace bandage and an ankle brace.  He smiled sheepishly as he knelt down in front of Samantha.
    “I don’t have an ankle split like I thought, however, I do have these.  They should work fine, since you’re going to be off of your feet.  Unless you’re a sleep walker, that is.”  He laughed heartily.
    Samantha laughed lightly along with him, “I don’t sleep walk.  But thank you, I appreciate it.”  She responded smiling softly.
    Kedar smiled and began to wrap her foot and ankle, keeping the ace bandage taught as to completely immobilize the joint.  They sat in silence as he bandaged her foot and fastened the brace.  Once he was finished he sat on the couch beside her.
    “So…are you hungry?  Or thirsty?”  He was quiet as he asked his question, as though the words were so delicate they would break in his mouth.
    Samantha glanced at the oversized grandfather clock that sat in the corner of the room.  It was a quarter to midnight.  She looked back at him and smiled softly, “This late?”  Her voice was quiet as she pondered his question.  Then she shook her head, “I’m all set…  But thank you for asking.”
    Kedar nodded and then looked around the room slowly, “if you would like you’re welcome to sleep in my bed and I’ll sleep down here.”
    Samantha furrowed her brow and frowned, “No, it’s fine.  Thank you.  I’ll sleep down here,” She responded, slightly shocked that he had made that offer.
    “Are you sure?  It’s not a problem at all…” Kedar pressed.
    “I’m more than sure.  I’ll be perfectly comfortable down here,” Samantha insisted.  She wondered to herself why someone whom she had just met was so keen on being a gentleman.
    Kedar nodded once more and he hesitated momentarily before asking his next question, “Do you want something more comfortable to wear?  I’m sure I have something that you can borrow.”
    “No…it’s fine, really.  You’ve done far more than enough for me.  I’m fine sleeping on the couch in what I’m wearing.  You don’t need to do anything more than you already have.”
    Kedar frowned slightly but he nodded again in understanding, “Alright then.  I’ll get you some blankets and a pillow then…”  And with that he exited the room.
    Samantha was silent as she looked around again.  She wondered where she was exactly and how far away from home it was.  She wondered if the pack was out looking for her and whether or not Riley felt guilty for what he had said.  Then she frowned.  Melody must have been worried sick.  Samantha felt her stomach drop, knowing that her aunt wasn’t going to sleep while she was unsure of Samantha’s whereabouts.  Samantha sighed and held her head in her hands.
    I’m an awful person…   She thought.
    Kedar’s footsteps roused Samantha from her thoughts and she turned to look at him.  In his arms he carried a bundle of blankets and two pillows.  He smiled at Samantha warmly, exposing white sharper-than-usual teeth.  Samantha smiled back at him as he placed the bundle on the coffee table.  On the top was a large t-shirt and sweater.  Both looked as though they were a size bigger than what Kedar needed.
    “I brought you these in case you changed your mind about changing into something more comfortable,” Kedar explained as he took the shirt and sweatshirt and set them aside, “And here are some blankets and pillows,” He continued as he handed the rest to Samantha.
    “Thank you…”  She whispered, gratitude in her voice.
    “Please get comfortable.  If you need me for anything I will be right upstairs.  Don’t be afraid to holler.”  Kedar instructed, the benevolent smile still on his face.
    It was Samantha’s turn to nod.  She looked up at him, mirroring his smile, “Of course…  Again, thank you, so much.”
    “Not a problem…  Try to get some rest.”  With that Kedar exited the room once again.
    Samantha smiled to herself and arranged the pillowed on the couch