LMOM#14: A Pack's Pact Title: A Pack's Pact Author:unbroken_halo Rating: PG-13 Pairing: Remus/Severus, Implied Remus/Severus/Bill Kink(s): Implied threesome, alpha Remus Challenge: LMOM10 Word count: 857 Summary/Description: Taking refuge in Muggle London, Remus thinks he's alone until he sees a familiar face in the crowd. Author's Notes: Written for the Lusty Month of May 2010 challenge. Un-beta-ed, please let me know if you see anything horrible. Earlier parts can be found here
A Pack's Pact
Remus looked around his flat and shook his head. Apparently, Severus had made his presence known here, too. The small two-room area had been cleaned from top to bottom, most likely by a Wizarding Cleaning agency with specific instructions as there were several jars of doxies, a few with some bundimum (thank Merlin that had been found!), and some with pixies in them. All of which, Remus was certain, were going to end up in Severus's cellar laboratory as ingredients. He shook his head and moved to the kitchenette to make tea as he waited for Severus to arrive.
After their tryst in his office, Severus had mentioned that he had something he wished to discuss with Remus, and would prefer to do so someplace less public. Remus has nodded and managed to send Severus on his way, allowing him to spend the rest of the afternoon sorting through the inventory and getting acquainted with Sabrina.
The young woman Severus had hired turned out to be Merlin sent, Remus discovered, and she was more than willing to work the three days of the full moon; the one before, the day of and the one after. He'd found out that he was most vulnerable during those days, and finally having someone around to help out was a great relief. He'd learned many things over the past few days, especially from Severus, as well as from Harry
Remus realized he should have spoken to Harry before doing a disappearing act into the Muggle World. There just hadn't been time. So many people lost, on both sides, and Remus didn't want anyone going to the trouble of helping someone like him. Hindsight always gave one a clearer picture however there was nothing that he could do about it now, except to try and mend the bridges he'd burned. He really hoped it was possible, especially now that he'd found... well, he didn't want to expect too much from what was happening at this moment in time.
His and Severus's agreement was for six months and that was all. It had barely been two weeks, but Remus felt better than he had in months. He liked to think it was the regular and best fucking of his life. He knew it was the potions and the care that Severus had 'forced' upon him, but if truth be told, he really wasn't all that put out about it.
The whistle of the kettle forced Remus from his thoughts just as the doorbell sounded. Quickly, he prepared the teapot and set it to step as he went to answer the door. He found Severus and Bill Weasley at his door, and frowned slightly.
Opening the door wider, he allowed the two men in and led then to the sitting area. He settled some as Severus ran a hand over his back while they walked the short distance. The warmth from Severus's fingers lingered on his skin and he was doubly reassured when Severus sat next to him on the sofa, his hand placed possessively on Remus's knee. "I trust that everything is well?"
Severus smirked and squeezed Remus's leg, settling back into the sofa, crossing one leg over the other.
Bill nodded. "Mum's fine, if that's what you are asking. And yourself?" He glanced at Severus and Severus inclined his head in return.
Remus watched the exchanged, curiously before answering. "I'm well. Better than I have been in quite some time, really. Thanks to Severus, I must confess." He smiled, looking at Severus. He studied Severus for a moment then eyed Bill. "Is there something else going on?"
Bill coloured and bowed his head for a moment.
Severus cleared his throat. "What young William is too mannered to ask is he needs a companion for the full moon. Greyback's attack has finally decided to fully manifest. William will be making his first change this coming moon, and needs some guidance. I thought we could be of some assistance."
"We?" Remus inquired.
"Apparently, when a new wolf enters another's territory, he must ask permission of the alpha and his beta for privileges in the area." Severus ran his hand up Remus's leg, his fingers tracing the inseam of Remus's trousers.
Remus noticed Bill's face turning darker red than it had before, even as his eyes followed Severus' hand.
Remus frowned and turned to Severus. "How do you know this? I don't even know all of the pack laws. That's Greyback's..."
Severus cut Remus off. "Was Greyback's area of concern until you killed him, which made you alpha wolf. This is one of those reasons I mentioned the other night at Potter's gala. I had to check into the laws myself before I approached you. I had to prove that I could match the alpha's strength to care for you after the full moon as well as yield to you when it would be necessary."
Remus gasped and stared at Severus then turned to Bill. "Just what exactly are you asking of me?"
Severus leaned closer to Remus, stroking one finger even farther up his thigh. "Us, Lupin... Remus. He's asking to join our pack."