Fun in the Moon
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Here you go Saluce <3. WC: 863 {7 points}

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It had been only a week since the dreadful bear attack at Grandfather's Tears. She remembered back to that horrid day. Everything was suppose to be good, nothing was supposed to go wrong. She could remembering staring deep into the beast's angry eyes as it emerged from it's hiding place. It was not happy to have Layla near its home. She remembered all the pain the bear had caused her, not only to herself, but also to her loving mate Saluce. Thank goodness he was home when she returned, she really need his gently touch and voice to comfort her in her time of need. The mistress remembered the mixed look of pain and anger in his eyes. For the first time she felt like the behemoth was not himself. She would have to think of some way to get his mind off the attack and make things back to the way they were. Luckly, Layla had an idea of what she could do. It was getting close to the evening and the moon would soon light up the sky. She had the whole evening planned. She was going to take Saluce out to Aza'zel Peak for the night. She was going to do a campfire dinner, but cook the food at home before heading out with her love. She also had a special gift to give to Saluce. Much like the key neclace she wore (it had a little gear on it), she found a machine like object that would be perfect for a necklace. She tied it to a string and hid the necklace in her satchel.

As a last minute decision, she changed her idea and figured it was better to cook once they were at the cliffs. Figuring that Saluce was closing up his shop and would return home soon, she began to pack her satchel. Seeing as no one was home she felt comfortable just wearing her new skirt while walking around. Layla was known for being topless around home, seeing as most of her tops were red and she didn't want to give Saluce the idea that she was drenched in blood. Her tail hung as down as she entered the kitchen. There were only a few things that she needed to get from here. While Saluce was out at his shop, she went out to hunt for the night's meal. Tonight was a good night to treat herself to some rabbit. Carefully the mistress cleaned the meat and cut it into nicely even filets. Once she packed them into a bag and placed them in her satchel, it was time to get all the things needed for the night. While still in the kitchen, she grabbed a plate for the meat, some matches to start the fire, and the spices for the meat. Once those were packed, she moved outsit and collected some wood for the fire. The mistress would have to ask Saluce to carry the wood seeing as it was kind of heavy. After carrying the wood and placing it near the font door, she grabbed her satchel. Everything inside was ready. It was now time for the mistress to tend to her injury.

Layla abandoned her belongings and moved to her herb room. She was thankful to Saluce for letting her have the back room to keep all her herbs and practice her arts in healing. Now was a great time, she was injured. Moving from the door over to her collection, she grabbed some of the aloe ointment that she made and opened it. The mistress carefully took some and looked to her side. While the wounds may have healed, the scars were still there. As she rubbed the aloe on, she wished the scars would go away. According to the book, aloe was supposed to help with scars but it looks like these ones were here to stay. Taking the bandages from the shelf, she wrapped it around her waist and sighed. She knew the scars were not going to leave but she didn't want Saluce to have to see them. It was too bad she couldn't cover the two on her muzzle. Layla stumbled out of the room and slowly shut the door. The woman slowly made her way to the bedroom to grab a shirt to go with her top. She grabbed the black tank top she found with the skirt to wear on the special night. Remembering she had a blanket at her old home, she had stopped there earlier to grab it. It was an olive green blanket, perfect for the couple to snuggle close in. The mistress made her way back downstairs to gather her things and leave the house. She figured it would be nice to meet up with him at his shop or at least half way in between. Layla grabbed the satchel and held it carefully on her shoulder. She then bent down and grabbed the pile of wood. It wasn't too heavy and she figured she could make it to the behemoth's shop carrying them. With all her things, she left her home and went to meet up with her beloved mate.


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Darn bears stealin picnic baskets

So far he had been taking more liberties to get out and patrol Dahlia as of late. Even going as far to roam around taking the freakishly massive Halfling form. If his lupus form was a picture of grace, and his optime form the vision of the perfect warrior, his Halfling form was a perfect balance of the two. Long legs would carry the brute as his body would fill out into a mass of muscle, claws and teeth. That grey pelt of his was still long and fluffy as it was with his lupus form but it no longer hid the monster underneath. Even so, on the days when paranoia would begin to plague him he’d leave his shop, and go on patrols. Layla had protested and hadn’t liked it once before. So he had gotten himself in the habit of leaving a note in the shop if she came looking for him.


Today though as the brute circled back towards home, he still couldn’t help but fight anger at the state his mate was left in. To see that beautiful form scarred by some beast irritated and caused him to seethe with almost blind fire hatred. Since they had become mates, they hadn’t had another alone time night like the night she moved in. So many things had been happening lately that he missed just spending time alone with her. Stopping for a moment to stretch his form he thought for a moment. Maybe tonight they could eat and spend some time together, and if that was the case, he better hurry up to get home to her. And with that the true speed and strength of this afforded form came into being as he sprinted toward home, body a flash of fur and teeth as it sped along the ground. For once his leg wasn’t holding him back, it had finally healed, the feeling was almost breath taking, each push gaining more speed and ground. He kept up the pace until their home came into view and he slowed to a quick trot. Nose forced open the door with a pleasant look on his face as eyes and ears searched for his mate. Saluce ran upstairs, back down, and even poked his head in her herb room but none of his efforts found his beautiful mistress within them. Still in half ling form and almost overcome with sadness that she had left for some errand or on some trip he almost trotted back upstairs to head to bed but his nose caught a fresh track from her, a scent just a few moments old and in a flash out the door he went again after her.


The behemoth caught up with her just as she was reaching his shop. With a practiced leap his form swiftly landed in front of her tail wagging like a madman as he looked up upon his mate with adoration. While in a more animal like form he behaved more in that fashion, not offering up much in the way of words but soon they left his muzzle. “I had went out on patrol, and returned home, I almost thought you had left on some errand or trip”, the behemoth spoke almost to affectionately for such an imposing creature before her, but she was the only one he would ever allow himself to be this way around. It was his special little gift to her. Those eyes scanned across her lovely form and the way she had dressed, head cocked to the side as if he was saying duh, she was looking for him. She had had sometime planned, the fire wood, satchel, even the faint hint of rabbit meat. With a laugh the brute raised himself on two legs to place his paws on her shoulder, tongue rolling out to greet her, careful to not to kiss her on her still healing maw. As this act transpired, the familiar fire coursed through his body, soon the weight he had placed on her shoulders left them even as his now hands gently grasped her for a bit of support as the last of the changes took hold.

When the change was complete he stood tall on two legs,tail still fluttering about behind him, a being possessed with a mind of its own. “I’m guessing you have something planned? Need me to carry anything my dear?” he asked politely.


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Darn bears. They be evil. WC: 721 {7 points}

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It wasn't until Layla got near her love's shop that she realized he may not even been here. Since the attack from the bear, she noticed that Saluce was going out on more patrols, not that she even noticed he went on patrols in the first place. In all truth there really was no reason for him to be going out all the time. She wanted to spend more time with him after he came home from his shop, but it seemed like he was out patroling all the time. What if he stopped at home and she wasn't there to meet him. Maybe it was best for her to just head home and wait for him there. Her mind was a reck. Here she was trying to do something special and already she was making a mistake by leaving home and not waiting for him. If things were not going to get better then she might as well just stay home the rest of her life, but then again that wasn't exactly good either. She still wanted to persue her goal of earning the co-rank of apothecary, and to do that, she would have to keep going out and collecting herbs. The mistress sighed softly as she continued to head for the shop, hoping she'd find her love there.

Layla had gone a bit of the way when she caught onto a familiar scent. The scent was behind her. Slowly she turned her head around, but there was nothing she could see. It wasn't until she turned her view downward that she found her love. He was in his secui form. The mistress couldn't help but feel greif as she looked to him. He was only acting like this because of her. He moved up onto his two legs and placed his paws on her shoulders. In her grief, she brushed her claws gently through his hair as he thought she was just leaving to do an errand. He could feel the behemoth's muzzle coming towards her but he dared not to kiss her. She knew it was because of the injury to her muzzle that he was resisting. She knew it was was for the most part healed, she just hated how there were scars left in their place. He saddened eyes looked to her love as he began to change. Would he think of her any differently now that she would be scared in two areas for the rest of her life? She sure hoped not. She hoped that Saluce would still love her for who she was instead of what she had become because of the attack. Her mind had drifted and she forgot to answer back to her love. "I'm sorry I didn't stay at home love... I thought you'd be at your shop... I didn't think you were out patroling again..."

As he changed from his secui form into his optime form, she moved her hand to his cheek and bushed her fingers through his hair. It was nice to have her real Saluce back with her. The mistress gently leaned her head onto his chest and heard his heart beat. It was gentle and calm, much better than when she first returned home from the attack. he did take note too all the things she had packed. She nodded as she moved her gaze to the wood. "I thought it would be nice if we had a cook out dinner under the stars tonight. If you could carry the wood then that would be nice. It's a bit too heavy for me..." Once he grabbed the wood, it was time to make their way to the cliffs.

It wasn't until they started that Layla's fears came to the surface. She then realized they would have to pass through Demon's Trail to get to the cliffs. If memory served her well, bears lived in the woods. The mistress clinged to the behemoth's side, afraid that another bear was going to come out and attack her. Maybe it would have been better if she took him to the beach, but then again it was not the greatest place to start a fire. As she heard the noise from animals moving she jumped and clinged to Saluce's arm. Her eyes closed in fear as they continued along.


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Rut ro, big baddie saluce

With a charming smile and a playful pinch at her side he grinned brightly at her little idea. Saluce had been brooding to much, call it being over protective, or obsessed over it was more the correct phrase. Surely though he would continue to do patrol, since it would be part of his duty to the pact as well as keeping an eye out for any trouble. But now he almost knew he would have to stop the madness. She had acted as if he was mad that he had caught her out, even though that would have never been the case, still it told him that he had been acting way to protective lately. Soon that firewood was ushered into his arm and then her silky form joined his other, quickly running him off to the spot she had planned. How funny it was that she had that effect on him, somehow he could never bring himself to be dominant over her. This had never been something that he had had any trouble with before but it was almost a pleasant thought, letting her take the lead. Saluce was obviously more than happy to follow her.


Layla’s grip and closeness to him tightened. Saluce looked down with a odd look on his face since fear was not something he felt often or something he really recognized. Fear had only stricken him lately after she had returned from the attack. Not fear for him but fear for her life. So as the tension gripped scent of hers flooded his nose, he wondered what it was that could have been causing such a reaction. Ears propped up on top of his head, swiveling around to listen for anything that would expose itself to the excellent hearing of a wolf. Nose searched the air, and eyes glinted in the fading light, senses on heightened alert. It wasn’t long before his nose caught a vague scent, dark, musky smelling of fish and berries. Certainly a bear, but the scent itself seemed old, maybe a couple of days to him. Still he remained alert as the passed through the trail. As they started to exit his form started to relax a bit, no other foreign intruders had been picked up as the couple continued their trek. A smile crept across his lips as they moved downward to kiss her muzzle. Almost to reaffirm her that he still loved her even with the scar.


Saluce didn’t smell the intruder, but as quickly as the kiss was placed on her lips, his ears perked up quickly, swiveling around to find the location of the sound. Becoming rigid, firewood dropped to his side as his form quickly enveloped her protectively until he was able to assess the situation. The behemoths face twisted into a snarl as those piercing blues of his spied what creature was disturbing them. Layla had been right to be afraid; the bear he had smelled earlier was behind them, looking curiously at the two. He hadn’t had too much experience with bears, cats, and other creatures yes, but bears, no. Saluce was used to being the biggest bad ass around so when the huge creature stalked towards them, eyes recognizing the hunger in its eyes, he instantly became the embodiment of madness. Strong arms ushered his mate behind him so he could face this great foe without fear of it looking on his smaller mistress with hunger. Maybe the rabbit she was carrying had brought him after them, but the thought of sharing what his love had caught with a brute didn’t appease him. No he rather didn’t like sharing all that damn much either.


A snarl erupted from his features, eyes cold and emotionless voids form bristling with a show of force. Hopefully such a showing of a capable foe to the bear would be enough that it would turn around and go back the way it came but it stayed curiously eyeing the wolf in front of him. Saluce didn’t have his weapons with him, and even now he almost cursed himself for it, would be much easier to stick a blade through the bear then claw it’s heart out. Then the beast reared up on its back to feet, and Saluce’s eyes went wide for the first time. Never had he had to raise his eyes or even head to look at a foe, and now as he stood there he felt a tingle of fear creep into him. Had he gotten to soft since he had settled down here? Was he in good enough shape to handle this? Would it be better to run? Or would it be much easier to just throw the rabbit meat at the bear and high tail it out of here. Defeat screamed the warrior in his mind; no he never backed down, never, not even to such a highly capable and impressive foe.


“Fine have it your way” he snarled as if the bear would understand, his form left Layla’s to what future he didn’t know, just that he hoped if things went sour she had the sense enough to run for her life.


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Payback's a bitch eh? WC: 828 {7 points}

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So far the current evening was just one disappointment so far. Here she was trying to make this night special for the new couple, yet things were going wrong. First she didn't wait for him and now she was so scared she was practically clinging to him. The mistress couldn't imagine how Saluce was taking to her. He was sure he could feel her fear. As much as she didn't want to be afraid, the attack left her in such a horrible state that she couldn't help herself. The fresh scent of the rabbit filled her nose as they continued on. Maybe it was best that she had waited in cutting the meat, at least then if she brought the knife they would have a weapon they could use. It was just one mistake after another. Her depressed state was broken when she felt her love's gentle kiss. It was good to know that the behemoth would not think differently of her because of the damage that was delt. Maybe the night would get better, she sure hoped so.

With a sudden movement, Saluce had stopped. What was wrong now? The mistress looked up to his eyes and saw nothing but fear and anger. As he dropped the wood, she looked around to try and find what it was that was freaking him out. Her grip tightened on him as he let out a growl. She was so scared, it she soon saw why he was acting this way. Right behind them was that creature, the one that scared Layla so badly. Why did there have to be another one? In her fear, the she wolf positioned herself behind the behemoth as the creature came closer. The only thing she could think the bear would be after was the fresh rabbit meat she had in her satchel. If that was the case, then she wouldn't mind throwing the bear a couple pieces and then continuing on.

Layla was just reaching into her satchel when she felt the behemoth's arms around her. She knew she wanted him to protect him but not this much, especially seeing there might be another way out of this situation. It wasn't until she looked to the bear itself when he realized it might be after her. Fear rose to the surface once more as she began to bury her face gently into his chest. her tail curled down in her fear. How much she wanted them to just run, but Saluce was not going to back down. Once the beast stood up on its back legs, she was completely frozen. It was as if this one was bigger than the first one she saw. Her orbs moved to Saluce's emotionless ones. She didn't want him to get hurt the same way she did.

Carefully Layla set down her satchel and moved her hands onto his shoulders. If her love wasn't going to back down, then she wasn't going to abandon him. She was determined to help him seeing as the last time a bear attacked her she was pathetic. She had done nothing to help her rescuer and she regreted it since that day. Now was different. The mistress was not going to back away from fear. The way she saw it, the only way she was going to get over her fear was to take it head on. While Saluce's attention was on the bear, she hoped he was enough to keep the bear's attention off her while she changed forms. For the moment she was unsure of whether to use her lupus form or her secui form. She was leaning towards her secui form but she had to admit that her lupus form was better for speed, just in case the thought of running away came from her or her mate. Her delicate hands morphed into paws and her hair receaded. Her arms changed back to her legs and her body shrank until she was the size of a regular wolf.

Carefully Layla slinked away from her mate and ran to the bear's back side. With a body built for speed, she doubted the bear would be able to keep up with her. Once she was at the bear's back side, she would take out her claws and use them to climb up the bear's back. Once up and on the bear's head, she would then lower her head and bite right down on the bear's eye. Perhaps if she could blind it, the creature would back off and run away. Realizing that the bear may try and attack her, she would let go of the bear's eye and move if it tried to attack her. Now it was up to the behemoth on his next move. If he needed to change then Layla was making a good distraction to give him time. The she wolf's claws dug into the beast's face as she waited for Saluce to make his move.


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luv luv luv

A grunt escaped the bear’s lips, in a show of strength as it stood on two legs toward the opposing wolf who was doing the same. Such a showing in front of him escalated everything. Saluce continued to put on a show even as felt Layla leave his side. Practiced eyes caught her slinking form moving around them even without directly look at her, he was determined to keep the bears attention on him for now. The thought of his mate on the attack sent a weird thrill through his body, and some familiar stirrings in his groin almost twitched in reaction to the excitement this all gave to him. Oh now he was enjoying himself.


Then the she wolf attacked and as soon as that action of hers started, Saluce’s form melted down back to four legs, the massive behemoth choosing a Halfling stance for such a fight. Layla was acting brilliantly, he marveled in her quick reflexes as his own form moved closer, powerful hind legs being wound up like a spring as he waited for the right moment. Like a stalking death machine, Saluce inched closer the bear’s paws flailing wildly trying to fight the she wolf off of it. Soon it was successful in shaking to try and loosen her grip upon its back. On cue it’s eyes left Saluce, attention drawn at the irritation at its back and that’s when those legs released with a crack of lightning. A snarl emitted from Saluce’s maw as the wolf charged then jumped upwards using his weight to slam into the upper chest of the bear. Quickly his hind legs looked for flesh to dig into and his teeth searched for soft flesh around the bear’s neck. A fury of claws and teeth Saluce was, and soon those teeth and claws started to find their mark.


The timing was perfect, if Saluce had waited the bear would have been able to get a hold of his darling, his love, and soul mate, but now as the bear shrieked in a roar of pain it’s attention was demanded back to the front, to the male wolf ripping him apart. Saluce wouldn’t be able to mortally wound the bear, he just wasn’t that big or powerful enough to be able to do such so quickly, and with such powerful paws swiftly returning to try and get him off. The bear had had enough, and Saluce realized the sense of defeat in it as his back paws dug into flesh and used it as a spring board to power himself off the bear. In a moment of extasy his form swiftly was free and he almost thought everything was too good to be true. They where a perfect couple, she had relied on her instincts and she had worked beautifully. Saluce’s love for her grew in leaps and bounds then as that short moment continued before a great massive swipe finally struck home even as he was trying to spirit himself away. Saluce’s hind quarters jerked mid air as the powerful swipe with claws catching him sent his form spinning off balance to the ground. Pain threatened to sear into his mind but the brute forced himself up back on four legs to retreat away, knowing he wouldn’t have the strength now to continue this dance.


That was enough for the bear, fear had filled it for the first time in a long time, these two wolves had hurt it, had challenged and now it didn’t seem like all this effort was worth the cost. The big male in front of the bear had been hurt by his paw but still he was dangerous with that she wolf lurking around still. Content to just leave for easier prey the bear started to run off to lick it’s wounds and find something that didn’t have claws to eat.


Saluce collapsed for the moment, panting heavily. Saluce hadn’t eaten today, and two shifts in a short time, and with a sore bleeding from his hind quarters, he just didn’t have much left in him to stand at the moment. Already the paw had caused his left thigh to swell, as the cut from the claw started to clot. The cut wasn’t too bad, and the injury itself would be more painful then serious, but as the big male decided to just lay down for the moment, the thought to return to optime was almost to much of a task to comprehend. No he’d have to remain in this form for now. Eyes looked up with a sense of exhaustion in them, wanting to find his mate. “Layla” he cried out more scared that maybe she was hurt or worse than worried about himself.


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Motherly Layla <3. WC: 702 {7 points}

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Layla was more than positive that her sudden action surprised her mate. It was what she was going for. Not only was she determined to get back at the bear for the injury, but she was not about to let it harm her mate. Nornally the male would be the one protecting his lady, but she would put her life on the line to ensure that her mate would not get harmed. So far it seemed her plan was working. She had given Saluce enough time to change forms and was able to injure the bear greatly. Now that her duty was done, all she had to do was keep the bear's attention until Saluce attacked. It was easy enough. Once the beast was fed up with the mistress being on his eye, he began to swing wildly at her. In order to dodge them, she realeased her jaws from the creature's eye and moved away from his paws. Using her claws to keep a grip on the bear's thinck fur, she made her way back down his backside as the behemoth made his grip onto the beast's neck. She had to admit that they made a great team.

It wasn't until she was finally off the bear that she turned and saw the horror before her eyes. It was Saluce, he had been hit. Frozen with sheer horror, it felt like something snapped inside Layla. A mixture of worry and anger filled her. Her tail shot up into the air as she raced but up the bear and snapped right on its ear. She tugged at it furiously to get the bear away from her love and just to cause it more pain so it would learn to leave them alone. As it continued to toss a bit, she tried pulling the bear's ear off before climbing off it again. The mistress was glad to see the bear backing off, but to make sure it wasn't going to come back, she chased it back into the wods. Once it was good and gone, she huffed in victory and slowly made her way back to her mate.

She could hear him calling out her name in pain and worry. Quickly Layla made her way back to him and to his side. The wound was not too bad but it was still bleeding. To reduce the pain, she began to lick his wounds clean. She had brought her aloe ointment but it was going to be hard to apply in her lupus form. She had just recently changed so she would have to wait a while before she could change. This of course was not going to stop her. The mistress moved over to bag and carefully used her jaws to open it. There was a lot of stuff inside, but it couldn't be too hard to find the ointment. She used her paws to seach through the satchel for the small jar. Once she found it, Layla carefully grabbed it with her jaws and moved back over to the behemoth. Opening it was no easy task. With a combination of loosening with her jaws and twisting with her paws, she got the jar open. Moving her jaws around the jar, she held her head sideways and moved over to Saluce. Once her head was over the wound, she tilted the jar so some of the ointment landed on his wounds. After enough was one, Layla moved her head back and set the jar back down by the top. Moving back over to her love, she used her paws and muzzle to spread the ointment on his wounds. Now that that was done, she would have to wait til she could change before applying bandages. It would just be too hard in her lupus form. Moving to her love's backside, she laid down close to him and laid her head to his. With a nuzzle and a kiss, she just wanted to comfort her injured mate. The mistress took a look to the wound before looking into his orbs. "Are you alright love? Does it hurt?" While she realized she should have asked him before, it was better than never asking at all.


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Truly he was spent more from exhaustion then the wound itself. Saluce tried to stand but was just too tired for the moment. Saluce could her still after that bear for a time afterwards but still couldn’t quite find her. He had spent himself too much, used way too much energy and now it was catching up to him. Disoriented to say the least as his head spun around he felt her return and instantly his worry left him. “Love” his voice spoke softly, eyes opening to find her lovely lupus form hurrying around him in a fit to help him. Eyes took a moment to enjoy it, since he hadn’t seen her take this form yet. She had always walked on two legs and it was almost a sensual little pleasure to see her in her birth form. “I don’t know if your more beautiful on four verses two” he pushed the words out but the meaning wasn’t lost on them. Changes had taken place in the males mind; he had once abhorred these forms. Now stricken with puppy love for his mate he found it a playful change to see her like this.


She had poured a soothing gel like substance over the cut, it burned for a second before the coolness of it swept over his injured leg. Sighing softly he found her resting against him; worry was washed away from him as she poured attention on him. Eagerly he returned her affections with earnest, in a wolf like manner. Paw rose up to playful pat on the top of her head, letting physical acts speak for him instead of words. The smile on his face should have told her enough about how he felt, and felt toward her new found bravery. Slowly the male rose to his feet, proudly he rose, proud to have such a talented female as his. Licking once again across her maw, strength returning, that paw resting on neck again as he showered her with loving attention.


“I shouldn’t change again tonight”he said matter of fact like. “I’m too sapped to do so. I still want to have our picnic though! Maybe afterwards if you’re feeling strong enough after cooking you can join me back on four legs?” he had assumed she would change back, knowing somehow that she wasn’t much for these forms but maybe with some soft nudging they could have some loving playtime none the less, romping around, pouncing and nipping at each other. Acting out their love in a more animal like fashion. And the thought of her cooking and preparing their little romantic evening still felt all the more important especially after what just happened. They needed this, and he wasn’t going to let a bear spoil the evening for her.


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Luv. WC: 877 {7 points}

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Layla was glad to be in the company of her love, even if her was injured. The mistress was not going to leave his side until he was feeling better. What was worse is his leg had already been injured before and now it was injured again. With her tail curled along with her body on his back, she rested her ears back on her head. She knew he needed to rest after being injured, a new change of heart for him seeing as when she first met him, he was used to just trying to fight against the pain and walk it off. Her ears moved as she heard him speak her, trying to figure out which form she prefered. The she wolf had to admit that since coming here she was more accustomed to being in her optime form. Perhaps now it was time for a change in life. If he prefered to see her in her lupus form then she could work on being in that form more often. She had to admit she missed being in this form and running free.

Layla welcomed the behemoth's affection with open arms. Nothing made her feel more happy than when she was with him and they were sharing their love for one another. The mistress could feel his playful paw on her head as she laughed. Being the playful wolf she was, she raised up onto her rear to turn around and face his back. Carefully she laid her paws on the back of his neck and then licked the top of his head. Her tail wagged fast to see that he was being so playful even against the pain in his leg. It seemed the aloe was doing it's duty and reducing the pain on his leg. After a bit of time, he rose to his feet and looked to her, saying she should change back to make the food and then join back on four legs. She loved the idea but she knew she would have to wait a while before she could change back into her optime form. With another lick and a playful nip at his ear she spoke in response. "That sounds wonderful love but I have to wait a little longer to change forms. Why don't we just let you rest a little longer while we wait for me to change forms?" Wanting to still lay on his, she hoped he would understand and lay back down. If he did, then she would lay her head gently on his neck and close her eyes.

Once enough time had passed in order for Layla to change forms, she moved off her love and a bit off to his side. Her forelegs began to morph to arms and her paws to hands. Her long hair began to return as she stood up on her back paws. She began to grow in height and her fur shortened a bit. The mistress turned to her clothes laying on the ground and figured that if she was going to change again then she wouldn't need them. She gathered up her cloths and moved back over to her satchel. After recapping the aloe, she placed them both back in. It was time for them to go back to enjoying the evening. She swung the satchel onto her shoulder and then moved back over to the firewood. Even if it was a bit heavy, she was not going to force Saluce to change forms to help her. "Come on love. I'm ready to go. I've got some place special we're going to." She waited until Saluce got up and was ready before she began to lead the way to Aza'zel Peak.

Once they arrived, Layla looked up to the night sky. The stars hung brightly in the sky as well as the moon. This was the perfect spot for them to have their cook out. Carefully the mistress laid down the firewood and began to stack it. Once it was all neatly in a pile, she laid down her satchel and searched inside for the matches she brought. It didn't take long before she found them. They were near the bottom right next to Saluce's gift. As she grabbed the pack, she checked back to make sure her love was comfortable with being here. It wasn't too late to move if he wasn't comfortable. If he was alright, the she would take one of the matches from the pack and light it. Tending to the fire was important. She didn't want to waste any of the wood she had brought. While the fire was getting started, she would then take to her love's side and grab her satchel. She took out the plate, pan for the meat, the meat, and the seasoning. She began to sprinkle some lemon pepper on the meat and then place it on the pan. Taking a moment away from her work, she laid down with her head on Saluce's chest. It was so soft and comfortable. The mistress had been working a bit on her french too in her spare time. With a soft lick on his cheek, the french passed her lips. "Je vous aime Messieurs Mystérieux. (I love you)."


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That subtle hint was all he needed to lay back down. Again the behemoth was finding it hard to say no to those eyes. And again per usual she held sway over his actions, and yet to point it out once again wouldn’t hit the point home hard enough how unusual it was for him to be so submissive. As they lay there for the moment his nose nuzzled and explored her form, taking in her scent, forgetting for the moment the swollen hip of his. Saluce almost wanted to lay there with her all night but her form stirred once again and soon this relationship took on an amazing swing. Saluce found the will to stand, already his hip was becoming sore and stiff, the act itself pushed a sigh from his lips. Then as if on cue he stretched out trying to limber himself up for the rest of the journey.

Blue eyes looked across at her rear, tail swaying seductively from side to side, his halfling form giving him the proper eye level to admire her; like the mouth open ogling young male he acted around her. As she bent down to pick up the wood, his charcoal nose slipped playfully under that tail, massive grin across his face, before the act of the cold nose up the rear could be played out. Oh he was being bad, but he enjoyed it, and knew on some level she did too. After he was done violating her, the playful nature always evident in the actions he only saved for her, he followed tail held high in the air. Strutting as he always did even though his hip bothered him. He’d rush ahead prancing and yipping at her, preferring to communicate without words. If anything his happiness had increased tenfold with her show of agility and bravery. The thought made him want her that much more.

It was only a matter of time before the barrel would click, bullet striked, and Saluce would get the talk from her. The way that they had been reaffirming their love for one another, children would be inevitable, especially if their genetics where as good as they seem to appear on the outside. He was playing Russian roulette, one of these sessions would take hold and soon enough everything would change for him. It was a beautiful song in motion, such an immature and afraid of commitment flake he was turning into the lovable mate and father. Soon the fire was made and her head lay back across his chest giving licks of attention. Unable to return those affections in the manner his optime form would, he would lick across her face, letting his awkward paws pad at her chest again always playful.

“Beautiful French Madam” he replied for the first time using his voice in a while. Pawing playfully at his mate he continued, “You’re cooking smells amazing”.
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If you're curious about the one pup she's taking about, it would be a wolf with this coloration. WC: 732 {8 points, 1 for Word of the Day}

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Layla couldn't help but make a noise at Saluce's sudden move to her and stick his nose under her tail. She took in the moment as a bit of a surprise, but she soon calmed back down and turned her head back, her gaze looking down to her tail and Saluce. Her zetetic orbs searched his eyes for that passonite love she so desired from him. She always saw it, dancing in the sparkle of his icy blue gaze. The mistress couldn't help but turn around and wrap her arms around his neck, just as any human would to a pet dog, only she kept her muzzle near his so she could nuzzle him before moving on. As she moved back onto her feet, she looked to her side as the male excitedly followed her. He was just like a dog, but Layla hated thinking of him that way. He was her mate and as such, he was to be treated better than that of a lowly pet. She was however glad to see Saluce with much more excitement in his step. She was sure this was because of her bravery in attacking the bear. Come to think of it, she wasn't scared walking in the woods anymore. She faced her fears and the results have shown. Now if any bear dared to show their face in Dahlia territory again, she would be there to chase it off. The blood from the wounds she inflicted was drying up and staining her white lips. Quickly she licked her muzzle to get rid of the blood and smiled to her love.

His chest was so warm, partically because of the fire. What if it were the other way around and she were the one laying there, but the reason he was laying there was not because of comfort. No she imagined herself as being pregnant. The newborn pups growning inside her as their father made them comfortable with his love. Perhaps if he was even lucky, they'd show their love back with their movement. While it may not be comfortable for Layla, she wanted nothing more than to bear the behemoth's pups and be a mother. Motherhood sounded like a hard task, but she was sure that it would all be worth it in the end. Nothing but the thought of pups swam in her mind. What they looked like, how they acted, what gender they would be. She hoped that she'd have a pup that was just like Saluce. Beautiful but strong. What if one looked like Layla but with Saluce's colors? Even that would lovely. With her eyes closed and lost in her daydream, she carefull rubbed her head against his chest.

She was broken from her daydream as he was paying at her chest playfully. She couldn't help but giggle which soon turned into a laugh. She was glad to hear him comment on her french. It was thanks to him that she was able to speak it in the first place. She moved her head up to his muzzle and nuzzled him. "Thank you love, but without you I wouldn't even be able to speak french." His next comment was on her cooking. She hadn't even started on the mean yet. It was just seasoned raw meat sitting in the pan. She sat back up and moved over towards the fire with the pan. Because it was metal, she made sure not to hold it too close so she wouldn't burn her hands. She could smell the wonderful flavors coming off the meat as she leaned backwards to grab the plate. Once the meat was done on one side, she flipped them onto the plate and then flipped the non cooked side back into the pan. They would have to cook a little longer before they were completely ready. Once they were, the mistress carefully laid the meat on the plate and moved back over to her love, setting the plate down in front of them. "They're all ready. Why don't you take the first piece and tell me what you think." Once he had gotten a piece, she reached and got one for herself. She would wait before he took the first bit before she took a bite out of her own piece. The night was perfect. She couldn't wait to give Saluce the gift she had for him.


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Saluce just laid there, sometimes the old saying of the quickest way to a man’s heart was through his stomach couldn’t have been no more true in this instance. As time went on his hip became more of a bothersome soreness that threatened to take him out of this evening’s mood. Saluce didn’t dare let it slip across his face though. This was the evening she had planned for them, and so he pushed the dull ache and pain from his mind for the moment and watched her cook.


Smiling from ear to ear he sniffed the plate of food, nostrils filling with the fruits of her labor. The gentle giant loved cooked meats; he had been prone to prefer it over raw but most of the time most food came in raw form. So tonight was a treat, cooked food was a pleasant feeling; eyes glanced over to Layla’s. She was anxiously awaiting his approval and with a gentle touch his maw picked up a piece for himself, sat it down beside him and his mouth took a bite with all the grace he could muster in this form. Saluce licked his lips, as his taste buds where sent in a frenzied fire of use. Then quickly he took another and it wasn’t long before his portion had disappeared from his form, swirling around nicely in his stomach.


“How did I get so lucky” the soft voice reached out breaking the silence. Everything was almost just to perfect and yet he almost knew if he was able to wrestle his demons, he intended to keep it that way. “You know, one of these days you’ll make a great mother” his thoughts almost betraying him for a moment. He had just accepted that on their present course it would happen even if they weren’t actually really trying for it yet. Saluce hoped though that maybe they would be lucky and blessed to have children in the spring. Hoping beyond hope that they wouldn’t have to fight the winter’s chill while trying to raise a litter. Maybe they would need to plan this out, instead of waiting for that challenge to just drop in their laps.

“The food was delicious love” he felt it needed to be said, even though he had been alluding to it from the start. If she felt like talking about children then he had left the door open for her to continue the conversation once she had finished eating herself.



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Luv. Btw here's what the necklace looks like again. WC: 759 {7 points}

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The moment was more then Layla could have ever asked for. Her orbs moved back to her love's eyes but something wasn't right. She could see pain in his eyes. Was his wound bothering him again? The mistress' figure rose as she moved her hand over his wound. There were no bandages covering it because she was not able to put them on while in her lupus form. Her attention went back to her satchel as she searched through it for the aloe ointment. While she knew she used it once for the cuts, it was also a cool ointment. Hopefully the chill from his would help ease the pain a bit. Once she found it, she undid the lid and carefully spread another thin layer of it over the wound. Once that was taken care of, she grabbed her bandages and patched up the wound. Hopefully now it wouldn't cause them both anymore trouble. Once all that was said and done and her food had been served, she waited for him to start out their night by trying a piece. She hoped it was good enough for him. She was just copying Conor's recipe that he showed her. Perhaps in her spare time she could work on trying out some new spices and meat combinations. Her broke from her daydream when she noticed that Saluce was quickly eating his piece of meat. Obviously he liked it. She was so happy she could please him and make him happy.

As she was about to take another bite out of her piece, she heard him speak. Him lucky? She thought she was the lucky one to find him. Perhaps it was destiny that they were meant to be together. As if it was perfect timing, he told her she would make a great mother. Her smile returned as she leaned back against the male's chest. "And you'll make a wonderful father Saluce. I can't wait til we'll have pups of our own." It wasn't like she was asking to have them now. Autumn was approaching and by the time the pups would be ready it would be winter. It wasn't that she didn't mind when they had them but it would be too hard to raise pups in the winter. Knowing this info, perhaps it would be best to plan having pups towards the end of winter.

Again she broke from her train of thought as he told her how great her cooking was. She was thrilled he liked it. Now she knew what to make for Saluce after a hard day's work at his shop. Her smile returned as she swallowed her next bite. "I'm glad you like it. It's not that great, but there's more if you want to have another piece." She of course said it wasn't so great because she was being modest. She didn't like bragging and tried to put everyone else higher than herself. She had finished her piece and was ready for the final part of the night. She wanted to talk more about having pups, but there was one special thing that came bafore that and changing back into her lupus form. She moved back to her satchel and then turned her head back to her mate. "I have a surprise for you love. Could you close your eyes please?" Once his eyes were closed, she pulled out the necklace and moved back over to him. The mistress carefully moved it around his head until it was dangling from his neck. Once it was all the way on, she nuzzled him and spoke excitedly. "Ok love, you can open your eyes now." She hoped he liked the gift she had for her. Seeing as he licked gears she thought this was fitting.

Once all was said and done, it was time for Layla to change back into her lupus form. She moved back to all fours and made her change. Her body shrank back down to wolf side and her hair shorted to her fur. Now that she was back on four legs, she moved over to her love's back side and rubbed her slim body against him. Now that things had settled down, it was time for discussion. She moved her gaze up to the stars. "The stars look lovely tonight." She then moved her orbs down and to Saluce's. The thought of pups were still on her mind. A sigh emitted from her lips as she locked her gaze with his. "Saluce, do you want to have pups with me?"


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It seemed, no matter how hard he tried, he could never hide anything from her, and she had gone about fussing with his wound again. The cut didn’t bother him, just the annoying soreness and swelling of the muscle that whined through tired nerves to his brain. But as it was, he laid there and let her fuss over it none the less. Then soon she was speaking in quick bursts again, eyes opened softly to look over at her. Their conversation was pleasant, and so far the grey didn’t feel that their night was ruined at all. Those blue orbs of his looked over at her, soaking in her words.


Then much like before she was on him again, this time requesting that he close his eyes. Thoughts could have easily been filled with more perverted thoughts at the present situation but something told him she wasn’t in that type of mood. No soon he felt something being placed around his neck, and he almost thought it might have been a collar. That would have been interesting, he had acted rather doggish around her but a collar wouldn’t have set well at all. Saluce saved all those puppy/dog like acts just for her, and he almost wondered if she had misread it all. Then the weight of the object softly hung around his neck and he knew soon enough that it wasn’t what he had originally thought. Then the command was given to re-open his eyes and he looked down instantly to gaze at the object hanging from the necklace. The brilliant clock like gearing was brilliantly worked into a necklace. She had chosen very well, and he couldn’t have liked it more.


“It’s brilliant Layla, where did you find it?” he asked softly blue eyes looking at the swinging object from his neck with interest. While being absorbed in fascination he hadn’t kept an eye on her and soon yet again her attentions returned to him. Rolling over onto his back, forgetting for the moment about his sore hip he looked up to her. Apparently the remarks about children had sparked an interest in her or rather may have just sparked the conversation. Knowing that he had already been contemplating it himself, knowing she might have as well. Fall was swooping in with a vengeance and already the days and nights where getting cooler. Soon fall would give way to winter, and they would have a whole new set of challenges before them. Winter was the play ground of wolves, most animals hated it, but wolves thrived in winter. If the pack was big enough at least, but these packs didn’t operate in their ancestor’s ways, more responsibility was given to the individual to fulfill their own needs. And with a mate to look after, and children possibly in the future, Saluce didn’t want to have to struggle through the winter.


“The only thing more Brilliant then the stars is you my love” the behemoth turned lover spoke to her in response. The subject was there and she had decided to talk about it again. “It’s a very scary thought to me, would have been at least, before meeting you” he paused a moment looking back up at her. “I’ve wondered about it a lot lately. Somehow I’ve grown more fond of the idea Layla, which before I would have never thought possible. As unlikely as it was when I came to these shores, I would love to raise children with you”. Even now he found it hard to tell her the entire story, to completely let her in on his past. Somehow he was afraid how she might react to it all, and even he wasn’t blind to the clues he had given her from time to time.


“Truth is, I never considered myself a family man, Hell as much sleeping around as I did when I was in Europe I was always surprised that I never had gotten anyone pregnant. But that Saluce died when I met you. With these parentless children running around I slowly recognized that the thought of being a father wasn’t so bad. And now that I have you, I’m looking forward to that day” he smiled softly up to her. Saluce had revealed more about himself, to her. Maybe she would poke more into his past, and while he was in a pleasant mood, he would oblige her if she sought more answers.



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WC: 778 {8 points, 1 for Word of the Day}

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Layla was glad to see that Saluce was not resisting her taking care of his leg. It was not bothering her if she had to take a moment to tend to him, she would to any other wolf. Seeing as he was her mate, she wanted to make sure the behemoth was released of the pain. Once the mistress was sure his wound was better, she went back to enjoying his company. Hopefully now his wound wouldn't cause them anymore trouble. Once they got back home from their evening she would check on it again as well as make some more things of aloe ointment. She may have to take another day out of the house to get some more. Until spring time came around, she wouldn't be able to start her herb garden in the back. Once that was in place, she would have her own little project to work on, so long as Saluce didn't get near the herbs he was allergic to.

Layla was glad to hear that he liked her gift. Seeing as Saluce liked machinces, she thought the gears would be the perfect gift. Even though it was made out of metal, it was rather light and hung gently on his neck. It was a perfect fit for him, even if he was in his secui form. Her smile widened as she spoke softly. "I'm glad you like it. I was trying to find a gift for you so I went looking through some of the old buildings. I was in one and I found this in an old clock. It came out and I thought it would be a great gift. I wasn't sure how to make it a gift so I tied string to it and it made a good necklace." Her orbs met his as she nuzzled him gently. To know that the behemoth loved her gift was more than she could ask for.

Layla couldn't help but giggle at him compliment to her and her beauty. She didn't think she was that beautiful. She wanted to make a compliment back but nothing was coming to mind. She looked up to the sky trying to think of a good compliment for Saluce. Maybe something to do with the moon? No. For the moment she was lost in thought, she could not come up with anyting. For that moment she felt like a terrible mate. Here the behemoth was trying to make the best of the evening and she couldn't think of anything to say back to him. The slight hint of saddeness and anger mixed in her face before Saluce spoke again. He mentioned that he too was thinking about having pups. She was glad to hear that he wanted to have and raise pups with her. She closed her eyes as he continued. The fact that he said he was not a family wolf was a kenspeckled feature. Seeing as when she first met Saluce, he seemed more of the warrior type, a wolf who liked to be by himself. The mistress was glad to break him out of his shell and bring his true and loving self to the surface. As he mentioned the parentless pups, she instantly thought of Gideon, seeing as he was the only pup she had met so far. So there were others as well. Hopefully she'd one day get to meet the others. With the gentle touch of her muzzle, she placed her nose to his. "I know that the day we have pups, it'll be the happiest day of my life. To know that we will bring more life into this world and have a loving family. You'll make a wonderful father Saluce. Who knows, maybe we'll have a pup that'll want to be just like you." What more was there to talk about? She couldn't think of anything. Maybe Saluce could think of something else if he wanted to change the subject. The mistress was still trying to think of a compliment for the behemoth.

Layla's gaze moved back as the wind began to pick up a bit. The mistress was glad she preapred for this. She got back up and moved over to her satchel. Carefully she searched through her bag and found the olive green blanket she packed. She grabbed it with her jaws and used her paws to unfold it. Once it was unfolded, she moved back over to her love and pulled the blanket over him. She left some off behind him so she had some cover as well. Once he was covered, she crawled in under the blanket and took her place back by his side.


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Then just as quickly as she had been there she had left him only to return with a blanket. The wind had picked up a bit, and it wouldn’t have been an issue with their fur but still the thought of snuggling with his queen softened him up to the idea. Knowing enough about her already he knew she would look to motherhood will happiness. Maybe he would grace her with that soon enough. Her form slipped back under the covers and next to his once again, this time he licked the back of her head and then nuzzled her tenderly. If they did have a son just like him, then he was going to be paid back tenfold for everything he had ever done.


“And if that’s the case, then I already know my punishment. A son who acts like me, or even a daughter would be nothing but trouble” he laughed quietly. Knowing that it was a distinct possibility in the future. Again though his attentions to her took on a more romantic tone, as those licks inched closer to her muzzle paw quietly resting along her shoulder. Saluce could easily still swallow her form up, his Halfling form dwarfed her lupus. And with other thoughts floating around in his head, the male sat there romancing his mate.

“I’ll be more relaxed Darling, I’ve been to protective of you lately” he said quietly, knowing it was the truth. Layla was capable of taking care of herself, the bear today had been evidence of that. He didn’t need to fuss over her like he had. “What are you planning on doing here in Dahlia? Other than being my lovely mate?” a kiss followed his question. Wanting to know her plans to keep her busy, especially since he didn’t expect her to find happiness sitting in their house all day. The both of them hadn’t had much time to discuss these topics and maybe now was a good time to discuss what Layla would like to do.



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WC: 554 {5 points}

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Layla was glad to see that Saluce was alright with her pulling the blanket over them. If anything, it was a good excuse to get closer and cuddle together. The mistress pushed gently up against her mate as he returned by snuggling against her. This moment was perfect and it just continued to get better as she heard he was more than happy to have pups with her. She wondered what it would be like having a family. Obviously she would be spending more time at home raising the pups and providing them with meals. She would not be able to get out but it would be alright. At least then she wouldn't be at home and be lonely. She would have little ones and she would be there for them. The work may be tiring but she knew in the end that it would be worth it in the end.

Layla's gaze moved to her mate as he was speaking of punishment if they had a pup like him. It wasn't exactly what she meant but she knew he was joking. She licked him gently. "Perhaps but don't be too hard on him. If they are troublesome then I'll teach them to behave. I'll be the one with them most of the day anyways." She could hear his romantic tone raising as she moved closer into him. Since he was in his secui form, he was easily bigger than her smaller lupus form. Perhaps they could be a little closer if he was on her back or side and have her gently laying on him. Layla moved her paws and gently pawed at his chest as she moved her figure over his back. She had to admit she felt a little silly as she tried to lay on him like this. She couldn't help but laugh as she laid her head on his back. What on earth was she thinking? She really needed to work on thinking before she made a move.

Layla's ears flicked and her eyes opened as he said he'd be more relaxing. She was glad to know he was going to be letting up a bit. She had to admit that he too was being a bit too protective lately. She licked his ears gently as she nuzzled his neck. "That would be nice love." He then changed the subject by asking her what more she wanted to do in Dahlia de Mai. Come to think of it, there was really only one goal she had that didn't involve being Saluce's mate. "I did have one goal. Conor mentioned there being a co-rank for healer in the pack. I wanna help out the pack in any way I can and if my path to helping is through medicine, then I wanna help that way." It was not much of a goal but it would be something for her to work on until she could think of something else to do. Maybe Conor or some of the other wolves needed help with something. Maybe she could help them out some time. A soft sigh passed her lips as she looked back to the bright stars. "Do you have any goals that don't involve me Saluce?" He asked her so surely it would be alright if she asked him the same.


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The cuddle butt Layla had all but said what she wanted with her actions. Saluce was happy to oblige though as his form slowly slide to his side to allow her to inch closer to him. Giving her soft licks across her ear he listened quietly as she spoke. Noting that she wanted to continue her path toward healing, the whole thought seemed amusing that a bringer of death and a saver of life would mate together. Such truly blaring contradictions coming together and Saluce wondered if he should stop referring to himself in that light. With a content smile working across his lips as his women layed there with him, her pleasant scent tickling his nose as eyes looked up at the stars. What did Saluce want to do? Most of his ambitions when first arriving in Nova Scotia where to continue west toward the pacific. Now though such a thought seemed the furthest from his mind, the female snuggling closer to him was a fact to that which couldn’t be ignored. Licking her once again in adoration he found himself not really caring if he never did do anything other than love her, protect the pact and do some blacksmithing on the side.


“I believe I’m already doing precisely what I want to do. Loving you, helping keep the pack safe, and some blacksmithing on the side. Those three things take up most of my time Darling” Saluce kissed her right after those words escaped his lips. Knowing that he was content, honestly his question earlier was more in worry that she hadn’t found anything to keep herself busy. Knowing that he couldn’t keep her locked away in the house, knowing she’d have to busy herself with other duties as well, like he had. Saluce knew in some small way that he had to get their home ready, a small voice in his head knew that if she was to be a healer and future mother, then she would require a home that provided shelter to both the injured and to children as well.


“I think I’ll start work on revamping some of the rooms on the second floor. They need to be cleaned, and beds fixed.” Pausing a moment “I’ll need to find some blankets for the beds up there so they can be used”. So far only their room had the creature comforts that the two wolves enjoyed. He’d have to work on the others if she was to ever be able to care for others like he knew she wanted to. “That way my love, when you are caring for others, they will have a place to stay?” he said in a questioning tone, wondering if that would be okay with her.



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WC: 571 {5 points}

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Layla was glad to see her love moving so that she could snuggle closer. The mistress knew it must have been a bit hard on him considering he was still injured, but she was determined to see that his leg was healed before he did anything too rash. Any hard movements and the wound may open up again. It would be better if the behemoth took the time to just relax while he was healing. Who knows, he may enjoy his break and Layla wouldn't mind being there to care for him if he needed anything. One he was done moving, she would gently lay her figure on him and keep her head rested on his neck. His body was so warm and her heart was filled with love. Love for the moment, the night, and her mate. As his orbs moved to the sky, so did her's. She could feel his gentle tongue on her once more before she returned it by licking his ears. She could tell he was thinking of an answer. Come to think of it, he didn't mention having any other goals before. She was curius and interested to hear what he had to say.

As Saluce was saying his answer, Layla closed her eyes a bit. Sleep was beginning to overcome her, but she had to stay awake now. Listening to him was all she needed to stay awake. So basically his goals only consisted of his current jobs. It was alright she guessed but there was not much to work for. Everyone in the Dahlia de Mai pack would be there to protect it and blacksmithing was what he did most of the day. Didn't he have any other goals? Any goals to deal with climbing the ranks, using his blacksmithing skills for something, or perhaps even something with her? His kiss was enough to break her from her deep thought. What did it matter if he had goals or not, she was with him and that's all that mattered to her. As she returned to her thought, she wondered how all this happened. What led her to the behemoth? He was a born warrior and she was a determined healer. Perhaps it had to do with that law; oppsites attract. It was too true with this couple and Layla couldn't have been happier with anyone else.

Layla's eyes opened once more as he mention on revamping the house. The mistress had to admit that there were some things around the house that needed to be fixed and she wouldn't mind helping him out with that. This may be a good time to put in that smaller door for if they needed to leave the house in lupus form. "Don't burden yourself with all this work love. I will help you fix up the house. I can search some of the empty homes for blankets and beds if you'd like." She had already been through a few houses and she wouldn't mind looking in other places to look for the things they would need. As the behemoth continued, the mistress had completely skiped over the fact that her patients would need a place to stay while they were healing. She almost too her paw and smacked her head for not thinking of that sooner. She nodded and nuzzled him gently. "Yes that would be lovely but I'm sure I can work on that myself."


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Saluce’s head rose quietly then, hearing her speak of letting her do those chores. No he was dead set on doing these things. Those cool blue eyes looking over her quietly. Since they had been together, each of them had been doing their best to make the other more comfortable, but now it was as if they were doing too much and not enough for themselves. For a moment he considered it all, trying to figure out how they would ever get anything done if they both just continued on this road. Saluce was the male; it was his job to provide shelter, food, and support for his mate. So he just wrote it all off as part of his responsibility to make their home more fitting for her needs. It also meant he was taking a step farther away from his warrior nature, a step toward bringing life into the world instead of ending it. With a sigh his eyes fell on her knowing he loved her to much to begin a silly argument between them.


“Well, how about we do it together?” the grey spoke softly, knowing that maybe it would be fun for the two. A better option at least. They where a mated pair and so far they still hadn’t put forth much effort in doing things together, Maybe this would be a way for them to continue becoming a tighter knit couple. Licking her face again, loving her closeness at the moment, knowing she was sucking up as much warmth as she was able to cuddling so close to him. It didn’t bother him though, he was content to be hers, and maybe it meant he’d have to train her how to be a warrior as well. The thought alone hurt him, thinking of his sweet innocent little Layla becoming a dealer of death as well as life. All souls had the capability of doing such work; it all just boiled down to the right techniques to bring it out of them. Those techniques made him cringe in thought.


“Maybe for now since I don’t have much work to do, we can work on the house as a whole, get it ready for winter?” Knowing that human built homes relied on energy sources to provide warmth, they weren’t the greatest at holding heat. Sometimes they were very wasteful and Saluce already knew of several issues with the house that would make it difficult to keep warm. They had a fireplace, but it needed to be cleaned out, and it wouldn’t provide enough heat for the whole house. No they may have to make a makeshift room in the main room with plenty of blankets, pillows and other amenities for them to use in the dead of winter.

“We may have to make a makeshift room in the main room once winter arrives, where we can sleep, and live while using the fireplace for warmth. I’m afraid it won’t be able to heat the whole house this winter. I can work on a solution next spring but for now we need to think about that possibility.”



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