When modern lycanthropy was discovered, my Daddy and I were on the cutting edge of research. We were the first scientists to suggest and implement new methods of discovery, taking risks and chances other scientists wouldn't - and discovering things about the disease no one else could. Within months we already had a temporary cure for testing. It wouldn't reverse the disease, but it could allow the victim to sleep through the full-moon night in wolf form, without the fear that they would lose control of themselves.
It wasn't perfect, but we were getting somewhere. However all our support from the science and medical community dropped when Daddy became infected. We were labeled a cautionary tale, and our research was completely disregarded.
But Daddy didn't see his lycanthropy as a curse - he saw it as an opportunity. A way to research much faster, without other institutions getting in the way. So what if we were on our own? We had everything we needed to move forward; A willing test subject, a well-equipped home lab, plenty of research, and, most importantly, each other.
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I lay next to Daddy as he sips the temporary werewolf cure we made together. This is the first time I prepared it almost entirely alone - I'm not quite as experienced with delicate lab work as he is, so it's been a learning experience to use all the equipment and measure everything properly. But I think I did well.
The immediate dosage was enough to keep him calm and in control after his transformation. The second dose is to make sure he stays calm through the night. It still puts him to sleep, so I savor my cuddle time with him while I can. I love to see him in his wolf form. It feels so good to cuddle against his big furry body and hear the thumping of his wagging tail as he hugs me close.
Daddy murmurs in my ear, his wolfy voice even lower than usual.
"You know, " He growls, I think this dose you've made is much more effective than my method. It must be the teacup."
"Daddy!" I swat at his furry muzzle.
"No, no, I'm serious! You should patent it." He grins at me, showing off his perfectly sharp canine teeth. The sight is so alluring... I long to feel the pointed tips against my throat, my shoulder - if only we could risk it! I know we both would love to... But we can't, of course.
"Stop teasing me!" I giggle, shutting Daddy up with a kiss.
"You're so mean, Daddy..."
Daddy doesn't respond. He seems to have gone completely still.
I look up at him, and realize his eyes are different - wild, animal eyes. My lips are still tingling from... The kiss! God, how could I have been so stupid?
Past research runs through my mind and I can't help but kick myself for forgetting it.
Saliva transmits the disease, at least the first stages. Sharing saliva bonds wolves to their victims - it drives them crazy with lust, and makes them more vulnerable. A lust-addled victim has a harder time fighting back against the true act of transmission. That is passed through blood-to-blood contact, usually by way of rape - or, as the victim cases put it, rough, ass-tearing, but incredibly enjoyable sex.
"Snap out of it!" I yell, banging my fists against Daddy's chest.
The wild look in Daddy's eyes fades. "Oh, uh... Sorry babygirl."
"No," I murmur, looking away, "It's my fault."