You interrupt me and I quirk a brow. "What's that? Did I ever lay with Harold or his wife? I suppose you will just have to wait and see." I hum the words teasingly.
I grin at your childish pouting but wag a finger. "Now now... you wish to hear my stories, you hear them at my pace. Shall I retire for now and this will wait until the next evening?"
A smile plays on my lips as you backpedal on your fussing. I give a haughty huff and place my hands in my lap. "As I was saying... The training really helped mature me. I was still a foul-mouthed, hot-headed thing in the heat of battle. However, Harold had instilled upon me much wisdom and composure."
"I may get long-winded with this particular tale, I apologize." I give you a knowing grin. "The good news is, there will be plenty of saucy details and the return of the wolf I know you're quite fond of..."
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"Really now? That is troubling news." I spoke to my retriever on the other end of the line, phone pinned between my head and shoulder while I laced my boots up.
"Indeed... I apologize to ask... but I know one resides within your family, Alex, I believe?" She spoke out to me in quick pants and I could tell she had her headset on. I imagined the movements in my mind of her practicing her thrusts and parries with her rapier.
"I don't mind, this is something of concern if four people have already been slain. You're sure it's the doing of a lycanthrope?" I frowned and stood from my bed, bouncing on my heels to test the fit of the boots.
"I'm absolutely certain, all of the signs are there for it." The dog spoke in a matter of fact tone. I heard her give a sharp bark, imagining the large sweeping arch her blade must have made before sheathing it. "Alice... I apologize, please do not assume I keep this relationship out of convenience..."
"Hush your mouth my sweet angel, that is the furthest thing from my mind!" I fussed the words at her before rubbing my chin in thought. "This is a grave matter, It threatens my house and his pack. If we don't deal with it hunters may come and they won't be looking for just one... Helping you will help my family and his."
"Thank you... uhm... will I see you this weekend?" I heard the eagerness creep into her voice and smiled.
"You will... I will pack my things and stay the day with you. Even wear that little red number you like seeing on me."
I smiled at the huff of her breath on the other line. "Ah... o-okay... will you-"
"Yes my angel, I will make my eyes red for you, don't I always?" My teeth showed in a grin, looking upon myself in the mirror, my eyes red even now from the thought of her happy face.
"I'm sorry, we were talking about something so dreadful and serious, but my own desires came to the front. Divines forgive me..." I could just imagine her bowing her head and making a sign.
I pursed my lips and smiled. "It's okay Gloria... don't beat yourself up over it. I'm sure the divines know it's just the influence of a wicked demon."
The dog laughed into the phone gently and I could see her smile in my head. "Silly... you've more kindness in you than most celestials I know."
"You don't really get out much with your own kind, love." I hummed the words and giggled. "Let me go speak to my master and Alex. I will reach out to you when I know something."
We said our goodbyes and I moved to the wall, pulling my wrapped whip from its mount. Donning the whip on my right side, I reached for my guns but then decided I didn't feel like sporting the holsters with this outfit. I shrugged and just took one of the revolvers and slid it into the back waistline of my jeans.
Making my way out of our Master's bedroom, I stepped out into the main hall that adjoined the foyer. It was a good thing Elias had a massive bedroom, he needed the space after having me and Katrina basically move in with him. Moving through the mansion I happened upon Alex coincidentally and gave the wolf a grin. "Hey... there's my sexy wolf."
His amber eyes met mine and I saw them soften, a cheerful smile crossing his face. "Alice, my lovely rabbit. How are you this evening?"
"Not bad... well, I have news for you actually." I thrust a finger upwards at him, my look shifting to a serious one.
"Oh?" He frowned and put his hands on his hips. "What's up?"
"Well, let's go speak with our lord. It's probably going to become family business." I cut my eyes to him as we both made our way to Elias's office. "And pack business..." I saw his jaw set at the words and he gave me a nod.
Elias peaked his fingertips in thought. "So four mundanes have been slaughtered in the last three nights and your celestial is certain the attacks are by a lycanthrope."
"That's right, Master. She sought out my council because she knew this could jeopardize us and the pack." I looked to Alex, seeing his teeth showing in anger.
"Alice, forgive me for saying this, but I must. Are you certain we can trust her?" Elias frowned and looked into my eyes.
I showed my teeth for a moment but quickly reigned the anger in. He was right to show concern and I shook my head. "Master... just having me in her life is enough to risk death for her. I do not believe she plays any games with me. Even if she did, I would know the instant I touched her."
He gave a nod and then looked to the wolf. "Alex... you represent Gnarled Fang, what would you have me do in this matter?"
"With your permission, I will seek counsel with the elders. They will certainly wish this investigated and resolved. I will then travel to the city and deal with the threat myself." He growled the words and I could tell by his tone it was personal.
"Like hell, you will!" I spat out and gave him a stern look. "I won't let my wolf run off alone into battle. I go with you and I bring an angel's sword arm with me."
Alex gave me a laugh. "You seriously think she would ally with monsters?"
"She will, Gloria is a wise and kind soul. She is also a formidable warrior. We do not know this lycanthropes strength, better to go armed to the teeth, then come in lacking." I spoke the words pointedly.
"I do not like the idea of sending you onto a dangerous task like this, either of you." Elias frowned and shook his head. "Alex, I agree with the countess. I believe she should accompany you. You train with her daily, surely you are as confident in her abilities as I am?"
"I am..." Alex rubs the back of his head and frowns. "Well... you talk about her enough, it will be interesting to finally meet this other dog in your life."
"Good boy..." I cooed the words and brushed my fingertips along his tail, watching him shiver at my touch.
Elias cleared his throat. "Well... I and Alice will wait for your return. When should we expect you?"
"Give me two hours, it's only about a thirty-minute sprint to the homestead." He spoke the words and turned to walk out of the office.
"I will see you out, Alex." I spoke the words and bowed to Elias.
We walked out onto the lawn and Alex jerked his pants open. I offered him an excited grin. "Ha... right here in the grass my dog? You long for me that much?"
He offered me an apologetic smile. "I am fond of these pants and shirt. Will you take them to my room?"
"I will... if you promise to bend me across your bed upon your return." I cooed the words, watching him drop his pants and boxers, seeing the effect right away my words had upon him. His legs showed the clear outline of the well trained muscles, his backside firm and muscled beneath the base of his large fluffy brown tail.
"A fair trade... you have my word." He showed me his teeth, peeling his shirt away and kicking his boots off. He stood before me fully nude, every glorious muscle bared for my eyes. I sighed at his form and felt my eyes burn, my hips squirming slightly.
"Can I not convince you of a quick session here in the grass before you leave?" I practically panted the words, moving towards him.
I saw his hesitation before he gave me another grin. "I'm sorry my rabbit, the elders will be hunting within the hour. Time is not on our side for now."
I pouted and collected his clothes, smelling his strong feral scent upon them. "Well away with you then, I will be waiting in your room for your return."
He gave me an adoring smile and then turned away. I watched him shift but not into his hulking bipedal wolf form. He dropped to his palms and simply turned into a large brown wolf. I saw his black eyes cut back to me and I gingerly patted his head.
"Safe travels my cute little dog." I cooed the words and he took off. Within a few paces, he was easily up to the speed of a car and tearing down the fields of grass and deep into the hills. I gave a resigned sigh and moved into the house with my hands filled with his clothing. "Perhaps I will kill an hour in the training room..."
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Alex pushed the door to his seemingly empty room open and stepped in. He had a room with both a balcony exit and an internal door. Seeing as he ended up leaving and arriving buck naked a lot of times. I was hiding in his partially closed closet with a wicked grin on my face when he slipped in.