Danny POV
I felt like I had direction and I felt stronger. I got out of the shower and got dressed. Davin was no longer in the room. All the wonderful clothes Davin had picked for me were moved to this the new room.
I picked out cargos and a t-shirt that I slipped over the deep green panty set I decided on. I was smiling, savoring the love I felt he had for me. I walked to the door. There was Sean and someone that I didn’t know. I smiled at them. “Um, hello.”
“It’s good to see you, Danny.” Sean said. “I wanted to tell you ‘Thank you’ for saving Brad.” He was genuine and there was a restrained tear in his eye. After he said it I could tell he felt a bit awkward.
“No one should get hurt because of me.” I told him and smiled. “Can you take me to Brad?”
Sean was clearly surprised. “Sure, this way.” He said and led me to Brad’s office. “Thank you I told him.” As he positioned himself outside the door.
I knocked gently. “Come in.
48 years ago, there was a rush of green and the rustling of leaves. A tiny baby in a woven branch basket giggled. She is beautiful, my baby girl. It’s been a long time since I risked having a mate and now, I am paying the price. “Shhhhh,” I cooed to her, her beautiful pale blue eyes sparkling up at me. I hated to leave her with the humans, but I knew she wouldn’t be safe in my world or his. She would never know me or the sacred bond of the wild but she would live. The humans would find her here and she would begin her journey into their world. My sweet Danalee. In the forests of southern Canada, a wolf ran through my forest. The trees told me of his presence. He was a rogue on the run. I could feel his intent was only to run and survive, not to harm. Werewolves used to be the protectors of the wild but now, except for their Pack lands, they side with the humans and care not for the future of the wild. He was a large wolf, even for a Were. Strong muscles ri
“Well, shit. That doesn’t look anything like I pictured. I don’t… feel it.” I sighed looking over the ‘finished’ painting on the easel. I was suddenly overwhelmed by frustration. Fuck, another wasted canvas and wasted paint. I felt the tears brim in my eyes and swallowed them down. “Where has all my creative chaos gone? What is wrong with me that I can’t even accomplish this?” I have questioned this to myself for the hundredth time. First the failure, then the anger and finally, yeah, more depression. I hate it when the therapist is right. I’m just a waste. Wasted talent, wasted beauty – Whatever. Wasted time…… wasted so much time. The tears never fell but I could feel my face turning red as my mind began racing. Maybe if those hoity-toity rich assholes at the gallery gave me half a chance, I would blow their minds. I could be something. When I was in touch with myself, painting felt like magic. I’ve always had a deeply personal, almost sensual relationship with art.
It was a tiny store in a shrinking town. Everything had two price tags. The price for locals and the price for tourists. It was a badge of acceptance when Frank gave me the nod for the local prices. I know my checkbook appreciated it. It was a quiet town, mostly retirees and a few families that ran things. There are always the tourists from the cities and wanders passing through, but none of them stay too long. Most of the town’s population left as the big businesses closed. First the fishing fleet, then the commercial stores and the last straw was the lumber yard. It’s depressing watching a town die. People trying every day to make a living and remembering the way things used to be. They keep working hard and now it was no longer enough to get by. It’s sad. I didn’t fit in here but then I didn’t fit in anywhere else either. I didn’t need anyone’s approval so who cares. My sales are all online. I don’t care if there were no jobs here, no future. Just so long as there is a Po
I stepped out into the chilly evening air and headed toward my truck, I heard a ruckus of laughs and barks. As I approached, I was shocked at what I saw. Dingo was bent over making ridiculous faces at Biscuit who was doing his best to lick his way through the window. “I’ll never get all the drool off the door, you know that right.” I chided as I walked up. He looked like a kid caught with a hand in the cookie jar and laughed. Good lord, I could never be mad at that handsome face. He flashed me a charming smile and I felt my face flush. Again! “You can just throw those in the back.” I said tipping my head at the bones. Man, I was tired. Dingo dropped the bones in the truck bed with a loud rumble. Four, big bones rolled about. “I’m sure Biscuit won’t mind the dirt and a bit of rust on them.” I smiled and opened the door. Biscuit literally flew out, around the truck to Dingo who was trying to make his way over to me. I laughed gently, “He
Dingo POV This was my favorite stop on my route. For five years I’ve been traveling the west coast seeking out more Were kind. I was handpicked by the Werewolf Council for the job. I blended well with humans, even if they are all crazy. My mission, to reunite the wild and unknown werewolf hybrids in a last ditch chance to keep our race from extinction. It’s been 50 years since the last full werepup was born. Our only form of continuing our race lies in finding dormant hybrids that can be turned. Human-Werewolf hybrids completely unaware they carry the Were genes. Those Were genes that normally trigger at puberty in a full Were, remain dormant and they go through life with no idea of what lurks in their blood. With a blood infusion from a full Werewolf, we have been able to awaken those dormant genetics. Let the wolf out so to speak, but It’s risky. The human mind and soul aren’t meant to just turn wolf. Without training and support for that hybrid, they can l
Dingo POVAbout a half hour later, I saw a vehicle pulled off to the side of the highway. My wolf eyes, even better in the dark, confirmed my sudden fear. It was Danny’s red truck. My heart began to race as my mind flipped through all the horrible things that could have happened since she left. There was no sound, no smoke, or even barking. I sighed in relief as I pulled up. Thank the Goddess she didn’t wreck. As I got closer, I could see she was passed out in the driver seat with her window completely rolled down.I walked to the door. “No really Danny, are you alright?” I demanded.See, I told you she needed our help. Dane was angry with me.I was angrier at myself more than anything else. This wasn’t safe. Not only could she have wrecked, killed herself or someone else but who knows what else prowls these roads at night. She should have taken more care. Biscuit came to life barking but settled as soon as he sensed
Dingo POVI got up and went to the door of the trailer, flicking on lights as I went. I met Brad at the entrance. He officially introduced me to Nolan as we all three tried to squeeze inside. Werewolves are usually large even in our human form and the three of us just didn’t fit in the tiny trailer. Brad announced he would close the truck I had left open and wait outside. I took Nolan back to where she was, quietly explaining all I knew along the way.We shuffled around each other so that he was closer to the patient. He raised his eyebrows at the dog curled at her feet. Biscuit let out a menacing growl. I soothed the beast back down. Humans would have thought twice but a dog was hardly intimidating to a werewolf.Nolan stepped up and was talking to himself. He set down a small black bag and began doing an initial check. He was very matter of fact and doctorly. He looked to be in his mid-fifties with grey hair and glasses.“Dingo, right? Can y
Dingo POVI went back to the truck and picked up the groceries and bone and went inside. I put the groceries away. The only place with any room inside the trailer was the tiny refrigerator. What did this woman eat, there was nothing here? Biscuit was blissfully gnawing on his bone. I walked back to check on her. She was much cooler now and the pheromones had dissipated. She was already looking better. I cracked open the windows just in case but closed the blinds tighter.I sighed, not at all how the night was supposed to go. I bent down and took off one of her shoes, then the other. They were Converse that had been painted over. Each had a foggy grey and green silhouette of a forest running down the sides, simple and calming. She was wearing pink fluffy socks. I chuckled quietly. That was not what I would have expected.I looked around and found a t-shirt. It was an old Metallica shirt, slashed with holes and paint stains. It smelled clean. I reversed the proces
Danny POV I felt like I had direction and I felt stronger. I got out of the shower and got dressed. Davin was no longer in the room. All the wonderful clothes Davin had picked for me were moved to this the new room. I picked out cargos and a t-shirt that I slipped over the deep green panty set I decided on. I was smiling, savoring the love I felt he had for me. I walked to the door. There was Sean and someone that I didn’t know. I smiled at them. “Um, hello.” “It’s good to see you, Danny.” Sean said. “I wanted to tell you ‘Thank you’ for saving Brad.” He was genuine and there was a restrained tear in his eye. After he said it I could tell he felt a bit awkward. “No one should get hurt because of me.” I told him and smiled. “Can you take me to Brad?” Sean was clearly surprised. “Sure, this way.” He said and led me to Brad’s office. “Thank you I told him.” As he positioned himself outside the door. I knocked gently. “Come in.
Danny POV I opened my eyes. I took a deep breath in. Everything hurt. I tried to sit up but my body would not comply. I heard a gentle snoring next to me. Davin was asleep curled around me. I relaxed myself next to him. Dane? Can you still hear me? I asked tentatively with my mind, it was still so strange. Mate, yes! You are finally awake. He replied I could sense the worry and love radiating from him. I smiled. Did you hear me before? I asked. Not until I heard you call my name. I came to protect you. He said. Thank you. I told him and closed my eyes and fell asleep. I felt a soft touch against my cheek and opened my eyes. Davin was next to me, smiling down at me. I smiled back at him. “Good morning Beautiful.” He said. I tried to pull myself up but my body wasn’t working. Shit. I did it again, I thought to myself. “Davin, how long was I out t
Dingo/Davin POV Dane slowly walked back to the Pack House. I knew Danny had fallen asleep on top of me from the gentle snores and limp arm at my side. I mind linked Sean. I couldn’t shift until Danny was clear of me. He came out and smiled. A small laugh escaped him at the predicament I was in. Sean walked up to her, “Danny, it’s time to wake up. You have to wake up so Dingo can shift.” “Oh? Hmmm.” She said and slowly sat up. Sean held his hand out to her to help her down. I felt Dane growl with jealousy. Dane, he is only helping her and we asked him too. I reminded him. “Thank you.” She told him. He doesn’t need to look so pleased with himself. MY Mate. He repeated. I ignored him and took control back and shifted once Danny was clear of me. “Well, I guess that means you are comfortable riding.” I laughed as I walked up to her. She just threw my clothes at me and smiled. Sean sn
Danny POV “I’m hungry.” I said, breaking the silence that was blanketing us as we watched the waves. “Me too. I smell, honey and yogurt.” He said and sniffed at the air. Then he began nibbling on me. I loved the feel of his lips on me. I laughed and tried to escape but he just pulled me back to nibble on me more. Finally, he let me up, both of us laughing. We walked back, it was well past noon and the wind was getting colder. My hand in his, we passed back up the dunes toward the tree line. “So, Love,” he smiled wolfishly at me, “would you care to ride me again?” “Davin you are horrible! I started to smack him but then realized that he had already receded and I was talking to Dane that stood before me. He smirked at me. “You cannot hurt me Mate.” He said in his deep voice. I swallowed; his presence was much more intense than Davin’s. Before me, I knew that a lethal predator was just beneath the skin. “Ok.” I said lookin
Danny POV Davin backed away and shifted into his magnificent wolf. He is so beautiful. His demeanor changed too and I knew that I was seeing Dane before me. “Dane?” I whispered questioningly. He nodded his giant head. “It’s good to see you again.” I told him. I felt a little strange talking to a giant wolf but then it was very normal too. Then I wondered, “Will I be your mate too then?” I asked him. He began bouncing back and forth and I swear he was smiling. I remember Davin telling me that Dane loved me too. Hmmm, a psychic menage-a-trios. But then Davin also said that Dane could see and feel everything he did, so I guess we’ve already done that for bit now. I was surprised that I didn’t feel uncomfortable with the idea but I was completely fine with it. In fact, it was kinda sexy. He looked like a giant puppy, play bowing and bouncing. I picked up his clothes. “I think you might need these when we get to the beach. I
Dingo/Davin POV The beach it is. Anywhere away from Marcus was fine by me. “Oh, I wonder if there are any glass balls this far North.” Danny said aloud. “We get them every once in a while,” Brenda said. “There is a cove, that collects all the flotsam from the storms. I’ve found broken bits of floats there but never a whole one. You might try there, Dingo knows the way.” Brenda was on the same page, I just smiled at the two of them. “I think my treasure bag is in the truck still.” Danny said. “Treasure bag?” Brad asked. To my surprise, it was Sean that answered smiling. “It’s a shopping bag equivalent for beach combing he explained.” Brenda and Danny snickered exchanging glances. Brad rolled his eyes. Danny rinsed her dish, ‘determined’ to not be a bother and we went back to our room. Before I even had the door closed, I felt her slide her arms under my shirt and around to my chest. My cock instantly hardened at
Dingo/Davin POVWe walked to the kitchen laughing and talking. I could smell Marcus in the room but there was no getting around it. He had practically been demanding to meet her. It was only that she was still asleep that we held off this far. I opened the door and walked in, holding it open for her. She brushed her curves against me sensually as she passed me then stopped dead in her tracks and visibly paled.Brad and Brenda were talking with Marcus about the changes in pack boundaries and territories. Sean was sipping coffee at the counter. All conversation stopped as we entered. Brenda rushed over and gave Danny a huge hug.“I was so worried for you. Here, I made you breakfast. Dingo said that you liked waffles.” She said in her motherly voice.Danny was just staring at Marcus. But then seemed to pull herself together. “I love waffles, they are my favorite.” She said as Brenda walked back to get the syrup warm for her.I
Dingo/Davin POV I had just got done meeting with Brad and Marcus, buying Danny just a bit more time when I heard Nicks rolling laugh come from her room. I hurried my step and walked in. “What did I miss?” I asked looking around. “Your naughty nip of a girl called me Santa and it’s not even December yet.” Nick said pretending to be wounded. He looked at me, then at her. “Well then, I’m off to the North Pole.” He gruffed as he let himself out. Nick was a good friend, always there when I needed him. I looked over at her and smiled. Mate! Dane said happily. “Well, you are doing much better.” I told her. She reached her arms up and kissed me gently, “We are at the Pack House. Nick, Brad, Brenda and I have all kept watch over you as you slept.” I kissed her back. “I feel like I’ve been in bed for a month. I’m so stiff.” She said as she started to stretch. I watched her move gracefully extending her arms and legs, breas
Danny POV I opened my eyes. I wasn’t in my room. I felt weak and sore but I didn’t hurt. “Ah, Good morning sweetie.” A deep male voice rumbled from the corner. I blinked as I spotted Nick sitting at the small table across the room. “Santa is that you?” I teased. “Well, Dingo is in a world of hurt if you wake up this sassy every morning.” He said and let out a laugh and winked at me. Davin was just walking into the room. “What did I miss?” “Your naughty nip of a girl called me Santa and it’s not even December yet.” He said pretending to be wounded. Davin laughed. I missed that sound. “Well then, I’m off to the North Pole.” He gruffed as he let himself out. “Davin, why was Nick in my room?” I was sure he had a valid explanation but it was still just so unexpected. “Also, where am I?” I asked. Davin came over to me. “Well, you are doing much better.” He said and kissed me. “We are at the Pack House.” He said.