The Special Guest

“Are you serious?” she asked wide-eyed.

“Yes, he’s mine.” I said, “And you should be careful of him.” I watched her, she frowned and shook her head.

“But he’s so sweet and tame.” She said, “Why do you have a wolf?”

I laughed, “Believe me, he can be a killer when he needs to be.” I sat down on the bed next to her, stroking my hand down her back. “He can rip and tear and disembowel a man in less than a minute. He protects what he loves, Darina, and he is loyal.” I felt her shiver at my touch or was it my words?

“Loyal? To you?” she asked.

I nodded. “He likes you.” I said, watching her blush.

“But why do you have him?” she frowned, biting her lip and I wanted nothing more than kissing those rosy lips until they were bruised.

“He’s always been with me. But enough about the wolf. Come with me.” I stood from the bed and pulled her by the hand. She resisted me and I glowered at her.

“Are you going to punish me?” Her grey eyes accused me, but I heard her pulse quicken like a frightened bird’s