The next few hours went the same as the ones before I bit. We practiced some more learning more about each other's fighting style. We were quick to talk as we moved through practice. After I saved his back a couple times he called a stop.
"That's good. We trust each other enough to be watching. I have a trip next in three days that will prove if this will work or not. For now let's go eat and relax. I will let you spend time with Caylee if she is finished with her work."
We headed down to the dining room where Caylee was waiting for us.
" I finished early so I could see how you were doing after the fiasco in the entrance." She held my head and looked me over. Having me open my mouth and stick my tongue out inspecting me. Looking in my eyes and ears she deemed me okay. "You scared me there. I'm glad your okay. I hope you weren't in to much trouble."
"No she wasn't. I cleaned her up and we practiced some more. If she hadn't bit him I would have punched him. Causing more problems for myself in the process. He is just to arrogant."
Conversation returned to normal topics and the time past by smoothly. De'rax finished eating and said he would be in his office he had more official business to attend to.
"Kyra and Caylee, you can go and spend some time outside if you like just don't go to far into the woods they can be dangerous."
I raised an eyebrow as well as I could being a wolf. Giving him a look of "your telling this to a large wolf?"
He laughs. "Yes yes I know what you are but I'm still warning you. You are just one wolf and if you get over taken who is going to protect you. Just keep that in mind when you go exploring."
Caylee runs to her room grabbing a set of clothes she made for me and with De'rax comment in mind we go out.
I don't know how far into the woods we went before we came across a clearing with a stream running through. I'm guessing it's the same one that meanders through the garden on the side of the house. But there was a dead tree down beside it. Perfect place to shift and relax. I could use a dip.
Thinking of myself I slowly shifted. It took a while since I haven't done it much in the last couple weeks. When I was finally done I put the clothes that Caylee brought on the log and waded into the water.
"Come in and join me. This water is nice and warm."
Caylee eyes the water but since it was only up to my waist she follows me in.
"Ooo your right this is nice. Might have to come out here often."
We both giggle like little girls. I throw a small wave of water at her and she sputters.
"Oh you are so gonna get it now."
She splashes me back and I laugh. We enjoy ourselves splashing and swimming around that time passes quickly. I stumble out to sit on the log wringing my hair out. Laughing Caylee follows me out wringing her hair as she goes. Calyee pulls out a comb and starts combing my hair.
"I thought you may want this before you shift back. You can do mine when I'm done."
We sit in companionable silence as we comb each other's hair. By the time we are done it's almost dark so Caylee dresses in the outfit she brought. "They saw me walk out with it and would wonder why it's still in my hands coming back."
I nodded my head agreeing with her. We are close to the same size and I didnt wear it. We wandered back the same way we came in.
Walking up to the house De'rax was standing outside." Was waiting to see if you would make it back in. Didn't know if you got lost and I would have to go find you."
"Nope. With my nose we didn't have any problems."
"Good and I see you found the clearing." He was looking at our wet hair. "Have a good swim?"
"Yes we did. It was rather refreshing."
Caylee smiled at me. "You could say it was a wave of a good time."
We both laughed at our inside joke. De'rax gave us a funny look but didn't inquire further.
"That's good. Uh Kyra I have to go into the city tomorrow for a meeting will you be okay here?"
"Yes I will be fine. I can get some more rest before the trip."
"Very well then. Caylee can you make sure she eats while I'm gone. I should be back before dinner but I don't know how long it will last."
"Yes Lord General."
He nods and heads back into the house. Caylee and I follow and Jez'ar shuts the door. "Miss Kyra."
I turn at the sound of my name. De'rax turns back as well waiting for Jez'ar to continue.
"I wanted to say thank you for helping me earlier."
I nodded in response since I thought if I spoke to him before he was ready he might freak. He smiled and bowed then left.
"That was unexpected. He doesnt usually thank people. You have earned his respect and that is hard to do."
I listened to De'rax words about respect and felt pleased that I could earn something so big for something so simple.
"Caylee you may stay with Kyra again if you like."
Caylee's face turns pink as she nods her head in response. He nods back and heads to his room.
"Good night ladies."
We both answered good night and went to my room. Closing the between door Caylee and I climb into the big bed and quickly fall asleep.