I could feel that thing pushing against me again as he continued to tease me. I struggled to grasp onto my rationality but my body was winning the battle against my mind.
Suddenly, I heard a sound outside which set me on alert and brought me back to my senses. I turned my head away and tried to push him off, "Stop!"
I could see how confused he was, I was definitely sending mixed signals. "Sorry.." I muttered as he climbed off me, looking confused and hurt.
"Did I hurt you?" He asked cautiously, looking sincerely worried
"No…" I replied, my face as red as a tomato. Quite the opposite, in fact… I was dangerously close to feeling really good…
"Did I do something wrong?" He pressed for an answer for my behavior.
I was so embarrassed and confused, I ended up sounding more angry than I actually was. "Wrong?! What about this is okay? You just grab a random woman from the woods and think you can take her home and do whatever to her?!"
The look of hurt on his face was replaced by one of pure confusion and innocence. He seemed to be contemplating something. Then he looked like he had a question. Nope, he's back to thinking again. I sighed and decided to take pity on the poor creature.
"Why did you just jump on me?" I asked, trying to remain calm.
"Didn't you say you want pups?" He asked, looking genuinely confused.
PUPS?! What?!?!!?! I took a breath to calm myself, "I am certain I did not say anything like that that…"
"but you said you wanted more beds…" He said, still confused.
"yes…" I failed to see his point.
"beds for pups!" He said simply, looking like he figured something out. He looked quite proud of himself and his tail was wagging again.
How did he even jump to that conclusion??? Unless that's some kind of slang or euphemism in this world. It's better if I remain calm and try to be understanding…
"No, Marshall," I said as I pinched the bridge of my nose, "another bed for us. I don't feel comfortable sleeping next to a man I just met."
"Oh…" His tail stopped wagging and he looked deep in thought again, "I have no other beds…" He scratched his head and then looked like he had an idea, "What if I'm not a man!"
"I feel like your logic might be backwards.." as I started he suddenly turned into the big wolf dog from before.
He looked at me with those big puppy eyes and laid his head on my lap as he flopped down on the bed. Involuntarily I started petting his head as I talked, "I don't think this is much better.." I yawned propping my back against the large pillow and backboard, "I know it's you."
He just yawned and closed his eyes. The soothing sensation of petting puppy fur began to make me sleepy as well.
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I could tell it was morning by the chirping of birds outside the window.
I rolled over in bed and hugged the pillow. It must be the weekend because my alarm hasn't gone off yet. I heard a low grumble sound and remembered that I wasn't at home. I was in another world. I felt the pillow rumble a little and remembered I was sleeping with Puppy Marshall. I snuggled closer and went to pet him, but something wasn't quite right. There was no fur, what I was petting was smooth and soft, and my hand just bumped into something hard.
I swallowed my saliva and opened my eyes to see a butt naked Marshall sitting on the bed next to me. He had one foot off the bed like he was about to get up and he was now fully erect. I got an eye full of just what was poking me yesterday. Needless to say, my hunch was right. He's definitely packing. And my tiny hand was right on the base of it.
Oh boy…
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MARSHALL POV:
It was a difficult task to control my inner wolf last night. I just wanted to keep going with her. I want to become one with her, hear her moans, make her yell my name. I sighed as my wolf rumbled in my chest. I need to take a cold bath and go get us food. I woke up in my human form and I don't want to scare her. I look down at her back as she slept and smiled to myself. She was adorable and beautiful… and the sounds she makes..
Immediately I felt my lower body stirring. Yeah it's time for a cold bath. I don't want to scare her off. Just as I was about to get up she rolled over and made me pause. She was so perfect. Then she reached out to hug my waist and scoot closer, my breath caught in my throat as she slid her hand down my abdomen and touched that part of me that reacts so quickly to her. I froze on the spot. Does she want me? She seems to be waking up… Will she be mad? Is it too late to turn back? I felt my body harden, despite my desperate attempt to control it, as she opened her eyes and looked right at it.
Oh no….
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MIRA POV:
"Oh, um… Sorry, I didn't realize what I was doing." I blushed scarlet and retracted my hand. I was definitely kind of turned on, but I'm not about to let him know that.
His face was also flushed as he quickly turned his back and said, "No worries.. I'll be back!" And he fled out the door with a robe in his hand.
I let out a deep breath and tried to calm down. My heart was racing and I was a little bothered. If only he wasn't so damn handsome. I sat up in bed and decided to focus on regaining the strength in my legs so I could get out of here. I recalled all my therapy and started with simple ankle pumps before moving on to bending my knee (with the help of the blanket at first). I finished my exercises and just had some time to rest when Marshall came back with food and drinks.
He raised the plate and cup as he entered as if to show that he had pure intentions, "Breakfast." He placed it down on the small table next to the bed. I sat up and scooted over to the edge.
"Only one plate?" I asked, feeling uncomfortable being the only one to eat.
"I ate mine already." He said as he sat there and watched me eat.
Marshall had also come back with some clothes, given to him from someone else in the town, that were more my size. After eating I tried on the clothes and they fit much better. The pants fit perfectly and the top was quite cozy. I was all ready to go out exploring! Except for one thing… My legs still couldn't support me. I immediately became depressed.
Marshall seemed to have picked up on my mood and said, "I am strong, I can carry you around if you want to go out!" His tail wagged and his ears perked up.
"That would be too embarrassing!" I said as I covered my face out of embarrassment at the thought of it.
"No it wouldn-"
Marshall was cut off by the sound of someone knocking. He walked over to answer the door. When he opened the door I saw his uncle standing outside with a woman and a small girl. The woman was almost as tall as the men, she had long silver blonde hair which was tied back. She wore a long sleeved dress and looked very gentle, however she had an air of authority around her.
Marshall invited them in and they all turned to look directly at me. I smiled awkwardly and waved from my spot on the edge of the bed. "Hi. I'm Mika."
The woman nodded in my direction to acknowledge me, then the 3 of them continued talking quietly by the door. The young girl approached me, she seemed curious. She didn't have ears or a tail, unlike the others in the room. I smiled at her and she took that as an invitation to ask questions. "I'm Maria, Marshall is my brother. Are you his mate now?"
"Mate?" I asked before thinking.
"Yeah. Don't you know what a mate is?" She asked innocently as she climbed up and plopped herself down in the chair that Marshall was sitting in a few minutes ago. She was clearly a young girl, but why was she almost as tall as me?
"Why don't you tell me what it is, since you are so smart?" I asked gently as I tapped her nose and she giggled. This way I can get information without exposing myself.
She seemed to contemplate for a minute before answering me, "My mom told me when 2 adults meet, and their souls are compatible, they will be drawn together, then live together as one forever." She said confidently with a big smile on her face.
"I see…" I said as I digested this new information. I was going to need to be careful, god only knew what kind of trouble I might find myself in here.
I told her that Marshall and I are not mates. I couldn't define exactly what we are, since we barely know each other. I barely know him but it feels as if I've known him forever at the same time… and I feel so comfortable around him for no reason at all.
She asked me a lot of questions: why I cut my hair short, what kind of beast I am, why I'm so short, and she even asked it I was actually an adult. I internally cried at that last one. I finally managed to redirect her to tell me about her hobbies.
Maria went on to tell me all about the town. she told me about the people and which place had the best sweets. I listened to everything she said in case I might need the information later. Just as she started to ask me questions about my home, Marshall motioned to her and she got up and left. I heaved a sigh of relief.
Marshall and the 2 ladies went outside as the doctor came over to talk. "You seem to have regained some of your strength. I am glad to see it. I have gotten permission from the town leader to give you this recovery water. It will help you recover much more quickly." He said as he placed a glass decanter of clear liquid on the table.
"Thank you."
"Don't thank me. Thank our leader once you are back on your feet." He patted me on the head and left.
I poured the liquid into the cup I used earlier and smelled it. It smelled like water as well. Let's hope it's not bitter like medicine! I took a big swig.
How refreshing! It's like spring water but somehow different. I feel like I've felt this before…. The little chibi girl in the woods! She gave me a recovery potion! I thought it was water… if I knew, I would have drank it all! I finished the glass of water and felt so refreshed. I finished 2 more glasses. Immediately, I felt like I had strength in my legs!
I stood up from the edge of the bed and was able to hold my own weight! I was so happy! I wanted to try walking! There was nothing to hold on to that was sturdy besides the bed, which was a shame.. But I was so ecstatic that I was about to just go for it. At this moment, Marshall walked in and looked shocked. I beamed at him and decided, what the hell. I took my first steps in years, and walked right to him. Although it was clumsy and definitely not graceful, I did it!
I fell into his arms just as my legs gave out. Tears hung at the corners of my eyes as I told him I haven't walked in years.
He cheered and I laughed in pure ecstasy; he picked me up and swung me around cheering that it worked. In the heat of the moment, when he had me in his arms, and shared in this life changing moment with me, I felt that maybe… Maybe this wasn't too bad…