Tempt with hours of pleasure [Darius]

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The ocean takes me in to watch you shaking

Finally things were beginning to settle down within the Vashti pack. Although their members had decreased, they were stable. The remaining wolves were those that truly mattered to the pack, more members would be accepted to fill in the pack again. The huntress was satisfied that those she truly cared about had survived and appeared to be in fairly good health. Wounds had been inflicted; yet, over time they would mend themselves. The scars would prove to be reminders of the fiery hell storm that all of them had lived through. That simple fact proved that the Vashti wolves were superior to all others. Especially since Darius had began to guide them. Softly the femme had left the others of the pack to rest. The meeting was over and Kuma had been lucky enough to gain about two hours worth of sleep. Insomnia needed to creep back into her life now, that sounded just like her luck. Regardless, the grey pelted female needed to rid her pelt of the ashen bits that had clung so desperately to her typically smooth fur. Being dirty was something she absolutely despised, typically the femme was exceptionally well groomed. 'I can't look like those other broads,' she scoffed at the thought of the filthy bitches that had lived within Vashti. They were not as disgusting as Kuma made herself believe, she simply needed to make herself superior to them.

Watch you weigh your powers

Once the huntress believed herself far enough away from the glaring orbs of the others, she burst into a run. Pain shuddered through her back and legs as they pleaded for her to go easy on them. Excessive strain had been exerted onto her body the past few days. Even before the storm had captured her attention, the female had been scoping out more food for the pack. It was not like they desperately needed food, her hunters had quite a pile back at the boat but Kuma was never satisfied. Her mindset rarely ever flipped the switch from work to relaxation. Today she was going to care for herself, at least enough to be clean. The femme was certain that after a bath she would be able to sleep or hunt more. Many of her hunters had died, now the need for food would become more of an issue. She certainly could not expect the warriors to help, she was here to serve the males not make their lives harder. The frozen warmth of her stare danced across the terrain as she passed through it, silently hoping that she would stumble upon a life. Much to her disappointment, she passed none. At least the flames burning her bones had faded into a dull throb, which proved to be significantly easier for her to disguise from the others.

Tempt with hours of pleasure

Her destination became visible to her focused optics and a smirk flashed across her muzzle for a moment. This little oases was not one of the most used to the other members, in fact she rarely noticed anyone in this area of the dunes. Privacy was more than welcome to her now, it had been a disgrace enough to have the Alpha see her in such a state of filth. A deep grumble left her chest as the annoyance crawled around beneath her skin. Somehow he had still complimented her somewhat, 'he must have been delusional with rage.' This was the only justification that made any sense to the huntress. Panting lightly, she trotted herself the rest of the way towards the water. An eager tongue lapped the fluid rapidly, gently her dehydration began to ease itself away. Even the nuisance of a headache began to have less of an edge to it. Finishing her drink, the muscular creature sighed lightly and began bringing herself into the water. The temperature was hardly noticed by Kuma as her mind was grinding away.

Take me one more time

The grime had loosened itself from her paws and the female shoved her face beneath the surface of the water. Her crania flipped back as she resurfaced, tossing droplets of water from her features. Gently, she began running her paw along the back of her head and neck. To her surprise the gunk was loosening itself quickly, but that did not relieve the slight embarrassment that had already stung her. It did not take a genius to know that one could clean themself, it was the utter fact that the Alpha had seen her in such disarray. Certainly that would give him one more thing to taunt her for; this topic would bother her unlike most other things he said. Grumbling quietly to herself the female hoped that with all the chaos the brute hadn't noticed or would forget and never mention it to her again. Not like she valued his opinion of her or anything stupid like that.

Take me one more wave

Wading into the water further the female shivered slightly, more at her own mind than the temperature of the water. Her pelt was well adapted to the weather in Tas'Alea and rarely did the weather ever bother her. 'Except for when globs of molten shit fall on me,' she silenced her grumbling. As long as the same storm never crossed paths with Darius - Vashti - she would survive. The hormonal rush in her system made it nearly impossible to silence the chattering in her brain. Something would cross her mind and piss her off; therefore, she would attempt to silence it. Nothing seemed to be working, the same topics were resurrecting themselves to proceed with haunting her. She despised mating season, Kuma knew what went on. Did the brutes really expect that the other females didn't run their mouths in the absence of male company? If they did then they were idiots.

Take me for one last ride

Occasionally, Kuma would wonder if she had missed some great teaching from her father. Most females her age either had a mate, pups, or at least had a brute attempt to claim them. For her entire life she had been alone, was that part of the issue? Even as a child there had been few others she was permitted to socialize with. Training for her had began as soon as she no longer was totally reliant upon her mother for survival. With no siblings and few close friends Kuma had began to wonder what she was doing wrong. At this point there would be no changing her personality, if that was the reason, she was old and set in her ways. Snapping back into reality, the femme shook her pelt even though her body remained mostly in the water.

I'm out of my head

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Darius was getting old; he could feel it in his bones. These last few days he had walked through hell and finally his age was starting to catch up to him. The pressure upon an alpha was no small feat. It weighed on his back like the world did Atlas. And, it would mean an early death for him if he wasn't careful. Though he kept himself in prime physical condition he was overworked, these last few days especially. It felt like every muscle in his body was on fire and he couldn't remember the last time he'd had a full night's sleep. Long hours had been put into finding anyone he could from his decimated pack.

But all creatures needed a break every once in a while. Darius, as much as he tried to hold himself to a higher standard, was only one wolf. Beyond that he was only wolf. He had basic needs that he was sorely neglecting and if he kept going like this he was going to burn himself out. A burt out Darius meant a burnt out alpha. A burnt out alpha meant Vashti would have no leader. Though it had taken much self-argument, the Dire brute had finally succumbed to the the fact that could not continue to risk his health in such a way. He needed to do what was best for the pack. That meant taking care of himself

Thus, Darius slipped away when he knew the others were asleep. If he was going to take some private time, he was going to damn well make sure it was actually private. And he knew every creaky crack and crevice on his old, worn down boat so despite his large size it hadn't been too difficult to get away. Tired legs slowly carried him towards the dunes where he knew the relaxing pools of water would lie. Long ago he had scoped out his favorites, the ones that were most secluded and thus would give him some time to think in peace. That was exactly what he needed right now, a little fresh water and the quiet to think through the chaos that had befallen his pack.

What he found was Kuma.

The brute made it two feet from the water's edge before he realized he was not alone. So wrapped up had he been in his own tired thoughts that he hadn't taken the time to do a proper check of the area. And now his chance for tranquility had been completely destroyed. Truthfully, Darius wasn't sure if he felt angry or pleased to see his lead huntress out in the water. Kuma was another thing that had been weighing heavily on his mind as of late, a distraction he could not afford to have. And now she was in his spring bathing in his water and some sleepy part of mind was seriously considering making her his bitch. If she was going to use his things, she might as well become one of his things, right? Darius shook his head, chasing the thought away with a growl and trying to not stare. "Why is there never no escape from you? Worthless Kuma."

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The water played across the femme's pelt lightly, satisfied to be used. The cleansing sensation was beginning to relax the tense Dire female. A strange calmness was beginning to overtake her, almost as if she was not alone. The thought stayed distant, the huntress assumed her mind was merely playing tricks upon her. When she had snuck off all of the others were sound asleep, it was not likely they would wake up to search for her. They still had food, so the female guaranteed her ass was still safe. There was always something they could pick on her for, but after the turn of events it would be too much effort. Their hearts and bodies needed rest, hers just refused to allow it. Even after nature tried to strike all of Vashti down, something within her would not find sleep. The huntress felt as if she could hardly sit still, her mind pulsated rapidly regardless of the exhaustion overcoming her muscles.

The water donated some of its energy to the canine, rejuvenated her in a way that Kuma had hardly expected. A bit of adrenaline began dumping into her veins. 'Somebody, somewhere,' and as if on command the female swung her head behind her towards the masculine features of the alpha. His voice played simultaneously, reminding her that he had to be always watching. Wherever she ventured off to, the brute would certainly be able to call her out on it later. Regardless of her attempts to find privacy, she was simply unable to. What the Dire female did not realize was that the reason she was not alone was partially her own fault. Her mind was guilty of searching out the brute at a subconscious level that she knew not existed. However, her body knew what it wanted even if she did not.

Her head lowered instinctively as the brute spoke and her ears retracted themselves towards her skull for a second before flipping upright once more. The action was more out of surprise than rage at the brute, something about him was flawless among the darkness. The moonlight spilled across his muscular silhouette and cast glints of silver amongst his emerald eyes. She took a few steps away from the deep water, allowing herself permission to remain within the oases. Now the liquid licked at her ankles rather than her thighs. A slight shake rippled across her, Kuma attempted to avoid showering her alpha with water. 'That would certainly bring a smile to his face' sarcasm lingered inside her once more, but an edge of cruelty had dropped away. It seemed now to be more playful, the tone rang out awkwardly inside of her.

The force of lust had grown within the huntress. A want for this brute before her had developed suddenly, rapidly devouring her mind. The entirety of her being craved him and nearly pleaded to be dominated. A glimmer of such a craving was evident even within her hellfire optics that observed the large, handsome canine before her. The alpha truly was a sight to behold. Power radiated from his every being, but their was a secret softness to the brute, one that he showed no one. Her mind could no longer shove away the time of the year, it was impossible to deny the rush of hormones throughout her body. The Dire femme could not deny the truth, she was going into heat.

Kuma was unsure if the timing was spectacular or a terrible coincidence. Darius was not stupid, there was no way she could disguise the apparent craving for him. For the time being, the huntress didn't consider the potential for the brute to mock her more. All thoughts has vanished from her mind, except the apparent wanting. Gently her tail began to wag behind her, an action she didn't think Darius had ever seen. Her innermost thoughts were typically well hidden, even something as simple as a tail wag had been avoided. Now, she had different motives, guiding the scent of her intentions towards the brute.

OoC: sorry this is bad -.-

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Silence. For once Kuma's only response was to greet him with silence. It was a pleasant change. Or rather, it would have been had he not known her as well as he did. The annoying bitch was like a flea, her voice constantly chewing at his ears. She never held her tongue when she was supposed to. And, stupid male that he could be sometimes, he let her get away with it. Only Kuma though. If any other female tried to speak to him the way she did they would surely be beaten down. But Kuma... for all the mistreatment that fell to her paws, she had a lot of privilege.

Another low growl rumbled in his throat as she padded part way out of the water. It was frustrated and perplexed all at once. How was he supposed to chastise her for being silent when her silence was what he wanted? And why did she have to hold herself like that? Green eyes raked over her body with lust, watching the way the water dripped from her fur. She really was a pretty bitch in her own right. Better looking than the other wenches he bothered to keep around, though that may have had something to with the fact that she was of his species. She took good care of herself too; made it hard for him to ignore her, try as he might.

Darius took several slow, predatory steps forward. His muscles were tense and his stance was powerful, almost as if he was hunting the worthless femme before him. The wag of her tail wasn't missed nor was the scent it carried forth. The pheromones wrapped around him like a warm blanket, calling him closer as they invaded his senses. Heat pooled in his groin, tender flesh slipping from its sheath involuntarily. It didn't take much to make the brute want her. In truth he always wanted her. It was because of that that he always denied himself her. A man's power weakened when he let himself get tied up in the affairs of a woman. Females were distracting leeches and the last thing he needed was to give Kuma more of an attitude by letting her in on his little secret.

But, how was he supposed to deny her once again? She was so close and always so willing to please him. The expression on her face said she wanted him as much as he wanted her... What was one drink from the forbidden fruit? Thus far no other bitch had been able to bear him a son, an heir. Maybe forcing himself to overlook Kuma for all these seasons had been a mistake. Maybe if he stopped denying his heart what it wanted, he would be able to finally have what he needed?

His paws slipped into the water, body incredibly close to her's. The closer he got the stronger the scent of her heat became, overpowering. It messed with his mind and weakened his self-control. The closer he got, the more easily he could rationalize it. It was just the two of them alone in this little oasis. No one would have to know. No one but himself and Kuma, and Kuma wouldn't dare speak of it so long as he threatened her. Her body called to him, made him ache for her. Darius growled again, a deep sound of anger and lust. Without thinking he shoved his nose beneath her tail, inhaling that luscious scent and darting his tongue out to taste her. He had always made sure no one could have his precious Kuma, no one but himself when the time was right. Forcing himself to pull away, he continued his circle around her until they were once again face to face, not a word passing a lips about how he'd just violated her. Denying himself once more would be near impossible, but the least he could do was make her beg, remind himself that he was in control.

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The Dire bitch had denied herself of brutes during the vast expanse of her life - or Darius had driven them off from her, without her realization. Now, she was a victim to her innermost desires. Capability to refrain herself had dissipated, self-control evaporated into the warm air surrounding them. Lust drew the two canines closer, they were on the same page. Neither realized their feelings for the other, but the sexual tension had built up over the last five years. Finally it was going to break free. Kuma's breathing began to stutter lightly as she proceeded to observe Darius. There was no wondering why all the females seemed to fawn over him, he was extremely handsome. His muscular silhouette was symmetrical, powerful and attractive. The air of power that clouded the Alpha drew all others in. Even Kuma was a victim to his aura, she nearly begged to submit to him - not like she would ever tell him such a thing.

The way the brute padded towards her created another flood of warmth throughout her figurine. Her body moistened, craving what she prayed he was willing to give. She had been saving herself for perfection, not wanting to settle for anything lesser than herself. Patience had paid off, even if it did mean years of anger during mating season. This time around the other bitches could be jealous, for once she was going to get hers. The huntress was ready, exhilarated at being the prey to the erotic aggression playing across Darius's features. The Dire breed was known for a short temper and aggressive behavior, but the two Vashti members seemed to be the worst of them. They had fought many times growing up, physically and verbally; yet, Kuma had always had this undying urge to please Darius - satisfy him like no other could.

What she had always claimed to be pack loyalty had turned out to develop into something significantly more. Her mind was still denying the truth, that this lust between them now was merely scratching the surface of her innermost feelings. Kuma cared for Darius more than anything, that was the true reason behind her undying commitment and dedication to the brute. She took the beatings and embarrassments merely because it made him look better, knowing that the other members of Vashti put him on a pedestal as well only made her happier. All of them were seeing what her subconscious did; however, stubbornness was deeply ingrained into the femme's mind. Until now, Darius had shown little interest in her. 'Now is better than never,' a bit of confidence slipped into her blood. For once she nearly thought that the Alpha was finding her to be of some use. Even if she only ever caught his attention this one time, it would be all she would need to get by.

Her body trembled as she felt his muzzle find itself beneath her tail, a lusty whine escaped her quivering lips. This sensation was all new to her, every time that she went into heat, she had wandered off to be alone and despised her entire existence. No one had wanted her and she had craved something that she could never have. Until now, Darius was pressing his maw against her rump eagerly enjoying her arousal. The ashy femme was quite certain that the shivering movements of her body were visible to the Alpha, but she was not embarrassed. Ecstasy was spreading throughout her frame at mere presence of the brute, his interest in her. Everything she wanted was beginning to come true, she craved the brute.

Kuma always believed that she could offer Darius something that none of the other bitches could. The thought had crossed her mind only on occasion of being the female to supply the brute an heir; however, it had always been brief. Never in a million years did the Dire femme believe that the Alpha would be circling her, arousing her more with every passing second. For the first time, her hellfire orbs landed upon his without her typical air of pride. Rather they were filled with an innocence that simply pleaded to be taken, she wanted him to take her. She was untouched by any other creature, wet and ripe for the taking. Didn't Darius want power and control, he certainly would have it now. The unscathed Dire wanted to be his bitch, the one he could have when he pleased and someone for him to push around. Kuma's entirety would belong to him, to pleasure or beat as he enjoyed.

Despite the weakness within her legs the femme managed to take a slight step towards him, eyes still locked upon his. Chemicals boiled within her body, making her mind slow to speak. A strange comfort had blanketed the huntress, much to her surprise. Her mind knew it wanted Darius and he knew what he was doing. She trusted him greatly, enough to give to him what she had withheld from the rest of the world. Finally she was able to bring her figure to move, cautiously turn her rump back towards the brute. A deep, lusty growl emitted her own chest and her back arched. Gently she pressed herself against him, moving her ashen tail into the air. "Take what none have had," her voice was lower than the usual tone it held. Pride lacked within her words, rather there was a beg to it. Kuma was pleading for him to take her, the area between her thighs needed him. "Please," a word almost foreign to the huntress's lips, "Fucking use me." The force of her words seemed as if the female would drop dead without the Alpha's entrance to her. Every passing second seemed to bring the female to become more aroused for him, body continuing to moisten - ready for his arrival.

Lifting her rump as high as she could, the female pressed against him a bit harder. Leading her scent across his muzzle, brushing against the brute's tender nose. Although her body still shook with absolute arousal, Kuma managed to hold it fairly steady. She prayed that his teeth would be latched upon the back of her neck, no matter how hard. The strength Darius held was well known to her, she had been (willingly) made victim to his wrath many times. He could use her however he wished, the adrenaline pumping through her veins would numb all potential pain either way.

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For all her talk and pride, Kuma was a weak bitch. She was just like all the others, succumbing to her hormones in such a way that she would willingly give him everything. She was weak and needy and pleading. Tender pink flesh slipped from between Darius's own thighs as he admired the affect he was having on her. She wanted him. No, she needed him. Only his raw power would be able to sooth the fire currently burning through her body.

A hungry growl rang out as again her rump found its way to her face. Damn was she wet and it was all for him. Greedily the brute drank from his huntress, lapping at her like a thirsty man in the desert. She tasted fresh, untainted, a rare delicacy served to only the alpha. Her scent was driving him absolutely mad as he buried his nose inside of her. He couldn't seem to get close enough and wanted to bring her to her knees. Only he could do this to her, and he wanted Kuma to understand that the privilege befalling her was not something to be taken lightly.

"You. Are. Mine!" His voice was gruffer than usual, echoing with a powerful claim he could have used on any piece of land. His nose pulled from her rump, tongue running over it to catch every last trace of her. Then his powerful jaws closed around her neck, dragging the female underneath him. With one forceful thrust he mounted her, entered her, claimed her as his own. There would be no doubt about it that Darius owned this worthless bitch. She was his and no one else's! And as he bit down harder, roughly taking her, years of pent up emotion pouring into one act, he could not believe how right she felt. The alpha finally had his favorite bitch.

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Maybe Kuma was secretly weak, underneath the powerful exterior that she flaunted. The Dire bitch would never believe such a fact; after all, she had survived several years of mating season as a virgin. That was of particular importance for her, she was a huntress and would only take on the best. Now, the best had his muzzle in her rump. The years of waiting patiently were finally paying off. This was the first time that she had the opportunity to hold Darius' attention in a way she never had. Every step could prove to bring him closer to believing she was the best female around. None could top her, Kuma would simply never allow it.

She sent him a lusty gaze from over her shoulder, watching him taste her. The female was ripe and all Darius' for the taking, a sense of purity that even the Alpha may never have had. His huntress had wanted only him for many years, despite the persistent denial echoing within her mind. He was the only brute that could handle her, the only male worthy of her. Shivers were racing up her spine as his tongue proceeded to pass over the tenderest of places. Ecstasy was caressing the Dire bitch internally, a sensation of absolute pleasure that was brand new. If this was the effect that Darius had over all the females - it was no wonder why they talked about it. Kuma would not be sharing this secret though, it was hers to behold forever. This moment was special for her, more than just a lusty encounter with her Alpha.

Kuma tightened her muscles, tensing at the brute's sudden loud words. Instantly, the brute's teeth were sinking into her flesh and tightening their hold upon her. Her breathing quickened as the powerful brute pulled her beneath him. Even if the huntress held the strength to resist the Alpha, she would not have. The words he spoke still echoed within her mind, for a pure moment she was his. It brought about an overwhelming sense of comfort to the female, almost happiness. At last she had her one moment. A soft whine escaped her maw between heavy breaths as he penetrated her, owned her. The moment was pristine, Kuma had waited for something better than she ever could have imagined. Teeth sunk deeper within her flesh, bringing about tiny droplets of blood. The pain merely made the high stronger.

For now she could not imagine what would become from this moment, if this would mean anything to the Alpha. Her mind could not fathom the past or the future - simply the present. Tremors of pleasure were radiating her frame, making her legs week under his powerful force. For a simple second the female felt infinite, nothing else in life mattered. The pain and torment of the recent natural disaster simply bled away into nothingness. They were the only two creatures within the entirety of the planet, this was their moment.

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And damn was it a good moment. Darius had never felt more satisfied than he did now. Kuma had always been special to him, purposely kept apart from the others and singled out, albeit negatively. Years of desire had exploded in this one moment, yearning, need, lust... something more he refused to admit. Kuma got under his skin like no other bitch could and now he had finally gotten her. Her body belonged beneath him, panting heart beat music to his ears. As wrong as he'd always known it'd be, it felt too right to deny it any longer. Kuma was his whether the pack knew it or not and if anyone tried to take her from him, they would pay.

Of course, his head had cleared somewhat by the time he dismounted, body slowly getting over the high. He felt good, too good, and it was all stupid Kuma's fault. A part of him wanted to punish her for making him give in to such a primal urge, for making him momentarily forget about his pack, his family. But the larger, more dominant part of his soul had enjoyed it just a little too much. He was happy and sated, rejuvenated even. All thanks to some silly female.

In a moment of weakness (or perhaps one of strength), Darius did something rather uncharacteristic. He had always tried so hard to keep up a strong front in front of his pack, to be a true leader unswayed by the needs and wants of his heart. Kuma had broken down a wall though, at least for tonight. The part of him he usually kept so carefully guarded was shining through, which is why instead of leaving her right away he moved a little closer instead.

Facing her now, his eyes held warmth and softness, actions speaking far louder than anything he could say. His neck reached out, head pushing against her, nuzzling her sweetly, appreciatively. It was only for a moment and he never treated someone like this, especially a female. But after everything Kuma deserved it, he knew she did, and it was her reward for doing so well. A tender lick was placed to her maw before he turned again, lumbering out of the oasis and away from the bitch that had the ability to make him question everything. If she ever spoke a word of this, she'd be dead.

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This moment would forever remain within her mind, as all of her waiting had been worth it. The years of agony and rage as she watched the brutes obsess over the others, while she had impatiently waited. All that time the femme had longed for the one who deserved her and now he had taken what was his. And damn did she feel good! Her physical and mental state had risen substantially over the past few moments, ecstasy pumping throughout her bloodstream. Time seemed at a stand still, for she was enjoying the Alpha's presence within her. Breathing increased for a moment, before a soft whine escaped her muzzle. She knew this needed to remain a secret, even before the brute reacted so gently to her. This creature was not one to run her mouth about personal happenings.

Trembling legs shifted the female's weight slowly as she tried to keep herself from collapsing. Whatever had come over Darius tonight was likely to disappear forever, this was her one moment until the end of her days. Heart skipped a beat as she felt him move closer after exiting her body. 'He is still here and coming nearer? I assumed he would be leaving,' her brain was hazy with confusion. She knew not what had come over the Alpha, why he was staying instead of leaving her alone. Regardless of the answer, she longed to be near him in a way that she had never been willing to admit. It was wise for her to bite her tongue, rather than say anything out of overjoyed, baffled stupidity. A warm sensation was slowly growing within her, it radiated out from he chest to cover the entirety of her being. Little did the huntress know that this was her total adoration for the brute before her.

If the Dire female thought that the shaking upon her body was bad before, it had just gotten worse. As the gaze of softness fell upon her own crimson orbs, Kuma felt her own walls crumbling down. The usually stern look upon her features had drifted away, melted into softness as she gazed upon her Alpha. For now the worry of what he would say had evaporated, he could throw this moment of exposing her own feelings back into her face. Nothing else mattered now, for what the two could not verbalize they were saying with the passion inside their eyes. Forever would this remain their little secret, no other deserved knowing about such purity; Kuma knew it would be the end of her if she was stupid enough to ever mention this as well.

The gentle sensation of his large head pressing against her made the huntress feel trusted and of more importance than ever before. She would never believe that he treated any other female so tenderly. Everything he was doing was for her. Any hope that Kuma had for breaking the spell Darius had over her was gone. There would never be any disobeying, never would their be anyone else she would permit herself to get so close to. She belonged to him until life seeped from her body, even then she wondered if her soul would leave the brute. The moment passed quickly between them, Darius pulled away and her heart cried out for him to stay. Still no words could slip from her muzzle, she was in shock from everything that had occurred tonight. Quickly, she managed to follow his lick with one of her own; but then he turned and was gone.

A strange loneliness settled over the femme as his silhouette faded into the darkness. Her moment of heaven on earth had passed, the sweet memory was all that she had to cling onto now. A soft whimper escaped her muzzle only when she felt certain that the Alpha was gone, everything needed to become normal once more. Doing so meant that none could hear her soft sound of joy. She longed to feel her body pressed against his, spending the night by his size. 'Stupid hormones, making me want stupid cuddling shit,' she forced herself to deny the truth once more. That was what needed to happen in order to proceed with life the same as she had before.