Integra smiled, his wry fox grin glowing as he looked at Dani. "No... No, not at all. Telling me that has greatly helped me avert potential catastrophe. Thank you so much Dani" he rolled over, pinning Dani below him. He kissed her tiny lips again, and took a second to admire Dani's sleek body. She was wiry like a werewolf and he couldnt help but notice her gorgeous looks. He kissed her again, and leaned forward pressing his chest against her.

"Im just a little crazy sometimes. Im glad youre smart enough to figure out which is which." He kissed her again, slightly more passionately. He tapped her nose and kissed her once more, sliding his tongue into her mouth and pressing himself closer to her. "I missed you so much. How long had it been since i saw you... Days?" He kissed her again, greedily drinking in her attention.

Dani smiled. She was glad she was able to help. Then Integra rolled over and pinned her. She didn't move as he kissed her. As he kissed her again, she let herself kiss him back. Another giggle came from her when he spoke again. He tapped her nose and slid his tongue in her mouth. She didn't know what to do at first. Do the same as him? Is that... ? She was too shy. He spoke again. She slightly frowned. "It feels like it's been a while," she said before he kissed her again.

Integra continued to shower his dear pet Dani in kisses. He leaned onto her and hugged her closely as he kissed her. He was so happy to be with her and he was eager to express that to her. He kissed her again, and his hand squeezed tightly on her butt. Her soft smooth skin was pliable in his hand. "Dani... You are so sweet to me." He rolled and rolled around, tangling Dani and himself up in the bedsheets.

"Dani, my good little doggy!" He rubbed her back and teased her playfully. He certainly didnt think this would be how he was spending his night. "It isnt often that i have such a beautiful lady completely naked on top of me" He held her , the bedsheets folded around her delicate frame. He breathed and kissed her again. "Whatcha thinking about puppy?" He rubbed her back in small circular motions, trying to massage Dani's wiry body.

Dani accepted the kisses of her owner. Her body relaxed against his as he hugged her close to him and kissed her. His hand squeezed her butt. She felt her face burn hotter than ever. However, his lips were on hers, making it difficult for her blush to be seen. Me? I'm good to him? She became entangled in his sheets as he rolled around.

Integra seemed to enjoy having her there. She smiled at him and giggled a little more. A beautiful naked lady? That's new... She kissed him back and her eyes closed as he rubbed her back. "I'm thinking about... you." She barely managed to get the words out.

Integra was slightly shocked. He moaned under his breath and felt himself pressing closer to Dani. "Oh me?" He smiled and kissed Dani again. He kissed her neck , slowly trailing his lips down to her chest. He let his lips brush her smooth supple skin, carefully pulling himself onto her. "I like you Dani. I like you alot. " he kissed her again. "And that is saying alot for me." His hands idly rubbed up and down her back.

"What are you thinking about me Dani? Are they good things?" He kissed her soft skin. "I sure hope they are...." He pushed her waist closer to himself, his other hand grabbed her chest, slightly rubbing her breasts. His finger lightly pulled her nipples in any direction, gently coaxing her on. He kissed her lips again, sliding her tongue deeper into her throat

Dani found herself wanting to be closer to him and unsure of how it would be possible. She became weak to his touch. Her head forced itself up as her eyes closed. She felt his lips on her chest. His words brought a smile to her lips. Her fingers lightly rubbed his ears. Her back slightly arched while his hands rubbed it.

Then Integra began asking questions. She smiled again. Of course my thoughts of you are good. Her back arched a little more as he pushed her waist closer to him. She closed her eyes. His touch felt soft and strong. When he kissed her and slid his tongue further, she shyly slid her tongue into his mouth.

Integra sucked on Dani's tongue with pleasure. He let out a self indulgent moan and found himself quickly tearing his shirt off. He pulled Dani's chest towards his and began to lightly move his hips against hers. He rubbed her breasts, moving his hips slowly harder against her. He kissed her passionately, grinding against her as he did. He felt her strongly against him and he was amazed at how he was suddenly feeling.

Integra rolled on top of Dani , her naked little form driving him crazy. He pulled her head to his chest and hugged her tightly for a second with his eyes shut. He kissed her again, rhythmically pressing his hips into hers. "Hey Dani..." He kissed her again, and looked into her eyes "will you do me a favor?" He sat on her hips, pinning her beneath him. "I need help unbuttoning my pants...!" He explained calmly to her.

Dani grew more comfortable using her tongue and used it to play with his a little. She moved so he could remove his shirt and felt something come over her that enjoyed being near him in a different way than before. Her kiss deepened. She found her hands sliding up his arms and wrapping around his well-developed muscles.

Dani squeezed her eyes shut as he held her head to his chest. They remained closed as he kissed her. Then he began speaking to her again. She looked at him. Something in her definitely felt different. A bit of wildness was churning beneath her chest. An eyebrow raised before she went to smiling again and unbuttoned his pants for him.

Integra laughed, the moment was flowing by naturally and Integra was finding himself excitable. "Oh Dani..." As her small hands undid his pants he couldnt help but notice his eyes wolfishly staring at every inch of her skin. It made him feel a tad silly but he just hugged her closely. He worked his pants down a little, falling below him. he held Dani to him, his hips push against her as he laid with her.

He felt her body against his and he began to tease her, her skin rubbing against his, his hips moving rhythmically to stimulate beautiful little Dani. After awhile he let a free hand run down her back and down to waist. His hand caressed her skin gently running down along her thigh as he kissed her. His hand felt her up and he began to gently tease her. His rubbed at her slowly, feeling her reaction slowly and gently. He began to build in speed, moving a little faster or deeper in time. He kissed her again, taking the moment to suck the breath from her.

Three long years had passed. Integra slowly grew more and more reclusive. Attacks on his manor increased sharply, though slowly started to drop off until recently there were long months of silence. The once boisterous and moderately eccentric head of the household spent most of his waking hours in a small study on the third floor of the manor. Occasionally he would go with Samuel on odd jobs, citing a need for income as his only reasons for leaving the confines of his dusty estate. Often he had food delivered to the house, and Dani would bring up to his study, leaving it in front of the perpetually locked door. Sometimes he would take it, eating only nibbles, other times the food would remain on the floor for hours, until Integra retired for the night, bringing the plates to the kitchen before heading to bed.

He rarely seemed to see Dani anymore, he was certain she spent time cavorting with other Lycans she met in her free-time. She seemed to have so much free time these days; Integra silently resolved to find a way to occupy her time. A lot had changed in the past three years, Samuel had lost an arm in one of the more recent raids. Was it already a whole year ago? No... It would be almost two years now The gaunt old man had opted to replace the thing with some sort of new prosthetic. Apparently cybernetics had made a strong advance in the recent years, and though the technology isn't available to the public yet, Integra had means of procuring hard to find objects. He ceased thinking about Samuel as a knock permeated his study, the steady three syllable rap that he had grown used to responding to. "What is it Samuel?"

The thinning man had once been a spectacular specimen of physical acumen. His once clean-shaven head had been replaced by messy salt and pepper hair. His prosthetic arm was made of some kind of high quality polymer, as to not conduct electricity, though it still made a noise like metal on metal as he knocked on the three foot thick security door. His voice was raspy; a lycan had choked him unconscious a few years back and though his new voice was imposing, it lacked the cheer and vigor that Integra had appreciated all his life. It just wasn't the Samuel he was used to. "Master Integra; It is time to go."

I looked up at the ceiling. My body felt sore, and my head spun. It had been a long few years. A tear ran down my face, into the silk comforter I lay upon. "Of course," I grumbled clearing my throat. With a tentative lurch, I sat up. My entire body screamed in protest. Last week's rousing romp with a violent Red Court Leech was more tiring than i'd like to admit... I peeled the stained dress shirt off my body, going to great lengths to avoid the still tender wounds dressed in soft linen. Absent or not, Dani has the gentlest hands on any attendant i've ever met... I looked at myself in the mirror. Once long hair was disheveled, growing back from the clean shave I had been sporting and covered in blood, it made the hair stand up at odd points and slope in an awkward direction. I stood with a slump, my left leg unwilling to support a more imposing stature. With a sigh, I got dressed to start my long night.

Samuel stood outside the door for a few long minutes. Integra always took too long to get ready; as if he just lay on his bed for hours, maybe even days. He had grown worried about the young boy. Though he was also certain voicing concern wouldn't end well, assuming it didn't simply end in his termination. He started to leave, intent to start the car and load the supplies necessary to put to rest the things that go bump in the night. "Don't be long...." His voice rasped as if he had finished gargling nails.

In the small room, Integra had finished tenderly putting on a new satin black shirt. His dress pants were a slightly different shade of black and the pinstripes didn't quite match, but he was too tired and pressed on time to change those. Samuel interrupted his routine, reminding him that time was of the essence. He hurriedly re-calibrated the left-arm gauntlet he had stolen from a New Californian Ranger. It was outfitted with cybernetics that gave him a grip capable of ripping through steel, though it was none too easy on Integra's frail body. He wrapped the new Dragon Skin body armor around the dress shirt. For being full of ceramic plating and able to stop most military issued rifles, the armor was surprisingly negligible in weight; as should be expected of experimental body armor. Integra threw a sports jacket over his torso, checking it once over for all the concealed weapons he was used to. With practiced reverence he said a quick prayer to the Katana mounted above his bed; before entering the security code required to leave his room. "Samuel...!" He called down the stairs as he loped to the first floor.

Dani noticed almost immediately when the only one she cared for began growing distant from her. At first, she assumed she had done something wrong or that he was growing tired of spending so much time around her. She gave him his space. I hope this is just a phase. The thought lasted for a while. The hope began to slowly fade after a year had gone by. Dani's patience had not paid off. Maybe this is just what happens when the wealthy buy a new expensive toy. It becomes old news after a while.

In the meantime, the sale of vampires and werewolves had remained the same. Certain rogue groups would form and attack facilities involved in the trade. The attack on Integra's home made her a little uneasy. She was afraid that tensions between the races were increasing. It did not help any that Integra would go on missions as often as he did and would return with many different scents on him. Most of them were unpleasant.

While Integra was gone on his trips with Samuel, Dani would patrol the territory for any intruders. Most kept away from Integra's property. Every once in a while, Dani would spot a wolf watching her in the distance. They never approached the territory or attempted to speak to her, only watch her for a short period of time before running off elsewhere. Sometimes Dani considered tracking the scent of this wolf to see where it came from or where it went, but she would not want to miss seeing Integra before he left. She never knew whether he would return or not.

Dani was standing by the back door and staring outside when she heard Integra call for Samuel. She did not turn to watch him leave. It was enough that she could hear him. A small sigh escaped her as she remained lost in her thoughts. What kind of life is this? I no longer serve any purpose here. She was dressed in grey sweatpants with a white tank top. Her feet were bare, as usual. She glanced back in Integra's direction once before opening the back door and letting herself outside.

Once outside, she began her leisurely walk to the edge of the property. Lately, she remained in her human form. There was never a rush to do anything or be anywhere. As the edge of the property, she could smell the other wolf. It had recently been nearby. Dani looked around, but it was not anywhere near that point anymore. Usually the wolf let Dani see it before it took off. Dani took a step outside of Integra's territory. I can get in trouble for this. I wonder if he'll even know that I did it. She took a deep breath and continued into the trees. Something moved up ahead. Dani's eyes fixated on the point of movement. The wolf had appeared. Its grey fur appeared to be clean and well taken care of.

"Who are you?" Dani called out. The wolf stared at her for a second before it turned and ran in the opposite direction. Dani did not hesitate to chase after it. Integra was leaving again. There was no reason for her to stay at the house. It wasn't long before a small, somewhat familiar clearing appeared ahead. The wolf stood near the entrance and appeared to wait for Dani. Dani slowly approached. A twig snapped somewhere behind her and before she had the chance to turn around, something had planted itself into her arm. She blinked a couple of times before she fell unconscious.

Integra rode along with Samuel, the armored car making its slow journey through the city. Gingerly he continued to load individual bullets into the long six-shot magazine that would eventually aid his survival. The large black Pistol was custom-made by an old acquaintance of Samuel's. Integra had never met the man, but Samuel vouched for him and that was enough for Integra. The gun fired a huge, armor-piercing, 13mm hollow point bullet. Each round is jacketed with a "casing" of blessed silver and features an explosive tip containing a charge of pre-blessed mercury. Certainly over-kill to the average human, the gun provided only moderate defense against their more commonly encountered foes. Ain't no rest for the wicked. Integra sighed to himself as he finished loading the sixth round into the first magazine. The large ammunition only allowed for six rounds in a single magazine, meaning he had to carry several magazines for on-the-fly reloading. He loaded the gun, slamming the magazine into the pistol and pulling back the slide to chamber a round. The magazines featured slam-pads, as Integra had pinched himself doing the same motion upon first acquiring the gun. He had hoped for double-stack magazines, but the large bullets were too unwieldy.

Samuel's gun Ivory was a very similar build, a .454 pistol. The rounds fired out of it were custom-made by Samuel himself. The casings have to be bottle-necked and rimless. It held twelve bullets thanks to the double-stack magazines, and each bullet was fully jacketed in silver that Samuel blessed himself. Integra never bothered to ask where he learned to bless water, let alone mercury, silver, and the like. However each bullet worked as if it had been blessed by the All-Father Sulyvahn; and that was more than enough for Integra. Samuel sported a cybernetic arm gauntlet much like Integra's; though Samuel's was smaller, didn't operate at such a high capacity and was much easier on his body. Mostly the aging man used it to hold Ivory. The gun was twice as powerful as a .44 magnum and even outperformed the Desert Eagle when loaded with full metal jackets.

Boredly, following his routine, he holstered the gun to his thigh strapping the heavy piece of metal for later use. I wonder what Dani does on her long free days... He thought back to the first few weeks had had brought Dani home. Things were so different back then. He remembered getting cold at night and having Dani's furry body warm his legs and dreams. He had just began loading the first 13mm bullet into the first of three spare magazine when the rose-claw necklace he wore made a high pitch humming noise. He could feel the vibration in his teeth and it jolted him out of his daydreaming. He put down the fourth bullet, placing it on the seat next to him, and fumbled through a small black shoulder bag sitting by his feet. After only a few moments he managed to find the wireless headset that he had recently bought. It took another minute to connect to his necklace's signal. He loaded two more bullets into the magazine, gingerly feeling the cool silver as he pressed them down. Two down. Two to go. Static crackled and the headset warned him that Dani's rose-claw emblem had left the confines of his pre-set electronic fence.

"If its not one thing, it is another." He mumbled out loud. He resolved to himself to have a lengthy talk with her about leaving the estate without permission, leaving the manor defenseless, and expressing her desires to go places in a concise and timely fashion; such as not when Integra is in transit to meet a Vampire Noble to discuss her extending her court's influence into his city. The Vampire went by the name Lavinia, some kind of high and mighty type. Evidently she was very well off before her undeath and having limitless time and very little needs allowed her to flourish. If her court was allowed to spread any further the recommended curfews would soon become mandatory and Integra would find work very hard indeed. He stopped loading magazines, taking a moment to sigh and breathe deeply. Count to three... One... Tw-

Integra's quick meditation was cut short by an electronic voice whispering in his ear. "Sir, Dani's heartbeat has fallen below resting levels; and her body still appears to be moving away from the estate." Integra stopped for a moment, entirely tense and not moving a muscle. He took a deep breath, "If its not one thing...." he let the breath out, starting to load the third magazine with the mercury-tipped bullets. "Its another." He resolved to pay Lavinia a more fitting visit once the time allowed for it. "Connect to Samuel," the electronic voice informed Integra that Samuel could hear him. "Turn around, we're going back to the Estate. I think the light of my softer side has put herself in danger." Samuel rolled down the small bulletproof window between him and Integra. "And the Vampiress?" The disappointment in his voice was evident. Integra stared at Samuel in the rear-view mirror. "I don't pay you to be my conscience. Turn the car around!" Integra thought he felt Samuel make a U-turn going a little over 70 miles an hour; it certainly wouldn't have been the first time. However a fraction of a second passed before Integra realized the car was being flipped over, he was under attack, and only something inhumanly strong could have flipped the armored vehicle. He made a mental list of possible attackers. Probably vampires. Lavinia might have heard I was coming. Lycans..? Lycans.... I wish Dani was here... I hope she at least took Nitro for his walk... His vision went dark as the transport collided with the ground