Once upon a time, there was a fox spirit living in an enchanted forest. One day, a traveling businesswoman was walking through the forest and came upon the fox spirit. The woman thought the fox spirit was beautiful and wanted her for a bride.

"Don't be silly," said the fox spirit. "I can't be your bride, for I am of the forest and you are of the city below."

"Let me take you to the city," said the woman. "And we'll see if I can change your mind."

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"Are you sure this is a good idea, Jasper?"

You lounge on the bed as you watch your girlfriend move around the hotel suite, putting away her things for your weekend getaway. Even in the confines of the room, her movements are sleek as a jungle cat's.

"It's fine, cutie. You'll like Lapis." Jasper's throaty voice rumbles from the closet as she hangs up a couple of suits and your dress.

You wrinkle your nose at Jasper's broad back. "Most people wouldn't bring an ex along on a romantic getaway with their current girlfriend. Good thing I'm not jealous or anything."

You stick out your tongue at Jasper and she crawls up on the bed over you. Dear gods, how did you end up with this caramel goddess? Cream-colored stripes of vitiligo shoot all over her body and matches her lion-like mane of butt-length hair. When you two are standing, you only come up to her chest. And she is a beautiful combination of soft breasts, firm biceps, wide hips and tree-trunk legs. As she hovers over you, she gives you a crooked smile.

"Don't worry, babe. I'll give that cute little tongue all the workout you can stand." Jasper bends forward and gives you a gentle kiss. She rolls off you and you settle into the crook of her shoulder.

"So... why is she joining us? You never told me."

Jasper looks at you confusedly. "Thought I did."

You shake your head as you toy with her charm bracelet. "You just called me and asked if I wanted to go out of town for Labor Day."

"Oh. Sorry about that." Jasper hugs you in reassurance. "Lapis has an assignment in town and her editor is a cheapskate. She chipped in her stipend from the magazine so we could upgrade to this awesome suite and she doesn't risk getting lice from a ratty motel."

Jasper rolls over so she can look into your doubting expression and strokes your cheek. "You probably won't see her much. But I'll make sure to put a ribbon on the door when I'm tapping your cute ass."

"So I guess I'll provide the ex next time?" You cut your eyes up to Jasper. Though the explanation makes sense, you're still a little salty and can't resist jabbing her a little.

"Why? So he can walk in on you riding me again?" She jabs right back and grinds her hips into yours.

"Cheating bastard deserved it. And the broken nose..."