A/N: Much thanks to Twisted Puppy again. Without her this would be a…well a mess and mistakes out the wazoo.. ha ha ha.
Chapter 10 Grissom's POV
She seems so out of it.
"So are you going to tell me what's going on?" Sara finally asks.
I knew the questions would come sooner or later, I just wish they were later. I take a deep breath.
"Well you're close your 31st birthday, right?" She nods. God I can't concentrate with her in nothing but my shirt. I clear my throat.
"Do you think you could go and get dressed; it's a little distracting." She looks down and a blush filled her cheeks.
"Sorry, but you don't think that you were distracting? Hell, you just stood nude right in front of me dressing." Her expression is serious but her stance is off.
"Please, just humor me." I ask again and she rolls her eyes.
"Fine." I watch her stalk back into the bedroom; the shirt chose that moment to ride up. I can see the globes of her ass and I want nothing more than to follow her and take her again.
She came back out 10 minutes later she walks out in, what have to be the tightest pair of blue jeans on the face of the planet, a black tank top with a blue jean jacket. How does she expect me to answer her questions looking like that? Her hands firmly on her hips, shows me there will be no room for further negotiations. I sigh; better to get this over with now rather than later when it's too late.
"Well, I'm waiting for an answer." She persists.
"Let's go for a walk in the woods, and before you ask, I'd never hurt you." She hands me my shirt and walks to the door. I bring the shirt up and inhale. Our scents mingling together; such a heavenly aroma, almost as tempting as last night's venture. Just thinking about it brings a purr rippling out of my throat.
"Gil? Are you ok?" Her voice is full of concern.
I look at her and pull the shirt over my head.
"I'm fine; just…thinking." My voice sounds hoarse even to me. How do I approach this subject with her?
"You ready?" I hold out my hand hoping she'll accept it, when she does I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. We walk quietly along the lake over to my cabin.
"So are you going to tell me or are you going to beat around the bush about this?" Her voice quivers slightly. I take a deep breath, hoping the fresh air will help me clear my head a little and I smell James. James is one of those people who never give up and is always looking for a fight. He's been after my role in the pack for a long time. Back stabbing little jack ass, always thinking he should get his way; even with the females. I've had formal complaints more than once. Wonder what his parents will think of his actions now.
"Sara. I want you to start walking back to your cabin very slowly, please." "Why, and don't you dare think you're getting out of answering my questions." She huffs. That's when I hear the growling. I look at her and I know she heard it too. Her eyes are scanning the area just like I am, then I see him. Prowling low and menacing towards us. Dammit, not something I want right now. I start growling and look at Sara.
"Please, stay behind me then. I don't want you hurt or worse." I don't wait for the answer. My body starts to change and rapidly. My eyes are the first to change, then hair coats my body, my hands change into my claws, my mouth extends. I am not ready for this. Please don't run honey. I turn back to her and see a few emotions flash across her face; wonderment, anxiety, love, concern and a hint of excitement. I sniff the air and there it is; her scent. She's aroused; so help me God.
"So it's true. You did find her." James purrs.
"Yes, I did; and no one will hurt her or they'll answer to me. Understand James?" I snarl back. He opens his mouth to make a show of his teeth. "Have you told her? Did you claim her in human and beast form?" Yes!! I want so badly to scream out.
"No, I was going to and then you showed up, and as for the other; not completely." I say reluctantly. He starts laughing.
"Then you know she's fair game for any one of us. If you ask me, you've been Alpha for far too long, and it's time for a new male to take over. A new era is upon us old man." I growl and see Sara out of the corner of my eye. She looks so confused right now. I wish I could comfort her.
"It is ultimately her decision." I say trying to comfort her in a different way. She relaxes slightly.
"Yes, but once she see all the available males wanting her; she'll no doubt drop your old ass for a younger, more powerful male." He seems so pleased with himself. Then he sniffs the air. His eyes flash towards her.
"She's close. I bet she will be delicious. I can't wait to…" he inhales again. "to have her, screaming my name." A low menacing growl comes from him. "You, young one have a lot to learn and will have to go through me! That should be a show in itself." I roar at him.
"I am not scared of you." He laughs.
"In fact…" he comes barrels towards me. I get hit in the head with something and black out. As I'm coming to, I hear Sara screaming. I look up and James is clawing at her pants, ripping them and almost has her naked. I get up as fast as I can and grab him by the throat.
"If you want to live, I suggest you get the Fuck off of her NOW!" I howl. He goes limp immediately whimpers, suggesting submission.
"Good boy; now run off and tell the others if they try a stupid, idiotic, brainless stunt, their fates will not be as kind." I snarl close enough to his ear that he shivers uncontrollably.
"Y…Yessss, sssirrr." He stutters. I let him go and see him fall limp on the ground. He slowly backs away from me, bowing as he goes. I slowly transform back to my human form and turn to Sara.
"Sara…I…I'm sorry. I've been meaning to tell you all of this and…" I don't get a chance to finish she flings herself at me and holds on for dear life. "T..tt.. take me back, please." She's shaking. I wrap my arms around her and carry her off to my cabin. I need clothes and also to explain things to her. She tucks her head in the crook of my neck. Her breath is warm and her nose is soft. God I want her, but this isn't the time. We finally reach the cabin and I open the door.
"Would you like some coffee, tea, water…"
"Tea please." She whispers. As I make her tea she just stares off into space. "Sara? Sara, here you go." I hand her, her tea and sit down.
"I know you want answers and I'll do my very best to help." She looks up at me.
"What was he talking about? Why did that thing want me?" I sigh and pinch the bridge of my nose.
"Well, when you were little; you were taken. The people who you knew as your parents were not your real ones. All older males and some females looked for you but the scent was long lost." She looks so shocked and disbelief crosses her face. Please honey, believe me.
"Sara, my love, my mate; I have been searching my whole life for you, and I am very lucky to have found you." Her eyes dimly shimmer. Please don't cry.
"We were promised to one another when you were born, but it has been so long that the old laws may not have withstood time. It is your decision in the long run. However like I stated earlier, I still want it all." She nods.
"What did he mean by I'm almost ready?" She whispers. How do I explain this to her? Her mother and father should be doing this.
"He means your smell, you're going to change and go in heat. You'll be bringing forth all types of animals, regardless the form. Even in human form men will be drawn to you like you're a… Let's put it another way, you will be extremely aroused and amorous. You will not care who it is you take between your thighs." She looks up in horror. I just shake my head.
"It will not be your fault, it is our nature. Have you been more sexually active in the past month; as in you crave it and have to have it?" Her eyes go wide.
"Ok so that's a yes. It will not be long now, I'll do my very best to protect you in any way possible." I touch her cheek and she leans into my hand. God I love her!
"What am I? What are you?" She asks almost silently, but I still hear her. I don't want to, but she needs to know what she is about to go through.
"We are…"