Alright, I'm back finally with another chapter. School has been a real pain, almost every week I have to write a new essay for my English class. Well, on to the story.

Their Past

"You still haven't told me 'what' you hit last night. From the looks of the sled, it was either a tree or some sort of animal." Seth said as the two men walked into the house and took off their shoes. Seth began to walk into the living room before Adam stopped him, grabbing onto his shoulder.

"Hang on a second, I got to pick up really quick." He lied as he got in front of Seth. Seth smiled and laughed.

"I was here two days ago and you already destroyed your living room? You really need to get a girlfriend bro." Seth turned around and Adam let out a silent sigh of relief. "I mean seriously, you really need to get another girlfriend." Seth walked over to the coffee pot and poured himself a cup of coffee. He added his sugar and creamer and Adam stared at him with a depressed face.

"I told you," Adam said in a low depressed voice. "I won't pursue another girl. Not after I pledged myself to Courtney." Adam began to walk to the living room to see where Ina was. As he entered the living room, she wasn't on the couch where she was previously. Adam looked around, but not franticly to give Seth any reason to come in and ask him what he was looking for. As he walked past his bedroom, he seen Ina's yellow fur on his bed. She was sound asleep, curled up on his large blanket. Her chest slowly rising and falling. Adam smiled as he shut the door quietly.

Adam had closed the door just in time, Seth came into the living room and sat down on the couch where Ina had laid earlier. He took a couple of sips of his coffee and sighed. "I don't mean this in a harsh manner but, Courtney's been died for two years. You..."

"I know! You don't have to remind me!" Adam paused, moving his gaze from Seth to the floor in front of him. "She was everything to me, I planned on proposing to her at the graduation ceremony." He punched the door to his bedroom, forgetting that Ina was asleep on his bed. "But she died when she was driving here, coming to see me...." Adam paused again, tears starting to form. "If I hadn't called her to come over that night. She would still be alive and in my arms, she wouldn't be in a grave...." Seth sighed deeply as he reheard the story of Courtney's death.

It killed him to see Adam so full of heartache. After Courtney's death, Adam locked himself up in his house for two full months. Not coming out to attend school or go to work. Seth had tried to get him out of the house, but Adam refused to answer the door. Seth's parents eventually called the police to make sure Adam hadn't committed suicide. Even the police had to break down the door to enter the premises. Thankfully, Adam was alive but in a deep depression. Courtney's parents came over after they learned that Adam had locked himself in his house. But all he could say to them was 'I'm sorry. I'm sorry.' Her parents never blamed him for her death. They looked at him as Courtney's future husband, something a few parents did.

"Adam, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring up that wound." Seth said with a hint of sorrow in his voice. Adam slowly made his way over to his chair and plopped onto the black leather material.

"It's alright. I didn't mean to yell, it was unnecessary." Adam reached over for his coffee cup and took a drink. The contents were now cold from sitting so long. They sat there in silence for a few moments, drinking their coffee. Adam had tilted his head back and closed his eyes.

"You still haven't told me what you hit last night." Seth leaned forward towards Adam's chair. Adam opened his eye that was closer to Seth and smiled weakly.

"I think it was a deer. I'm really not sure, after the sled stalled. I got off to see what I hit, but when I got to where the animal was laying. It was already gone." Adam lied, he wanted to learn more about Ina before he revealed her to Seth. Seth sat back and sighed.

"Your lucky you didn't get tossed from the sled when you hit that animal." Seth took the last sip from his coffee and got up, his cup in hand. "Well, I'm going to head out. Promised dad that I would help him with painting the bathroom." He smiled weakly. Adam laughed and nodded.

"Alright man, don't work too hard now." Adam knew that Seth really wouldn't do anything. Maybe mix paint, but that would be about the extent of it. Adam got up and seen Seth to the door. As Seth was about to leave, he looked back at Adam.

"Just forget what I said earlier. Alright?" Adam smiled and softly punched Seth in the arm.

"Yeah, Alright. Catch ya later man." Seth smiled as he exited the house and walked towards his truck. Adam watched as he started it up and backed up onto the road and headed home, the sound of the diesel engine faded away.

He closed the door and returned the living room to sit down. Adam sighed deeply as he sat back down in his chair. His head looked down at the hardwood floor, Adam's mind wondering. The sound of his bedroom door broke him from his trance-like state. He looked up to see Ina standing in the doorway to his bedroom. Her cheerful expression was replaced with sorrow and grief.

"I'm sorry Adam." She paused. "Thank you for caring for me but, I'm going to go back to the woods." She closed her eyes and a tear slid down her fur covered face. Adam looked at her confused and shocked.

"Why? You would rather go back out in that blizzard and live rather than stay in here were it's warm?" Ina's eyes shot open and stared at him in amazement.

"But I don't want to be a burden to you. It would...." She was cut off.

"Your not a burden Ina, your far from that. Now if you have family that is waiting for you then you are free to leave. If not," He paused and smiled. "Stay here with me." She smiles weakly at Adam's request.

"I'm the last of my kind, I have no family or friends. In this world," She paused. "I am alone." Adam sighs slightly to hear she is alone in this world. He cracks a weak smile and stands up from the chair.

"Then stay here Ina, there is no need for you to stay out in the cold when you can stay with me." He pauses. "Please, I insist." He holds out his hand, Adam's palm facing up and slightly cupped. Ina stood there, half of her told her to take Adam's hand. The other half told her to leave and live life like she had, alone. She smiled and walked forward and delicately took Adam's hand. Her soft velvety paws wrapped around Adam's large hand. A few tears fell from Ina's face. She didn't want to be alone anymore, she wanted to stay with him.

Adam smiled as she took his hand, her fur was so soft against his rough hands. Ina quickly embraced Adam and wrapped her soft delicate arms around his back, holding him tightly.

"Thank you Adam...." He smiled and returned the gesture, Adam pulled her close to his chest. As he did, he could feel her fairly large breasts that were hidden under her mane. Ina gently pulled away and smiled warmly, and giggled. "Your bed is really soft and comfy." Adam smiled and nodded.

"If you wish, that is where you can sleep. I can sleep in the trophy room." He said in his normal comforting voice. Ina smiled.

"That won't be a problem for you?" She asked, her voice was sweet and soft. Adam shook his head.

"No, it's not a problem. I can just pull out the cot and lay it down." Adam smiled. Ina smiled happily and embraced Adam again.

"It's been so long since I have been with someone. Especially someone who was male." Adam's face turned red as Ina gently nuzzled his bare chest.

"Ummm....Ina, what are you doing?" Ina realized what she was doing and pulled back abruptly. Her face was red but, thankfully her fur was thick enough so it didn't show.

"I..I'm sorry...." Her voice was shaky. Adam smiled and rubbed the back of his head.

"Don't worry about it Ina." He paused. "But in order to sleep in my bed again, you'll need to take a bath." Ina looked up with a slight smile.

"But the last time I did, the water was really cold..." Her voice indicated she really didn't want to. Adam snickered and smiled.

"Don't worry, I promise you that you will have a hot bath." Adam began to walk towards the bathroom. "Come with me Ina, I'll start drawing your water." She nodded and followed Adam down the hallway to the bathroom. As they entered the bathroom, Ina's eyes went wide with amazement. The floor was a pearl white with silver walls, both the large garden tub and shower stall was black and the sink was made of black marble with silver faucet pieces. The bathroom was almost the size of the trophy room.

Adam walked over to the garden tub and turned on the hot water. He let the water heater turn on and heat up the water. A few years back, he installed a On-Demand water heater so he would never run out of hot water. As Adam felt the hot water rush past his hand he removed it from the flow of water and pushed in the plug that was on the bottom of the tub. "Ina, come over here and tell me if this is too hot for you." Still in awe, she slowly walks over to Adam's side and places her hand underneath the water. It felt great against her paw. It was hot but not too hot to hurt her delicate skin that laid underneath her fur. Ina shook her head and smiled.

"No, it feels perfect." Adam smiled and nodded his head. He stood back up and went over to the cupboard, that was underneath the sink, and pulled out a large sapphire blue bath towel for her. Adam walks back over and places the towel on top of the toilet that sat right next to the tub.

The water level was about half way, Ina was still moving her paw through the hot, soothing water. Ina looked so peaceful like that, it started to remind Adam of how Courtney use to act. He smiles weakly as he watches the form of Courtney take place of Ina. His eyes started to tear up. She looked back and smiled happily, "Is it ready yet?" Adam shook his head slightly and the image of Courtney faded back to his memory. He looked at the level of the tub, it was just at the right level.

"Y..yeah, it's ready Ina." She nodded happily and stood up, her tail waving side to side happily. Ina delicately stepped into the tub and slowly lowered herself in the hot water. Her expression said everything; relaxation, warm, soothing, and overall just wonderful. Adam smiled and began to walk out, leaving the door slightly ajar just in case she needed him for something. He walked back to the living room and sat in his chair. Adam looked back at the hallway as he heard Ina humming something as she bathed herself. He sighed as he remembered Courtney did the same thing as she bathed. Adam's eyes went wide. "No...she can't be......"

Defiantly left you thinking didn't I? I guess you'll just have to wait again until I re-post another chapter. Who knows when that will be right? I hope I can begin writing it soon as possible but with school, I don't know. Until next time, XxXDragonManXxX out! Also please review, they help a lot.