Love Lost, Love Found

by madame-lebeau

Jasmine LeFay just moved to New York after the sudden death of her father. She left behind her family, her tribe. Once belonging to a pack of shapeshifters, Jasmine now finds herself joining another upon meeting a man who, like her, has "gifts". OK one and all! Starting to get back in the game! Will update and edit soon! Thx for reading!

3. Chapter 3

I pawed the floor, the contact of my talons on the concrete made sparks fly. I let out a quite screech, and although it was soft, it was enough to make Gambit uneasy. The smell of his fear and nervousness was nearly intoxicating. I usually didn't take pride or pleasure in things like this, but in his case I made an exception. He had it coming.

I took a step forward, my back paws remained stationary. I let my wings spread themselves out to their full span, unfolding to about 8 feet in length. The feeling of the breeze ruffling my white feathers was incredible and made me shake before I stood up straight. I took another step towards Gambit. Unlike before, he had to tilt his head up in order to meet my eyes. He watched my long tail twitch behind me and his eyes grew wide.

"Mon Deiu…" he whispered, taking in my full form rather than just parts of it at a time.

"You mon cheri, are the most incredible thing Gambit has ever seen…"

I wasn't sure if that was a complement, but I was satisfied by his words and figured that I had made my point. I closed my eyes and allowed my body return to it's natural form, to his relief. He had apparently been holding his breath because as soon as I shifted he released it in a long sigh.

"So, now do you get it?" I mused, continuing to circle the man. He stood up straight and smiled at me, his brilliant eyes sparkling with I don't know what. I stopped and cocked my head, awaiting his response.

"Oui. Gambit gets it now cheri. So, you wanna see what Gambit can really do, no? You show me yours and Gambit show you his sorta thing?"

I nodded, suddenly full of anticipation and excitement. He grinned mischievously and put his hand around my waist, pulling me close. My face burned at his touch. I wasn't sure what it was about this man that made me feel so…strange. I bit my lip as he turned to me and smiled again. He must have liked the expression that covered my face because he winked at me before taking out another deck of cards from his pocket.

"First, we charge the card…" he took the queen of hearts between his fingers and I watched in amazement as it slowly began to glow a rich purple. He stared at it intently.

"Don't blink cheri…" he smiled as he threw the card into the air and watched it explode with a satisfying 'boom'. I gasped and put my hands against my chest. It was amazing.