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Lacy here for the next part of Effie and Derek's journey. Last chapter we saw a reunion between Heidi and two of the old pack. Now, it's time to see if she has it in her to become a full fox. With Derek by her side, and Talia's instructions in mind, it might be easier than she thinks. Read on!

Disclaimer: I own only Heidi and her fox form.

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"Mom always said to achieve a full shift, you have to find the balance between the human side and the wolf side and tip the scales in favor of the wolf."

Effie scratched her neck. "Two problems, I'm a fox and my human side is a druid. Which is also part of my fox. So, three problems."

Derek sighed. "The same principle applies for all shifters, Ef. As for your two sides being part of each other, that should make it easier to find their balance."

"Alright," Effie exhaled. "How do I find this balance? And tip the scales?"

"Focus on your fox," Derek instructed. "There should be a pull that's even stronger than your druid, strong enough to overtake the druid and come out on top. As long as the druid knows what's happening, it should allow it easily."

Shutting her eyes, Effie focused on her fox. She could feel it swishing around inside her, always eager for a chance to break free and just run. Because of that, one of Effie's favorite pastimes was going to the preserve and just running at full speed. Her fox loved it. She loved it.

It took little to no effort for the druid part of her to submit control to the fox and before Effie knew it, she could feel her body changing. She thought it would hurt, her body taking a new shape, but it was almost pleasant. Her arms and legs easily changed into fox legs and her ears grew up and pointed. She felt a tail sprout from her backside as her face morphed into a snout and whiskers popped out around her nose.

Derek watched as Effie seamlessly shifted from girl to fox right before him. Her fur was soft shades of tan and white, with pale red mixed in. She was small, for a shifter, but no less beautiful. Her eyes flashed yellow-orange at Derek once she was settled on all fours and her fluffy tail swung back and forth behind her.

Dropping to one knee, Derek held out his hand as Effie came towards him and ran his finger through her fur.

"You're gorgeous." he told her. "And your eyes," he smiled. "I was right when I picked your ring." Effie let out a tiny yip and butted her head against Derek's chin. "You wanna change back or stay like this for a bit?"

Effie cocked her head, thinking for a moment, before she began to shift back. Derek grabbed the long dress Effie brought and slipped it over her once she was human again.

"Well?" Derek asked.

Effie grinned. "I cannot wait to spend the full moon like that."

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Full moons always left Effie a bit drained, even now that her druid and fox were one. So afterwards, she had developed a habit of taking long, warm showers to soothe and relax her before she crashed for the rest of the night.

This last full moon had been amazing, though. Shifting into fox form with Derek shifted as a wolf beside her, Effie had never felt more free. Jackson had sworn and been a bit jealous at what they could do, but admitted it was pretty cool, while Isaac actually squealed at the sight of Effie's fox form and proceeded to pick her up and cradle her like a baby. The bite he gained took a bit longer to heal than normal.

Now, with Jackson and Isaac heading back to their respective homes after a long visit, Derek and Effie were planning on enjoying their first night to themselves since leaving for their vacation.

Effie stepped out of the bathroom, bathrobe tied very loosely around her waist as she squeezed the water from her hair and dried her face and neck. She stopped in front of her vanity, sliding her ring back on her left hand and smiling as she watched Derek in the mirror, moving into the room after locking up.

"All alone?" Effie asked, tipping her head to the side, bearing her neck to her mate.

Derek came up behind her, dragging his nose along behind her ear before settling against the curve of her throat.

"Jackson just texted that his flight was leaving on time and he'd text tomorrow to let us know he got home. And Isaac called while you were in the shower, saying he got home fine." he said, scenting his mate. "You still smell like a field of wildflowers."

Effie purred. "Complaining?"

Derek chuckled, dragging his teeth along Effie's mating mark. "Never." he slid his hands down Effie's sides and tugged at the sash of her robe. "Think we can lose this?"

(Smut starting. Look away now if it's not your thing.)

Effie's eyes were glued to the mirror, watching Derek's every move. "Only if you strip first." Bracing herself on the vanity as Derek stepped back, Effie watched him remove his shirt, socks and shoes, before slowly lowering his jeans and boxers. She felt herself flush as Derek's erect cock sprung free, precum glistening from the head. "Now my robe."

Eager, Derek stepped back up to Effie and slowly untied her loose knot. Once the sash fell to the sides, the robe gaped open, caught on her breasts, but bearing her triangle of curls. Derek brought his hands up, using single fingers to slide the robe over Effie's breasts, teasing the taunt nipples as he went, and pushing the plush fabric to the floor.

Sweeping Effie's damp hair side, Derek latched onto her neck again and started sucking a short lived hickey.

Effie groaned and dropped her head back to Derek's shoulder, one hand coming up to cup the back of his head as he moved along her throat and collarbone. She kept her eyes open but hooded as she watched their bodies move in the mirror. Derek's hands were dancing along her torso, tracing jumping muscles and teasing along the edges of her hips and thighs. She could feel herself getting wet, see the evidence of her excitement starting to dampen her curls.

Derek could smell Effie's arousal getting so strong, he could nearly taste it. He opened his eyes and saw her watching them in the mirror, following the movements of his hands along her body and his lips across her skin. He drew a finger down her belly, circling her belly button before continuing into her dark curls. He let his finger tease along her lower lips, sliding as far as he could reach. He watched her legs try to spread while staying standing and helped by nudging his leg between hers and gently knocking her feet further apart.

Once she was parted far enough where they could both see her glistening core, they watched Derek dip his finger between her parted lips, and drag it up to tease small circles around her clit.

Effie gasped, arching her back at the feeling and sight of Derek playing with her. It was like the sensations were heightened by her ability to see and feel what he was doing. It felt amazing and she knew it was going to be a night she would never forget.

Derek sank his teeth into Effie's mating mark at the same time he pinched and pulled her clit, sparking a rapid and intense orgasm that had Effie half shouting, half howling his name.

"You have no idea how beautiful you look like that," Derek whispered in her ear as he watched them in the mirror. Their eyes were both glowing, red and lilac meeting and holding. "Watching you climax because of my fingers and my bite."

Effie moaned. "You do not play fair, Derek Hale."

Derek grinned, his fangs showing. "Not when it comes to you." he slowly turned Effie and picked her up, letting her hook her legs around his waist. "And I'm by no means done with you, yet."

Effie kissed Derek, long and deep. "I can't wait."

Derek laid Effie out on the bed and, before she could get comfortable, had her pinned and sheathed himself inside her tight grip. Effie gasped loudly, her back arching into Derek's body as he started a steady, hard rhythm. Unlike in front of the mirror, where time seemed to slow down, now time sped up and Effie soon felt her second finish building in her belly. She reached up, lacing her fingers through Derek's hair and pulled him down for a kiss. The change in angle hit her just right and she spun over the edge.

Feeling Effie climax again, and her walls squeeze tightly around his cock, Derek gave in and let his load shoot off, filling Effie.

(Okay, it's safe, again.)

Once they could both breathe steadily again, Derek shifted off Effie and curled around her from behind.

"So glad the pups weren't home for that." Effie teased.

Derek laughed. "Even if they had been, they wouldn't be now." he tickled her ear with his nose, hearing her yawn. "Sleep."

"If you insist." Effie let out another yawn. "I think that's the fastest you've ever worn me out."

"Challenge accepted." Derek kissed her neck. "Sleep, babe."

Effie listened, tucking back further into Derek's hold, and let his deep breathing help her drift off.

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And there we have it. Effie can perform a full shift, the pups went home just in time to avoid Mom and Dad's love session and next we're on to South America. Time to see Miss Cora! If you wanna know what Effie's shifted form looks like, I'll pin it on my Twitter. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading!

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