Chapter 8: Happily Ever After?

Karen was in the kitchen preparing what appeared to be a cup of tea. She placed a mix of dry crumbled leaves into a tea strainer and then carefully dropped it into a tea pot. As she poured hot water from a kettle over the leave, James entered the kitchen.

"Making tea?"he asked.

"An old headache remedy. Aspirin and the like don't seem to work on werewolves too well. This does, "the woman replied and then with a sigh step back as the tea stepped. Rubbing her eyes she asked "Is there something wrong?"

"No, not really, "James replied calmly as he looked away briefly as he leaned up against the counter next to the woman, "I won't asked you about this destiny if that is what you are worried about. I was just…" James sighed looking rather nervous as he then continued, "What happened at the club, before the vampires showed up…"

Karen actually chuckled at the Incubi's nervousness. Then something dawned on her. She took a step closer to the demon and took a deep sniff.

James raised an eyebrow at the strange intrusion of his personal space only to end up blushing slightly when Karen smirked as she said, "I never would have expected it from Incubi Royalty, but then again you seem to be trying to make yourself as different from your father as possible."

James stood up and coughed uncomfortably as he said, "Even though I agree that I wish to be as different as possible I have no idea what you are talking about."

Karen smiled as she reached over to cup James' cheek to make him look at her once more. "It's nothing to be shy about. Although I am wondering about…"

"Hey guys, "Matthew said as he walked into the kitchen, "You about done? I need to get started on dinner."

"Same as, "Karen replied as she took hold of a small tray and placed the tea pot and a cup on it, "I'll just take this out of your way. If you put the kettle to the side, I'll clean it out later."

"No worries, "said the younger demon.

"Here, "James said as he picked up the tray, "Let me take this for you. To your room I assume since you mentioned a headache?"

"Thank you, James, "Ms. Wallis said with a smile and a nod.

The pair left the kitchen by taking the small servants stairs towards the back and once they reached her room. Karen opened the door and offered, "Care to join me? We could continue our conversation. "

"I think I just might, "James answered as he entered the woman's room and place the tea tray on the small table next to her bed.

As the door closed, Karen said, "Make yourself comfortable while I finish up my tea. I would offer to some but let's just say its value is in its medicinal use not its taste." She then sat on the edge of her bed closest to the tea tray and poured herself a cup while carefully ensure that none of the leaves left the strainer.

As she did this, James looked around the room briefly and then sat on the bed next to the woman since there was really nowhere else to sit in the small room. He frowned as he said, "Why didn't you choose one of the larger rooms?"

Karen took a sip of the tea and grimaced. She glared at the concoction and said, "I'm comfortable in this room and its gives more privacy than you expect."

James thought for a few moments and then laughed at his own lack of insight. The 'servant' room was separate from Mika's and the rooms the demons selected. It also had access to a small servant's entrance in case she wanted to leave without bothering anyone.

After she quickly drank the cup of tea to get past the taste as fast as possible, she said in a huskier than normal voiced, "Mr. Anderson was rather considerate of any servants he might have had. Since the rooms are above the noisier parts of the house, the walls are thicker. Good thing too, I couldn't imagine being able to sleep without it with how Eric snores."

James laughed once conceding her point and then coughed uncomfortably before stating, "You wanted to continue our conversation?"

Karen nodded as placed the now empty tea cup back on the tray. "I assume you have no real romantic attachment to me aside from the obvious physical attraction?"she asked bluntly.

James rubbed the back of his neck nervously as he replied, "I will admit I have a passing interest. Whether or not it can develop into something more…"

Karen smiled as she placed a hand on the side of his face and said, "If it happens it happens and even if it doesn't it doesn't mean we can't enjoy the physical attraction. I've…with how I've stopped aging I've given up on having a normal relationship a long time ago but I do still enjoy the occasional male company."

James eyes brows furrowed as he considered, "You and Mr. Anderson…"

Karen actually put her hand over the lower half of her face and snorted in humor. "No, "she answered the unspoken question, "He was fully devoted to his wife while she was alive and after. I just didn't have much time for personal … fun while I was working for him."

James seemed to be considering something when Karen added, "I know it's rather unprofessional of me but I do find you rather appealing, both in human and demon form. If you no longer…"

Suddenly James reached over and pulled the woman to him. His answer was to kiss her that nearly caused the more experience woman to swoon. Karen licked her lips suggestively once they broke apart and used one hand to stroke up James covered arm and then made her way to his sweater's top button.

"Now?"James asked.

"Only if you want, "was Karen's reply as she stopped unbuttoning his sweater. James hesitated and took just a little too long to answer. Karen smiled softly and removed her hands. "If you have to think this much about it, now is definitely not the time, "she said and then reached over to whisper into his ear, "Although I am a little disappointed but I can wait."

Just then muffled yelling could be heard sounding vaguely like Sam and Matthew going at it again. James facepalmed as the woman next to him chuckled, "Now is definitely not the time. The children are still awake."

The End…

Note: Sorry, but I can't write a sex scene to save my life. I tried reading up on it, practice writing, etc. If anyone wants to try writing one for these characters feel free to do so, just mention where you got the little she-wolf from.