“Are you sure you don’t want to take him to a vet ma’am?”
“Yes. Thank you for your help in carrying him in. I’m sure he’ll be fine in the morning.” She handed the man some bills and shut the door in his face. Turning she kneeled down and tugged at one of the dog’s legs. It flopped out from under his head. Sighing, she should have asked the cab driver to place him in the dog bed, she dropped her purse and with a lot of pulling and tugging was able to roll him into the bed.
This wasn’t exactly how she had imagined bring him home but the dog was just so stubborn. And it really was for the best. If she didn’t bring him home maybe the local animal control would have caught him and then he would have ended up at the shelter and then Lord knows what would have happened to him. That, that man, would never have claimed him. All these weeks and she hadn’t seen him which lead her to believe that maybe he had went someplace else. She guessed when you were an escapee you couldn’t low lay in the same place for weeks on end. Sighing she headed toward the bathroom. She had to take a shower.
Caine could hear the sound of her footsteps as she turned and walked away. He tried to will his legs to move but they just laid there. He swallowed a growl that was working its way up his chest. That bitch. He thought he could trust her. He thought she was different. Now looked what happened? The same thing that had happened to his dad. He laid there unable to do anything as the water from the shower squealed through the pipes and began to spill out from the shower head. An image began to form in his mind. Her naked. Water beading on her skin then to slid down her breasts and-
He slammed his mind closed and tried to focus on moving. Damn it, he couldn’t even control his tongue. He must looked like an idiot with his tongue hanging out of his mouth. Huffing he concentrated.
He didn’t know how much time had passed but he had regained control of his body by the time the water stopped in the shower. The door opened and a scent tickled his nose. Soap and her. The bitch. Alana. The name whispered through his brain. Her footsteps stopped a short distance away from him and he leapt from the dog bed.
He snarled. He didn’t know if was from anger or seeing her nothing but a towel then he shook his head. Remember dad, he said to himself. You don’t know what this woman wants or who she is. His snarl turned into a low, steady growl.
“Hey boy. Calm down, calm down. I was just trying to help.”
She held out her hands and spoke in placating tones but veil of red clouded Caine’s brain. Is this the way his father had felt? Helpless? His brain still felt fuzzy and all he could hear was the thrumming of his blood. She had betrayed him. He thought she was different. Everyone was the same.
Without thought his hind legs coiled and he leapt toward her. He would take her down and be done with her, with everyone. His jaw opened as he went for her throat…but something made him glance up, into her face. Into her wide brown eyes which held fear and sorrow. But suddenly he remembered the laughter that had been in them yesterday as she talked about her hopes and dreams and the haze receded a little. At the last moment he closed his mouth and turned his head. She had flung her arms in the air and he felt his teeth graze the back of her hand before he hit the ground and ran toward the door. Hoping she hadn’t locked it he slapped the handle with his paw and felt it twist under him. Nudging the door open he slipped through and disappeared down the road.
Alana’s heart was pounding. She had come that close to getting her throat torn open. If she were honest with herself she didn’t blame the dog. After all anyone, or anything,, would be confused to wake up in unfami
liar surroundings. And the dog was wild. Walking over to the sink she turned on the water and washed her hand. The small cut burned for a moment before it went numb. She examined the cut. It was small, maybe two inches in diameter and shallow. Really all she needed to do was put some antiseptic on it but just to be on the safe side she’d go to the doctor tomorrow after school.
But for now Alana did what she always did when she was upset. She started to clean in the hopes that the routine would take her mind off of her troubles. This time it didn’t work. The guilt still gnawed at her.
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And on that note I’m going to get ready for work! LOL! It’s a bit longer than it’s supposed to be but…those two together? LOVE!
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Those two are so awesome together! The contrast between trusting Alana and wary Caine sure is interesting to see. I can’t wait to see her reaction when she finds out he’s a lycan!
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Oh. My. God. Phoenix. No that girl did NOT slip Caine a roofie! LOL!!! This update killed me.
I love Alana. And I feel bad for her. She’s so desperate and lonely.
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I’m sorry but I had to laugh out loud at the game Caine played with the rat…OMG I had tears rolling down my face at that.
Poor Caine is so smitten and he doesn’t even know it. And poor unsuspecting Alana. I cannot WAIT to see the look on her face when she realizes Caine is the “dog”.
Great piece Phoenix!
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Hi, I have a similar name on lj. I do the Labyrinth series. Anyway, I’ve been lazy to sign on to blogger but I promise to comment here from now on!
So, I loved this one! I can totally understand where Alana is coming from with the whole loneliness thing. It’s not easy so it’s not a crazy thing to try to at least be friends with a dog.
But then again Caine is right in his feelings too. Who knows what Alana could do although she seems totally sweet and harmless. It’s going to take a long time to gain Caine’s trust.
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Van, I TOTALLY agree!! I love those two together!
Oh man…I can’t wait either! Should be good times for Alana! Haha!!
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LMAO Pen!! The first pic of Caine knocked out is my fav! I giggle every time I see it! It just looks so comical!
I love her too. She is desperate and lonely but I think a part of her will wish for those days in the upcoming chapters!
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Haha Gayl! I could just picture it in my head so I had to laugh as well when I was writing it. Nothing else to do but to torment a rat! That’s just so wrong!
No he doesn’t. Both of them are going to be in for surprises!
You and me both Gayl! You and me both! I know what her reaction is going to be…it plays out in my head! I hope I can convey it in the pictures!
Thanks Gayl!
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Hey Nora! Yep, I know who you are!
I love your series!
Yeah, she feels kind of isolate from her peers and just everyone in general. Maybe she just doesn’t know how to interact with people and interacts better with animals. Depending on the day I’m the same way!
But I definitely agree with you about Caine. He’s had a rough life and he was just getting to the point of trusting Alana just a little bit but now…she has to start all over again!
I’m glad you liked it!
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He bit her!!! what if she turns into a werewolf ? lol
Great update
lol
He needs to go into bootcamp mode!! 
lol
And the part with the rat, lol poor Caine, it must be really boring to be there all by himself… I think he should be working out, exercising or something, he needs to get in shape to kill Ethan!!!
poor Alana, she is just the sweetest girl out there, I really hope she will be ok after the bite!
Great update!
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It wasn’t a bite…just kind of a scrape!
And…not a werewolf exactly!
Thanks Sandy! Yes, he is bored. He can’t go out because his face is plastered on the TV and milk cartons. And he should be doing all those things but Caine…is Caine! Haha!
She is sweet! Dense but sweet! She’ll be better than okay!
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Another great installment. Just love how you are building this between the two of them.
Alana has a lot of endearing qualities that appeal to Caine, even though he is not entirely aware of it yet.
Love how you described his boredom, well done!!
Getting the dog to pose must be a pain, LOL! Great work mate!
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She drugged him…now that was just plain.. ok she meant well.
I love the way Caine is reacting to her! And also loved the fact that he held back, controlled himself, although he was justifiably angry and scared.
so she doesn’t turn into a werewolf. What then? A werecat? Just a nice happy girl dog? LOL! fascinating!
Your writing is just fantastic! Every shot — perfect!
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Thanks Karen!
Yes, she does but Caine is stubborn! Even if something stares him in the face he’ll reject it!
Describing his boredom was fun! Haha!! Some of the poses are a pain but otherwise I’m having fun!
It’s different from posing Sims for sure!
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LOL Beth! Yes, she did but…but that was all kinds of wrong!
Caine doesn’t know what all his reactions mean. And as for him holding back…if it had been anyone else but Alana they would have been dead.
*hums to herself* I can’t tell you! Haha!
Thanks Beth! That means a lot!
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Oh could their situation get any more unique? She likes the “dog” but hates the man, he doesn’t like her either way but seems to lose control when he’s in wolf form, wonder how she will feel when she finds out he is the dog. IF she finds out, lol! Love that line about him saying she thinks he’s a “dog”, how rude-he’s a wolf, duh!
I love Alana’s character too, showing her at school, she’s really got some great qualities about her.
And is it wrong that I think that whole thing about him being able to pick out her smell is a bit sexy? Oh well, maybe I’m a weirdo!
Great update as always, love this story!
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Hey Emily! I like the new layout for your short stories blog! Very fresh!
They are a pair aren’t they? I think both of them are in for a surprise. How they handle things well…that’s what makes them Caine and Alana!
Alana does have some great qualities about her. She’s just a little naive for her own good…most of the time anyways!
No, no it’s not wrong! I think it’s sexy too!
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Thanks Emily! I appreciate! Can’t wait for your new stories!
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LOL, I am loving this dog charade! It is just too amusing. Poor Alana, though. When she finds out it’s really that crazy Caine, she’s going to be in for it. What a mess that will be.
Seeing Caine in the doggy bed was kind of cute.
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January 3rd, 2010 at 12:41 AM
A mess indeed! LOL! Although Alana being Alana should have done some research on the internet!
Caine was not amused! Hahaha! But it was cute!
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