She felt safe in his embrace, she couldn't explain it. Why had he had this effect upon her. This hellhound of all the men she had met called to her in a more profound way then any other. As if she had known him her whole life, or at least her soul did. Wrapping her arms around his waist she giggled at how her hands did not meet. She marveled at his size, tall muscular and built, wide as if he was made for her. "It has been so long since I have seen you, must we stay apart like this?"

His smile remained warm as he shook his head with a chuckle. "Of course not my fox, but it was you who went away, not I." His hand went about her waist pulling her away to look upon her, looking her over as of he wanted to memorize her every curve. "You can always find me here, if you ever need me my fox."

Lowering her head she fell into her thoughts. She had indeed slipped away, it was not intentional. Guilt wracked her for her previous thoughts, how could she have thought he might have seen her as a one night stand. "I am so sorry Mitsu, I did not mean to fade from you life as I did. I just had to get away, things were following me, a past you not need to get involved in." His right paw traveled up her back, caressing it gently yet she could feel his strength.

"Let me keep you safe, do not keep me out Nico. Allow me to protect you like I crave to do" He had bent down to look at her catching her eyes with his own gaze. "Let me in, allow me to be with you fully" She shook her head adamantly, how could she. He did not deserve that, no one did. "Be with me now, here and forward. Let's not worry about my past, put it out of your mind gorgeous" she replied as she leaned forward to kiss his lips.

They were so soft warm and inviting, like going home. It shook her at the sudden thought, he felt like home. It didn't matter where she was, if he was with her she was home. She pulled back suddenly eyes wide and frightened, why him? She had long ago given up on finding the one she could consider her true mate, but could he be. No, she shook her head again, she would not think of it. She noticed how his brows furrowed in worry as she quickly smiled at him.

" Do not worry so, this look does not suit you" chuckling lightly she pulled from his arm, her hand slipping into his. Looking up at the sky as the sun began to set she smiled at the beautiful scene before her. She stood slightly behind him, his frame outline with the red and gold of the setting sun. Gods he was beautiful to her, his black and red fur seemed to glow in this light. Reluctantly she pulled her hand from his.

" This time tomorrow Mitsu, I will be here waiting. If you mean what you say, please meet me here. I really hope you will" standing upon her toes she kissed him once more before turning and walking away. She had the sudden urge after ten steps to turn back around, to not leave him. No, she had to know if he really wanted her. She loved him already but did he feel the same....

.....To be continued....