The Price of Tragedy

She raised a brow.



"No I can\'t say that I have."



“Would you like to try it out?”



"Umm..well I am not exactly dressed for that." Giving him a coy look. "But it has been a long day and it sounds interesting." She was surprised at herself. She was flirting. What had gotten into her.



“Who said anything about being dressed.” he grinned.



She smiled and felt her cheeks warm. She wet her suddenly dry lips. "I..I..ahh...Okay."



“Great.”



He pushed a button on his desk and a hidden room came out from behind the far wall. There was a small apartment there, a living area, a small bed room and a huge bathroom with a Jacuzzi in it.



She was caught off guard as the wall moved and the new room was revealed.



"Nice trick. You are full of surprises." She stepped through and looked around the large space. "Very nice."



He walked into the bathroom and opened the taps and poured a sandy substance in the water.



She watched him prepare the water. "You are very sure of yourself. I remember the shy, quiet boy, but he is not longer." She admired his physic then mentally shook herself.



The water was slowly filling up and a sea of bubbles formed. “Time will do that to you”



"What happened after we split our ways, Lucas? Where did you go?"



“Well, I decided to travel the world. Being immune to the grip of time gives me a chance to enjoy things that stretch further then a lifetime. Visited, Egypt, Kenya and Australia” he started loosening his tie.



"Yes. I\'ve been around the world also. I tried to learn to fit into this world better." She watched is nimble fingers work at the tie. "What place do you like most? I enjoy going to the rain forest when I can."



“I found the alps to be very enjoyable.” he answered as his fingers found the buttons on this shirt after placing the tie on a rack by the Jacuzzi.



She was mesmerised by his chest as it was revealed. Carefully she stepped out of her heels, reached up and pulled the comb from her hair causing it to cascade down her shoulders and back.



Lucas tilted his head slightly to his side of the site of her. “So tell me, why are you so hostile towards your guide?”





Her fingers stopped unbuttoning her blouse and looked at him.



"I am not hostile towards my guide. The world has changed. Things now can catch us and reveal us to the world. You have to be more careful."



“But you should not be hostile towards him anyway, he will protect you as well as guide you” he placed the shirt on the rack and started with his pants.



She finished removing her shirt, then unzipped her skirt and let it fall. She sat down on a chair and slowly removed her stockings. "Not always can he protect or guide."



He removed his own pants and placed them on the rack. “What makes you say that?” he said with his back towards her.



She could only stare as she sat there in her bra and panties. He was commando. He was definitely not the boy she knew. His body was solid muscle and very male. She struggled for a thought.



"Umm..just experience."



He walked over to the edge of the Jacuzzi and slipped in to the water, the mounting of bubbles was almost reaching halfway to the ceiling.



“He failed you didn’t he?”



She looked down and slipped her last bit of clothing off of her body. Slowly walked to the edge and dropped in. Feeling the warm water close over her body, she leaned back and tried to relax. "In a way yes. But I survived."



“Tell me about it?” he asked as he looked at her through the bubbles.



"I rather not, it..it was.." She sighed. "I was captured. They used some kind of drug on me and was knocked out. When I awoke I was in a room.



Lucans moved through the bubbles and embraced her in to a hug. “What happened to your guide?”



Feeling his arms around her,felt so good. She rested her head on his shoulder.



"I was confused and my mind couldn\'t focus. I was chained. They were made very strong. We couldn\'t break them. We eventually convinced them were would not escape but when the chance came we did. A male was there and wanted me as a mate."



Her body shuddered at the thought.



“Then why are you so angry at him? It wasn’t as if he didn’t try”



"I\'m afraid, I\'ve moved and changed so many times. I am afraid he will find me."



“Want to know a secret I have learned over the years?”



Looks up at him. "What secret?" Her hands trailing over his shoulders



“The guide is only as strong you are”



"Then I have lost that.I do not feel strong. I failed."



“You need to re-find yourself”



Giving a sigh. "Will you help me? I didn\'t realize how much I missed our own kind until I stumbled upon you."



“Of course I will, I’m your friend” he smiled at her.



Smiling back. "Thank you." She moved slightly away feeling emotions building between them again.



"Your welcome” he moved back over to the other side of the Jacuzzi and rested his head on the edge.



She played with the bubbles, the cat side of her slowly coming out. Catching them and then blowing them into the air.



He could feel the energies in her shifting. “That’s a good start, let him come out”



A small growl felt her lips and she pounced into the bubbles, disappearing under the water. When she resurfaced her Leopard had come fully forward. She shook her head and stared at him.



He smiled at her, since a lot of baubles where on top of her head. “Welcome out.”



She snorted at him, then splashed. "It feels good."



“I know it does. Feel a lot better then forcing him down doesn’t it”



Sitting on the side of the water. "Yes it does. Now I am getting hungry." Slowly she shifted back, feeling extremely relaxed.



Lucas reached over to the marble wall and opened a hidden compartment and pulled out a massive steak. “Want some?” he held the meat dangling in front of her to tease her.



Her eyes dilated and change as she watched the meat.



"You don\'t play fair." Lunging at him.



“Well, what do I get for sharing my meat with you?” he grinned at her with his silver eyes now showing.



Coming up close to him. "What do you want?"



“What do you want to give?” he grinned even wider.



Moving closer still, her body brushing his. Leaning forward she pressed a kiss to his lips.



He wasn’t prepared for that, all he could do was sit there and not being able to move.



Slowly her hand reached up and snatched the meat from his fingers. Breaking the kiss with a laugh she bolted to the other side. Laughing the whole way.



"Be careful of the feminine wiles"



After a moment, his mind came back to reality. As she focused on her meal, he lowered himself below the water and moved silently underwater. He changed to his wolf form and once he was close enough, he jumped out of the water and embedded his K9s into the meat.



She squealed at the surprise of him. Quickly the Panther took over, her fangs buried into the meat on the opposite side and growled at him, giving a good tug



He placed his strong arms at the edge of the Jacuzzi and started to jerk at the meat a few times hard.



Hissing she jerked but her cat claws had nothing to grip and slid forward. Her lips curled as her body bumped into his.



He stopped and looked into her eyes, his teeth still deep in to the meat, their muzzles inches away from each other.



Breathing hard, his scent mixed with the meat, soon took over. Moving her head ever so slightly she touched her nose to his and inhaled.



Her sent was overwhelming, he moved his big tongue and licked her lower jaw under the meat.



Feeling his tongue on her sent shivers down her spine and she dropped the meat and just stared. Stretching her neck she rubbed her head against his.



He too dropped the meat, it hit the water with a splash and he embraced her. Starting to lick her face in affection.



She huffed and returned a lick. Her chest began to rumble in a purr. Giving him a gentle swat with a paw.



Her purr made him feel all warm inside, her paws where milk clawing deep in his fur and it actually felt good. He started to lick her on the neck and throat.



She returned his licks. It felt so nice, her skin rippled in pleasure of his tongue on her.



Lucas pulled her even closer, his silver eyes looking deep in to hers. “We dropped the meat.”



"I guess we did, but I don\'t mind." wrapping her arms around him. "I hunger for something else right now" rubbing her face in his fur.



“What is that?” he started to lick her face again.



"MMmmmm." She closed her eyes and stretched her neck. "You and how you are making me feel."



"Please tell me”



Lapping at his jaw and face. "Something deep inside, recognizes you, wants you. From the moment you stepped into the meeting. My leopard wanted to pounce. Your scent excites me, your touch makes me feel alive."



“Same with me, I knew you were here before I saw you.” he tried to lick her back as she licked him.



Her tongue touched his and it was thrilling. She nipped his throat and rubbed her body against his. The heat and energy in the room was building again. She nuzzled him again and wrapped herself closer around him



He placed a hand on her chest, inviting her to share energies again.



Placing a paw on his chest she set the energy free. It was thrilling and breathtaking.



This time he opened the flood gates, the energies lit up the room like it was an explosion in the room. The water in the Jacuzzi started to vaporize as Lucas closed his eyes.



She could feel the energy flow through every part of her body. Tossing her head back she closed her eyes, accepting his and returning hers. She could actually feel him, not just physically but spiritually, the guides and their human counterparts. A whole new world opened up. It was erotic. She began to pant.



The energies was so pure that he was finding it hard to keep the connection, it was overwhelming.



She opened her eyes and they glowed with energy. She felt him falter and wrapped her arms around him, holding him close to her as their energy hit its apex. Pure Adrenalin and power flowed causing her body to explode in a exquisite rush. She became selfish and absorbed more energy than she returned.



He could feel her absorbing, pulling the power from him. It was draining him to a point where he passed out.



She felt him go completely limp in her arms. She was shocked as his total weight was suddenly pulling her down. She looked at him and realized he was out cold. Gripping him tighter she carefully laid him down, swiftly changed back to her human form and leaned over him.



"Lucan?Lucas..." She tapped his face. He had blacked out. What had she done.



After a moment, he opened his silver eyes and looked at her.



Seeing his eyes open she sighed a relief.



"Are you alright? I am so sorry."



He pushed him self up to half sitting position and breathe hard.



“I think we over did it”



"Its my fault isn\'t it? It just felt so good." She sat next to him, reached out and touched him.



“No, what makes you think that?” he looked around and noticed all the water was gone.



"Well, clean up is easier." She smiled. "I feel guilty that is all." Standing. "Here let me help you up."



“Don’t feel bad.” he accepted the help to get to his feet. He was still in his wolf form since he didn’t have the energy to change back.



She looked up at him. "Is there anything I can do?"



“No.” he rubbed the back of his head when he noticed that she was naked. “Maybe put some cloths back on?”



She looked down. "Oh..right." Turning she went over and grabbed her clothes, redressing. "I suppose it is late and you need rest. I probably should go."



“You can stay if you want.” he moved over to the bed and sat down.



She looked at him. "I think I\'ve done enough. Thank you for everything." Grabbing her hair and putting it back up on her head. She smiled sweetly.



“Please stay. You don’t have to leave because of me.” he laid down on the pillow and sighed.



"Because of you? I am not leaving because of you."



She sighed, she sounded like a scared little girl. She was afraid of her feelings towards him more than him. Reaching up she took down her hair again.



"Do you have anything I could change into? This business suit just won\'t do."



“Yeah, there is a closet there.” he pointed at the direction of the closet. “I hope it will fit, they belong to my secretary”



"Oh..I see. Well, I wouldn\'t want to disturb her things. I didn\'t know you were in a relationship. Sorry."



“We’re not.” he said plainly."Most of those have never been used yet. They are back ups in case she would need it."



She blushed and headed for the closet. Opening the doors she looked over the clothes and selected a white silk slip style dress. Striping down she slid it over her head. Grabbing a brush near by she bushed her hair out. Then returned back to the bed and sat down on it and looked at him.



"Are you sure you will be alright?"



“Yes” he answered. And sighed deeply.



Running her hand over his still partial wolf form. She slowly laid next to him, petting his soft fur.



“Don’t worry, everything is going to be alright.” he said before he slipped into sleep.



She watched him sleep,snuggled close to him and closed her own eyes to find sleep.