Unexpected

Note: God, it's been so long since I've been on this site that I've forgotten the password of my first account. So, I had to start a new one. Damn my bad memory xP

I might revise this story a little, because I look back on this and realize how completely cheesy it was. I mean, the dialogue is crappy and cliche, especially when the sex actually gets started. So, until I get a better version of this up, you'll have to deal with the crappy v. 1.0 on here until further notice.

As for my plans for a story based on this one-shot, they got shot down on fictionpress. (No one on that site reviews! Fucking bastards.) I still have the first chapter up, and my ideas about the story are still in my head, but I'm not sure if I should put it up again.

Anyway, as for "Unexpected": If you don't want crappy first time lemons (this was my first one ever...and I hate it, for the reasons I stated a paragraph ago!), then I suggest looking elsewhere. Anyone who wants to stick this out though deserves a piece of the richest chocolate cake ever.

Well, enjoy. Hope I can attract some old readers, as well as new ones.

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~Unexpected~

It was a dark night in Devil Woods. That was the name the people in the nearby village gave the forest out of fear from the stories and rumors of one of Satan's demons living there and ate whoever trespassed its home. Sure, the demon (which had taken the form of a wolf) was dead now, supposedly, but that never stopped them from worrying or making up rumors of hearing the howls of the dead wolf that once terrorized the villagers.

Everyone in that village was asleep tonight. Well, all except the one brown haired teenage girl who was currently walking through Devil Woods. She was wearing a black corset top over a white tunic, a puffy red skirt with gold on the edges, white tights and a pair of black shoes. Over her head and her shoulders was a red cloak with a hood which framed a soft face with peach colored skin, green eyes, a cute nose and a pair of full lips.

Her name was Maria O'Connor, but everyone called her Little Red Riding Hood, despite the fact that she wasn't exactly "little" anymore. Though she looked young, she had curves and a chest that was developing quite nicely. She got attention from all the men and boys from her village, due to her attractive looks and girlish innocence, but everyone was sure that she'd marry Aiden, the middle-aged woodcutter who lived next door to her and watched over her as she lived alone because her parents died. After all, he did save her from that wolf when she was a little girl...

Maria smiled happily as she made her way to her grandmother's house. Tonight she was the happiest teenage girl in her village. Nothing could make her sad or upset. Not even the terrifying forest, made only more terrifying due to the lack of sunlight.

And why is she happy, you ask? Simple: she was to turn sixteen tonight at midnight. Yes, her birthday was coming in about an hour, and not only that, but it was the birthday she had been waiting all year for. It was the year she'd finally be viewed as an adult in the eyes of the villagers.

Of course, unknown to her, she was viewed as an adult already and many were asking for her hand, despite the fact that the woodcutter had already silently claimed her as his. But, that wasn't enough for her. Maria didn't just want to be viewed as a virile young woman up for grabs, because she knew she was more than that. She wasn't just a pretty face for people to admire. She was pretty sure, but she was also clever. She proved that with the wolf, now all she had to do was prove it to her parents and her fellow villagers.

But, Maria will silently admit with a slight blush: that wasn't the only reason she was so excited about this day. Tonight, she will finally--

Maria's thoughts were interrupted by a snap of a tree branch from behind her. Her eyes widened and she whipped her head to look over her shoulder, holding her lamp higher to get a better view. There was nothing there.

She hummed with bemusement and looked around suspiciously, feeling sligth fear and paranoia within her. Even though she knew there was no reason to fear the forest now, ever since...

~Flashback~

"Hello, little girl...I know an easier path to your grandma's."

~End~

Her hand neared the basket hanging from her other arm. Inside it was a knife that she could use for self-defense. True, she may have been "saved" by the woodcutter when she was young, but she was not defenseless.

Unknown to her, a pair of gold eyes glowed behind her like candle flames. They leered at her hungrily and there was a faint smacking of lips. Maria's ears caught the sound and she spun around, taking a defensive stance. But, again, no one was there.

Maria blinked and scratched her head. "That's strange," she said out loud. "I could have sworn I was being watched."

She shrugged and continued on her way. As she walked, another pair of legs followed in step with hers. Maria began to notice them about five minutes after she started walking again, and abruptly started walking faster. When the pair of feet quickened their pace also, Maria's eyes narrowed as she started recognizing them. Dropping her basket and her lamp, Maria broke out into a run.

She ran down the path leading to her grandmother's, the back of her red cloak flowing in the air as she ran. Maria didn't turn around, but she heard her chaser gaining on her with his big paws. She unclasped her cloak and let it go, so that running would be much easier. The Wolf ran was gaining on her, panting. She could practically feel his warm breath against her skin.

She smirked as she came up with a plan. She quickly ran off the path and into a crowd of trees and brush. As she ran, she felt branches pierce her skin, but paid no heed. All Maria cared about was outrunning the Wolf.

Behind her she heard the Wolf let out a howl of frustration as it continued to chase her. Maria laughed slightly, intending to tease him, which was quickly replied with a growl. Soon she was in front of a river, and looking back Maria jumped in, and stayed underwater. It was a good thing her skirts were light, otherwise she'd sink.

The Wolf stomped out of the trees, growling with nostrils flared and gold eyes ablaze with hunger. He was an enormous creature. When he stood up on his hind legs he stood at almost seven feet tall. His fur gleamed in the moonlight. It was a beautiful and majestic mixture of black and silver and his tail was extra bushy as it wagged slowly back and forth.

He lifted his muzzle in the air and started sniffing Maria out. The Wolf's eyes widened with what looked like anger and he growled lightly, obviously disappointed that he couldn't find her.

The Wolf's back turned, so Maria took this as her chance. She quietly got out of the river bank and snuck up on the Wolf. His pointed ears flicked, hearing her behind him and he turned around to face her. Maria stared up at the enormous wolf with wide eyes adn was frozen in place. The Wolf got on all fours and his haunches rose as he clawed the ground. When he growled, Maria started to turn around to start running again, but she was too late. The Wolf pounced...

And started licking her with joy!

"Okay, okay, Leon!" Maria exclaimed laughing as the huge creature pinned her to the ground with his body, licking her face like a dog would to his master. Surprisingly, he may have been big, but he wasn't so heavy, at least not that Maria took the time to notice. His saliva quickly healed the scratches she had gained on her face when she ran through the brush. Werewolf saliva did that.

Her laughs seemed to spur something in Leon, because he growled lowly and started licking her neck and clavicle with his rough tongue. He did it extra slow, just like he knew she liked it. Maria let out a low moan and pulled his head closer to her neck, silently begging for more.

Leon started chuckling as his form started to change. He turned into a boy who looked about eighteen or older. He wasn't wearing a shirt, so he was showing off muscled tanned skin. On his legs were a pair of ripped leather pants that looked like they were at their limit. His hands and arms shrunk smaller, but still looked strong. On his head was shaggy black, silver hair that curled slightly. He lifted his head to look into Maria's green eyes with his now normal gold ones. Leon leaned his face closer to Maria so their lips were just a few inches apart.

"Happy birthday, Red," Leon breathed before taking her lips with his own in a passionate kiss.

Maria moaned and wrapped her arms around his neck. She gasped softly when she felt Leon's tongue tease her mouth, instantly letting it inside and taste her mouth. While Leon explored her mouth with fervor, Maria tentatively did the same in his, lifting her head in the process. Her hands wandered from his neck to his back and scratched it with her nails. Leon arched into the nails and growled slightly, and then he kneed her legs apart and rested between them. He started grinding her hips with his, making sure to let her feel his erection in her most sensitive area. Maria whimpered against his mouth and wrapped her legs around his hips, grinding against him as he grounded against her. Leon growled and fervently ran his hands through her hair as things began to heat up between them.

The two of them did this for a few minutes before parting for breath, mostly for Maria. Being a werewolf, Leon had less limitations then a human.

Maria's head fell back softly on the grass as she panted out breaths. Maria's face was flush and glowing in the night and her eyes were closed as she tried to get her breathing under control.

Leon smiled softly at his love's face as he sat up on his knees, still between her legs, and then smirked slightly with pride. His smile was for simply the fact that Maria looked so beautiful when she looked like she'd been molested like an innocent little girl, even though Leon knew for a fact that she was anything but innocent.

The smirk was the pride and satisfaction Leon felt whenever he was with her. Only he could see her like this. Only he could touch her in places she shouldn't be touched until marriage. Only he can fire her up so much with his kisses and ministrations. Maria was his, all his. No one could ever have her heart because it was already his when she and he met all those years ago when she was on her way to her grandmother's house. Granted, she was younger and smaller then, while he looked the same as he did now, but her heart was his.

Not even that bastard Aiden could take her away from him now.

"Thank you," Maria said breathlessly, smirking slightly. "How did you know?"

Leon scoffed. "Your old lady told me after your last visit." He smirked. "I wanted to give you the gift you deserve."

Smiling Maria sat up and straddled his lap, making sure to rub sensuously against Leon's yet-to-die erection. Leon blushed slightly when he got a close look at her eyes and face. Her face and smile looked innocent, what with the blush staining her cheeks, but her green eyes were something different. They had darkened a shade and were looking at him with lust. She leaned forward until her mouth was breathing against his ear.

"I'm going to turn sixteen at midnight."

The whisper had been so sultry and seductive that Leon shivered as he resisted jumping the girl and losing all control as he finally made her his with such abandon that she'd be sore for days. From the small giggle that escaped Maria's mouth, Leon had the feeling that was her intention.

So, in turn, he tried to compose himself. "Is that so?"

Maria nodded and nuzzled his cheek while rubbing her body against his, teasing him with her scent, which she knew he found irresistable. She felt him tremble and saw him put his arms against his sides wtih shaking, but clenched fists. Giggling like an imp, she started stroking his chest and moved very slowly down, just to test his limits. Maria giggled more when she heard Leon whimper softly and sound like a begging dog. He was just too cute.

"Remember what I promised to give you a few months ago?" She rubbed her sex against his for emphasis.

Leon nodded. How could he forget? It was on a night like this: hot and humid and such a great night for a forbidden fruit kind of affair in the woods. Plus, it was a full moon. His powers were at his peak and his wolfish nature was stronger than his human one. And he had wanted to mate with Maria, not just kiss and perform activities that the more religous and tame village would deem unholy. (Of course, sex was considered the greatest thing to the villagers because it meant children, but to do it excessively would get you a ticket to Hell). He wanted to put his length to be inside her and make love to her, not just finger her or taste her core. He wanted it so desperately at the time, but Maria said she wasn't ready. That made him upset, and had he been rational at the time, he'd have understood. But, instead, like the animal he was on the inside, he got angry and took it out on the forest (since he couldn't enter the village). When he had calmed down, Maria took Leon to the side and aplogized, saying she didn't mean to hurt his feelings and that she would let him mate her. Leon forgave her, but refused to mate with her until she was ready and sure she wanted him. She then made the promise that she would be ready soon.

"Leon," she drawled as she started kissing his neck. "I'm ready."

Leon actually found himself grinning, revealing slightly elongated canines. But then his face etched with worry. What if he messed up? What if his wolf side took over and made Maria's first time more painful than it had to be? What if he impregnates her with cubs but turns out to be a horrible husband and father? His own father hated him. What if--?

"Leon!" Maria exclaimed, laughing slightly.

He looked at her confused. She smiled up at him softly, cupping his face in her small hands.

"Did you forget that you can transfer thoughts to me?"

Leon blinked and then laughed nervously, rubbing the back of his head. "Did I? Heh, oops..."

Maria laughed and stood on her knees until she was eyelevel with him, still straddling his lap.

"I love you, Leon," she said softly. "And I'm ready to take whatever pains in order show you officially."

Leon regarded her seriously. "Maria (he only uses her name in a serious situation), I'll have to turn you, you realize this." It wasn't a question.

Maria nodded, still smiling. "I want to be with you forever, Leon." She giggled. "Besides, I've always wondered what it'd be like to have fur all over."

Leon chuckled. "It's not enjoyable, trust me." His gold eyes glowed with and emotion that Maria recofnized right away. "And you still want to be mine?"

Maria rolled her eyes good naturedly. "Do you have to ask? Come on, I'm practically just asking to be raped by you just by being here."

This made Leon snort as he smirked. "Well you better be prepared Red, because you're about to see stars."

Even though she was expecting it, Maria still yelped as she was pushed back against the grass and pinned down by Leon. He quickly grabbed her arms and pinned them above her head and held both wrists with one hand. Leon smirked down at her as he put his other hand in front of her face. The nail on his index finger started growing and sharpening.

"But don't expect me to do this fast," he said as he started to slowly rip apart the straps to her corset. "Consider this payback for the teasing."

Though hearing him talk in that tone made Maria aroused, she still whined. "Oh come on! It's my birthday in like twenty minutes!"

The moon was almost at its zenith in the sky, symbolizing the nearing of midnight.

Leon seemed to contemplate this. "Okay, so it won't be that bad."

Maria mentally sighed with relief.

"But your still gonna get punished."

And then mentally groaned.

Leon tore the strings in her corset, making it come apart and set her constricted breasts free beneath the white tunic. Mentally drooling, Leon tore through the tunic next, finally revealing Maria's beautiful, but still developing body. Maria's breasts rose up and down as her breathing picked up. They neither too big nor too small. They were just the perfect size for his hands.

Maria's hands twitched with the instinctive to cover herself (she was a little self-concious), but then she saw how Leon eyed them with hunger and then she relaxed. He'd been waiting almost forever to see all of her and hadn't been satisfied with teasing glimpses or hints of what her body looked like.

Leon lightly touched a breast with his free hand, automatically causing Maria to moan and arch into the hand. He smirked and kneaded against the fleshy mound, his touch rougher than when he first touched it, making Maria's moan louder. Not wanting her other breast to be left out, Leon clamped his mouth on it and sucked on the erecting nipple. Maria arched more into him, moaning and squirming.

He chuckled against her breast and removed his mouth. "Someone is sensitive."

Maria's face was flushed and wanton, and her eyes were blazed with lust.

"Hurry Leon, please!" she begged panting.

Maria yelped when she felt Leon bite her neck, without breaking the skin, and moaned when he started suckling on the spot. Leon chuckled against her skin and kissed up her neck, multitasking with kneading both her breasts at a time and nibbling on her salty, but delicious skin. He continued until his lips were almost on top of hers.

"Patience is a virtue, Red," Leon said before giving Maria another mindnumbing kiss.

Maria's eyes closed in rapture as she returned the kiss the best she could with her hands still bound by Leon. She was so distracted by the kiss that she didn't notice Leon's hand lift up her skirt and move toward her area, where her undergarments were soaking with her arousal. At least, not until he started rubbing his hand against her clothed crotch teasingly slow.

"Ah!" Maria gasped away from Leon's lips.

Leon smirked and rubbed faster, relishing in her moans getting louder and louder. Then he ripped off her undergarments, including her tights and her skirt and plunged his fingers inside her opening. They easily slipped in because she was so wet. Maria screamed, and arched her hips as the fingers thrust inside her with fervor. She threw her head back and closed her eyes, flushing with pleasure. Leon smiled softly down at her pleasure flooded face as he thrust her fingers faster inside her. He was so taken with watching her face, he didn't notice her knee lifting up towards his hard on.

Leon hissed as Maria gently kneed his erection and automatically let go of both her arms and the inside of her sex. Maria smirked and pushed him down on his back, straddling his stomach. She shook off her tunic, which had been hanging off her shoulders, kicked off her shoes and then pinned Leon's arms on either side of him. She leaned down and smirked down at him, her hair all mussed up and in her face, making her look like a female animal in heat. Leon could have easily pushed her off him, but he was curious about what she would do. Maria lifted her hands off his and fingered the hem of his ripped pants.

"Why should I get down and naked when you still have clothes on?" Maria asked with a smirk.

She then proceeded with ripping Leon's clothes off, like he did with her. Well, she tried anyway. Maria grunted as she tried to rip the material off of Leon's legs, but it was thicker than she thought. Meanwhile Leon watched her with amusement in his eyes.

"Having trouble?"

"Oh, be quiet!" she snapped. "This whole ripping off clothes thing is harder than it looks."

Leon chuckled and motioned for her to get off him. Maria got off and stood over him. He stood up and easily slipped out of his pants, his fully erected dick out with pride. Maria gaped down at it with wide eyes as Leon smirked at her.

"Is it really that big?" Maria asked, feeling timid.

Leon raised an eyebrow. "Are you really that shocked? I mean, you've seen it before."

"Yeah, I know," Maria said timidly. "It's just that I've never seen it so...so...Is that really going inside me?"

Leon put a hand on her shoulder. "If you're not ready, that's fine."

Maria blinked and then pouted. "I'm not backing down! I want to be with you! I'm just a little shocked."

"So, shall we continue Maria?" Leon asked smoothly.

Maria smiled, blushing now. "Yes."

"Good," he replied. "Now, wrap you arms around my neck and jump."

Maria raised an eyebrow, but did what he said. When she jumped, Leon caught her by her legs and he wrapped them around his lower torso. Then he slowly lowered her hips onto his dick and he slowly entered her inch by inch and then tore through her thin maidenhead. Maria screamed out in slight pain as Leon's knees gave out and he landed on the grass, kneeling. He breathed raspily against Maria's shoulder while she was digging her nails into his shoulders, while biting her bottom lip with small tear drops coming out of her eyes. Leon heard her whimper and lifted her head to look into her eyes.

"Maria, are you okay?" he asked. "I'm so sorry."

Maria shook her head and rubbed her eyes. "I'm fine. It was painful, but I'm fine."

Leon smiled and held her, even though he wanted to fuck her senseless. She was so tight and he was ready to thrust into that tightness over and over with abandon, but he didn't want to risk hurting her again. Luckily, Maria was the first to make the move; she lifted her hips off Leon's length and went down on it, throwing her head back and moaning. Leon's gold eyes slitted with lust at that and he thrust into her, sheathing all of himself inside her. Then he drew himself out and went back in, over and over again, building up a steady rythm. With each thrust, Maria would scream out in pleasure, and scratched his back with her nails.

Soon, she found herself laying on the grass again, being roughly pushed down by Leon. Maria froze at the sudden agressiveness, but started screaming with wanton pleasure as he thrust in and out of her faster and harder than the first few times. Meanwhile, Leon was throwing his head back, howling up at the night sky as he penetrated her, his thrusts becoming more rougher and forceful. Maria then realized: his wolf side was awakened in the start of their union.

What was once Leon was the Wolf that had chased her before, in all of his furry glory. His head was now a wolf's head with pointy ears that were bent against his head and his eyes were now glowing and facing the sky as he howled with pleasure. The hands that were grasping Maria by her hips were now clawed paws that scratched her hips and drew a little blood. Black-silver fur started growing all over his body and his were-wolf muscles started to grow to bigger size--and that included Leon's length. It became thicker when it thrusted inside Maria and it felt like it was tearing her inside walls, even though it didn't. Wolf Leon noticed this too and acknowledged how tight Maria had suddenly gotten. His instincts took over as he began brutally pounding her small and wet, but warm opening, wanting to mark his territory.

Wolf Leon's threw his head back as he pounded into Maria mercilessly. His tongue was lolling out as he panted and howled, resembling a dog. Maria should've felt scared--terrified even. But--"Oh God!" she cried out--it felt too damn good. Each thrust was so rough and forceful, completely contrary to what she was expecting tonight. It felt so good that Maria lost control of her voice.

"Oh, Leon! Yes! YES! OH YES!...Mmmmm....Oooh! Faster! Harder! OOOOOH GOD!"

Wolf Leon gave into his animal instincts at his mate's cries, not really acknowledging whether she was enjoying it or not. He would have continued the mating ritual, whether Maria wanted it or not. That was the difference between Wolf Leon and normal, human Leon. Leon cared about other people's feelings before acting out on them, while his wolf side was more closer to his animal instincts and followed them. And right now those instincts were screaming at him to claim this female until he was spent and make her one of his own. He was the alpha male of the pack, in his eyes, and everyone in his pack was supposed to submit to him--including his mate.

Finally, after one last thrust, Maria let out one last scream on top of her lungs before succumbing to her climax and laying in a limp pile on the grass. Not long after that, Wolf Leon released his load into her, but Maria quickly took note that he didn't collapse from exhaustion. Actually, though he climaxed, she could still feel him hard inside her.

Wolf Leon glared down at a spent Maria with lust filled eyes. "*It's not enough...*"

That was another difference between Human Leon and Wolf Leon. Wolf Leon's voice was much more deeper than Leon's regular voice. It was more baritone and choclatey compared to Leon's.

"*Turn over*," he commanded.

Maria was still dazed from her climax. "W-wha-?"

Wolf Leon leaned over until his muzzle was over her face and he growled. "*Turn. Over.*"

The girl shakingly nodded and obeyed. She was now laying on the grass on her stomach. Wolf Leon growled slightly and grabbed her body. He lifted her up and made it so that she was on her knees and her hands and arms held her up. Her ass was up in the air, just waiting to be defiled. Maria looked exactly like a female dog in heat now. Wolf Leon smirked--the best way he could--with satisfaction. With his furry hands (the claws were retracted), he spread her ass-cheeks and inserted himself into her opening harshly. Maria cried out in pain. God, it hurt. It hurt so much. But she didn't want it to stop. She wanted to see what he'd do.

Wolf Leon howled slightly as he pumped in and out of her. This hole was tighter than the other one, so it was harder to ram into her like before what with his huge cock and all. Still he kept trying. Meanwhile, Maria was getting the hang of it and was soon crying out in pleasure instead of pain. Her sounds seemed to snap something inside of him and he started pumping in and out of her with such force that it was a surprise Maria didn't tear in two.

"OH MY GOD!...More! Leon, give me more! oh, oh, oh, oh...OH YES!" she cried out as Wolf Leon rammed her into the grass.

The wolf chuckled darkly as he pounded into her. "*That's right, bitch. Scream. Let everyone know who you belong to...*"

"LEON! Oh, only you, Leon..." Maria cried out one last time before climaxing, her arms turning to jelly. She collapsed face first on the grass, feeling her juices go down her legs like rivers. She turned her head to the side, so she wouldn't be eating dirt, and closed her eyes in exhaustion.

Wolf Leon rammed into her a few more times, before releasing his seed into her one last time before removing himself. Then he held her body close to his and bit down on her neck harshly (Maria's body tensed, but then relaxed at this), finally making her his. In a few days, she'll be a werewolf just like him. He licked the wound, so that it healed before her blood could fall to the grass. He picked her up bridal style, and set her gently on the grass, looking down at her with an emotion in his slit eyes that he refused to acknowledge or name.

Okay, so Wolf Leon could be affectionate sometimes, but it was mostly towards Maria. Like when he licked her face before. True, his inner instincts were screaming at him to take her right then and there, but another instinct called to him when he saw her. It was the same instinct a dog had when seeing its master or a friend after such a long time.

Happiness and joy. Many people didn't think dogs could feel those things, but they did. And, when you think about it, it made perfect sense for Wolf Leon to feel such things when seeing Maria. Wolves and dogs were distant cousins, after all. Wolf Leon was proud though, and refused to say he was happy with Maria. He'd just say that he wanted a satisfying mate and Maria was the perfect candidate, but even the normal Leon knew this was a farce. He loved Maria just as much as the other Leon, he was just too proud to admit it to himself.

'Speaking of which', the Wolf thought. 'I think it's time I brought him back out.' He glanced down at Maria's lower body. 'But first...'

The Wolf leaned his head down towards Maria's crotch and licked the area. Maria squirmed slightly in her sleep, but didn't stir. Wolf Leon went down to her vagina, where he knew she'd be sore for days. He let himself sniff it and take in her scent, but then he licked the inside of her clean of his seed and of any wounds he may have caused, causing the girl to moan in her slumber. Then he licked her thighs, which were slightly bruised, of her juices, savoring her individual flavor.

Then he went for her ass. He lifted her hips up by putting her legs on his shoulder and saw her ass leaking his seed and some blood. He licked the inside of it, also healing whatever wounds he may have caused during their second round. He heard her hiss in pain at first, but then she shivered with pleasure.

Wolf Leon sat up then and slowly turned back into regular human Leon. Leon blinked his gold eyes and looked down at his sleeping lover. Maria was lying on her back on the grass, her eyes closed serenely. Her face and body was all a-flush by the afterglow of sex. Her lips were open slightly and parted everytime she breathed. Leon suddenly realized his animal side was let loose, but instead of worrying he found himself at peace. Maria didn't look like she had been in pain. Actually, she looked like she enjoyed it all. He blinked when he noticed a huge scar on her neck that looked suspiciously like a bite mark.

Leon smiled. 'Thanks, wolf-side.'

Suddenly, he realized how cold the night was. He hadn't noticed it before because both he and Maria were too hot to care about the weather. She obviously felt it too, if only subconciously. Maria curled in on herself into a fetal position in order to get warm. Leon's eyes flashed and he ran into the woods like lightening, looking for something to cover her with. He didn't really care about himself at the moment. He could handle the cold, but Maria couldn't.

Leon suddenly remembered the red cloak Maria had on earlier and ran to the spot where she dropped it. As he picked it up, he realized that it was the same red hood that she wore when she first met him. If he remembered correctly, that old woman of a grandmother had made it for her. He smiled slightly at the memory of the young girl who naively asked to be his friend, and look where they were now...

He ran back to where Maria was and put the cloak over her body like a blanket. The girl smiled in her sleep and held the cloak closer to her body, looking almost like a baby and its favorite blanket. Leon chuckled slightly as he picked her up bridal style. Maria instantly clung to his chest with her small and smiled in rapture. He smiled down at her and then looked at the starry sky.

The moon was way past its zenith, so it was about an hour after midnight. Maria O'Connor had turned sixteen.

Leon leaned down to whisper in her ear. "Happy birthday, Maria."

He held her close as she mumbled something in her sleep. Then he walked the rest of the way to her grandmother's house, down the path he knew was the quickest way there.

~Meanwhile~

Nadia O'Connor stood at her window, taking note of the moon with a smile. Her grandaughter had turned sixteen and had come of age. Just about an hour ago, she sent the wolf boy to fetch her and they aren't back yet. She wasn't worried though. She trusted the wolf, even though he tried to eat her at one time.

She hadn't trusted him completely when her grandaughter started seeing him every night, but she'll admit she liked him a lot better than that woodcutter who looked at Maria with hungry eyes. It wasn't the way Leon looked at her. He looked at her with hunger yes, but there was love also and devotion. Aiden looked at Maria with eyes that saw her as a sex object, not a person. That's what made Nadia wary of him...

Sighing Nadia turned from the window and sat in her chair by the fireplace, where she had been knitting little sweaters and booties. Glancing at the door every once in a while, she continued her knitting while looking around her house. Her cottage was small and homey, but she might have to add to it soon.

After all, wolves tended to give birth to a lot of cubs...

~End~

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Like I said: UGH! xP Can you see why I want to fix this so bad? Personally, I like my "Mad Love" story better, which I also put up on fictionpress.....which no one reviewed!! Little bastards.