The further Ozul got from the East wing, the less her scent affected his mental state. Kane was strong, but he wouldn't last. Ozul knew Kane, though with some kind of consent, would eventually break down. Kane would never touch a woman without consent from her. Nor would he. It was one of the strongest principals of a fox. They were raised that way, hard wired even. Currently the capital and it's surrounding villages had zero cases of rapes or unconsenting relationships. Hell, they had very little crime to begin with. Crime was normally punishable by death or torture.

Barbaric, but effective.

He reached the private library and records room, and closed the door behind him. He would begin by searching for information on hybrid creatures. Surely they had some. Surely she wasn't the only hybrid in their universe.

He gathered several different books on anatomy of creatures. He came across several that surprised him. Different breeds of creatures didn't normally mate together, but it appeared that sometimes they were indeed compatible. Still he couldn't help but wonder why she seemed so familiar. Why she was so fluffy? Most dogs were shaggy, most cats were short haired around this region, dragons had scales.. " The only logical conclusion I can come to is that... She's half fox. . Now, why does she seem familiar? "

Ozul poured over record after record. He studied family lines, and servants as well. They had several servants that were not from the capital. Several that were from other species. None of them fit though. None of them were cats, or from near the coast as he'd discovered by talking with her on the way to the East Wing.

He growled frustrated, and slammed the dusty book down on the table. He needed to speak with her once she was more stable. He would have to give it a day or so, and try speaking with her after that. Surely Kane wouldn't try to murder him. Much. Ozul knew that Kane was just as curious about her as he was. They both wanted, and needed to know her lineage.

He smirked. " Wave two should be hitting soon. I'd give it about... Ten minuets..." He said with a chuckle. He rubbed his face softly, and yawned. He'd stayed up all night researching. " Time for a nap, and to check on them in... Ehh... Tomorrow. " He smirked walking back towards his quarters.

~~~~~~~

Kane sighed as he relaxed in the shower. Her scent lingered on his skin. It just wouldn't seem to come off no matter how long the water ran over his body. The steam rose around him, and he gave the room another sniff. " Still... Her..." He muttered irritably. He was tired, but not. Kane hadn't been sleeping right. He stopped sleeping right how long ago now? A year or two? He'd been diagnosed with insomnia. Mostly because he hadn't settled down. He was restless, and waiting for the right one to come along. The right person to be queen to his people.

As he showered his ear twitched. The soft sounds of foot steps padding towards the bathroom caught his attention in a heartbeat. Was she awake already? How long had he stayed in the shower...? The door cracked open. " Can I come in?" She yawned after asking. He smiled a little to himself. She was rather bold right now considering she was so shy before.

" I suppose.. " he poked his head out, and almost slipped when he saw her. She was standing there with the entire set of blankets from the bed wrapped around her. She looked short, and small. Cold. . " Come. You should shower. "

She shook her head. " No. I'll be fine. " She chewed in her cheek.

" Why? What's keeping you from getting nice and warm?" He asked knowing the cats loves of warmth.

She curiously looked at the shower, and then to him. " I.. I'm afraid of the water. " She admitted.

His heart. Be still. " Your afraid of it? Arent you from a warmer area? Most of them are surrounded with water. "

" We avoid it. And, yes, I am from a costal area. A little beach over the mountains next to the ocean. " She fiddled with the outside of the biggest blanket.

" You brought everything from the bed in here. Your cold aren't you?" He asked smiling at her a little. " Come on. Get in Kira. I'll be here. I won't let it get to you. " He smirked.

She frowned, but couldn't keep frowning. Kira smiled a bit, and nodded softly. " Fine... I do need to get clean I guess. "

" Yes you do. I can smell you from here. " He stuck his tongue out playfully.

" I hope so dumbass. I'm in heat...Most of the castle can probably smell me. " She rolled her eyes.

" No, just the East Wing of it. Currently deserted. So, just me. " He cheekily replied.

Kira had dropped the blanket as soon as he poked his head back out, and his jaw almost dropped. Again. It's not like she had a huge chest, or a massive ass. . But she had a natural beauty that really attracted him to her. Was that wrong?

She skittishly made her way to the shower, and climbed in behind him. He tensed for a moment, but turned to her. " See? It's not so bad is it? Haven't you taken a shower before?"

" No.. just a bath. We've used waterfalls, which are freezing normally.. but never something like this.." She stared at the shower, the hot water. The steam. " It looks like any other water fall, but smaller and it's hot. " She slowly stuck her hand under to feel it.

Kane nodded, and put her in front of him. " You can look at it that way. It's just water that's been heated. Put through a few pipes so that it rains down over you. Be still. " He instructed. He saturated her hair, And the fur of her tail. She stayed as still as she could, but also squirmed at the sensitivity of her tail against his hand.

Kane tried his best not to get water in her face. She might react badly if to much water got in her face. He grabbed the shampoo, and lathered her hair and fur. She purred while he massaged it into her head, and he would admit he rather liked the sound. It was soothing. Therapeutic in a way.

Be still his heart.

He leaned her back a little to rinse the soap from her hair. She seemed to trust him completely with it. Which was odd at first. Then she started to pant a little. " Kitty, your second wave is starting. " He breathed softly. Her scent was string again.

It hit out of nowhere. She was relaxed, and didn't care. When he spoke she simply nodded a little. " I guess it is .." She sighed contently.

" Are you okay here for now?" He asked heatedly. Holding her body against him wasn't doing him any good.

She softly groaned. " Kane ... My King... "

He groaned himself, and growled a little. " Damnit. Being irresistible..." He growled nibbling at her neck instantly.

Kira moaned, and shuddered as he held her. She purred, and pressed against him more.

Kane huffed. " Out of the shower Kira. "

She looked at him slightly sad. Was she being rejected? Kira did as he asked though. He followed, and helped dry her off mostly. Then he bent her over the counter, and gripped her hip. It caught her by surprise, and she looked back at him.

" Not safe in the shower. I'm way to rough. " His voice was strained and it was easy to see how much he'd held back while drying her.

Kira blushed, and nodded. " Sorry. I.. "

" I was definitely not rejecting you. I don't think I could if I wanted to Kira. " He huffed teasing her by running his fingers over her heat. " Now, let's get you through this wave, and get out of this room. " He was tired of being here. This room didn't offer the same space and comfort as his own. He would much rather be riding this out with her in his own room.

Kira let out a small mewl, and bit her lip. The look on his eyes made her knees weak. He looked down at her, hungry, wanting, absolutely feral, and yet caring. His grip on her hips was firm, but tender. His thumbs circled her skin softly, and then he smirked. " Moan loudly for me Kira. Make sure you watch how a real man treats you. Not how some stupid cat in a fucking rut treats you. Remember it Kira. " He looked at her in the mirror as he leaned down, and kissed her shoulder.

Kane gently took the chance to slip into her. He guided her chin upwards so she could watch as she moaned lost in bliss. He'd started taking her just before the worst part of the heat hit her this time. She was able to fully appreciate each movement of their hips. Feel everything. Her mind wasn't clouded with want. Just pleasure. She noted how his body moved. How each little muscle in his torso moved when he thrusted. How his arms held her firmly, yet tenderly. The pressure he used. How his eyes remained fixated on her, and her alone as she moaned his name, the stupid nickname he told her to use..

Kira found her legs going numb, and her eyes getting blurry as he brought her up, and he momentarily stopped just to turn her to face him. He kissed her tenderly, deeply, and picked her up. Finding no issues holding the light kitten, Kane finished what he started. He roughly pounded into her as she held onto his neck, moaning next to his ear. She took him to his high just as quickly as he brought her back to hers before he ultimately came inside of her. He rested his head against her shoulder, making her ride her high on out, and she came around him loudly.

" It feels different then it did then doesn't it Kira?" He asked softly.

" V-very.." she breathed hard against him. " Were dirty again.."

" Not very. I'll wash us down with a washcloth, and we'll try to get out of here. " He smiled. " Sounds good?"

" Not really... There are so many people in the castle. It's mid day..  I'm in heat. " She whimpered softly.

" Don't worry about that Kira. I won't let them take you. Your mine for now. " He softly growled. She started to purr against him again, and he froze for a moment. " We'll discuss things more after your heat. " He added sad that he had to bother bringing it up, but she was a neko. She might not feel the same after. This could all be due to her heat, and her heat alone.

Kira felt odd at him saying that. Almost like a painful tug at her mind. Was she being fake right now? She really didn't believe so. Even before he'd thrown her into heat, she'd felt an attraction to him. She just never let herself act on any attraction she might have felt. That could get her killed or mated to the wrong person. An abusive one. Possibly someone who only wanted to use her as a piece of meat and to give them heirs.

Kane didn't feel like he would do that. Surely he did need an heir, but he didn't feel like the kind to use someone for that purpose. Who would take care of someone so tenderly and carefully just to use them? " Yes. Okay then. Let's get out of here. " She agreed. Right now she wanted to do nothing more than prove she wasn't like that, she wasn't using him, and take a nap. Maybe eat. She hadn't, and she was getting hungry. " Snack first?"

" You?" He joked playfully as he cleaned them up a bit.

Kira blushed and smacked his shoulder. " Not a chance. I'm still a touch sore thanks to you. " She giggled.

"Careful Kitten, I could easily do it anyway..." He kissed her inner thigh daringly before he stood. Kane smirked as he left her in the bathroom dum founded and slightly bothered.

" That... Asshole..." She pouted. Kira had regained herself in time to see him laying her clothing out, and him fully dressed. " What are you a speed freak?" She asked trying to be playful again.

He could tell she was bothered and ready to probably go again. He smirked. She rubbed her thighs together holding her towel tightly around her. " No. Just like to be a step ahead. " He helped her dress, making sure to leave her without underwear. " Those can stay off. I like it better. " He smirked again.

" W-whatever... Let's go. " Kira chewed on her lip, and his eyes went dark for a moment.

" Stop that. Unless you'd like me to fuck you all the way back to my room. In front of everyone. " He warned. She stilled immediately, and blushed. " Good. Now stay back for a moment. " He walked to the door, and tried the handle. It was still barricaded. He sighed before grabbing it hard, and slamming himself into it. It gave a little, so he did it a few more times until he heard a crash on the other side. " Perfect. " He stepped back, and kicked the handle. It flew across the room, and he pushed the door open.
"He locked the door, broke the knob, and barricaded it with a chair.... I'ma kill him. " He grumbled.

Kane glanced back at Kira in the oversized dress. She was so small. She needed some tailored clothes. He came back to her, and scooped her into his arms. Her arousal had grown strong. " Like the strength or something?" He asked smirking.

She turned her head away. " No... "

He started walking. " Then why do you smell so strong little Neko?"

She huffed, " I've been bothered since there bathroom. That..  just made it a little worse..."

" Don't worry. Were going to eat, and I'll take care of it. " He chuckled. The walk felt long. He knew it wasn't. On the way he stopped in the kitchen and asked for regular meals to be brought to his room while he attended important matters. The chefs gave him devious smirks. They'd known him since he was a kid after all. He rolled his eyes, and adjusted Kira. She almost mewled, and he gulped softly. The chefs noticed though. They wiggled their brows, and cause him to blush as he ordered their foods. Mentally cursing the whole time.

Then he carried her back to his room while they started to erupt in laughter. They were a laid back bunch of mated Kitsune. Kira would admit still handsome even in old age. Kitsune aged really well ...

Kane sat down, and sat her right in his lap. " Not a word or I'll punish you. " He threatened.  She giggled softly in return. It was becoming music to his ears. Kane wouldn't allow it to become that yet. He couldn't afford it.

There was a knock on the door, and a maid came in. She very clearly ignored Kira, and tried to flaunt herself to the king. She tried to present herself in an alluring manner. Kane felt disgusted by it.  A growled ripped from his throat. A warning.

Kira tensed in his lap, but held perfectly still. Kane was technically a predator. One that she knew could hurt her if she made a wrong move. She shook slightly, but tried to remain still.

She did noticed the girl had also froze, and stumbled. She righted herself. " Anything... Else your Majesty?" She asked quickly, and formally.

" Yes, get the fuck out. " He snapped. She jumped, and hurried out of the room. Once the door shut behind her he glanced at Kira. " Oh, shit. Kira. " He touched her knee gently, and she jumped. Kane turned her face to his by her chin gently. " I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Calm down Baby. I acted rashly. "

She shook her head, and tried to calm herself. " No, I... I'm fine. " She forced herself to rest against him.

" Shh.. Eat. Can you do that for me?" He asked calmly. " I'm calm. I promise. She... She made me rather mad. It felt disgusting to see her try that. " He growled softly, but cleared his throat right after. " Sorry. Again. I don't mean to scare you. " He reassured. " I won't hurt you. " He promised.

" Why? " She asked looking over at him on her own now. " Why keep me around like this other than to make sure I wasn't a theif?" She asked unable to grasp why he wanted her near him.

" That is a difficult question Kira. " He sighed. Kane rubbed small circles on her lower back through her clothing. " Honestly, I knew you weren't the one who stole it. I know you aren't a criminal. I wouldn't have made love to a criminal Kira. "

" You know?" She asked slightly happy that he believed her. Her tail swayed happily.

" Of course I knew. If I had let you go though, there is a chance the people might have taken it into their own hands anyway. " He sighed a little. " Feed me. "

She flushed lightly, and nodded, " Yes My King .." she answered almost robotically.

" You don't have to call me that in private Kira. It's okay. " He took a bite from her as she offered it to him.

" You sure? You seemed to want me to before. " She took a bite herself. He would force her to if she didn't. She could see it in his eyes. He dared her not to eat.

" Yes, I'm sure. I don't mind. Or else I wouldn't have said it. " He nodded while he watched her like a hawk. He continued to hold her, and eat with her until a soft knock sounded on his door. He knew that knock. " Come in Ozul..." He growled, making sure to comfort her by softly rubbing her back above her tail.

She'd froze up, but In a more distracted way than a fearful one this time.

Ozul slipped inside, and sat on the other side of Kane's desk. He had a grin plastered across his face. " How have you two slept? I got a good few hours of sleep myself. Kira, how is your heat? Kane treating you well?"
If looks could kill, he'd be dead twice, and buried as well.

Kira flushed a little. " My heat is going well. " She shrugged. " Better than previous heats. Far better.. "

Kane felt proud to hear it. Honestly, it made him want her again. Was she actually throwing him into a rut? He never went into them. .
" We haven't really slept Ozul. We've been locked In a room, without real food, fucking like rabbits. "

Kira blushed deeper, and Ozul chuckled happily. " Hey, you seemed like you both needed it. The tension. Could have cut it with a knife. " He made a little slicing motion with his hand as he leaned casually on the desk.

" Ozul..." Kane warned.

" Yes, yes. Wrong of me. Yada yada. You both enjoy each other, you both like each other, you both seem compatible. " He shrugged. " Which brings me to why I'm here. Well, one of the reasons. "

" Go on. ." Kane said still playing with Kira's tail gently. It kept her calm, and seemed to be relaxing her. She offered him another bite of food, and Ozul gave him a smirk. He glared, and Ozul stayed quiet about it.

" Well, for one, the theif has been caught. He's been brought to the castle with the stolen necklace. I figured it was better than being beaten, and brutally killed by the townspeople. His service to the castle won't be any better, he'll work until he pays it off, and can take his leave necklace and all after a bit of a whipping. "

" Do you have to?" She asked.

" It's unfortunate, but in most cases yes we do. " Ozul answered.

" It's fine. No punishment in terms of harm. Just make him work. If he steps out of line. Other measures will be taken. " Kane said absently. He'd looked away, but Ozul caught it. Kane had just sided with Kira.

He smiled. " Of course My Liege. " He nodded. " He was terrified when we caught up to him. I'll be sure he knows who his savour is. "

Kira smiled softly, and her tail swayed under Kane's fingers. His cheeks had a tiny bit of color. He hadn't expected that. " You had another thing you wanted to talk about?" She asked.

" Yes, a few actually. " Ozul nodded. " Tell me some of your adventures, and why you left your village to begin with?" He asked with a slight plea. He was curious, and needed to know for his research about her. " I will admit. I'm more than nosy. I've been trying to research you. You seem to be a hybrid, but I'm not sure what kind of hybrid. I want, and I'm sure Kane wants to know more about you. Where you come from. Your family history. How you lived, and how you traveled. "

Kira nodded a little. " I can do that. I have nothing to hide. At least not that I know of. " She laughed a little. Both men's attention was on her in an instant, but Kane interrupted.

" Ozul, lock the door. " He ordered. " No one needs to hear this except for us, and no one needs to barge in. "

" Agreed friend. Agreed. " Ozul stood, and did as he was asked. Kira finished the food, and offered Kane a drink before herself. She seemed very nice. Pure and kind. It was as if she knew how Kitsune liked to be treated without ever having known one. Just another tally to her other half being a Kitsune in Ozul's mind.

" Well, I guess I'll start with my parents. My mother was a wild cat. Just your average girl in the village, but with a wild streak that tended to keep most males away. She was sweet, and kind though. Very respectful as long as you were. " She smiled. " My father. I hardly remember him, but he was a brave man. Strong and kind. Very different than the other in our village. He wasn't from it. My grandmother took him in on and off for years. He traveled often, and took a liking to my mother. My mother also took a liking to him. "

Ozul took notes. He pulled a notepad out, and took actual notes to create her a file for their archives. " So he wasn't from your area?"

" No. He wasn't. He seemed built for different weather. It's hard to tell what region he would have been from, and I don't remember much about him. My grandmother passed away recently, and I never got to ask her about him. No one would tell me either. Her dieing wish was for me to leave the village, and see the world. She wanted me to take Devany as well. Said we didn't quite belong. We were different. We weren't going to end up as village neko women. She never for a moment believed we would last there. "

" Who is Devany?" Ozul asked.

" Devany is like a sister to me, though she's much more a neko than I ever was. She and I learned to fight together. Were sneaky little things, but we got separated in the dragon kingdom. She had a few possessions on her. She guarded them closely. I don't know what they were, but they were important for one reason or another. I never really pressed the matter. I will say we were lucky to leave my village at all. The males are barbaric. They want every available female to be a child bearer. That life just wasn't for us. "

Ozul nodded. " What does she look like again? "

" She has white hair, and a matching tail and set of ears. She'd blend in much better than I do here. My mother and grandmother had brown hair. " She smiled happily telling about them and Devany. " Vany has a skinny tail though, and bright blue eyes instead of sapphire like mine. She's about the same height as me. Same build. So curvy, not to skinny, bigger chest though. "

He nodded as he took down the information, and sketches her out. As best as he could. " Cat like eyes? Smaller nose?"

" Yeah. You can say that. She often wears black. It's what we were trained in. But don't let it fool you, she looks amazing in anything. " Kira smiled.

" Okay, continue. " He smiled a bit. He was good at his job. Kane appreciated his speed.

" Well, once we left the village.. oh the village. I lived in Tropican Falls. "

" Whoa... That is clear on the other side of the mountains to the South! They are over half way across the world, almost out of view. I thought you meant the mountain to the west..." Kane said thinking about it. " You've come a long way haven't you?"

Ozul was also surprised. " What is it like?" He asked softly.

" Hot. Humid. Beautiful beaches, and the water is almost always warm. Except the water falls. They are cold as hell. Fed by under ground springs that jut up from the rocks. The sky is always clear, and sunny. The sunset is beautiful. There are so many colors it's not funny. Flowers of all kinds. Tropical flowers, ferns, brilliant greens. " She smiled. " I almost feel homesick. Almost. But, there is nothing for me left there anyway. Just the scenery. I'm not partial to snow either though. " She giggled.

Kane listened quietly. It pained him to think she may want to go home, and sometime soon. They had the real criminal. She should be technically free to go. " It sounds beautiful. " He said slightly irritably.

" It does. " Ozul agreed In a dreamy state. Though, he also felt a bit of sadness. He didn't want her to leave his friend. She seemed good for them and she was easy to talk to as well.

" It was. But I won't be going back. " She smiled.

" You don't know that. " Kane answered.

" I do know that. Why would I go back to a place that holds nothing for me?" She answered confidently.

" I see your argument, but you may one day. It's where most nekos are isn't it?" Ozul asked.

" Besides, who is to say that isn't a heat fueled argument?" Kane asked his voice stoic.

" One, no Ozul. Neko establishments are everywhere just like most creatures in different regions. Safe or not is another issue. " She looked at Kane, " And you... I'm on my right mind enough to not be jumping you right now. So how is this a heat influenced conversation?" She asked. " Besides, why would I go back to a village where the males want to repeatedly use me for their own pleasure alone? I refuse to be an object. I refuse to be treated like that. I never let anyone in again after that bastard. Up until now I have been completely alone in heats, and so has Devany. "

Ozul bit his cheek. He wanted to say she had a point, but that was a conversation strictly for them. After all, Kane was the one trying to find reasons she wouldn't stay.

Kane was quiet. He knew she was right. The fact that she let him in as she had showed a tremendous amount of trust. But, he didn't comment. He just gave a slight nod.

" Please, continue. Where did you first go?" Ozul asked.

Kira's eyes sparkled as she indulged them in her adventures. " Oh, the Pixies! They are so beautiful! Wonderful creatures, and also assholes. They tend to try to harvest other creatures for good luck charms and souvenirs..." She rubbed the back of her head. " I have a scar or two from escaping that area. Vany was lucky.  She escaped with a little hair cut. "

" Ahh then we fled straight into dog territory. That... That didn't go well. Our tents were ripped to shreds, they went through our stuff. They almost took us to their version of jail, which I assume would have ended very badly for us if we hadn't distracted them with treats and  belly rubs. One of us packed our things, and the other distracted. "

" We went through chimera territory. Those guys are sweet. They're a bit possessive, but helped us on through when we found out my father wasn't there. I had low key hoped he might be one of them. "

" Next came dragon territory... Valcanoes everywhere, lava flows, jagged rocks, hot as hell. Rude people. Possessive and horny king.  . Let me tell you he took a little to well to us. " She sighed a little. " We had to escape during the middle of the day while they slept, climb through mountains of riches, and scale down a giant tower just to get away. Unfortunately, Vany and I had to split up. The place was just so big. We agreed to meet up if we could in Kitsune territory. " She paused for a moment. " Which is why I had minimal clothing when I got here. We were supposed to go shopping for new ones, try to blend in. Honestly we didn't know how we would be received here. Kistune are known for not liking other races. Sticking to themselves and only themselves. "

" And, it went about as well as you planned. " Ozul said softly. " Sorry about how you were treated Kira. Long standing traditions thrive here. Many people just don't want to accept others. We don't have any Nekos around here other than over the mountain to the west. It is still a fairly cold land. Before you get your hopes up though, I do not believe your father is from there. You are a hybrid. " He insisted.

She nodded. " Yes. I agree with you. I believe I am. I didn't think he would be a neko. That's why I've looked everywhere. I just want to find Vany at this point. I want to know she is safe. " She shrugged softly.

Kane was still quiet. Honestly irked. People had tried to either claim her life left and right or claim her. It didn't sit right with him. Not in the least. He kept his hands where they were, though he wanted to take time for himself. His temper wanted to rear it's ugly head.

" I wouldn't trade this experience for the world. I regret nothing. " She smiled.

" You should. You've almost died. Several times. " Kane said harshly.

She flinched at his tone, but expected it. " Yes, and I'm that much closer to finding my father. "

" My records here are incomplete. That's why I'm taking so many notes. " Ozul said quickly. " Even our previous Kings file is missing. Honestly, I'm wondering if it may provide clues as well. He took it with him everywhere, and kept it hidden for safe keeping. Apparantly, it was rummored that he had some amazing secrets. No one knew what they were, but people speculated. Some said he had a secret heir. Other said they were secrets ifo war. " Ozul sighed. " What I would do to get a look at that book..." He close the one he wrote in, and Kira's eyes widened.

" Where did you get that?" She asked excitedly. She almost jumped off of Kane's lap just to get a look at it. " It looks just like Devany's special book! I recognize the cover!"

Ozul was taken aback. " These books are special, and specific to the Kitsune region. Specifically this castle. How would she have it?"

" I don't know how it came into my family's possession, but my grandmother passed it to her for safe keeping. " She explained.

" Safe..  keeping.  It was hidden... He went to the south! He went to the south several times apparently! Kane, this is huge. "

Even Kane himself was suddenly interested. He glanced at Kira. Maybe..   her other half was truly Kitsune?
" It would seem so..." He commented. " Find Devany. She must be protected, and that book need to be retrieved. It just might reveal many secrets. "

" I agree. I cant believe it. The book of our king may be on its way home now. " Ozul said excited. " And, it may hold the secret of who you are Kira. Otherwise, why would it have been in Tropican Falls?"

" I don't know. " She said softly. She was excited. Then suddenly sad. " What happened to him?" She asked giving off scared vibes.

" Don't be sad. " Ozul tried.

" I had to kill him. " Kane said behind her. " He went insane. Started trying to harm himself, and others. He locked himself away, and stopped eating. He went mad in battle and started killing his own men. At the end, he started talking about a family. He never should have left them. He should have stayed. He should have disappeared. And he thanked me... For sending him to be with his mate. " He grit his teeth, and gripped the chair's arm as he spoke. If he and Ozul were right. He killed her father. How could she even contemplate being with him if he'd done that? If she knew?

Kira touched his cheek. She had tears in her eyes when he looked at her, and it broke his heart. " My mother died of loneliness. My father..  he was taken in by my grandmother after he'd been wounded in battle. No one in our village would take him in. They left him for dead. However, my grandmother shamed them, and chewed them out. They should have known better than to leave a handsome young man all alone, bleeding out. She and my mother took
him in, and tended his wounds. " She smiled through her tears. " The rest is history. They fell in love. Supported by her mother my mother made a life and family with him. But, he had to leave every so often. He always returned. The last time though, he couldn't come back. He'd been suspected for to long, and had to stay a bit longer than he liked. She understood, but the years got to her. She died of loneliness. My grandmother took me in, and raised me. She never held it against him. Said it was just fate, and that he was a good man. She hoped he might return one day. "

Kane swallowed hard. He couldn't take this much longer. " I'm so sorry Kira..." He breathed. " I.. I can't. "

She shook her head. " I don't care. I know what happened at least. Especially if he was the former King. I understand. "

" You shouldn't. How could you be that forgiving?" He asked his mind blown at her willingness to forgive.
" I never wanted to do it. He forced me to. "

" Then you fulfilled his last wishes. He had the end he wished for. He's with her now. " She said softly, laying back against him.

Ozul had continued to write. He was just as dumbfounded, but he sort of understood. It didn't make a lick of sense, but he accepted it. Kane had always been hard on himself for it. Kira.. may be the daughter of their former King. Talking to his killer. In his bed. But, she held no Ill will towards him for it. " You have amazing empathy Kira. "

" No, I just remember what I was taught, and hold it close. " She smiled a little. The heat had been sitting in her belly for a while now. Her smile was pained, and she did her best not to let her scent out around her. " Give us some time okay? I'm sure you have some books to look for and stuff right?"

He nodded, " And the next wave should have hit you about an hour ago. That is an impressive skill. But, don't piss him off by hiding it.. " he pointed to Kane.

Kira gulped, and glanced over for a moment. Big. Mistake. " Kira..  have you been hiding that from me?"

" We...were busy talking. This is important. " She whispered. The door clicked tightly kicked behind Ozul. That fucker. Threw her to the lion, or fox, and ran.

His hand landed firmly in her backside, and she lost all control. Her scent burst out, as well as the warmth in her belly. " Fuck... Kira..." He growled. " It's dangerous to hide that. Especially letting it hit all at once. "

" This ... Was Important. " she whined.

" Not more important than your health Baby.." His mind was clouding, fast. " I shouldn't..  I possibly killed.."

" No! I said before, it's okay. It doesn't matter. It's in the past leave it there. I know what happened. That is what matters. " She snapped.

His eyes snapped open, and he growled again. Kane pinned her to his desk, and hiked up the dress she was wearing. " Don't tempt me right now... I won't be gentle. I don't think I can be. "

" Yeah? Then don't. " She dared. She leaned in towards him, and he connected their lips without hesitation.

Kane picked her up slightly, let himself out, and easily slammed her down onto him. She instantly arched her back and screamed his name. What a beautiful sound. He stood with her, and took her to his bed. " Your going to regret that. " He smirked.

" I doubt it. " She smiled up at him.

" We'll see. " He chuckled as he gave no room for adjustments. Kane took her over, and over in his bed. They rode their highs out quite a few times before she ended up passing out. Kane laid next to her, and found himself actually falling asleep for the first time in a while.

And, he slept decently. It was amazing.