Beauty and the Beast

Rogues

Chapter Thirteen - Rogues 

        It has been a few days since Xavier had I had that amazing day, and living here has not been half bad. I met Xavier's parents, very ecstatic people, its a wonder how Xavier is so serious with parents like that. Yesterday I met the whole pack. My hand was crapping at the end from all of the handshakes. Thomas tried to give me a hug as did many other but Xavier had other ideas. 

        I love being here and I could tell that I am falling for his loving and tender side that only I get to see but I miss my father so much. He is all alone at home and he needs me. Maybe Xavier would let me visit. I made my way up the stairs and stopped at his office which is right across from our bedroom. 

        "Baby..." I opened the door and poked my head in, "You busy?"

        "I'm never to busy for you babe. What's up?" He patted his lap and I couldn't help myself. Sitting on is lap, I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled my best wide eyed pouting face. 

        "So, we've been pretty happy lately and I am really starting to fall for you but..... I need to see my father. he is the last family I have and vice versa. Could I please go visit?" I knew it was risking to ask this but damn, I didn't expect this. He abruptly stood up and Placed me in the chair and started to pace.

        "Am I not good enough? Do you need More because I can buy you whatever you want. Why do you need to lea-"

        I stood up and placed my hands on his face, "not leave, visit. Since you and him didn't have a great meeting last time, maybe you could just send Thomas with me?"

        "Your not leaving me?"

        "I would never." I looked into his eyes and my heart broke in two just from thinking about leaving him.

        "OK, but Thomas has to go with you. I have work to do."

        "Yay! Thank you! We'll leave in an hour and be back tonight OK?"

        "OK."

        With excitement bubbling through my veins, I yelled for Thomas and let him know of our plans. 

        "Ugh, why do I have to go?" Thomas was the more relaxed, with his brown curly hair and chocolate eyes and dimples, he could make anyone double over with laughter. His personality was amazing but I only had eyes for Xavier.

        Shocked, I dramatically raised my hands to my chest, "You don't want to spend time with me?"

        "Of course I do, its just that we don't use cars so I have to be your pony..."

        "Oh come on, it won't be that bad."

        We made our way down the pathway to the gate where, with warning, Thomas stripped and shifted. His fur was th exact color and style as his hair. He was huge. He kneeled for me to climb on top and with a huff he jumped up and ran into the trees. 

        We were about half way there when Thomas slowed down to a trot. I first heard it coming from my left, then my right. There were leaves and branches breaking. Slowly, we stopped and waited for whatever was out there to show itself. under me Thomas started to growl in warning staring to out left. I followed his gaze and met a pair of hungry red eyes.

        Rogues.