9. Maeyve

After I walked Anevae to the front door, I rushed to the back door, ripping my clothes off piece by piece as I went. Throwing the door open, I shifted and took off. I had to make sure she got home; the need to protect her was overwhelming.

When I approached her property, I got as close as I could without getting hurt or forced back. I wasn't willing to find out what would happen if I crossed the threshold without permission. The power behind the ward was so intense I was worried it could kill me.

Anevae's SUV pulled up on the other side of the cabin as I waited. Foxes are able to run about thirty miles an hour, and with the added advantage of cutting through the woods, I made it well before her.

The light turned on in the kitchen, and I spotted her crimson-red hair through the window. On her way to the fridge, she glanced out the window and paused. Shit, I triggered the floodlight. She stared at me with those breathtaking blue eyes. Her beautiful, plump lips slightly parted with awe. I knew my fox was beautiful; numerous people had told me, but I wanted her to look at me—in either form—the way she was then for the rest of my days.

We stared at each other until she shifted her stance, reaching into her pocket. She was likely trying to take a photo again. I couldn't let that happen because I knew she'd have too many questions, so I turned tail and ran.

I panicked when she brought up my fox form earlier in the day. I didn't want to lie to her, but I couldn't let her know about me yet. Call me selfish, but I wanted her to think I was just another creature in the woods until I could figure her out. I needed to start being more careful about how much she saw me.

I ran for about a mile before I stopped. I knew I'd be out of her line of sight, so I waited several minutes before returning to her property line. I couldn't help myself. She was like an invisible force that kept pulling me back to her. She was supposed to visit again in the morning, but that wasn't enough.

While I sat there, I spotted her in her bedroom window again. I'd caught her when she was fully undressed and getting ready for bed. Her pale skin glowed in the moonlight, illuminating all of her perfect features. Her voluptuous hourglass figure was facing the window, displaying her large breasts, beautiful belly, wide hips, and thick thighs. The stretch marks that spread across her stomach and large breasts were a light pink. One day, I'd love to kiss all over her body and show her how beautiful she really was.

Keeping my hands off her was becoming increasingly more challenging as I spent more time with her—and when I caught her in these intimate moments. I scurried into the woods before it became too overwhelming to resist. It had been so long since I'd fed the other part of me. I had to go home and attend to it before I could no longer resist the urge.

Once again, I was covered in mud, so I went to the lake near my home and cleaned myself up. The milky water was cool against my all-too-hot skin, making me feel a little more comfortable.

After swimming for a while, I climbed back onto the shore and returned to my human form. Sitting there, I tried to compose myself, but I was fighting a battle I wouldn't win. Knowing it was pointless to keep fighting it, I gave up and returned to my cabin. Even though it was a short trip, it felt like an eternity. I wanted nothing more than to return to Anevae's, but I knew it would do me no good because I couldn't even get onto her property.

Once at my back door, I wiped my feet on the rug before stepping inside, grabbing a towel, and shutting the door behind me. I wiped off any residual mud and sand I could, but I was still covered, so I headed straight for the shower.

After starting the water, I deposited my towel in the hamper and glanced at myself in the mirror. Catching a glimpse of my eyes, I had to do a double take. They were the brightest orange I'd ever seen.

My mind and body reacted so strangely to the mere thought of Anevae. It was like I was burning up from the inside out and constantly wanted to be near her. When I did touch her, it felt like I would explode. I'd never learned about this kind of reaction, nor had I ever felt it before. I had gone years without being touched by another, and my body didn't care; my other half didn't care either. But from the first moment I saw Anevae, I became obsessed with her. Being so close and unable to touch her how I wanted was frustrating.

As I climbed into the shower, the hot water hit my skin, only adding fuel to the fire within. I leaned against the shower wall and let the water caress my body. I imagined Anevae was with me, and the water was her hands grazing across every inch of my skin. A pulsing ramped up in my center, one I couldn't ignore any longer. Gliding my hand over my body, I slid it between my thighs.

Lightly grazing over my clit, I let out a soft moan. It had been so long since I'd touched myself, and I was already sensitive. I slowly rubbed circles on the sensitive area as the pulsing increased in intensity. With my other hand, I reached for my breast and pinched my nipple. Gasping, I could already feel my climax rising. I knew I wouldn't last long, and moments later, I was coming.

For the first time in years, I felt alive on the inside again.