the reason is you

Siren didn’t resist when Chimera grabbed hold of her and carefully positioned her tiny form between his huge front legs. She was surprised, but held no tension in her slim body. Her toes were placed into the water, soothing them from the long trip. He knew where she’d been, he saw how carefully she walked. Siren sighed softly and relaxed against his massive form, finally feeling like she was safe again. She kept her eyes on her paws and the way the surf pushed and pulled the long fur that trailed off the back of her feet.

She could feel him shift, glancing up at Dalila and the woman they had returned with, he said nothing for a moment but leaned forward and she felt him kiss the top of her head affectionately before telling her not to apologize. He never made a habit of it, not now or previously, but Siren paid no mind. The gentle way he handled her now was apology enough. He massaged her tiny toes with his huge paws for a long moment before he spoke again. This time his words were more of a warning, she could have been snatched up when she went to the camp, but she wasn’t.

”You made an impression.” She reassured him softly as she pressed into his freely given affections. They weren’t frequent, but they were special. Siren knew he would destroy everything in his path if anything happened to her, and they would unnecessarily get to that point if she had been taken. Siren wasn’t to be taken for a fool though, Chimera’s promise coupled with her own bright mind kept her safe. That and the wealth they accumulated. Maybe he could have caught and sold her but what was the value of a repeat customer?

Siren looked up from her paws then, curving her neck as she sought his dual toned gaze. ”And you know I wouldn’t leave you.” Siren spoke of her vow softly. After Mortis stole her away she never wanted to leave this island again. She already forgot how nervous and stiff she had been. Especially now as she relaxed against Chimera’s massive form.

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