Putting a collar on a wolf

[Synistergrrl]

~Devin woke with the Fox in his arms. For the first time in a long time, Niki hadn't woken from nightmares. Devin had him wrapped up all night against him. He hadn't let Niki go and even when the fox had moaned, Devin had pulled him in closer and whispered softly in his ear to keep him asleep. Now he woke and a smile crept to his lips. Niki looked so relaxed, so calm and there was no mask, nothing there that shielded the fox from Devin. It was like seeing the truth. Devin didn't want to climb out of that tent. He could tell it was cold out there, the snow having fallen. He could smell someone cooking something. It was making his stomach growl, but even so, he didn't want to leave the tent. Some how he felt it would destroy this little bubble he and Niki were living in.~

Hey, beautiful....

~He purred the words into the fox's ear, nuzzling into him as he brushed back some of that long silky hair to tease his lips along the Fox's neck. When Niki moaned, groaning for having been woken up, Devin tugged him in, pulling him onto his back and Devin pinning him down some.~

someone's cooking breakfast... If we wait just a little bit, then we can let them do all the cooking but we'll reap the benefits... just don't wanna wait too long...

~He was trying to get Niki to wake up a bit. And when the Fox finally opened his eyes, Dev flashed a smile before he kissed the fox roughly. There was a part of the wolf that knew Niki was his. That they belonged together and that animal inside Devin wouldn't let anything happen to Niki. He'd die first. It was a little scary actually. Devin had wanted Em, loved him, but this felt deeper, more intense some how. Niki needed him, where Em never did. Niki needed protection and there was something fragile and damaged about Niki that Em never had. It was like a flame that drew Devin in like a moth. He wanted to make the fox smile all the time. He wanted to fox to feel care free and happy, with no worries and never having to look over his shoulder again. But, he also wanted Niki to WANT him as badly as he wanted the fox.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Nikita sighed stretching out languidly in the wolf's embrace. He'd not felt this good in a long time. This safe. He couldn't imagine a better place to wake up. He was healing slowly. The emotional scars went deeper than the physical. He grinned a bit but his eyes were closed ... -

I know, I am damn good looking ...

-He smiled when he was nuzzled into as he finally tugged Devin in closer claiming his lips slowly enjoying the long languid kiss. He did groan when he was pinned finally opening his eyes as he sighed a bit ... -

Ooo ... I like how you think ...

-He wrapped his arms around Devin's neck playing slowly through his hair before going into deeper thoughts. He sighed faintly-

I need to make some phone calls today ... I don't want us surprised when/if the vampires come ...

-He glanced down ... -

I'm gonna call on some favors ...

-He leaned back down nuzzling into the wolf pouting ... -

I miss all my trinkets ... the vampire stole my shiny things ..

-... all of which he'd stolen himself but Devin had seen how the fox was very motivated by shiny things. He didn't want to lose Devin. All of a sudden he had someone he didn't want to lose and he knew the wolf was stupid enough to die for him. Idiot that he was so now he had to plan a way to survive the whole mess and make sure Devin did as well-

[Synistergrrl]

You are...

~Devin sighed into the Fox. As Niki spoke of calling in favors, Devin kept his lips toying over Niki's neck, ear and shoulders. He looked up and flickered a smile.~

You are so materialistic. All I gotta do is show you some shiny thing and you'll be all over me.

~He teased but then he shifted, tugging Niki into the crook of his arm and shoulder, letting his fingers drag lazy patterns over the Fox's skin.~

I think it'll be damn hard for any one to find us out here, Niki. Really... we're living like well... animals. I can't remember the last time I had a really good warm shower. But... I don't care... I'd stay here forever if I knew for sure that we'd be safe here.

~He cocked his head and sighed looking at the Fox.~

What favors are you calling and who from?

~The wolf couldn't help his eyes narrowing a little bit.~

I don't know, Niki. It's better to keep a very low profile. The less people who know where we are, the less likely anyone will learn where we are.

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Nikita grinned ... -

I'm all over you now ...

-He pointed out slowly but laughed none the less. He didn't hide what he wanted, shiny pretty things, he liked being pampered in some fancy hotel, him and the cat had that much in common. Slumming it once in a while was one thing ... but living in a tent for life didn't suit him. Devin did though ... -

Favors ... information ... protection ... and from all the people that like me. I'm very likable you know ...

-He teased as he stood up but the smile faltered a touch or more to the point the mask was up a bit. Devin could still read through it. As the fox stared out the wolf suddenly got a sickening feeling that the fox wasn't intending on staying hidden for good. He'd been tortured and whatever the differences between the shifters were ... they had one thing in common ... the need for revenge. The moment Devin began to look at him different Nikita stared down ... -

I won't be caged by him for life ... on the run ... or back there ... it's the same thing isn't it? He still holds the reigns ...

-He knew it's not what Devin wanted to hear ... -

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~Devin smirked at the fox, but it fell when Niki stood up and was staring out the tent. Devin pushed up, grabbed his jeans and tugged them on before moving in and wrapping an arm around Niki and pulling him back against him. He listened to the fox with a frown.~

He only controls what you allow him to control, Niki.

~His hand lifted and wrapped around Niki's shoulder and turned the fox around to face him. He stared into those eyes and a smile toyed his lips as he brushed back the dark soft hair.~

Niki... Listen to me... I know you want to....

~He took a deep breath then because in that moment the wolf in him reared up as well just thinking about or even trying to imagine what Jean Luc had done to him. He actually had to look away and push the want to throat the vampire down. He sighed as he looked back at Niki and then tugged the Fox into him, hugging him.~

Okay, whatever you want to do, but I'm going with you...

~He meant that. He'd not let the Fox walk head long into danger without him by his side. And he knew that no matter how logical the reason seemed to not go after Jean Luc, both of them wouldn't listen. And Niki could if he wanted, run and leave Devin, but deep down he had to know that the wolf would come after him, follow him, track him down. And that could really make things dangerous.~

And don't say no... cause you know I'll just hunt you down.

~He teased a little bit, but it was the truth too. Devin was hooked. He'd tried to keep things slow, but now, having spent the past night with Niki, well, he knew he was lost. He belonged to Niki and if the Fox figured it out, Devin was done for. He'd do anything for this boy infront of him.~

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Nikita leaned back against the wolf. He closed his eyes enjoying the warmth that surrounded him now. This was where he belonged. He knew it. He smiled a bit when Dev didn't try and talk him out of it and laughed he said he was going with him. It felt so right. He pushed in a bit closer turning as he draped his arms around him ... -

Well now you're making it fun ... I'd kinda like the sound of you hunting me down ...

-He moved in nibbling on his ear before he buried against his chest-

Are you so sure your alpha will be fine with you leaving?

-The fox pulled back slowly ... -

Come on breakfast should be ready ...

-He tugged the wolf along sitting him down by the food before getting up and grabbing them one big plate. He slipped back and sat down on Devin's lap as he grabbed some bacon feeding it to the wolf with a smile. He tried to forget for a moment what was to come. He tried to forget the past. All he wanted for a moment was just to be close to the wolf and make him smile. Finn snorted ... -

You're not going to fan him too are you?

-His brother teased but he was leaned into Ace content. Still watching his brother so wrapped up in another made him weary ... what had happened with Em had hurt him so much and now Nikita was there too ... -

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No... I think Ren will be pretty pissed and won't want me to go. Infact, he'll probably demand that I stay.

~Devin smiled at Niki and shrugged.~

But... I'm not gonna let you outta my sight... so...

~He smirked as the fox drug him off to get food. He watched Niki get them a plate. He wrapped an arm around Niki as the fox climbed into his lap. His head lifted as Finn and Ace appeared. Devin smirked.~

Not my fault that Niki knows how to... HEY...

~He didn't get to finish it because Ace had passed beside him and smacked him in the back of the head.~

Watch it, Devil....

~Ace teased and Devin just smirked before the Beta went on, grabbing Finn and tugging him in closer.~

And it's apparent that fox has you wrapped around his little finger...

~Devin just rolled his eyes but Ace was sitting and tugging Finn down and the foursome was sitting quietly across from one another. Miko appeared then and moved to sit down, leaving Declan to pack. He sat down next to Devin and Niki and then he spoke to the fox.~

Hey... I'm going to New York for a couple of days. I have some things to take care of there. If you want me to speak to anyone... I can while I'm there...

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Nikita nuzzled into the wolf sighing content. He grabbed a bite of bacon before arched a brow as he gazed at Ace ... -
Be careful who you smack wolf ...
-He smirked a bit but it was dangerous and Ace had a feeling at some point in time he'd pay for it in some bizarre little way. Finn tugged Ace down claiming his lips before pushing the food towards Ace. He had no interest in anything that didn't bleed. The fox relaxed content before arching a brow when the coyote spoke-

New York? Why are you going to new York?

-Ren walked in slowly tugging Jules along with him. The others were assembling slowly to leave. Nikita perked up seeing Jules grabbing a packed bag. He go up slowly from Devin moving in towards the vampire arching a brow slowly ... -

What's going on Jules?

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~Ace snapped his jaw at Niki but he was smiling a bit as if saying, bring it on. But then the others were around and Ace could see Ren looked worried. He moved to the alpha to find out what was going on. And Devin watched as Niki moved to find out what was going on with Jules. He leaned over the table and touched his brother's hand.~

You okay?

~They'd been so wrapped up with their significant others that they'd not had alot of time for one another. As Niki came to Jules, the vampire reached out and pulled the fox to him. He looked over at Devin and then at Niki and smiled.~

It's fine... you seem kinda happy... are you?

~Jules smiled a little bit and then he sighed.~

I am going with Em, Miko and Declan up to New York. I'm going to feed. I need to, Niki.

~He frowned then and Niki had to know how hard this was. They were both a bit damaged. The vampire sighed and shrugged.~

I'll be back soon. Unless... You can stay here.. it's fine... I don't think Devin would be okay with you going, but if you don't want to stay, you can come too. Whatever you want to do. I don't plan on being gone more then just a couple of days, that's all. I don't want to stay there, I don't want to bring any attention to myself....

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Nikita had grinned when the wolf had snapped his jaw at him. His smirk got a little darker and Devin could see the fox was plotting against the wolf. Finn watched arching a brow but he smiled a bit when Dev leaned into him. He moved in a bit closer to his brother smiling a bit ... -

Yeah ... are you Dev?

-He asked slowly and if his brother gave him a little look Finn shrugged ... -

I dunno about the fox ...

-He didn't want to see him hurt and he knew the fox was broken. Niki moved into the vampire nuzzling into him a bit. He reached out brushing his fingers through the vampire' hair shrugging ... -

Just fucked him cause I thought he'd take me to a nice restaurant ... turns out he's not loaded at all ...

-The fox teased but frowned ... -

Why are you going so far for a meal? Can't you stay closer?

-Nikita frowned a bit before he stared down for a moment ... -

No I won't come ... I got an idea .. I made a lot of friends ... not just the ones that helped us but others. When Jean Luc leaves the safety of Vulture ... I'm gonna tear his heart out like I shoulda one that night ...

-Ren leaned into Ace explaining the basics of where the others were going and why. Finn got up moving in closer-

What .. Em and Jules can't go without me? Why am I getting left behind?

-Ren growled ... -

This isn't fucking Disney World ... it's business and you aren't going anywhere...

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~Devin's brow arched at his brother's question and then his worry about Niki and Devin just smiled, giving a slight shrug.~

Yeah, I'm fine... and he's okay... You don't gotta worry...

~He glanced over at Niki and then he smiled at Finn.~

I'm not running anymore, Finn... Kinda like where I'm at right now....

~Jules just smiled as the Fox tried to brush off how much he'd been flirting with Devin. And at that question, Jules just shook his head.~

I could, but the further away, the better. This local pack won't like it and it's better this way. Besides, Em is going anyways, so I might as well accompany him up there.

~Jules head cocked as Niki spoke and then he sighed. He lay his hand on Niki's shoulder and then his other under Niki's chin, lifting it to force him to look at Jules.~

Niki... it won't be some gilded cage the next time. If he catches you, if you are unable to finish this, then... well, we both know it'll be torture... out and out torture...

~For a moment Jules just looked at the fox and when Niki went to speak, Jules just lay his fingers on the fox's lips, silencing him as Jules spoke.~

I understand that want, Niki. But vampires are old old creatures... we have one thing on our side.... Time.... it's something you need to consider yourself.

~He turned Niki just a bit so the fox could see Devin and Finn.~

That wolf looks at you with the kinda look that you don't see often. It's good here, Niki. And Jean Luc is far away. Sometimes, it's best to lie in the bed you've created, just long enough to let the world forget about you.

~Ace was nodding as Ren explained things and then Finn was near and Ren was growling at him. Ace's eyes narrowed just a hair, the want to smack Ren rising for a moment. But he pulled it back a little, reaching out and tugging Finn in closer.~

You aren't ready for a big city like that, not yet. Besides... the rest of us are staying here. It's only a few going. They'll be back before you realize they are even gone... Go ask Jules yourself...

~He nodded towards the other vampire for a moment. He knew Finn would go and talk to Jules and when he did, Ace looked up at Ren.~

He's not a wolf, Ren. Neither is Jules or Em. They aren't pack, you can't talk to them like that. You gotta let them deal with one another on their own...

~He sighed and then looked over at Finn and Jules.~

What if Jean Luc is looking for them? This vampire, he could turn them in... then what? We gonna run forever, Ren?

[LittleDeadGrrl]

-Finn shook his head softly moving in a bit closer ... -

I always worry about you Devin ...

-The vampire glanced at the fox a moment eyeing him with distaste. He didn't like him and he didn't want to see Dev hurt. He moved in closer and nuzzled into him slowly-

Alright if he hurts you I'm eating him ...

-Finn smirked flashing his fangs. The fox sighed glancing at Devin. He had smiled a little watching the wolf so close to his brother. He did like it here but the need for revenge gnawed at him. He moved in leaning into Jules burying a bit into him a bit ... -

That's all the more reason ... he'll take fifty years and we know how he works. He's not gonna hunt me down ... or you ... he'll go after them ...

-Nikita sighed but nodded softly and Jules could see he'd made the fox stop and pause at least. He let him go when he saw Finn walk towards Jules looking upset. He knew better than to be near an upset baby vamp. He slipped back near Devin sitting down as he watched the others chat. Ren growled a bit at Ace ... -

He ain't but he'll have to follow rules ... get off my back Ace I'm not in the mood

-The alpha growled before frowning-

No ... I don't know. Jules said it was safe ... I have to trust him on this Ace. But we're not running ... this place is good ... for all of us ... I'm trying to make it work ...

-Finn frowned as he moved in towards Jules when Ren snapped at him-

You're leaving with Em and you weren't gonna take me?

-He frowned staring at the vampire, his eyes narrowed-

You're going hunting ... aren't you?

-He asked almost accusingly. Truth was he wanted human blood and he knew Jules was hunting. He could smell it on him and even Em though the other wasn't hunting. He knew Ace would hate him but in the moment he missed blood or maybe he just hated that Jules and Em were going off without him and deep down he feared he'd make another mistake-