The Tail

Greta couldn’t believe he just turned and left after asking her if she was wearing perfume. What is up with this guy. But he finally admitted he was Alexander, she is not letting him get away without talking some more. He was way ahead of her, his legs are longer, so he was going a lot faster, and she is wearing a dress which is not helping her any. Alexander turned a corner, and she stopped once she reached it peaking around it.

What she saw was a beautiful snow leopard’s tail. A long white-grayish furry tail with dark spots and rosettes on it. She only saw pictures of snow leopards but seeing the tail of one was just beautiful. She sucked in her breath at the sight of it. Following the length of the tail she realized it was protruding from behind Alexander. He seemed taller and more muscular than he was before.

She sucked in her breath at her discovery. Alexander heard the sound and turned, seeing Greta peaking around the corner at him in surprise. “Fuck, Greta….don’t be scared, I won’t hurt you.” He slowly walked towards her, she just stood there frozen. Her eyes were so wide, and her mouth was open I could tell she was stunned at the site of his tell. Let her know Alexander. Simon was telling him. No Simon, she can’t know, I don’t even trust the girl.” Alexander was yelling at Simon in his mind.

Greta forgot she was holding her breath when Alexander slowly walked up to her. “Greta, Greta snap out of it.” Alexander took his hand and snapped his fingers in front of her face. She inhaled, not knowing she was holding her breath. He cupped her face, look at me, it’s okay, it’s me Alexander. She slowly shook her head, her eyes still not blinking. Taking his thumbs he was circling her checks with them. Sniffing he breathed in that scent from earlier.

Greta was shaking, realizing this Alexander took his hands from her face and wrapped them around her waist and pulled her close to hold her till her breathing was steady.

“The tail is beautiful.” She finally whispered. Alexander chuckled.

“Thank you, I’m rather fond of it myself.” Simon was prancing around happy she said his tail was beautiful.

“I need you to sleep for now till I can figure out what to do with you knowing about Simon.”

“Simon? You said you were Alexander.” She was so confused. He told her his name was Simon when she was a saint, but he was actually Alexander so is he both?

Alexander rubbed her back slowly made his way up to her shoulders, taking hold of her shoulders with his big hands he pinched her in the crook of her neck, and she slumped into his arms. Sliding one arm under her

knees he picked her up bridal style while she was laying on his chest out cold.

Carrying her to her room. Simon was happy that he was holding her close. Her scent was so sweet, so nice. While he carried her, he took in that sweet scent till he reached her room. Opening the door with his foot he laid her down on the bed, covering her up. Standing over her, staring at her while she slept. Simon was purring. You like to look at her too don’t you Simon? Alexander asked. Yes, I do. Simon said while purring.

Let’s go back to work Simon, we have a job to do plus we need to figure out what she is up to. Walking out Alexander made sure the door was shut tight.

The next morning Greta woke up, rubbing her eyes with the back of her hands and she looked around her room. The last thing she remembered was seeing a leopard’s tail and it was attached to Alexander. He must have carried me to bed. She thought to herself, loving the idea that Alexander held her in his arms. Wanting to know if she wasn’t dreaming, she was going to ask Alexander about the tail next time she saw him.

Her stomach started to growl; she hadn’t eaten since yesterday mid-morning. getting up to take a bath and change her clothes she looked in her closet, she had like two changes of clothes. At least one was clean. After dressing she combed her hair and put it in a high ponytail.

As she entered the dining room, she saw Alexander sitting there in his armor beside a few other sailors. ` Seeing Alexander in the dining room, she wondered where he hid his tail when he was in his armor. Unless it was a dream, and she really didn’t see a tail. But it was so beautiful.

Walking up to Alexander she cleared her throat to get his attention. He turned his head and looked at her with a fake surprise on his face. “Oh, hello Greta. How can I assist you?” He asked her like she was bothering him.

“Well, I um…did…did you carry me to bed yesterday?” She was nervous, asking him when others could hear but she wanted to make sure.

“Yes, I found you passed out, so I picked you up and placed you in your bed. The heat must have gotten to you.” He turned back around and started to talk to the other sailors. Hoping she would get the hint and not say anything about his tail.

Shrugging her shoulders, obviously he didn’t want to talk to her while other sailors are listening in so she left and went to get her some breakfast to eat. Minty was cooking eggs, seeing Greta she quickly shoved the eggs into a pan, walked up to Greta and asked her if she had been feeling alright, she wasn’t helping yesterday evening or this morning.

Minty is so caring; Greta placed her hand on top of Minty’s. “Yes, I’m fine, apparently, I must have passed out from the heat but I’m fine now. I’m going to eat then I will see you soon to help.

“Good, good I’m so glad you are okay.” Minty went back to cooking. Seeing Alexander in the dining room, she wondered where he hid his tail when he was in his

armor