Simon

Alexander, seeing Tiana quickly withdraw her other foot that Simon was rubbing. He sighed, looking up at her, he asked softly, “Are you afraid of me?” His beast ears pressed back as if saddened.

She could tell he was sad by his expression and his ears. Wanting to reach up and cup his face once again but held back.

Taking hold of her hand gently, happy that she didn’t pull away from him. He kissed the back of her hand reverently. As he kissed her hand his ears perked up again. Hips lips were so soft on her hand. She was remembering what they felt like on her own lips.

“You need not fear me, I am Simon, but the other half of Alexander’s soul, the leopard.” Still holding her hand, he looked into her eyes hoping she could grasp what he was saying to her.

Simon let Alexander take control and he came forward and the ears once again disappeared. “Greta, this is Alexander, Simon is my other half of my soul, we are one. But you did meet Simon before, in the church when we would go to pray. It was him that you talked to and prayed with. Do you remember?”

Shaking her head yes, she remembered, she remembered he was colder and spoke more without emotion. “So, it was Simon that said there was a woman once that he killed everyone that had hurt her?”

“Yes, that was Simon, I feel the same as he does. If he is in pain then I am also, if he is sad so am I.”

“But he has leopard ears and a tail?” she asked, her voice quivering a little.

Chuckling to himself, “yes, he does have ears and a tail. There are creatures out in this world that you might not know exist.” He wanted her to realize that he isn’t the only one that has a leopard that is apart of him.

“Simon will protect me and the one’s I love with all his might; he will protect you also.”

Biting her lower lip, Simon watched her wanting to kiss her again. Remembering a woman, he missed from his past that was murdered. He lay in bed so many times, saying a prayer for her hoping she was happy finally in her new life. Wondering if she would have been in bed with him if she hadn’t died. He only had memories now.

After thinking of Simon and Alexander, she did feel safe with Alexander, and she felt safe with Simon even though he does have a temper.

Greta leaned forward to Alexander, he was still kneeling in front of her, grabbed his arms and leaned forward. Following her lead, he also leaned forward, and they kissed. This time it was gentle, Alexander kept

Simon at bay and just enjoyed the long soft lingering kiss she gave him.

“No, I’m not afraid of Simon.” She said after pulling away slightly.

Alexander could tell Simon was running around in circles and jumping in excitement. They were both feeling the happiness of her not being afraid of them. Especially Simon, he was the protector and the killer, but he does it out of love.

“Can I ask you something Alexander?” blushing slightly after being so bold as to hiss him again.

“Sure, ask me anything baby.” She blushed even more at the sound of the word baby coming from his lips.

“Can I feel Simon’s ears?” he laughed, “Oh I’m sure Simon would love that, yes you can.” His eyes turned darker gold and Simon came forward, his ears reemerging. Simon moved his ears back and forth teasing Greta.

“Are you going to pet me?” Simon laughed, Greta smiled and said “Simon?” as she reached up to scratch behind his ears and rub the fur in her hands.

Simon started to purr, “yes baby, Simon the snow leopard.” He bent his head in her neck and started kissing her down her shoulder as she rubbed his ears. Bringing his hands around her waist he pulled her forward to be closer to him. “you smell so good, sweet like honey.”

“Is that good?” she said moving her neck to the side to give him better access. “Oh yeah, perfect” He said. Simon you need to take the back seat now. Alexander came forward and pushed Simon back.

The ears disappeared in her hands, she looked at him “Alexander?”

“mmhmmm” as he finished kissing her neck. Then giving her a quick kiss on the lips. “Now, I have work to do and a lot to think about so you should probably leave, anyway Randy will be returning soon. Standing up he took her hand and pulled her up.

“I want to stay” Greta said to him with her beautiful eyes. Rubbing her hair Alexander told her “I want you to stay but you should probably leave.” We both have a lot to take in and Randy will be returning.

Shrugging her shoulders looking sad “Okay, I need to get back to the kitchen anyway, Minty will think something happened to me.” Just as she said that there was a knock on the door.

“Alexander walked to the door and opened it, Minty was standing there looking nervously. I’m sorry Lord Alexander but me and Carl were worried about her.” Pointing to Greta.

“Im good Minty, grabbing her skirt Tatian lifted it up slightly so she could walk. Going over to the door, she turned to look at Alexander. “Good day Lord Alexander.”

Smiling down at her “Good day beautiful Greta.” She blushed at the word of affection, and it was in front of Minty.

Smiling, the two girls left. Alexander shut the door behind him. Wondering if he did the right thing, telling her of Simon and killing John. He still doesn’t know if John is her actual uncle or what Greta’s motives are.

Looking at his armor in the corner, he thought that he saved so many people he wondered if he needed saving himself.