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  "Stop it with the master already! My name is Kane, not master. Am I the only one who can hear you?"

  "Probably, Kane. I have no idea as of yet. But it should be obvious, right? I’m communicating with you mentally, after all."

  "Can you hear me?" I thought, trying his approach in turn.

  "Yes I can," the wolf replied enthusiastically, wagging its tail. “Now we can talk whenever we wish, without other creatures thinking you are insane!" The wolf howled, as if finding its own joke amusing.

  "Wait, so now you’re funny as well? If you can be of actual use in something besides talking, annoying me, eating my Greptodon and making stupid jokes, I’d be happy to keep you, otherwise, go take a walk."

  "Just wait until you see me in combat. I’ll blow you away. And where should I take a walk to? I don’t understand."

  Ignoring this, I asked about something else that had been bothering me:"Say, how come you speak like me?”

  I found it rather unnerving that the wolfling sounded exactly like me.

  "Oh, that one’s easy! We share one mind. It’s as if we’re split in two at this moment. I share one half of your… whatever, while you hold sway over the other half.”

  "Figures. It’s still unnerving, to say the least, but I can live with it, I guess. I wonder who we can talk to, to learn more about our… situation.”

  The wolf shrugged and pressing it’s muzzle into the soft flesh and biting down.

  “This tastes good.”

  “It better!” I shot back. “That shit’s expensive! You know, from now on your name will be Alpha, or Al, if I feel like it."

  “Sure.”

  “Bah! You sure are a strange one. Whatever, I need to carve up some of that thing for the reward money.”

  My knife slid through the Greptodon's flesh, as I cut out the heart. Then I stopped as the conversation caught up with me.

  “You’re… my other half?” I asked out loud. “And what are you? Male?”

  Alpha turned his head in my direction and gave me a ‘are you really that dense’ look.

  "What do you think I am, looking at me?” Alpha asked as he pulled up his leg and revealed quite a tool. It almost made me feel inadequate before I remembered I was quite endowed as well. At least that’s what Katya always said.

  “You’re becoming rather annoying. Finish eating so we can go. I want to touch my woman inappropriately.”

  "Right,” was all he said before digging into the Greptodont meat again. I sighed and lay on my back. The slurping and crushing noises he made while devouring the carcass started to wear on me, after a minute of having to endure them.

  "This is great," Alpha said, through mouthfuls of meat and bone.

  "Oh shit! Don’t eat that, it’s worth a fortune!" I yelled and threw a rock at him. To my surprise, it passed straight through him and hit a different rock behind Alpha.

  "You only need to ask. I’m not a monster, I’ll share with you anytime you like. Why the excessive use of force?"

  I let it slip, knowing he would just reply with something idiotic again. Placing my knife at the Greptodont’s neck, I sliced carefully into the hard scale until I reached the marrow. It was almost bonelike, long and reeked to high heaven, but the price it could fetch was well worth it.

  Alpha burped, drawing my attention to him.

  “Manners, pup!”

  He was no pup anymore, however. He had grown three times larger in the few seconds I hadn’t been looking at him. I blinked and shook my head, but nothing changed. He was still large.

  “I… got… something for… you,” he stuttered in my mind and flinched, fell to the ground and got up again. Before I could reply, a pile of gems flew from his mouth. But he wasn’t done yet. He looked like he was about to choke to death.

  “What the hell?” I murmured and walked up to him and looked into his mouth. At that point, I didn’t know any better, so I stuck my hand down his throat and scooped the last gem out. It was an impressively hefty—a round, fluorescent red marvel.

  “That thing hurt!” Alpha growled. “Why did you need so long to pull it out?”

  I turned around instinctively and slammed it into his mouth again. Alpha cried out in pain and slashed across my chest, sending me flying.

  “What the hell, you fucking mutt!” I screamed as I flew through the air a dozen feet, before landing in a patch of grass that cushioned my fall. All I had time to do was look up before Alpha was on me again.

  “Stay down, or I’ll rip you apart!” the wolf growled and snapped his teeth at me.

  I did just that. How the hell had he grown from a tiny pup to a monstrous wolf in mere minutes? I hated this.

  “So, what now? We’re gonna lie here until we get old?” I asked sarcastically. Alpha opened his mouth and spat the searing hot stone onto my chest. It felt like my skin was melting around the orb before the pain dissipated and a large, round crystal rolled down my chest.

  “No. You’re going to pick up the gems, especially the large one, and keep them safe. I’ve got no idea what it is, but an inner voice told me it was going to be extremely important for our future.”

  I scoffed but got up and did as he suggested.

  “So you hear an inner voice too, huh?” I asked.

  Alpha shrugged visibly and turned from me towards Homitage.

  “From what I understand, it’s almost the same as your inner voice. Demonic.”

  “Well, fuck. Come on, I want to get home and see Katya. I’ve had enough violence for today.”

  3

  Alpha’s stare annoyed me even more. He moved a few more feet before he noticed I had stopped and then he turned toward Homitage.

  “I’m hungry. We need to hurry,” he said, as if it were the most natural thing to do in this situation.

  “So am I, but I’ve got only two feet, unlike you.”

  “Then hop on,” he offered and knelt in front of me. It was doubtful that he’d hurt me, so why not, I thought.

  The sun sat low on the horizon as we reached the road leading back to the town of Homitage. Alpha strode proudly along the cobbled road, drawing occasional glances from passersby.

  Most of the travelers seemed to be visiting the town, and it would only serve to spread word of me and my enormous wolf. I liked the free attention it would bring us. But how would my dear Katya react to him?

  “You think they’re gonna be scared of me? It’s not like I bite,” Alpha chuckled, a strange, wolfish sound. Two little girls looked on and pointed at the wolf from a monster-drawn cart. A man, a woman, and two little girls pulled up alongside us. The young ones grinned from ear to ear, showing off their bad teeth and freckled faces.

  “See? Those girls like you, even if it’s just them for the moment.”

  Alpha turned his snout toward me and licked my arm. I couldn’t say if I disliked it or not, but we’d made some progress.

  His sleek white fur made him look like something you’d like to cuddle, but the fangs and face spoiled the effect. Not that anyone had tried to pet him, but he was so soft. I had no idea why it bothered me.

  “Look over there, over the rise,” I said.

  Alpha stopped and perked up, observing.

  “I smell salt in the air, along with water. From your memories I figured out it’s a harbor town? And quite large at that.”

  “Exactly. It houses anywhere between thirty to forty thousand people, who all live decently, more or less. There isn’t a huge gap between the rich and poor. While there is poverty, those who work won’t starve.”

  “I see. Does it have a boss or something?” the wolf asked curiously as he started moving again.

  “Sure. Sort of. There’s two, actually. A guild master who governs the local guild and its few thousand employees and freelancers, along with a mayor who governs the city. See, the guild is my employer in this matter. I bring them gems and monster parts and they pay me. The mayor takes care of the normal workers and people in town.”

  Alpha seemed to ponder th
is, unsure of what everything meant.

  “I think I got it. Not that it matters. Anything else I need to know?”

  I shrugged.

  “You didn’t even need to know anything I told you so far. But whatever. If you’re interested in something, just ask.”

  Before we knew it, the tall walls and massive gates of Homitage stared back at us.

  "Looks big and smells good. There’s a lot of meat processed here, I can smell it,"

  "That’s our home, and yes, there’s a lot of meat to go around. Just be patient," I replied and walked up to the guards.

  The guards on duty scowled at me and drew their weapons. I had expected as much with Alpha for a companion, but there was nothing I could do about it.

  "Is that your wolf?" one of the guards asked, motioning towards Alpha with his sword.

  "Captain," I smiled and walked up to the man and shook his hand. A few coins exchanged owners, but the captain didn’t seem impressed. Instead, he frowned.

  "Are you serious?" he asked, looking down at the coins.

  "What seems to be the problem, captain?" I asked. The captain gave me a nasty look. A slight bit of fear showed on his face as I stared him down. Alpha was big and looked nasty, so I doubted anyone would tangle with him, city guard or not.

  "Let him through," the captain muttered as he turned his back to us.

  I was disgusted by the corrupted officials and the bribes that took place in front of everyone’s eyes, but there wasn’t much that could be done about it. Allowing them this little bit of false power, made them more ready to listen. At least that’s how it functioned within the walls of Homitage.

  “Come,” I ordered Alpha mentally as I walked through the portcullis.

  “Such… colors. Everything looks different,” he replied and stopped next to me. “And so many people bustling about. The scent of food is even stronger within. I-- I’m speechless! I love you! When do we eat?”

  “Uhmm… how about I get you something to eat, while I have a little talk with my woman, Katya. Speaking of which, I’ve got an idea.”

  “Come up, don’t be shy! The fattest cattle in this region! Only from the brothers Grefni!”

  “How much for that one?” I asked, pointing my finger at a particularly large animal. I had no idea what they were called, but it looked good enough for the wolf’s tastes.

  “Oh, this Jarok here? For you, my good man,” he replied eyeing Alpha, “Only fi--two gold. Deal?”

  “Please, please, please! Buy me that tasty looking snack!” Alpha pleaded. I sighed and nodded, took two pieces of gold out and pressed them into the older Grefni’s hand. He hurried to give me the Jarok’s reigns and bowed three times in succession.

  “You better make it last for an hour or so as I… talk to Katya.”

  “Yes, yes, sure! Say, how long is an hour?”

  I closed my eyes and shook my head slowly. If the mutt dared interrupt my chat with Katya, I’d flay him alive.

  “Until I’m done! Now shush!”

  Alpha growled angrily and bumped his muzzle into my side, but I paid him no heed as we walked into an alleyway and stopped in front of a small, two-floor house. It was in horrible shape, but the owner didn’t like it any other way.

  “You looking for Katya?” a young woman called from up on the balcony. I glanced up her legs and stopped in between them, as her skirt fluttered in the wind.

  “Ye-yeah, I am,” I replied and forced myself to meet her eyes. She chuckled at my discomfort, or comfort, depending on how you looked at it, and disappeared from view.

  “Why did your eyes linger between her legs?”

  “Fuck if I’m going to explain that to a wolf. Here, you can have this Jarok. Make it last a while, all right?” I replied and bound the poor animal to the metal railing. “And don’t hurt anyone who isn’t trying to hurt us, or you, for that matter.”

  Alpha didn’t even acknowledge my existence as he jumped on the poor creature and ripped its head off with his teeth. I looked away as the blood splattered his snow-white fur, and looked up at the balcony as I heard footsteps approach.

  “Kane! You’re-- back,” Katya said as she leaned over the balcony railing and was about to scream before I threw a small pebble at her.

  “Shh! This is my… pet. He won’t harm anyone or let anyone even come near the house. But he was hungry so I bought him a snack,” I said before she did something stupid, like scream bloody murder.

  “A wolf? How the hell is that a wolf? It's enormous! Which can’t be said for some other things to do with you,” she snapped.

  “Please, Katya, can I come in? I promise he won’t harm anyone.”

  “Tell him for ten gold he can even invite the wolf inside!” I heard madam Kray call out from inside.

  “And the five gold you promised me as well,” Katya whispered as she leaned toward me again. I winked at her and shook my purse. It wasn’t as heavy as I’d like it to be, but once I was done with Katya, the next stop would be the guild hall.

  “Stay, and don’t cause me any problems. I’ll buy you another one of those if you behave,” I ordered mentally, but who knew if he heard me. The crunching bones beneath his teeth gave me the shivers.

  “Give me my ten gold coins, you good for nothing,” madam Kray said atop of the stairs. I sighed and handed over my money. Behind her, Katya shifted nervously and pulled at the hem of her dress. It was cheap, not really a pretty piece of clothing, but once I was done with the guild, everything would change.

  “Hey,” I said and walked up to her, holding out the gold. She swiped it before I could even put my arm around her and disappeared into a room on her right. I followed and shut the door behind me.

  The room was quite spartan. A small window let in just enough light for us to see and avoid stumbling over the few things inside. A large closet in the corner, a bed beneath the window and a table with two chairs. Next to the closet was a chest I hadn’t seen before.

  “I bought it after you visited me last time. I’m keeping my… better clothing inside as well as what money I have,” Katya offered as she saw me observing the thing.

  “And…,” I said, but couldn’t make myself go any further.

  “No, you’re the only one, ever since you started paying madam extra for me.” She turned away from me and walked over toward the window, peeking outside through the sheer curtain.

  “I see.” I couldn’t find it in myself to talk about the subject. I’d kill anyone if they ever put their hands on her. Katya was mine, and mine alone. Someone might have had her before me, but not anymore.

  “Say,” she whispered as she turned toward me and slid the dress down her shoulders. “Is this really worth it? Worth all the things you have to go through to get it?”

  The words caught in my throat as she laid herself bare for me. Her perfectly shaped breasts, though scarred by a knife, were what I most longed for. Katya’s hourglass figure was most men's dream, but she was only mine. All of it was, from her thin waist, wide hips and long, blonde hair that hung down to just above the small of her back. Emerald green eyes and full red lips that drove me mad. She was my scarred goddess.

  “It is,” I whispered as I got up and stood there like a fool. Katya smiled weakly and stepped toward me, and took off my shirt, pants and boots. My dick jutted toward her, beckoning her to take it in her mouth.

  "Would you like me to do it like I usually do?” she asked softly. My cock surged with

  blood, as I traced my finger along her lower lip. She was so beautiful, too beautiful for this world.

  "Yes. Please."I almost pleaded with her, lying down on the bed as I did so.

  "I'll… do my best,” she replied and kneeled down between my legs on the bed, letting her silky blonde hair fall around my cock. She rubbed it against my balls with both hands, flicking the tip of my cock with her tongue.

  “Don't come too quickly, now, alright?”

  She looked up at me pensively. Her large breasts hung down, as she support
ed herself on her elbows. The twin globes of her ass rose up behind her in a double arc. I was seized with the desire to mount her from behind, to do things to her I never had before. Maybe later, if she’d let me.

  “Okay. I’ll do my best,” I said.

  My cock was fully erect, straining up at her. A glistening pearl of fluid appeared at the tip. She began to suck on it, taking it deeper with every stroke, as she used her left hand to massage my balls.

  “Oh, Katya,” I groaned as I looked into her eyes and arched my back, feeling more alive than ever in her hand and mouth. I could feel the length of my cock pulsating, her lips pressed against my shaft. She stopped at the base of my cock and moved her head from side to side. I could see she was uncomfortable, but she did this of her own free will.

  I held her there, my cock completely buried in her mouth, while the cum surged in my balls. Her eyes rolled up to look at me, check if I was satisfied with how she handled me. I pulled it out just in time and came. My dick erupted with thick cream. She jerked back, but stopped and pressed her mouth against the tip of my cock, taking in my copious, white cum. It splattered against her face and ran down her cheeks. Her mouth hung open in a messy pout, a thick rope of saliva mixed with cum drooling from her lower lip. She wiped it off with the back of her hand, breathing heavily. A drop of cum dripped lazily from the corner of her mouth down her cheek.

  I glimpsed the seed on her tongue as she opened it slightly, showing me the load of cum I’d shot in her mouth. She gulped, and almost gagged, but took it all in.

  “You taste horrible,” she said and licked my cock clean.

  I looked away, embarrassed by her reproach.

  “When will you let me… do more to you?” I asked, my voice wavering.

  “I already told you once. The moment you pay my debt toward the madam, you can do whatever you want to me. I’ll be your… whatever you want, then. If you want to hurt me, cut me or do it up my… ass, it’s all up to you.”

  I frowned, angry at both myself for asking that question, and at her for giving me such a plain and emotionless answer.