Christy couldnt help but tense as she felt Rodriguez's arms encircle her small waist. His breath fanned over the back of her neck as he whispered to her his feelings and position, it sent pleasurable chills down her spine. First they were cold then a fire spread throughout her body, finally it was gone. Her heart was racing even as she felt his breath slow to a steady, even pace. Slowly, Christy moved from his almost iron tight grip as her thoughts suddenly started churning inside her head. Sitting up at the edge of her bed, she let her feet dangle just inches off the floor. Rubbing the back of her neck to get rid of the feeling of him breathing on the back of it, a sigh left her lips. "What's happening to me?" she whispered, letting her head fall to rest in her hands.<br/><br/>Combing her fingers through her hair before she pushed off the bed, Christy took a glance over at Rodriguez. Slowly leaning back over the bed, her breath hitched in her throat as she closed her eyes and her lips came in contact with his cold cheek. Lips brushing lightly over his cheek in a kiss, she didnt know how he would react to the kiss but her soft lips felt like they were on fire. Opening her eyes, she felt her body relax and excitement flood through her as it finally sunk in that she had kissed him! Well, it was his cheek but it was a part of him. For the first time since Rodriguez had 'kidnapped' her, a smile graced her lips. Standing back up, there was a new bounce to her step as she walked around the end of her bed.<br/><br/>Something was bothering her and she wanted to talk to Nana about it. Slipping out of her room as silent as a ghost, her steps were light and silent as she quickly descended the stairs. The fire in the fireplace made shadows flicker on the wall and the outline of Nana sewing in her armchair, made her look bigger than she was. "Nana?" she called quietly.<br/><br/>~~~~~~~~<br/><br/>Nana was listening to the sounds of her house as she concetrated on sewing a scarf for the fast approaching fall. A quiet, sweet voice caught her attention as she set down her knitting needles for a moment. Looking up quickly, she smiled as she saw Christy standing at the bottom of the stairs. "Yes child? Come sit," she invited, motioning to the chair next to her. Christy crossed the room, quickly taking Nana up on her offer as she sat criss-cross in the chair. Something important seemed to be on her mind as she looked at her Nana. "Christy, dear, what is it?" she asked, somewhat concerned by the frightened look in her granddaughter's eyes.<br/><br/>Christy was quiet for a long moment, chewing on her lower lip as she became nervous. "Nana...Rodriguez and I are mates right?" she asked quietly. Nana looked at her grandaughter in surprise then took off her glasses, setting them on the small table beside her. "Yes dear. What is this about?" she asked again. Christy shook her head and looked away, mumbling something incoherent before she turned to look at her Nana again. "Nana... Im afraid..I've never felt this way for any man before. Now that Rodrgiuez showed up, my whole life is being turned upside down. I have no idea whats going to happen to me and im afraid.." Christy murmured quietly.<br/><br/>Nana smiled sympathetically and reached out, patting Christy's head gently."Dear, I understand how you feel. Come, lets go into the kitchen for some milk and cookies. We can talk all about it there," she suggested, slowly getting up from the chair. Christy suddenly laughed quietly as Nana suggested milk and cookies. Offering her a hand of help before it was off to the kicthen.<br/><br/>~~~~~~~~<br/>It had to be at least three in the morning when Christy finally returned to her room. Fears now at ease, she quietly let the bedroom door click shut before she disappeared to the bathroom. Brushing her teeth and splashing her face with cold water, she dried off before leaving the bathroom again, having to step over her broken door. Shuffling over to the bed, Christy crawled in slowly and laid on her back with a heavy sigh. Nothing would ever be the same is what Nana had told her. It was a new life for her so she should take advantage of starting over for a change. And that's what she had every intention of doing.<br/><br/>Christy let her body relax as she sank back into her bed, pulling the covers over her body and over Rodriguez's as well. Just because he was sleeping in the same bed didnt mean he had to sleep outside of the covers too. Feeling the close comfort of his body so near to her, she drifted off without a second thought.<br/>~~~~~~~<br/><br/>Drevel flicked his left ear in irritation as storm clouds started to gather in the once cloudless sky. Turning his nose to the sky, he sniffed the air and growled in satisfaction as the familiar scent of the human girl he was after caught his attention. It flowed in thick waves from the country house a mile or so from them. Looking back at the other six wolves that paced anxiously behind him, he motioned for his beta to join him on the hill top. A gray and black wolf jogged to his side, looking at him expectantly.<br/><br/>"Soon Marshall. But not tonight. We need to do it when the vampire is off guard. It will be a heavy down pour tomorrow, which means that'll make it difficult for them to travel. No doubt Christy's grandmother will suggest they stay another night or until the rain clears. We'll have our chance then. Prepare the rest of the pack," Drevel growled softly, keeping his gaze on the third story room the whole time as he watched the shadow of Christy walk about in her room. Marshall nodded before disappearing back down the hill to the awaiting pack memebers below.<br/><br/>Drevel watched the third story for a moment longer before he too disappeared.