The lock clicked open. I shoved Kitsu inside first, then slammed the door.
“Shh.” Her claw traced my collarbone. “If you want to keep me here. Keep me yours ... you have to reaffirm it before dawn. On the 18th night, words aren’t enough.”
She laughed—a low, velvety sound—and pressed her palm against my chest. “Your heart,” she whispered. “Still racing.” Skacat- Living Together With Fox Demon -18 - 1....
Instead, she kept glancing at the western sky. At the sliver of the new moon.
The rain hammered the window. Inside, it was dark except for the faint glow of her tails. She pushed me gently against the door. Not aggressive. Inevitable. The lock clicked open
“That’s adrenaline.”
And I made my choice.
Author’s Note (Skacat): This is an 18+ mature story. Part 2 will contain explicit content. Reader discretion advised.
“Calculate what?”
Her eyes met mine. The gold had deepened to amber.
“Fox demons don’t brood.” She flicked one of her tails against my wrist. “We calculate .” “If you want to keep me here