Talarine: Ally to the Angels

Chapter 3

When Tal returned to the town, she had twelve wolves in tow, each were more eager then the last to meet Tal's Alpha. And when they met him, he greeted each with warm welcomes, His grey fur glistening in the afternoon sun. They followed Daren into the town and each settled down nicely and half were imprinted within the week. Now Tal now stood upon her favorite spot looking over both her town and Anaurael's birthplace, but she did not expect Alpha to come up next to her. Tal, speak your piece and let it be heard. With that all of their pack-mates seemingly vanished leaving Tal and Alpha alone.

That was quick. Tal snorted as he shook his massive head. Alpha there is much on my mind that has happened since that little journey you sent me on, but if I told you it all you would not believe me.

Try me Tala. By using her childhood nickname, he managed to get her to start speaking. She told him everything from the surprise attack, to Xypherius, to what happened in Caldeum, and when she reach the part about Anaurael possibly wanting to me her Alpha stopped her. NO! He snarled with ears flattened which caused her to flinch. I cannot allow you to meet with her!

I told him that but I also came up with an alternative. I could meet with her only as a wolf. This would keep my identity as a human a secret.

Hmn, that could work. Alpha thought for a moment. Very well if she requests to see you then you may meet with her as a wolf until it is deemed safe to show yourself as a human. But first you get to tell your brother while I tell the mayor and others about your mate.

I am not looking forward to telling him.

I wouldn't be either. Alpha watched as she nodded, only to turn and leave then followed.

When Tal reached her brother's house she was about to knock only to have the door open swiftly to reveal her sister-in-law. "Sister! My husband has been worried sick about you! Quickly come in and I will fetch him from upstairs where he is with the boys." With that she disappeared quickly and Drake came down to see Tal warming her hands by the fire.

"A most human thing for you to do." He commented as she looked to him.

"Old habits die hard, brother." Then she proceeded to tell him what had transpired between Alpha and her, and he went livid. "He was the same way as you are. But he agreed to one thing: that I only meet her as a wolf until we feel it is safe enough for me to speak with her as a human."

"I still don't like it, but if Alpha has decided then I will obey his wish." Drake sighed, "I would like to met Xypherius someday though."

"In time. But for now I should return to the forge."

"Yes you should, it yearns for your touch."

With that Tal left the house and walked to her own home. Where she immidatly set to work on the repairs that the people gave her to do upon her return and crafting of new weapons. When she finished three days had passed and night began to settle upon the land once more. She let the forge die down and walked inside to see that Xypherius was standing in the kitchen. "I had to return to see you again. It is hard to stay away from you even for a moment." He spoke as she nodded. Then he noticed her blue-black hair and sighed. "Why is your hair tied back?"

"To keep it from slipping into my face when I work the forge."

"Interesting, may I see you work the forge?"

"Maybe one day..." Tal yawned. Xypherius noted it and scooped her up.

"Just rest, to me you are weightless. So sleep, my love and tomorrow you can introduce me to those who you believe worthy of meeting me." With his gentle and now soothing voice Tal fell into a deep slumber. He looked to her sleeping form and smiled. Hmn, I should do this more often. She looks so peaceful, like this is the first real good sleep she's had in years. As he looked around he noticed various things around the room. Being extra careful to not wake her, Xypherius quickly readied the mornings items for her and when the sun rose he carefully poured her tea into a cup made for the hot drink. Tal awoke to see everything prepared for her and looked to the powerful angel, who just so happened to be smiling at her. He gently set her down and made sure she ate the breakfast he had prepared for her. When she began to sip the hot tea, pure amazement struck her. "Hibiscus, peach and a hint of cinnamon to keep you awake while you work the forge."