Gibbs and the team receive a new team member...a four legged one...a wolf...werewolf...that happens to be mated to the least expect one. What happens when they find out what she is? Will they accept her or reject her? Many old friends appear, making...
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It took me longer to arrive at Ziva's place than usual. Just as I was about to jump through the window, I stepped back. I couldn't stay in the apartment. If I was to start my heat tomorrow, I couldn't risk shifting through the night. I did however need a place to stay. Running through the nightly streets, I found my way back to the cabin. To my surprise it was empty, Elston wasn't home. Using the doggy door in the back, I slipped into the cabin. Elston always installed one in all his homes. Made it easy for us to come and go during runs. Trotting into his room, I jumped onto the bed and allowed slumber to pull me into its welcoming arms.
The next morning, I groaned as the first ray of sun shone through the dense green trees, turning the stillness of the night into a peaceful morning. A fleck of sunlight glittered on the windowpane, reflecting the light into my room. A welcoming aroma tickled my nose, and my eyes flew open.
Flying off the bed, I landed on the floor with a hard thud. "Ow!" Lifting my hand towards my head, I froze. "Holy shit!" Running towards the bathroom, I stood in front of the mirror. There is stood butt naked but as myself. "Holy shit!" I couldn't stop grinning like an idiot. Jumping into the shower, I grabbed a pair of jeans and a tank top from a drawer. Not sure who they belonged to, but they fitted.
Running out the back door, I took in the feeling of the fresh grass hitting my feet. It was a feeling I never thought I would miss so much.
"I figured I would find you here."
I turned around to find Elston stepping out of the house. "Hey, you just got here?"
"Yeah, I had some things to do." Elson walked over to me, pulling me into a hug. "It's good to see you as you again."
"It's good to be able to talk again." I had to tell him. He was probably expecting us to handle this tonight. Holy shit Hotchner was right. I wasn't feeling bad or heartbroken about this, in fact, I was seeing it as a business deal. "We need to talk."
Elston frowned, giving me a slight nod. "Okay let's got sit down." He took my hand, leading me to the swing seat on the porch. "What is it?"
"I spoke to my brother last night and I made him a promise." I decided being blunt would be best.
"What kind of promise?"
I hadn't missed the way his heartbeat spiked at the mention of my brother. Or the slight change in his demeanor. "These three days are the only days I will be me. They cut short depending on the day I mate. And I really want to abuse this time."
Elston leaned forward, taking my hand. "Alex, whatever it is, just tell me."
"I promised Matt I wouldn't mate until the last night of my heat." I held my breath waiting for him to respond. I could hear his heart pound against his chest. His breath rising. He was mad. "Elston?"
"Okay, that's fine." He tried and failed in giving me a smile. "We can wait till the last night." Leaning over he gave me a quick kiss on the cheek. "Listen I have to run and finish a few errands. Feel free to stay here, I should be back in a few hours."
