“What about our clothes? We can’t run around Erin’s house naked.”
“We could, but I’ll show you a Therian secret.” He pulled off his shirt and folded it into a neat square. After a brief hesitation she did the same. “Now take off your jeans and stuff your shoes up the pant legs.” She did as he instructed and pretty soon they stood in the field naked and laughing. “Fold your jeans so the shoes won’t fall out when your tigress grabs the stack with her mouth. It works best if you have a backpack, but this works well enough if you don’t.”
She prepared her stack of clothing and made sure one edge was turned slightly upward so it would be easier to grab with her teeth.
“Ready?”
Her tigress circled and growled, more than ready to be set free. “I am.”
Pausing long enough to kiss her, Jake flooded her mind with hope and tenderness. Then he whispered, “Follow me.”
She opened the metaphysical cage and freed her tigress. The shift hit her fast and hard, shocking and exhilarating. The pain was over so quickly she hardly noticed it as feline perspective took over her human mind.
Jake’s tiger made a rumbling sound that her tigress immediately echoed. Affection and desire flowed between them. It took Heather a moment to realize the emotions emanated from the cats rather than their human counterparts. Knowing that their cats loved each other as much as they did only added to Heather’s happiness.
Skillfully picking up his clothes, Jake bounded on ahead. With a little more effort, Heather grabbed her clothes and eagerly followed. Their eyes required no flashlight and their footing was sure as they ran side by side through the meadow.
Heather was content for the first time in her life. Finally her future was secure. With her mate at her side, she was ready for whatever life had in store for them.