Infernal Devices discussion

A dim-lit dining room that seems to have a dusty scent to it. Of course no matter how many times it's cleaned it always smells dusty.

Annalise walked in and at it's scent she groaned, "I hate these musty rooms." she muttered walking over to the table and sitting down.

Gregory chuckled "it would help a bit if you dust a tad bit more" he shrugged with a smirk

Annalise sighed, "That's the problem. No matter how many times this room is dusted, it never gets any better. It's cursed." she mumbled frowning.

Gregory chuckled "is it actually cursed or are you just saying that dear?"

Annalise shrugged, "It could be, but as far as I know it's just me saying it." she nodded as Harold, one of ther servants walked in and placed a plate of roast beef at the table, along with a basket of rolls and a bowl of carrots. Annalise sighed and took a sip of the glass of wine that Harold filled for her.

Gregory smiled brightly "thank the lord! I am starving!" he quickly loaded his plate and started eating "oh Annalise?" he asked carefully

Annalise raised a brow, "Yes?" she asked curiously, taking another sip of wine. Carefully she took a roll and pulled it apart in small pieces.

Gregory sighed "I'll have to leave tonight, shift, it's been nearly a week and I can feel it down to the bones of my toes"

Annalise pouted but nodded, "Yeah, okay." she sighed and took a piece of the roll and put it in her mouth. "Alright, I guess one night every few weeks worrying over you is okay."

Gregory rose an eyebrow "why worry? I am rather large in my wolf form"

"Yes, but you can still be hurt:" Annalise nuttered taking another sip of her wine.,

Gregory rose an eyebrow "And who says that anyone will even attempt to hurt me per-say" he shrugged and took a sip of his wine

Annalise raised a brow, "You know as well as I do that there are rogues. Nicholas did have friends you know. And it hasnt exactly been secret how you helped me. Any downworlder could've seen that and there are many downworlders with grudges against the Clave. They could strike against you." She watched him catiously, her tone calm but her lips were in a thin line and it was obvious she was quite worried.

Gregory gently took her hand and kissed the back of her hand "Oh Annalise-- my dearest love" he whispered, watching her "You mustn't worry about me my dear; I know how to take care of myself. Dozens of wolves have tried to challenge me as alpha and dozens have failed"

Annalise sighed and shook her head, "I hope you're right. I hope you will be fine." she said softly before pulling her hand away and taking another piece of the roll into her mouth. She stared glumly at her plate for a moment before nodding once to herself and then looking up at Gregory with a smile, "Just make sure you do come back to me, or I'll be forced to marry Jared." she teased smirking.

Gregory chuckled and ran a hand through his hair "I could always turn here if you'd really prefer it but to be honest I love being outdoors and feeling the grass between my paws" He smiled at Annalise

Annalise shook her head, "No, go ahead. Be free. Enjoy the wind and the grass and the sweet caress of a dark moon filled night." she said smiling at him and shrugging, "I'll just be doing typical Institute stuff."

Gregory smiled and nodded "good, good, then I'll shift in the woods tomorrow night."

Annalise raised a brow and smiled innocently, "And tonight?" she asked sweetly.

Gregory chuckled "Well, tonight either I'll head back to my pack-- or if I'm welcome-- I would love to stay here with you and learn more about you" he smiled softly and took a bite of his roll.

Annalise smiled and deciding to see if she could get him to blush spoke, "Well you're more than welcome to either a guest room or my rpom. But if you do stay in my quarters, i'm warning you now; we wont be making any little ones any time soon." she said smiling sweetly.

Gregory's eyes widened and he blushed all the way to his neck "No! That's not what I--NO I wasn't implying-- I don't--I--" he buried his hands in his hands in complete dismay and embarrassment

Annalise laughed and stood, going up behind him she hugged him, "Oh, don't be so ashamed. I was only teasing you, trying to get a reaction from you dear."

(okay im finally officially on)

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Gregory smiled and touched her arms, still blushing "Annalise-- I want you to know I will never; ever; hurt you the way Nicholas did. I promise you that now"

Annalise smiled and nodded, "I know, Gregory." she smiled softly and kissed his temple, "I trust you completely and I know that you would never harm me."

Gregory nodded and held her close, breathing in her scent he relaxed further "Oh how I love you my sweet sweet Annalise" he whispered

Annalise blushed and smiled, "Hmm don't you think you fall in love a bit too quickly?" she asked raising a quizatory brow at him.

Gregory chuckled and nuzzled her neck, taking hold of her scent "Not when I've been waiting my whole life for you my dear"

Annalise blushed, "Oh I highly doubt that. You can't honestly tell me you never found another female to be intriguing or that you never kissed someone before me." she said and pulled away slightly. She sighed and went to get her wine glass, taking another sip she drank some more of it.

Gregory chuckled "Alright alright, of course I have-- what man hasn't?" he rolled his eyes then looked at her seriously "But I've never felt for someone the way I feel about you"

Annalise smiled, "You know I honestly dont know how you can say those sorts of things so seriously and easily. As if they aren't hard to admit." she shook her head.

Gregory chuckled "Because I mean it with every inch of my being"

Annalise smiled and shook her head, "Alright, well since you plan on sticking around. I should take a bath before you are done eating or else you will turn bright red again." she nodded and headed up to her room:

Gregory chuckled "Very very true my love" he whispered