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“Hmm. Hummm…" Vera was humming to herself as she cleaned the floor of Remus's living room on her hands and knees. Such a sight wasn't unusual anymore at the human's northern residence. The heartily build wolverine was tasked with a wide variety of chores: prepping items to cook; occasionally using her strength; cleaning; and running to the market to buy a few things, to name a few. Vera was no stranger to hard work, no matter the variety or task at hand.

The wolverine's entire front was covered in thick dark brown fur. Her arms were covered in black fur, and they appeared as soft as they were strong. The wolverine's pudgy dark brown belly was the same, but her black legs were strong and thick from living a rugged life. She also had a scar on her lower belly that matched the one on her shoulder. She was huskily built like many northern species, but her feminine side was apparent even through her often gruff tone.

'I'm sure he'd enjoy watching me clean like this.' She grinned, knowing that his eyes always liked roaming over her naked body. Both breasts were modest for her husky size, but retained a very feminine appearance with a subtle sag of heaviness in age. Both of her dark nipples were matched with rings of flesh partially obscured by her unruly dark fur. Nestled between her legs was an equally unruly patch of dark fur that hid her womanhood like underbrush. In the northern town of Cassedore nudity was common sight. Nearly all of the inhabitants were anthro peoples and fur coats were nothing new to see, particularly during the humid summer months.

She wasn't oblivious to her modest breasts hanging freely between her arms. She was well aware of how much they swayed and bounced into each other from her movements.

“My breasts, my breasts,

Swinging low

As I dig with my trusty hoe!"

She sang the lyrics several times over only to giggle at herself.

'I must sound ridiculous.’ Vera thought to herself with a persistent smile. The wolverine never would've expected to enjoy being in the service of a human; but she found herself far more content and even happy than any other point in her life. Remus was very lenient towards her, never asked to be called master, and treated her very well. In many ways, the wolverine didn't believe that she was his servant at all. Vera even believed that the human spoiled her, and was eager for him to return and enjoy his company.

'I've never had anyone rub my feet before, but it feels wonderful.' She thought to herself about the many times he massaged her. And when they started having sex, she just couldn't seem to get enough!

“I don't deserve him…" Vera mumbled only to pause working.

“Listen to myself talk!" She stood up and huffed only to pause for a moment. Glancing around, she was standing in a well furnished room of a home she never would've dreamt standing inside as a relatively free person or indentured servant. Deep down the wolverine knew in her heart that she deserved a much worse punishment, but somehow, in some unexpected way; she lucked out by becoming indentured to Remus the human. Of all the people to show her kindness and restraint, it never would've been a man she had stolen from.

“Phew…" Vera softly blew a sobering sigh and glanced around the spotless floors.

'That's a fair amount of work for an entire morning.' She thought to herself with a nod of accomplishment. There was a brief knocking at the door before someone stepped inside.

“I'm home Vera!" A voice called out.

“You're finally home." The wolverine mentioned with a grin and walked into the main room. The young fair skinned human was well dressed as usual, but he cared little for extravagance.

“Yep. I didn't run into any trouble or delays, but I didn't rush anywhere."

“How did your meeting with what's his name go?"

“You mean Umberto. It went well. We talked for quite a bit; and he talked at length about some troubles he has been dealing with." Remus mentioned as he removed his shoes and leather belt.

“What kind of troubles?"

“Eh. Some things involving a pasture, raising sheep, and a family of badgers. I won't bother you with the details if you don't want me to."

“I don't mind if you tell me, but I'll only half listen to them." She admitted.

“Then I'll skip that part." He nodded. “Umberto briefly asked about you, if that interested you."

“He did? Pf. Did you tell him that I'm being worked to death?" Vera gave a cheeky grin.

“Hardly!" Remus laughed at the idea. “He's very surprised that we are getting along. Although, I didn't mention everything between us."

“Tell him whatever you want. It doesn't bother me." She shrugged.

“I see some of this as private, if you will."

“That's fine." Vera wasn't bothered at all.

“What have you been doing for the rest of the morning?" He asked. “You haven't been sneaking out to gamble, have you?"

“Hah! You wish I could make make a fortune gambling." She gave a husky laugh at the idea. “I was finishing cleaning the floors before you arrived."

“How long have you been doing that?" He looked around at the floors in mild surprise. “They look spotless.”

“Does it matter how long?" She thought no different of it.

“Yes. You've been on your feet too long." Remus insisted.

“I was mostly on my hands and knees to clean the floor."

“You're not on your hands and knees that much."

“Not unless you ask me to." She grinned causing the human to glance away out of modesty.

“Let's focus on getting those feet of yours rubbed." He suggested. Vera found herself smiling brightly and simply couldn't refuse.

“Fine by me." Once she turned around he could see her golden furred backside that blended beautifully with her brown fur, and the dark stripe that descended down her spine.

“I like that you're casually not wearing anything when I get home." He mentioned.

“Why? Do you like it?" She looked over her shoulder and winked at him. They both knew the answer to that. They walked into the adjacent room where she sat down onto a comfortably cushioned chair. Remus took a seat on the footstool.

“Up with those feet, Vera." He patted his lap.

“Fine, fine. If you insist." Vera smiled and put both of her feet into his lap. The wolverine laid back for him and propped herself up to watch while he rubbed to her right foot first. His thumbs ran firmly up and down the center of her sole, causing her entire foot to flex on occasion.

“Mmm." She hummed with a little grin as her foot was tenderly treated. Her hand snaked down her belly before tracing a mischievous finger up and down the line of her sex. Remus didn't seem to mind that she was quietly pleasuring herself, because he knew how much she enjoyed this. If anything, he was enjoying the moment as much as her while rubbing her feet.

“Your soles feel softer now than they did a few days ago."

“Maybe it's from you rubbing them so much. Mmmm…" The wolverine hummed again.

“I suppose." He didn't care either way. “Didn't you bathe this morning?" Remus noticed that the wolverine's dark fur coat was unkempt as it had been when they woke up.

“Ah, no I don't think I did." She sighed as he started rubbing both at the same time.

“You ate, right?"

“Of course I ate." She slapped her tummy. “But I was too busy cleaning the floors to do all that."

“But you're too busy cleaning up this house to bathe yourself?"

“You're making such a big deal out of this." She blew a sigh, and stopped pleasuring herself. “How about you bathe me all over?" She suggested with a sultry smile and a wink. “I'm just a burly thief who doesn't know any better, right?" She winked at him. Remus smirked at her odd playfulness.

“You definitely know better." He eyed the wolverine. “Even though you never smelled bad to me, I value cleanliness too. I can bathe you if you like."

“Please do. Maybe I can teach you something about a strong woman's anatomy." She teased and winked at him. Remus liked the sound of that and put her feet down onto the floor.

“Care for a bath right now then?" He stood up and offered his hand.

“Of course I do." She grasped his hand. “But I'm tempted to pull you down onto me." Vera gave a quick tug to test if the human's footing was steady, and to her surprise he stood firm. Vera smiled warmly and stood up.

“You're really in a playful mood this afternoon." He rubbed her rear as they walked through the house to a side door. “Did you get into a bottle of wine while I was away?"

“I would've been passed out asleep if that had happened." She nearly snorted out a laugh. They stepped out a small side door to a section of ground that was paved with brick and stone. A bucket and stool rested along one side. A pair of rags and a towel was hanging on the opposing wall. An empty clothesline was hung along one corner as well.

Even though it was outside, a tall and tightly built fence provided enough seclusion to bathe and dry in naked daylight. It was a privilege the well to do had in the northern town where most inhabitants simply bathed outside along backstreets or alleyways if they couldn't go out to the closest stream.

However, Remus and Vera's favorite feature was the running water from a well that emerged from a shower head. It was a little luxury to have water pour over oneself like rainfall.

“Oh. You should've heard the song I was singing to myself when I was cleaning." Vera mentioned as they stepped outside into the sunshine.

“Oh? What was it?" He curiously asked.

“A little tune I remember hearing from long ago…" She started to hum.

“My breasts, my breasts,

Swinging low

As I dig with my trusty hoe!"

The wolverine sang aloud before leaning forward and mimicking digging in the ground causing her modest breasts to swing.

“I shouldn't be surprised that you came up with that!" Remus beamed a smile and laughed.

“I didn't come up with it." She grinned.

“Really?" He was surprised.

“Oh come on, you haven't heard that before?" She playfully nudged him.

“No, but I like it when you dance and sing it."

“Heh. You should." Vera shook her chest a little again causing her breasts to shake side to side for him. “But I remember hearing the tune sung by women who tended to the fields during the warm months."

“Oh, okay. That makes sense. I've heard of a few poems recounting labors in the fields and countryside, but nothing quite like that." He grinned.

“You need to hear the poems and songs of the people who actually work in the fields." Vera suggested. The human thought about being in a fallow field alongside the burly naked wolverine, but he knew his eyes would be glued to her more than anything else.

“You're not going to stay dressed, are you?" She looked at Remus with a quizzical gaze. “I don't want your clothes to get wet."

“As if you're concerned about my clothes…" Remus huffed and began disrobing. Vera turned her back to him and patiently waited. The human hung his clothes up away from the shower, and felt the sunshine warming his naked body. He turned the water on and after a moment of silence water sprayed out of the shower head, quickly soaking the wolverine. She took a moment to rinse herself off completely before he shut the water off.

“Get my back first, please." She requested and wiped her face while dripping water onto the paved brick.

“My pleasure." Remus stepped forward to the wolverine's golden furred backside. She straightened her posture for him. Even though she was a woman, her sturdy wolverine side was impossible to ignore. His hands roamed over her entire back, feeling the wet golden fur as well as the strong muscles underneath.

“I think you should first understand that a woman enjoys a strong pair of hands touching her all over." She smiled while he washed her backside. “Not just her feet."

“Heh. But you enjoy that so much." He rubbed her shoulders.

“Mm. I do, but there's other places I like too." Vera tempted him. Remus gradually rubbed lower down her back a final time before reaching the base of her tail. The bushy appendage playfully flicked water at him.

“Don't be afraid of going a little lower." She wiggled her rump, nearly brushing it over his naked groin. Remus heeded her encouraging words and massaged over her dark furred rear. The wolverine's rump was certainly a handful, and he made sure to feel over every part thoroughly. Her tail flicked appreciatively.

“Get my sides too please." She lifted her arms up and held them behind her head. He thought about how she looked from the front, but would have to wait and see. Reaching up, Remus rubbed under her arms and gradually trailed down her dark furred sides. They didn't possess the same prominent musculature, but they were strong all the same.

Remus felt his fingertips brush against the edges of the wolverine's soft breasts. He couldn't quite see them, but made sure to work over the area a few times before running his hands over her shapely hips. As opposed to her backside, her sides were far more feminine and curvy.

“Is that good?" He rubbed her hips down to her upper legs fervently.

“Mm, yes. Now get my front." Vera requested. Remus felt his heart beat a little faster and stepped over to face her. However, she side stepped and turned so her back kept facing him.

“What are you doing?" Remus started to laugh. “You said you wanted your front-." The human was cut off as she reached back and grabbed ahold of his hands before stepping back to him. The wolverine's wet golden furred back pressed snugly up against his naked front. Remus found his chin resting on her shoulder as his arms were practically wrapped around the wolverine in a big hug.

“There. Now you can bathe my front like this." Vera placed his hands onto her belly and then tapped the back of his hands before letting go.

“Oh." He gently gripped the dark fur on the wolverine's belly with intrigue. Remus snuggled a little closer as she reached back and held onto his waist. The pair were intertwined intimately together.

“There. Just like that." Vera watched his hands caress her tummy with gentleness. Remus smiled and rubbed the wolverine's dark pudgy tummy. She wasn't svelte but he liked her hearty build regardless. After rubbing her belly for several moments, he gradually reached up and felt his hands bump under the cusp of her modestly sized breasts.

“You better not miss anything up top." Vera gave her chest a little enticing shake. Remus felt the softness jiggle just above his thumbs.

“I won't." He grinned and reached up to cup both breasts. Remus gave both a gentle squeeze and then a thorough massage. Vera's back arched noticeably as she sighed. Her nipples hardened and he gave both stout nubs a gentle pinch between his thumb and forefinger. As arousing as it was, he held back from grinding and humping her naked backside.

'If her tail wasn't in the way…' Remus thought to himself as the bushy appendage guarded her rear from any closer contact.

“Anywhere else?" Remus was enjoying the intimate contact as much as Vera.

“As much as I'd like for you to crouch down before my spread legs, could you get this one last spot for me while you're back there?"

“Of course." He reluctantly let go of her breasts.

“Every woman has a special spot that needs its own attention, even more than her breasts, backside, or her feet." Vera widened her stance a little.

“I think I know what you mean." His hands returned to the bottom curve of her belly.

“Good. Just reach down like this…" She smoothly ran her hand along the cusp of her belly and followed the groove down to her groin.

“I can't exactly see." He mumbled over her shoulder.

“You don't need to." Vera could tell Remus was still a little nervous with erotic play even as they became much more open to each other.

“Don't be so nervous. It's me, remember." Vera whispered.

“You're right, I almost forgot." He joked, making her laugh. Pushing away his bashfulness, the human copied what she had done and rubbed his hand slowly down the cusp of the wolverine's pudgy belly. His fingers snaked through her course wet fur. He trailed lower and touched a naked heat until he was essentially cupping her womanhood with his entire hand.

“Now just trace over it…" Vera advised. Remus nodded and drew two fingers over the line of her furry sex, tracing up and down its entirety.

“Oh yeah." She hummed and widened her stance a little. “That was a good one." The wolverine hummed and rotated her hips.

“It was?"

“You might need to massage more than just my feet." She sighed pleasantly. A little emboldened, Remus dipped a little lower and drew up just between her labia. He then drew up and rubbed the top of her sex as she had done while he rubbed her feet.

“Ooh. Mm." Vera nibbled her bottom lip. “Keep it up and I might start howling for more." She whispered under a heated breath. The human found himself grinning as he was fondling the heartily built female. He wanted to grind her backside; but a louder moan made him feel a little more conscious about being outside with a noisy wolverine. He gave her womanhood two more rubs before retracing his hand altogether.

“Mm. Finished so soon?" Vera opened her eyes.

“I think so. We are outside after all." Even though they remained unseen, being heard would've been obvious enough.

“Yeah, I think that covers the basics from the back to the front." Vera edged forward a little to break off their close contact. “I suppose I show show you more in bed." She turned around to face him, only to reveal her unkempt fur.

“Your fur is a mess!" He snickered at the wolverine's messy fur.

“It's from your hands, not mine." She insisted. “But you should have a look at yourself first, furry man." The wolverine nodded at him.

“Huh?" Remus looked down and found plenty of loose fur sticking all over his wet skin. “Guess I should expect this during the summertime."

“Heh." Vera held back a laugh. “You look like you're turning into a wolverine." The grin on her muzzle nearly made Remus laugh.

“That would be a problem." He stepped away to turn the water on again. Vera stood under the shower head and rinsed off.

“Don't hog all of the water." Remus vied for a spot under the shower with her.

“Did you just call me a hog?" Vera used her larger size to bump him over.

“No." He laughed and bumped her back.

“Then there's plenty of room for us both." She placed a leathery palmed hand on his lower back and let him stand closer under the water. Remus gladly pressed up against her belly as they rinsed off together a final time before cutting the water off. Little was spoken as they shared a towel to dry off with. Remus took several long looks at her dripping wet body, but let her dry off without anymore erotic play.

He stood in the sunlight by the brick wall of his house to dry off any lingering droplets and wetness. The distant sound of a cart clattering over a cobblestone street briefly interrupted the peace, but didn't ruin the moment for either of them. Remus was content to dry off and sunbathe beside her. It was a good way to cool off under the hot sun after all.

“Mmm. That was a nice shower." She hummed and leaned against the warm brick wall beside him.

“Best one I've had since you bathed with me in the river outside of town." Remus remarked.

“Hmm. Hard to top a first time." Vera agreed.

“I think I learned a little bit about a wolverine's anatomy." He quietly spoke beside her.

“Oh, I barely taught you anything." Vera huffed with a grin across her face.

“I'm a fast learner, so I'm expecting you to teach me more."

“Hmm. I will." She hummed with closed eyes. “See any lovely ladies in this country town who catch your eye?" She asked.

“Lovely ladies? What?" He blinked at her in confusion.

“Just curious." Vera mindlessly shrugged.

“I don't think I have. Why?"

“I'd be surprised if you could pick up a lady and became romantic with her."

“What would you do if that happened?" He teased.

“I'd be proud of you, but I'd be a little jealous too." Vera admitted.

“You would?" The human was mildly surprised by her words.

“I'd have to let you and her know that I wouldn't like that. I'd muscle her out of the way."

“Oh? What about me?"

“Hmmm…" The wolverine gave a prolonged hum as she turned and faced him up against the wall. She leaned forward until her breasts and belly were touching his naked skin. His heart began to beat faster as her neck craned closer.

“I'd pin you to the bed…" She whispered into his ear and placed both hands on his shoulders. “And I'll hump you until you cry out my name."

“That sounds very nice to me." Remus kissed her. Vera blinked in surprise as his hands firmly rubbed up her sides and under her arms. A delightful shudder unexpectedly ran up her entire body.

“You're coming inside." She whispered into his ear and grabbed him by the arm.

“What? Careful. Slow down!" Remus clamored after the wolverine as he was half pulled back inside his home. The human managed to pull his arm away, but the anthro woman turned the corner to the adjacent room.

“You nearly pulled my arm off." He paused to rub over his forearm.

“You're making me really horny." Vera called back from the main room.

'She isn't picky about which words she uses.' He thought to himself. Remus followed after the wolverine into the next room only to see her golden furred backside facing him.

“Don't keep me waiting any longer." She bent over onto the chair, and slapped her rear before giving it a good shake. Remus felt his eyes widen at the display before him. He could see her womanhood below her rear and nestled between her thighs, but the soft dense dark brown fur hid everything so well. The human felt himself quickly rise to the challenge as he stepped forward.

“Took you long enough…" Vera muttered and looked ahead only to feel a hand tenderly rub her rump. Her bushy tail wagged noticeably and batted his roaming hands. Remus contently felt her up, rubbing her hindquarters all over. Her toes clenched as she felt his draw lines over her eager sex.

“Nngh. Remus…" Vera was grumpily impatient as he teased her. After having her foot rub; being felt up and fondled outside, the wolverine was more than eager for him to start in earnest.

“Do I have to wait for the full moon or-Oh!" She lifted her head and arched her back as he suddenly bumped into her, burying his shaft inside her warm womanhood.

“What was that?" Remus asked and pressed up against her rear. Vera felt one hand hold onto her hip while another reached a little further and rubbed her side and caressed her belly.

“N-nothing." She sighed happily.

“You're already wet." He pulled out and easily pushed back in.

“Yeah, I have been ready… all day." She huffed and wiggled her hips.

“I have as well." He admitted and began a gentle rhythm, thrusting in and out without hurry. A quiet slapping sound emerged between the two.

“Mmm! You can be a little rougher if you like." She encouraged him, but secretly liked the slow lovemaking he performed with her.

“How's this?" Remus gave a little more force, bumping into her rear enough to bump her body forward. The wolverine felt her modest breasts subtly bounce and swing as they naturally hung below her. Her nipples were already hard and sensitive as they pointed down. Every motion and every touch struck her nerves just right.

“Oh yeah, that's good…" She softly moaned as the constant pleasure gradually increased. However, something caught Vera's gaze at the window directly in front of her. A fast blink only to made her eyes widen in surprise. A rodent's face was looking through the glass at them, but Vera recognized the individual immediately. It was the same rat who had snuck into the house a few days ago!

'Oh no Grace…' She didn't know what to make of her rodent friend spying on them. And all the while Remus was gently pounding at her rear as they made love.

'He must not see her yet.' She realized but still felt her cheeks warm as her former friend watched them intently.

'Get outta here Grace!' Vera commanded in her thoughts, but the rat's shocked gaze didn't waver from them. There was nothing she could do without catching Remus's attention, and she didn't want him to know.

“Ooohhh! Ungh!" She panted and groaned as the slaps and thrusts from behind felt too good for her to stop. Her cheeks flushed as the pleasure built up, higher and higher.

“Oooh Remus!" She called out his name despite being watched by her rodent friend. The human hunched forward and started thrusting a little faster. The wet slaps were louder and he hear between them only grew. His heated breath warmed her nape and shoulder. His pleasured grunts filled her ear like distant rumbled of thunder.

“Mmmm!" Vera's eyes scrunched shut as her body shuddered. Remus's hands reached under the wolverine's belly and ran up to her chest. Vera felt him grope at her hanging, swinging breasts and successfully began pleasuring her firm nipples. She knew he was close too, but all of the added touch and stimulation sent her over the edge. The wolverine's entire body shuddered again as a wave of pleasure crashed over her.

“Ooooahh!" Vera moaned a chorus worth of sound and jerked as he pounded her rear. Through the heated bliss, a final thump from behind made her eyes snap open as he came inside her. Vera's body went rigid and her back arched until all of the pulsating tension had released. A few gasps and sighs were traded between them. Vera's tongue lolled out as she panted with satisfaction. Glancing back up at the window, Grace was no longer there watching them.

'Thank goodness she's gone.' Vera hung her head with relief.

“Enjoy yourself?" A warm voice asked from over her shoulder.

“Hmm?" Vera hummed happily as the human laid over her back once again, and rested his head just behind her shoulder.

“Yes, it feels great. That was the best I've had with you yet." Her voice was full of satisfaction.

“Mmhm." Remus mumbled over her shoulder. The wolverine felt a pair of hands continue to massage her hanging breasts, and she loved it. Remus enjoyed the close contact of her body heat and soft fur as well.

“What do you think I am, a cow?" She chuckled after he continued touching her breasts for more than a minute.

“Moo." He responded making them both laugh. “No, but I should tend to them like I do with your feet."

“Uh oh. I'll hear milk spraying out into a bucket before long." She feigned distress only to giggle as his hands gently squeezed and rubbed her nipples.

“I think I'd be worried if that happened."

“Are you done yet?" She looked over her shoulder, almost giggling to herself.

“I suppose…" Remus rose off the bent over wolverine who stood up and cracked her back.

“You had me worked up with that foot rub and bathing me." She grinned and smoothed the fur on her chest. “But that felt great."

“Glad to hear it. You know I enjoyed it all too." He didn't seem too bashful about it.

“Stay naked like this, and I'll make sure there's another round to enjoy." Vera winked and nudge his side.

“We should cook something." Remus suggested despite his cheeks reddening noticeably. “I'm hungry now."

“Heh. You should be." Vera grinned. “I'm hungry too." The wolverine patted the side of her belly.

“Come on. I could use your help." He rubbed her side.

“Haven't I helped you enough today?" She sighed with a little grin and shook her head.

“I will tell you about what we need to do tomorrow." He mentioned.

“That's fine." She nodded. Vera made a final glance back at the window before following Remus into the kitchen.

'I hope she isn't going to do something rash." The wolverine worried silently, but only time would tell.

The streets of Cassedore were alive with activity as Vera and Remus walked. Noisy wheels clamored over cobblestone from an ox pulling a cart full of hay. Two kids ran past them, chasing after a ball that had been thrown; a male brown bear was carrying a goat under his arm with ease; and a big breasted badger was laughing with a lynx telling her a story. The smell of smoke from chimneys mingled in the air with fresh pine. The morning was already warm, so the afternoon was going to be hot and muggy once again.

Vera was naked as many of the town's inhabitants usually were during the summer, but Remus was clothed as usual. The wolverine walked with an oblivious stride to most of the activities around her thought. Remus quietly envied her boldness to walk around in public completely naked in the heat.

“Remind me of where we are going again." She asked.

“We're going to a pasture to look at some sheep for my friend."

“Oh, I thought you were going to take me to that seamstress lady again."

“No. You already have a set of clothes, and I don't need you to wear them too often." He grinned.

“Pff! I need to work on getting you laid more anyway." She murmured and nudged his side.

“I've got my hands full with you already." He retorted.

“Hah!" She laughed only to cover her mouth. They left the town and passed through an entryway where one guard standing watch was complaining to the other about the heat.

“It is going to be another hot one today, I can feel it." Remus muttered under his breath as they walked around a wide bend around a thicket of trees and underbrush. A rustle in the bushes caught their attention as a figure leapt out of hiding in front of them.

“What the…" Remus blinked in surprise as a grey and white furred female rat stood before them on the dirt pathway. Like most rodents she had a smaller build than most humans, but with a long tail. Her clothes were few and tattered like rags, but resembled a skirt around her hips. A hood partially concealed her face, but she was otherwise openly topless. One strap ran from her shoulder to her hip and another around her waist like a belt. She carried a knife on each hip, but wielded a third in her hand. The glare in her partially concealed eyes was focused on Remus.

“Who are you?" Remus questioned.

“Why me?" Vera crossly mumbled at what was unfolding before them. The female rodent glared at the human with sharp eyes.

“Now's our chance Vera!" The rat exclaimed before suddenly charging at Remus.

“What the heck…" Vera groaned and intervened. She stepped forward and blocked the rodent from attacking Remus. The rat bounced off the bigger wolverine and tumbled back onto the ground.

“What are you doing Vera?!" The rat scrambled to her paws and yelled at the wolverine. Confused, Remus looked between the two females unsure what he should do. The rodent prepared to strike again, however, the wolverine stood fast before the assailant.

“You don't have to be that human's servant anymore! You can flee with me!" Grace insisted.

“I told you to stop with this, Grace!" Vera growled.

“No! I saw him take advantage of you!" She insisted. The wolverine's ears fell flat at the accusation. Remus felt his cheeks turn a shade of red.

“We were fucking!" Vera yelled at the rat chasing everyone to pause. Even Remus's eyes widened in surprise at the wolverine's raised voice. Silence fell over the area and no one made a move for the longest moment. Remus's eyes darted back and forth between both women, the fierce rodent and the steadfast wolverine. As soon as a loud droning katydid began chirping, the female rat fled and disappeared into the underbrush.

'Thank goodness…' Vera breathed a silent sigh.

“Who was that?" Remus asked her.

“Uh." Vera failed to speak and threw up her hands blankly.

“You said her name was Grace." He pointed out.

“Uh… yeah." She gave a defeated sigh as her ears fell back. “I did say that." Remus looked at the wolverine carefully, and instinctively knew something was wrong.

“Do you know her??"

“Well… yes." She admitted. “Yes, I know her."

“Let's go back here to talk privately." Remus noticed a trio of raccoons approaching them, carrying bags over their shoulders. They walked back along the pathway and lingered by the palisade wall once the raccoons passed by to avoid any eavesdropping. The guards had retreated to the other side to shelter under the shade.

“So you know her?" Remus quietly asked.

“Yes. I'm not lying to you."

“I believe you, It's one thing to not tell me anything, and I understand why you wouldn't want to; but I never want you to lie to me."

“I said I'm not lying to you!" She eyed him.

“I said I believed you, so I believe you." He didn't waver.

“I'm sorry." She wiped her face and felt frustrated. “It's just… I am not sure how to explain everything." The wolverine felt conflicted and trapped. However, Remus was patient as she gathered her thoughts. He had never seen Vera distraught and anxious in the slightest before.

“When I was a bandit, I had very few friends and Grace was my closest friend. She was a pickpocket and taught me how to swindle people with ease. Rings were my favorite item to steal, as you know." She added.

“Yeah, I know." Remus gave her a knowing look.

“Before then I would try to set up a toll or attack a lone traveler. We weren't always together or with a larger group, but we would typically stay close to the swamps. I hadn't heard from her in a few weeks before I was caught and sold to you. Although…" The wolverine paused and looked around guiltily.

“Yes?"

“I kinda left a message for her to find me on that tree when you took me to the lumber camp by the swamp." Vera admitted. “Grace found me after that. She climbed into the window of the upstairs room a few days ago."

“A window in my house?" Remus was surprised.

“Yes. I was sweeping and you were preparing food for breakfast or something. Anyway, I made sure she left and not to bother you or me anymore."

“Okay, I believe what you're telling me." He granted her that much.

“Thanks. I know you don't have much reason to." She blew a sigh. “I really need to meet with her to put an end to this crazy crap. I know she won't take no for an answer unless I'm forceful with her."

“Only if I get to go with you." Remus insisted.

“No, I think that's a bad idea." The wolverine warned him.

“Why? She's not the most intimidating bandit like you are, or were."

“She's crafty, and who knows if she is working with a gang of swamp bandits now."

“Swamp bandits…" Remus didn't like the sound of that at all.

“Yeah, I know a few of them and they're a lot like me. You don't need to get involved with bandits."

“Okay. I trust you." He agreed to her suggestion. “We can worry about the details as they come. Let's go to the pasture, do what we need to do, and then come back to town." The human calmly suggested.

“Thanks." Vera nodded appreciatively. They resumed walking along the path leading out of the town. There was silence between them as the summer insects noisily sang around them from the trees and wild grass.

“I'm sorry for this Remus." She insisted. “If I would've known how you'd treat me, then I wouldn't have bothered with that stupid message to her in the first place."

“Don't worry about it." He brushed it off. Vera didn't say anything else. She gripped his hand firmly and held onto him. Remus looked up at the wolverine and squeezed her hand in return.