The Wayward Son

WEREWOLF | DEFENSE LAWYER | MARRIED/MATED My name is Noah Saunders, and I'm a defense attorney who works with a very specific type of clientele. Times are tough, so if you're ever in need of my services, don't hesitate to give me a call. I used to be a lone wolf, but not anymore. I'm mated to the beautiful Cecilia Saunders, who I am blessed to call my wife.

[noah-saunders]

Full Moon

[cecilia-saunders]

"You can go get him if you want."Cici told him. "Just don’t roll around in his guts. I know you do that. Just like Yeti. You two are gross." She said, looking pointedly at the large husky who was laying in his own bed. "You did? Why is that? Just.. a feeling?" She scratched behind his ear then booped him on the nose. Cici laughed and she could tell from his look that he didn’t like her joking about that. "Oh babe, lighten up. Do you lose your sense of humor when your wolf takes over." She teased him and shifted away a bit. She didn’t mind him snuggling, but a little space to breath would be nice."Figures you turn and now I want a bowl of ice cream." She sighed and drummed her fingers against her bump, debating if she wanted to go get it. "What do you think?"

[noah-saunders]

He was unphased by her insult. She'd just never understand what a joy it was, but at least Yeti did. He pushed his wet nose into the palm of her hand as if to return the affectionate boop. His tail wagged harder, making a swishing sound against the sheets when she understood him.  Unfortunately he didn't have much of an answer for her, so he bobbed his head once. Being close to his mate was just more important than the thrill of a hunt. I wish I could take you with me on a run. Memories of the night she'd been temporarily transformed into a wolf popped into his mind, and he breathed a wistful sigh. As he was trying to picture a way to get the ice cream up to her, her wriggling fingers caught his attention. It still amazed him that her belly was swelling so, fully of his pups. That thrilled his animal and maybe somewhat neanderthal side to no end. He pressed his nose to her side, sliding the material of her shirt up until his cool nose slid against her bare skin. His tongue flicked out to gently rasp against the bump affectionately. Her words called his attention back to the ice cream dilemma, and he gave her an apologetic head tilt and wolfish grin. Want me to give you a ride down there?, He thought, half-considering it.

[noah-saunders]

Full Moon

[cecilia-saunders]

Cici knew tonight was the full moon, in fact they’d been talking about it on the news because there was going to be some sort of eclipse that made the moon orangey red, a blood moon. She thought it would be cool to see, but Cici planned to be asleep when it was in the sky.

She also planned to spend the night along. It didn’t bother her, but usually, Noah went out and ran, killed something, ate it then still smelled in the morning after he showered. There were some nights that he stayed with her, she still tried to get him to go and enjoy himself. His wolf deserved the freedom sometimes too. 

Expecting the usual tonight, Cici was a little surprised when only a few minutes after he went down Noah came padding back into the room and jumped on the bed. “Well hello there, fluffy.” She smiled and pet his head after he settled comfortably next to her. “Is there a specific reason you’re not out catching that squirrel we saw earlier? I’m not about to go into early labor, am I? Cause this would be an awful time, you’re stuck like this.” She was joking of course. Doctor said everything was going well and she would likely be more than ready to go by the date of the c-section. 

[noah-saunders]

Noah's tail thumped happily at the mention of the squirrel. As tempting as a little hunt had been, the idea of being her personal heater tonight had won out instead. I needed to be with you. He thought, unsure if the words would travel through their mate bond. It was still finicky. Sometimes they could communicate easily, and then other days it was next to impossible to know what the other was thinking. He let out a loud huff as he rested his chin gingerly on top of her swollen belly, his eyes locking with hers as he gave her a look that clearly said he wasn't amused by that scenario.  He didn't think the nurses and doctors would take too kindly to having a wolf in the middle of the action, and he sure as hell wouldn't miss it. He rooted closer, pressing his body as close to hers as he could and not caring that he was crowding her. 

[noah-saunders]

Full Moon

The cool night air felt good against Noah's flushed skin as he stripped out of his clothes and fell to his knees in the darkness of the backyard, as far away from Cici as he could manage without actually leaving. Though he knew his inner-wolf would never hurt his mate, this was something he didn't want her to have to see again unless she had to. There was nothing graceful or pretty about transformations, and while they didn't hurt like they had when he was younger, it still looked like hell. The worst part was the beginning - the bone deep ache ran through his limbs and down his back. The muscle in his jaw clenched until his spine finally broke, relieving all the pressure he'd felt and ushering him into the final part of his transformation.

A moment layer he lay in the dew-dampened grass, panting until he'd caught his breath. He raised his large and pushed himself up, giving his sable coat a short experimental shake before padding towards the back door. He'd left the sliding glass ajar, and the wolf shouldered his way into the house. He couldn't shut it, and he was far too focused on finding his mate to care. If someone was stupid enough to come in on them, he'd rip their throat out for setting foot on his territory. His claws clicked against the hardwood floor as he made his way through the kitchen, tracking Cici's scent. He was filled with a desire to get to her, as if they'd been separated for days rather than a few minutes.

The steps creaked under his weight as he took them three at a time. He found her in the bedroom, and he gathered his weight on his haunches before jumping up onto the bed they shared. He peered down at her with inhuman eyes, a low rumble - one closer to a purr than a growl - caught in his chest. Mine, he thought as happiness flooded him. And with his pups, too. He crowded next to her and laid down, half on top of her in a possessive manner, and slurped her cheek.

[samwinchesterappreciation]

[noah-saunders]

"You’re on the mend. Okay? Plus, you – you’ve got a sensitive stomach."

[casey--fisherrp]

Stranger! || Casey & Noah

[casey--fisherrp]

Casey rested her cheek on his chest as she had done many times before and relaxed. “Alright… I will tell you when we get there… its… its a long story…” Wipes her eyes and leans away, “follow me to my new apartment?” Offers a small smile before turning to open her car door, “see ya there noah…”

Along the way a dark blue unmarked car started following them. Half way there the car veered and passed Noah, zooming past to ride Casey’s bumper. In a flash of sparks the car sped up grinding against Casey’s car making her slide along the shoulder until her car dipped into the ditch. The car tilted on the side of the ditch, casey had never been in such an accident- especially one that was on purpose. All of her fears jumped into life.

[noah-saunders]

"Sure," Noah replied, grateful that she wasn't shutting him out. He wanted to know what had her so worked up. Maybe he'd be able to help. "Be careful." He called as they parted ways, and he got into this car and waited for her to lead the way.

The drive was a quiet one. In the more rural areas of New Orleans, the roads were practically vacant at this time of night. It was nice to be able to shut his brain off and reflect on what had happened between him and Casey. Really he should have handled it better. The sound of a car accelerating behind him drew his attention to his rear view mirror, and it roared past him to swing in front of him, cutting him off and pushing forward until it was nearly touching the back of Casey's car. Noah hesitated, unsure what to do. "What the hell are you doing?" He growled out loud though the other driver wouldn't be able to hear him. Was he drunk?

Then there was contact and sparks flew up around them, and Casey's car was shoved off the road. The blue sedan continued flying down the road, and had he not been so scared for Casey, Noah would have chased after him. He threw on his flashers and haphazardly parked along the side of the road before jumping out. "Casey!" He hollered as he rushed to the nearly sideways vehicle. With a little work, he was able to pry the door open. "Are you okay?" He reached in, his hand warmly grasping her arm to help pull her out. "Do you know who that was?"

[noah-saunders]

Hey big guy, Wy suggest I offer you some baby training since I hear you have three lil' pups on the way. Poor Cici, God bless her. Anyway, if you're game just let me know and we can set something up!

I would really appreciate it, I think I’m about to be in over my head on this one. Does this mean I’ll also get to meet little Finny that my brother and Morrigan gush about so much?   Let’s do something this week if you’ve got a day off? I don’t have a heavy case load. 

[noah-saunders]

Text; Balto

Cecilia: OMG I have boner sense now. I must use my powers for good.

Noah: What kind of good? ;)

[casey--fisherrp]

Stranger! || Casey & Noah

[casey--fisherrp]

Casey looked at him side-long as she walked, she also didn’t want there to be any hard feelings. But Casey was finding it hard, “I know.. I mean I understand.. You have a real life now with work and a family.” Rolling her shoulders Casey flashed him one of her false smiles she often gave the men at the club, “You know Caine cares about us girls…” Digging into her purse she muttered under her breath about having a long night, “Maybe I’ll quit and just move back home.. I’m sure ma and pa wouldn’t like it but if they knew what my occupation was they wouldn’t like that either..” Huffs out a frustrated breath, “And who needs a degree when you can sell you body?” She was just having a hard time, she was taking more classes, she was working more, some said a degree was a waste of her money, her parents were pressuring her to find a boyfriend. IT all was crushing her usually cheerful spirit.

[noah-saunders]

"Just because you understand doesn't make it okay." He sighed, looking away. He hated the way her smile didn't quite reach her eyes. Would things between them ever be easy again? "Sure, but as much money as he makes off of you, he can afford to invest some of it back into keeping you all safe." The muscle in his jaw worked as he listened to her, and a frown pulled at his mouth. Something was wrong. He'd never heard her talk this way, and he didn't know what to say. "Are you still having money trouble?" He asked, his tone one of concern. Had something happened over the last couple of months? Her tone, her demeanor... It was just so unlike her.  

[casey--fisherrp]

Stranger! || Casey & Noah

[casey--fisherrp]

Casey whimpered and rubbed her head just as an all too familiar voice stopped her. Noah, it had been a long time since she had talked to him- let along physically saw him. Instinctively she stepped back to nurse her throbbing head, her hand rubbed at her forehead. Noticing his eyes looking behind her she looked back as well, nothing was there. But she still had the weird feeling someone had been trying to scare her. All of this was a bit too odd, “Am I dreaming?” At Noah’s blank look she shook her head and moved past him leaving him in her wake, “Have fun Noah, I think a few of your favorite’s are still working.” It wasn’t that she was mad they had broke things up, but… she was still a little bitter- it didn’t help that the only other guy she liked completely disappeared for long periods.

In all honesty she was beginning to wonder if she was the ‘dating’ type, maybe she wasn’t dating material. A frown furrowed her hurting forehead at the thought. See, this was why she was mad, all these doubts had to do with Noah. Sure they were friends and could tease each other about their past but- not tonight. She had slept in on accident, missed an exam, then worked two shifts, had horrible tips and the creepy guy. Another rustling sound had her jump, looking back at Noah she sighed, “Can you walk me to my car I think… I don’t know..” Looks out into the darkness wondering if one of the girls was pranking her or if the creepy guy wanted her alone in the dark.

[noah-saunders]

He drew in a deep breath, hoping that they were down wind of whoever Casey was running from. He couldn't catch a scent, and a frown tugged at his mouth. Something definitely had her spooked. "Did you see someone?" He asked, returning his gaze to her. He blinked, his head tilting ever so slightly to the left. "No..?" The muscle in his jaw tightened as he was brushed off, and an unsettled feeling coiled in the pit of his stomach. He deserved it. He'd been a dick pulling that disappearing act, and Casey deserved better. Sliding his hands in the pockets of his suit jacket, he turned to watch her go over his shoulder. "Nah, I only ever had one favorite. Apparently she got off early tonight." She deserved to be pissed off at him, but that didn't mean that he didn't want to smooth things over between them.

He didn't walk back to his car, instead opting to watch her make her way back towards the little Bug she still drove. If she was really being followed, he wasn't going to let her brave the rest of the parking lot alone. Another sound must have spooked her, and he didn't hesitate to close the distance between them again. "Better safe than sorry," He replied easily. "Caine really needs to get better lighting out here. Or have his bouncers walk you girls to your cars."  He glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and added, "Look, I'm sorry I haven't been around lately. Disappearing on you was shitty of me.  I don't want there to be hard feelings between us..."

[noah-saunders]

Text; Balto

Cecilia: You have a weird boner right now, don't you?

Noah: Uhhh.. Ok maybe you should go back to not knowing what I'm thinking.

Noah: But yeah, I'm proud of you. :)

[casey--fisherrp]

Save Me! || Casey & Noah

[casey--fisherrp]

Casey blushed at his comment, “No not like that Noah! I meant that I prefer to let things heal themselves rather than depending on medications.” Her shoulders shrugged a little and she moved to stand beside him, her hands stroking the smooth counter top as he made her drink, “Oh there is no need! I can sleep on the couch, it would be a waste of time and a pair of clean sheets.” Smiles up at him, the injury on her head was starting to purple, “Plus I thought you were going to keep me awake in case of a concussion…” Voice a little playful, but her cheeks pink.

[noah-saunders]

His smile turned sheepish, and he said, "Well with where you work, I could  understand where you were coming from." Who knows what someone at the Sin would try if given the chance. "Noble, but in this case, a little pain relief will help I think. No reason to spend the evening hurting." He didn't want to see her uncomfortable. He gave her a look that he hoped showed how absolutely crazy he thought her comment was. "I'm not putting you on the couch." He huffed. "It's not like it's a lot of trouble anyway." He shrugged at her question and said coolly, "Well maybe I intend on keeping you busy. You'll be worn out by the time you're in the clear. You can just crash here." He shot her a playful wink, returning her good-natured teasing. 

[casey--fisherrp]

Stranger! || Casey & Noah

Casey hated that they had to park so far away from club- usually it was pitch dark by the time she got off. Normally she would chalk it up to some extra exercise but tonight was simply creepy! The winds had picked up, an eerie fog had rolled in, there was a little chill in the air which was unusual for a summer night. It also didn’t help that as she worked she kept spotting an odd man just staring at her. IT had indeed creeped her out- and now she was walking alone across the parking lot which was still full but deserted. A rustling sound made her jump and in two shakes she was practically running, that was until she ran straight into a figure. A scream escaped her- her forehead collided with his chin and she stumbled back dazed and frightened.

[noah-saunders]

It'd been a couple of months since he'd seen her, and tonight he'd come to the Sin fully intending on catching up with her if she had time for him. He'd worked late, and Cici was having a girls' night with Aly. With nothing else to do, now was as good as time as any to meet up with a friend he'd been unintentionally neglecting.

What he hadn't planned on, however, was literally crashing into her as he crossed the parking lot. He'd been so lost in his thoughts, not paying attention, that he hadn't even heard her running towards him. His chin throbbed from where her head had collided with it, and he knew that if he was hurting, she probably didn't feel too good either. He reached out to steady her, to ask her if she was okay, when he smelled it. Panic clung to her and burned his nose, and he shot her a look of concern. "Case, what's wrong?" He glanced behind her in the direction she'd come from, but he saw no one. 

[noah-saunders]

Text; Balto

Cecilia: Uuumm, you love me?

Noah: Yes! That's it. You got it!

[casey--fisherrp]

Save Me! || Casey & Noah

[casey--fisherrp]

Casey followed him through the house, she used her other hand to tuck the flower behind her ear. “You should be Noah…” His hand was so big and so warm- it instantly made her feel safe and lessened the pain in her head. She curiously let her eyes wonder to every aspect of his rather neat home. His pause brought her standing very close to him, shyly she stepped back, “Oh.. Well usually I don’t umm.. take pills but.. this is different..” Blushes softly and accepts his water before taking the two pills. “Thanks.. oh umm… hot chocolate sounds nice..”

[noah-saunders]

 It pleased him that she liked it. He just hoped she was comfortable and could make herself at home. "I wish I could have had you over here on better circumstances first." He sneaked a worrisome glance at her head. He gave her a curious look, not sure what she meant. "I promise it's just ibuprofen. I'm not trying anything funny." He joked, but even as he cracked a smile, there was a seriousness in his voice. He didn't want her thinking he was going to take advantage; he hoped after everything that she would know better.  Never before had Noah been more thankful for the hot chocolate cups his office had given out as gifts back in the winter. Other wise, he wouldn't have had them on hand. He popped one into his Keurig. "I need to set up the guest bedroom," He said as he waited for it to finish. "There aren't any sheets on it." He never had company over. Not that kind of company anyway. The women he brought home usually only stayed in his bed long enough for sex, and then they were gone.

[casey--fisherrp]

Cowgirl || Noah & Casey

[casey--fisherrp]

Casey swayed into him before letting her hands drop so they could head towards the bar, “For fun? I donno.. I usually.. ya know.. Study and work here.. Maybe we could go to the movies? I haven’t been to the drive in in a while..” Looks back at him wondering if he would mind taking her one a REAL date. So far their relationship was in a.. non-social zone. Running a hand through her hair she leaned against the bar, “No… I want a real drink.. I’ll have what you have..” Blushes knowing they both knew how she got when she was drunk- but she was hoping it would calm her nerves- if not she was liable to jump his bones and make a fool of herself. “Or just a sip of yours…”

[noah-saunders]

It was a simple answer, and he felt a slight pang of guilt for what he'd been thinking of earlier. She was more than that, and she deserved better. He wanted to make sure she got it too, and spending an evening at the movies with her sounded nice. It wasn't something he'd done in a long time. "Alright, I think I could manage that. How about Friday?" He gave her a genuine smile. "Anything you're wanting to see?" He raised his eyebrows at her but didn't say anything, instead turning to the bartender and ordering two Jack Daniels. "I don't mind sharing, but I already promised you a drink." He didn't want to see her get drunk. She was cute and a hoot to be around when she got more than a little tipsy, but tonight that's not what he wanted. But he didn't think she was trying too. Some of her confidence was a bluff, and he wouldn't begrudge her some liquid courage if it helped her feel more comfortable.  "Got anywhere to be in the morning?" He asked off-offhandedly.

[casey--fisherrp]

Cowgirl || Noah & Casey

[casey--fisherrp]

Casey shifted against him, catching his gaze as he watched the men, as well as catching onto his mark of her being his property. And honestly she didn’t mind, it made her hot just thinking about HIS. Her fingers gently slid through his hair, enjoying the troused look it gave him, he was always so well put together. “Why not here?” Wonders if he didn’t like her working here after all. Looks away, her fingers straightening his hair so it was perfect again, “I donno.. When I am done working here I don’t usually feel like the club scene..” His hand caught her by surprise, a quiver shook her body- head to toe- and her eyes met his, “M-Maybe that drink first…” Steps even closer, her body flatting lightly against his, “Then we can… go..”

[noah-saunders]

He was content to just stand there with her nails gently trailing against his scalp, but something on her face made him wonder if she'd gotten the wrong idea about his suggestion. He attempted what he hoped looked like a casual shrug and said, "I was just thinking you might want a change of scenery from work. But if you'd prefer it here, that's fine." Had he gotten the wrong idea about them? That first night she'd taken him to a diner, but the only other place she'd been to with him was his house. What if she'd decided she'd rather keep their relationship limited to work and his home? A feeling of disappointment threatened to settle in his gut, something he wasn't used to. Normally that would sound ideal, but not with Casey. Her voice called him back from his inner-turmoil, and he wasn't sure how to take her answer. She was either just being honest or it was an easy let down. He worked up a smile and asked, "And what is it you do for fun?" He nodded and tugged playfully on the belt loop of her chaps. "Alright. What'll you have, the usual?"

[noah-saunders]

Text; Balto

Cecilia: But only cause I told you to get bacon. ;.; Im a bad mate don't lie. I have no idea what you're thinking.

Noah: You are the farthest thing from bad, Tink. Just... try to relax and clear your mind. Maybe you're trying too hard.