Beast World

Chapter 11 – Time to go

Feeling a little bad for the male who still sported a faint mark where she had bitten him on his arm. Charlotte took a step forward leaning the rest of the distance as to not get to close she reached arm out quickly tapping his head before shooting backwards bumping into Johnston. The impact against the hard surface of his body caused her to stumble forward. Before she could fall Ebson in front of her lurched forward to catch her. However, Johnston had already taken her shoulders in hand righting her before leading her to the second room. Not flinching the least bit at Johnston’s touch Ebson’s jealousy raged in his body.  

A large wooden tub big enough to fit Charlotte sat in the middle of the room. Johnston told her to take her time and nobody would bother her. He didn’t bother asking if she wanted help knowing what the answer would be. “There is a new fur for you to dry when you finish", pointing to a wooden stool beside the bath. “the ceremony will require you to be in white, so wear that”. Pointing to a bench against the log wall.

Ebson walked into the room with what appeared like no intention of leaving. Audibly huffing Johnston started shoving him towards the door of the next room. "Astro commanded, I am to help the female today.” Ebson whined.

Johnston replied in a stern and uncompromising voice, “She does not want help.”

Charlotte had only just realized what was happening and counted her blessing for Johnston. She hardly new the man, but he seemed to have her best interest at heart. She supposed this would be the role of a father like figure protecting his daughter from harm and raunchy s*x crazed young men.

It was around an hour later, midday when Charlotte emerged from the bathing room. Ebson's mouth watered as he watched Charlotte enter. Her body was drapped with a white fur clinging to her slight curves. Exposed cleavage captured some of her long brunette hair drawing his eyes between her breasts. The rest of her hair delicately hugged her shoulders and back. Piercing blue eyes perfectly placed on a flawless milky white face caught his eyes. Seemingly unimpressed Charlotte turn her head away displaying her dislike for the man. “Please leave I want to talk with Johnston.., alone".

Ebson was almost beside himself, any female in the tribe would accept him. He had waited for something exceptional. This was her the most beautiful female he had ever seen and he wanted her bad. She didn’t seem to like him at all, in fact she had just asked him to leave. She had already bit and kicked him. Astro had even aided him by sending him to her side before the fast approaching ceremony, but she didn’t seem interested in him at all. What would it take to coax this little female. Feeling totally hopeless, “I’ll wait out the front, we need to leave soon".

Johnston turned in anticipation to Charlotte’s questions. “Why did Derik leave me here? I know he doesn’t like me, but these men are all ridiculous.” Remembering the way he kissed her, she touched her lips while her cheeks turned a light shade of pink.

Observing that she seemed quite comfortable with himself and the fact the Johnston had taken quite a liking to the straight forward little Charlotte. Johnston breathed audibly in resignation. He may as well her the truth. “Derik was ordered to leave your side until the ceremony. Our leader Astro wishes you to pair with Ebson. He hoped you would have bonded today while spending time together". Continuing down a dangerous path as he should not encourage any affection between the 2, “Derik does not dislike you, he thinks you are to good for him. However, where you are concerned I’m sure you have realized he has struggled to control himself.” Looking like she was going to asking something else Johnston cut her off, I will say no more on the matter. Now it’s time you need to leave.”

Charlotte was trembling as Johnston guided her out of the house. A large black wolf the size of a small car lay on the ground with it head rested on its paws. Charlotte’s eyes brightened immensely, “Oh my gosh look how cute that wolf is! It’s giant"

Hearing her words Ebson was delighted, until the moment was broken by Johnston bluntness. “That is Ebson, he will take you to the great hall.”

Charlotte realizing the situation, everyone here was an animal. Light dissipating from her eyes as she shuffled back towards Johnston. Ebson slowly rose from the ground and walked to the pair who had just exited the house. Dropping to the floor again just in front of Charlotte.

“Sorry", Johnston sounded sincere as he placed his hands on Charlotte’s waist lifting her onto the wolf’s back.

Startled and afraid of falling, Charlotte tightly grabbed handfuls of Ebson's fur near his shoulder blades. Ebson was careful not to rise until she was still and appeared settled. Charlotte’s anxiety kept rising as Ebson walked through the village. Many men and a few women she saw stared at her. In an attempt to distract herself Charlotte even spoke to Ebson, “can you speak when you are animal?”

Ebson amazed that she initiated a conversation shook his giant head as he continued forward. Panic flooded Charlotte as they approached a large rough stone building. The wooden doors were open, without pausing Ebson entered the great hall as the males in the room parted for him to make his way to the centre of the hall.

Derik’s heart leap in his chest at the sight of little Charlie. She was beautiful and .... sitting on Ebson back, who she appeared to be clinging to with some strength. Derik was trying hard to control himself, worried he would go over and knock Ebson out he tried to ground his feet. Derik stood behind Astro on the stage. Astro’s face was as beautiful as every other male in this world. He looked in his late thirties had a rather long beard sandy blonde in colour matching his hair.