Unknown Protector

Chapter 1

       Logan sighed as he entered the school for mutants, he hated to owe a favor and Charles was intent on collecting in a big way.  He wanted him to help train his team to protect themselves and to fight.  The fight for mutant rights was picking up and was not going to get better in the near future.  Just his luck, he grunted at a kid who asked who he needed to see.

"Surely you have evolved enough to use words, Mr..?" a tall mocha skinned woman asked with a raised white eyebrow.  She had a smirk on her full lips and a hand on her cocked, rounded hip.  He would love to guard that body, huge natural breasts, huge hips, tiny waist, long legs, and lips made for sucking.

She turned to a teen boy who kissed her cheek softly before sweeping past with a brunette, giving me a view of her large ass in a tight low riding wrap skirt.  A leg peeked through the slit and my animal approved of this female, especially when she caught me and frowned.  I grinned ferally and stepped up to the stair below her, so we were eye to eye.

"Logan, just Logan.  I'm here for Chuck, he's excepting me," I tell her in a husky voice.  Damn she even smells good, like sandalwood and a rainstorm.  She steps back with wide eyes and I wrap an arm around her waist before she trips backwards.  I lift her back on her feet and she is pressed up against me, I have no time to hide my prominent erection from her.  She gasps at the heat of it and I growl, my feral trying to reach out and take this female.

"Logan, I am so glad you made it," Charles calls from below, "I see you met my daughter, Ororo Munroe.  She is a member of the x men and an instructor for the school.  She is an alpha mutant, like yourself.  I stare dumbly at the woman pushing away from me and standing beside Chuck, she is looking puzzled at her father.

"What are we expecting you for?" she finally asks me, "Business or pleasure?"  I smile widely and step up to her,

"Maybe a lil of both, if yer offerin'."  I am not prepared for the smack across my face, she cradles her hand as I snarl.  Chuck throws a look at me and I calm down, I see a bunch of kids watching and snickering at me until I glare at them.  I look up and 'Ro's gone, so Charles leads me to the kitchen where she is icing her fist in a bowl of ice and water.

"Infernal man!  What the hell is Charles thinking?" she muttered, "God the man's skull is thick, figuratively and literally!"  Chuck laughs as I glare then take her hand out gingerly and check it over.

"You should be alright, if it still hurts tomorrow get it x rayed it may be broken," I told her, "My bones are laced with admantium, that's why I am so thick."  She blushed at my statement and I couldn't help but embarrass her more, "My head that is." She cleared her throat and pulled her hand out of mine as a redhead and guy with shades come in.  The man eyes me and his jaw tightens, especially when the redhead smiles widely and makes a beeline fer me.

"Hello I'm Dr. Jean Grey, and this is Scott Summers leader of the x men.  And you are?" she asks softly as we shake hands.  I smell her arousal but there is fear mixed with it, she would be an easy lay.  I nod at Scott Summers and he nods back, 'Ro just shakes her head at the redhead.

"I'm Logan, I am going to be the new defense instructor.  And to teach some offense strategies to the x men team," I answer while looking at Chuck who nods.  I look at 'Ro who dries her hand, I grasp it again and look at it.  It's not even swollen anymore, she blushes and takes it back.

"I have a small healing factor, it feels better now.  I am sorry for smacking you, even though you deserved it," she told me.  I laughed and nodded, Jean's eyes flash quickly and I walk past the jealous broad.

"Logan will also be a temporary member on the team," Chuck informed them, "So make him feel at home and work together to help the team and mansion grow and move forward.  It will be crucial for the future."  Scott looked at his leader hard and his jaw ticked as Red kept her gaze on me.  Her arousal grew as her eyes traveled my body, she wore his scent so they must be together.  I smiled at her and she smiled back coyly, Scott shoved me hard.  I snarled at him and stepped forward to bring him down a peg.  But stepped back as 'Ro slid between us and rubbed Scott's chest,

"Please calm down, both of you.  We are going to act like adults and not judge each other right away, okay?  Logan is the shiny new toy so we are looking him over right?"  Red sputtered as her face turned red as 'Ro raised a silver eyebrow.  I snorted as Scott smiled and enveloped her in a hug,

"Still the mother hen, only you can diffuse a ticking time bomb!"  She grinned and hugged him back,

"I would be a horrible lockpick if I couldn't!  I'll show Logan his room so he can get settled, you and Jean can head out for your date."  The interaction left a yearning in my chest I had never felt before, one for a pack, a home.  Scott and Red left as Chuck left me to 'Ro, she smiled and waved me to another room.  

         We ended up on a tour of the house, ending at my room.  She turned down the bed as I unpacked my bag, it wasn't much so I watched her walk around the king sized bed and fluff the pillows.  She was strong willed yeah, but there was something so inheritantly feminine in her mannerisms and even the way she smells and looks that pulled even me to her.

I pushed away from my dresser as she finished, she made to leave but I stopped her by grabbing her hand.  She half turned as I stepped closer and I fell into her blue gaze, I pulled her to me.  Surprised she willingly came to me and let me cup her face, she closed her eyes before I could bend down and capture her lips.  "Don't Logan, please."  I frown and release her, my feral howls at the loss of her warmth and softness cradled against our body.  "Dinner is at 6:30 pm, welcome to the mansion.  I...I just don't want to be another warm body Logan."  I nod and let her slip out quietly, shutting the door firmly.

TBC

 Ororo sighed once she made it to her loft, she soon traded her baby tee and wrap skirt for a blue halter dress sans bra.  She hated the restrictions of clothes but felt freer in the dress and no bra.  She loved walking nude in her loft and flying nude late at night, the cool air refreshing on her skin.  She felt a shiver at Logan ever catching her nude, the way he stared at her with clothes was bad enough.

She bunched her dress in her fists as heat travelled up her body from her core, Ororo gasped as she gushed slightly thinking of his erection against her.  She didn't hear or react when someone entered her room and locked the door behind them.  Ororo tried to calm her body when she felt eyes on her, she gasped when someone covered her mouth and locked her body to theirs.  It felt familiar, and there are only two males she has been this close to and one is in the mansion, Logan!

           A mirror across the room confirms her suspicions, as they lock eyes in the mirror.  He's changed into grey sweatpants slung low and a white wifebeater.  His large muscles glistened with sweat, the tension in his body had them popped out.  His silver eyes were darkened like steel from his lust, she tried to stay calm but her body struggled in his arms.  He bites her ear to still her and her long nails dig into his arm,

"I was comin' ta get ya darlin' for an early defense test, when I smelled yer arousal.  Yer panties are soaked huh darlin'?"  She shakes her head no and he chuckles at her vigorous answer.  "Don't lie 'Ro, I got enhanced senses and smell ya.  I thought ya smelled good before!"  He sniffs her neck and slides a calloused hand up her smooth thigh, she moans as he cups her mound and rubs her slowly.  

Even when she was almost intimate with Forge, she never felt such intense pleasure.  Compared to Logan, Forge was an amateur which she knew was not true.  Ororo panted as Logan held her gaze, he flashed his canines and scraped her neck with them.  Logan couldn't believe she was letting him continue, or that he had the nerve to start this.

        Suddenly he uses his knuckles to spread her clothed lips and jiggles his hand over and over.  Ororo screams into his hand but it is muffled, she tries to close her thighs but his fingers have made her so responsive that each time she closes them his hand slides over her clit, setting her off over and over.  She leans her head back on his shoulder as he removes his hand finally.  She groans as he turns her in his arms, so she can watch him suck his fingers clean.  He lies her down on her bed as she slows her breathing and heartbeat, he looks out the window as the sudden rain and wind stop.  "You control the weather?" She nods,

"I am the only mutant who can create and stop the elements and have a connection with the planet.  I also fly and no psychic can go past my mental walls."  He looks at her impressed and strokes her cheek softly, then he frowns.  "What, what is it?"  He leans down and inhales her scent, he feels his feral burst out and he growls.   Logan shoves away from her suddenly, his eyes focus on her and he looks horrified.  It's more than she can take, Ororo closes her eyes and shoves him away.

She slid off the bed before trying to walk past Logan without making eye contact.  He grabs her arms and tries to catch her gaze, when he fails he growls and she snaps her eyes to his.  "Let's just do the test another time or with the others and forget about this.  Nothing else has to happen, okay?"  Logan frowned and shook her,

"Like nothing happened, yer a fuckin virgin?!?  I..I..I'm sorry I was rough with ya and if I scared ya.  I let my feral slip and I.. But yer wrong if ya think nothin' is or will happen between us, especially now.  Fuck!"

"I pulled away because you looked so horrified it was me and not someone like Jean. If you want her instead or don't want me, I..."  Logan cut her off with a kiss, he felt his feral coming forward and he pulled away from her suddenly.  Ororo just cupped his face and he stared at her as he tried to calm his animal,

"You have enhanced senses from your feral, correct?"  He nodded and she rubbed his cheek, the hair rough from shaving, until he finally calmed his feral.  Ororo's other hand stroked into his wavy hair which was surprisingly soft, she heard him moan as she stroked his hair.  Why did she feel this way about this unknown dangerous man?  Why did his body call to hers so strongly, and hers his body?  Logan pulled back suddenly and closed his eyes,

"I need to tell ya that my feral wants ya and is interested in mating with ya.  I can't control it all the time, I don't think we should ever be alone."  Ororo shook her head,

"We eventually will be especially for training, I trust you and your feral.  Plus I will admit I..want you too Logan, would want to get to know you."  He looked at her as she blushed bright red, he thought it was innocent and cute.  Words he never thought he would ever use to describe a woman.  He nodded and let her clean up and put on a black thong, he caught a flash of her ass and turned away before he took her right here, right now.  

Chuck was going to kill him when he finds out what he did, and is planning to do to his daughter.  "I am going to start dinner Logan.  It should be ready after your workout and shower okay?"  She smiled at him and he nodded as they walked out of her loft.  As they reached the foyer and were about to part, Logan cursed softly and pulled 'Ro back and kissed her cheek.  He grumbled as he made his way to the so called danger room.  She blushed as she touched her cheek and students stared at her.  She turned and almost fell over Charles who helped her stay upright, a smile on his face.

"I take it you and Logan are over your earlier disagreement?" he asked.  Ororo blushed and nodded,

"He is not like other men I've met before.  Would...I...never mind Charles, I must get dinner on."  She paused as Charles held on to her hand,

"He is a little rough around the edges so to speak my dear.  But I trust no other man with my family, my students well being, and the safety of the x men.  He has had a hard life but is an honorable man, he would be lucky to have a woman like you in his life."  Ororo smiled at her father and hugged him tightly, whispering thank you before pulling away.  Charles turned and found Logan watching the exchange, he stepped away from the wall to talk with Charles as they made their way to the danger room.  "I take it you heard our discussion, I did not want to reveal too much of your life."

"Don't wanna be tha one ta burst her bubble, I get it Chuck," Logan told him as they entered the danger room.  Charles shook his head and smiled,

"No I would not like to hurt my daughter, but it is your story to tell and her decision to make whether or not to date, have a relationship with, etc. with you"  Logan leaned against the wall and crossed his arms, date and relationship is something he has never done in recent memory.  Would he with 'Ro, could he?  Yes! his feral growled vehemently.  He never wanted a woman before, the whole woman.  When she fixed his bed for him and floated about his room it was, down right domestic.

Then he had gone feral and wanted to mark her as his, she doesn't understand the ramifications yet.  She needs an educated man, someone who can be her equal, give her what she deserves.  He sighed and couldn't believe Charles had dragged him into this mess, yet he couldn't stop the warmth that spread through his body every time he thought of Ororo.

"I don't know what this is Chuck honestly," he explained, "My feral wants her, I want her.  Not just physically, I wanna get ta know her and about her.  I love tha way she looks, way she smells, way she tastes..."  Charles coughed and Logan chuckled, "Sorry Chuck, you won't have ta worry anyway.  Once I tell her about me, she won't want anything ta do wit me." "I would not be so sure, her past is as colorful as yours.  Ask her how we met, it is truly my favorite story and very humbling for her.  Shall we begin?"

TBC

Chapter 3

     After learning how to use the danger room and training with Chuck for an hour and showering, Logan was walking into the dining room.  Everyone was seated even Red and Scott, there was an empty chair beside Red and one beside 'Ro.  I sauntered up and Red beamed until I went past and sat beside 'Ro, who turned to me and smiled brightly.  I returned it with a nod as she handed me a plate heaped with meat and potatoes.

"I did not take you for a veggie man, except for mashed potatoes.  Everyone loves those," she told me.  I thanked her and dug in, the food was amazing.  "Charles says you did well in your danger room session and broke Scott's record," she says.  I put my fork down and look at her with a raised eyebrow, everyone is quiet until she laughs.  Scott tosses a roll at her good naturally and everyone is talking again.

"Yeah, yeah," he grumbles, "You could never beat it."  'Ro laughed as everyone oohed, Red was fuming at the exchange and my dismissal of her.  I caught Charles catch her eye and she turned bright red and looked down embarrassed.  'Ro had made my plate and I reveled in that fact as the dinner went on.  Trying not to think of how it may be the only time.

"Logan, I broke apart the students into classes by age and powers," Charles told me, "Classes begin again on Monday, you can test them and see where they are at and if they need to be switched by level of experience.  If you want, you can begin testing and training the team this weekend or wait until Monday.  I made up their schedules for you, it is in my office if you need it.    I expect you all to be professional and courteous to each other while in class."  We all affirmed like good little children as dinner ended,

"I cooked, so the rest of you clean and put up the food.  Or I will drag you out of bed and stand over you until its done."  The teens groaned, but got to work as Ororo crossed her arms under her breasts.  I stood up and nudged her softly, she turned to me with a raised eyebrow.

"Wanna take a walk and talk some?" I asked her.  She dropped her arms and smiled, but before she could answer Red called her over.

"Give me a moment please?" she asked and I nodded.  She ran off to see what the cockblocker wanted, when Scott came up with his arms crossed.  I stood taller than him and looked him square in the eyes, not wavering since the only people I'll answer to are Chuck and 'Ro.

"She is like a sister to me," he told me, "Don't fuck around with her, then flirt with Jean.  I mean it, Jean is with me even though she looks around.  Ororo is a one woman, one man type of person, you feel me?"

"I feel ya, so am I," I tell him.  He snorts and walks past me as 'Ro walks back to me with a frown, I am about to ask her what's wrong but she pulls me outside.  "So did Red warn ya off?"  She nodded as she looked at me,

"Good thing she has never succeeded in talking me out of anything before."  I chuckled and shook my head, she was one feisty female when she wanted to be.  My mouth goes dry as her collar moves to flash her soft neck, I look away quickly but my pants are already tighter.  I look over at Jean and my feral goes silent, I blow her a kiss as she catches me looking at her.  She smiles wide and blushes prettily, I follow 'Ro outside confused.

        We walk about the outside gardens, she tells me about herself and I just fall deeper.  Stupid me, I should have gone first and kept on going.  She was orphaned at three, on the streets as a thief and pickpocket until six, a goddess until twelve, and with Chuck ever since.  Except for running off to New Orleans at sixteen, coming back at eighteen.  She also told me of her only relationship with another student of Charles and how he broke off their engagement and left.  She smiled wistfully and looked at me as we sat under a magnolia tree, watching the sun sink down.

"So tell me about Logan, just Logan," she joked and looked at me.  I couldn't help but drop my gaze, she lifted my chin and stared into my sheepish eyes.  "It is okay Logan, I will not judge you.  I have lived a hard life too, you are not alone."

"Maybe you should judge me," I tell her, "I am a killer plain and simple, I was used by the government as an assassin, weapon, mercenary, whatever ya wanna call it.  I don't remember my past, the experiments left me with no memory and the metal on my bones.  I carry my feral and this deep, seething rage that sometimes takes over.  I don't know if Logan is even my real name or just something I picked up from someone I used ta know."  She listened to me recall parts I could remember and my time with Charles, her hand rubbed mine and never wavered.  "I'll understand if ya don't wanna be alone wit me ever again, but I would never hurt ya 'Ro.  I wouldn't let dat happen."

"'Ro?" she smirked.  I chuckled but hissed as her fingertips grazed my knuckles, she inspected my knuckles and the scars over them.  "Where did you get these?  They look repetitive, as if they scar over and over."  I laugh darkly as she hit it on the head,

"Move yer hands and watch, but be careful."  She nodded and watched as I unsheathed my metal claws, when they were out all the way she looked at me,

"May I?"  I nodded and quietly sat as she turned my hand, then ran her fingers over each claw carefully.  I carefully sheathed and she watched my skin knit itself, she kissed the back of my hand.  "Extrordinary, you are an amazing man Logan.  Whatever you have done, has shaped you into the man you are today.  You should be proud of that and focus more on the future and not so much on the past.  You can not change what you have done or what has transpired, only learn and grow from it. Make peace with the fact you did the best you could with what you had."

I can't look in her eyes any longer and glance towards the steadily falling sun, her words resonating in my head. "Also, enjoy what life has to offer, as long as it is legal."  We laughed then spent a few moments more in companionable silence, I studied her relaxed form as she watched the stars come out.  "Well I am going to turn in, will you be testing us tomorrow?"  I helped her to her feet and we strolled back to the mansion,

"I think I will, tha sooner tha better.  Plus ya'll have more time ta train on tha weekends anyway.  Be ready in tha danger room by eight am, I wont go easy on ya."

"I shall try not to swoon!" she joked, rolling her eyes.  I stopped her before she went inside, her heart skipped a beat as I leaned down and kissed her chastely on the lips.  She tasted sweet, like pineapples and I couldn't help but delve into her mouth quickly before releasing her.  Her eyes fluttered as I looked through lowered lids at her, she smiled and kissed me again.  This time she explored my mouth with her tongue and left me breathless.  She laughed against my mouth and went inside, leaving me alone on the patio, I sat in a chair and lighted my cigar.  

I contemplated our discussion until nightfall when I caught a glimpse of Red with Scott, he was more open when they were alone.  He kissed her like they would never see each other again, I looked away and growled.  My alpha male wanting to take out the competition, Red wasn't like 'Ro and certainly wasn't better.  But she silenced the animal within, isn't that what I wanted before I got here?  I made my way inside, maybe Chuck does know what he's talkin' about this place and the people here. They could help with the transition into a more stable and productive life. They could give me what I want most out of life and finally conquer the beast within.

TBC

Chapter 4

                 Logan quickly found out the weak link defense wise without powers was Jean, she relied on her powers too much.  She did not know how to read body language, just minds.  She was getting frustrated with him pointing out her mistakes, and taking her down so hard.  No, there was no flirting in the way he pinned her down or even Ororo.  But Ororo surprisingly was almost stronger than even Scott fighting wise, she was competitive and held nothing back.  

Jean was seething as Ororo dropped her once again and Logan nodded his praise.  Even Scott was impressed with Ororo!  It was high school all over again, except Ororo was the queen of this jungle.  Jean watched Logan show Scott the move again slowly, his muscles were something else.  He had more bulk than Scott, muscle on muscle.  She glanced at Ororo who was watching him also with fascination, and another emotion she could not decipher.  It was deeper than flirting, Jean glared, the goddess couldn't be in love that fast.  

Even though no one could bring Logan down, they were not as hopeless as he had originally thought.  Ororo had surprised him with her skills, she had learned from her time on the streets.  Something Scott and Jean could never learn with all their training.  He set a schedule and told them the plan for the month and asked Scott if it was suitable for the team, which the leader appreciated.  Logan dismissed the class and laughed as Jean groaned as Scott helped her up.  She was a strange mix of feminism and submissive, female in distress.  She made you feel utterly male and drawn to help her, everyone else be damned.

"You should add a lil cardio each morning and strength training," he told her, "it will help with what we will be doing.  Have Scott rub your muscles fer now kay?  The more ya do, the easier it becomes darlin'."  Logan walked to 'Ro as she stretched to touch the ground between her feet and forward, he couldn't help but look her over appreciatively.  She was in a tight blue tank top with an 'X' over her heart, it exposed her flat stomach and to his surprise a belly piercing.  Her black yoga pants were low on her hips and clung to her with sweat.  She looked like she had been ravished, with her flushed face and hair now loose about her.  She felt him watching her and looked up at him over her shoulder, a lazy smile unfurled on her lips.

Then all hell broke loose in the danger room.  Jean couldn't take all this pent up jealousy she had, Logan had flirted with her first and again last night!  Now suddenly the unattainable goddess had a new follower!  She knew he wanted her and god help her she wanted him too, she loved Scott.  But she wanted something more also, something raw!  Jean felt old childhood fears burst out and she lashed out at those closest to her.

"He's looking at her like an animal," Jean hissed, "He may as well piss on her leg and mark her his!"  Scott looked startled at his fiancé, then glanced at Logan who had stiffened at her comment.  "Why doesn't she tell him off, did Forge leaving really hurt her pride that much?  She'll take an animal looking her up and down like a piece of meat as alright!"  Scott glared and hushed Jean, but she glared back just as hard.

I growled as 'Ro straightened up and frowned over my shoulder at Red, I don't know if I was more mad that she was right or that she had voiced it.  I was an animal, and the bitch better watch her fucking mouth!  "Do you hear that?  He even growls like a fucking animal!"  I suddenly saw red and howled as I unsheathed my claws, I turned on them as Scott slowly dropped Jean to her feet and pushed her behind his body.  Jean suddenly remembered Logan's medical file and cursed her blasted mouth.  He had been experimented on and treated like an animal for years, he went feral as a defense mechanism.  His feral would not let this grievance slide, she had goaded and degraded him like his torturers.

Ororo thought to Jean and Scott, ((Why did you do that Jean?  Why do you have to be so childish!  Do not move either of you, don't speak or smile, no teeth!  Let me handle this!)).  She slowly circled around to the front of Logan and had her hands out, to show she was no threat to him.  He growled at her, then seemed to scent the air.  His silver eyes were now black, but the wildness was now tempered somewhat as he caught her scent.  As if he recognized her!

She is amazed when his body tension eased slightly, so she cautiously stepped forward.  But then Jean cried out in fear for her friend, screaming when Logan growled loudly to cut her off.  Logan growled and stalked forward, stopping only when Ororo blocked his path.  His feral was conflicted, recognizing this female as its mate and not wanting to harm her.  But she was in the way of the threats he need to neutralize, Ororo approached him once again and cupped his rough cheek.

His chest heaved as she stroked his cheek, she spoke softly to him in Swahili until his breathing slowed.  She called Logan's name once again as his eyes undilated.  He blinked and his eyes bled to silver once again and focused on her, she smiled up at him openly.  Logan sheathed his claws and looked down at her, horrified at his actions and thoughts.  But she just hugged him tightly, he was confused as he reluctantly hugged her back just as tightly.  Her scent called to the primal part of him, but her essence soothed the turmoil that raged within him.

Charles entered the danger room concerned for his team, he had felt Logan's rage and heard Scott's mental shout.  Logan closed his eyes and looked away as Scott apologized silently, even through the googles Logan could read his eyes.  But it was too much too soon, especially since he wanted to rip him and his lady love limb from limb.

"Is everyone okay?" Charles asked, "What happened?"

"Nothing," Jean told him and hugged Scott tightly.  She was so ashamed and hoped they could deal with this later between themselves, her heart was racing so fast.  She couldn't take Charles' and Scott's disapproval or disappointment.  When Logan was completely feral he was gone, yet completely open.  He had it in his head Ororo was his mate!  He felt for Ororo, just as much as she did for him.  But he had reserves about falling so fast for Ororo, plus he wanted her too; Jean smiled into Scott's shoulder, she could accept that.  She wanted him and couldn't take losing to Ororo again.  Then Scott pulled her back and his jaw was tight,

"That was far from nothing Jean, you let your personal feelings bleed into the danger room.  You pushed Logan with your comments and put us all in danger.  We need to deal with this now."  Charles looked in disbelief at Jean as she put her head down in shame,

"Jean, you and I went over his medical file, you of all people should be more aware of what is over the line.  Especially being the mansion doctor, this infatuation of yours with him and Ororo is over.  You need to focus on yourself and your relationships with your teammates, friends, and family.  Do I make myself clear?"  Charles could catch glimpses of Jean's thoughts and impressions, they worried him.  She had been the catalyst that sent Ororo over the edge and had her run off to new Orleans for two years without communication.

"Perfectly," she hissed and stomped off.  She felt like a chastised child and for him to air out everything, it was embarrassing!  Why did he have to bring another man to the mansion and why did she have to want him so bad?  Scott apologized to Logan and Charles then went after his fiancé, she had been downright cruel earlier.  Hopefully she would see her flirtations and comments were hurting others and affecting not only the team but their relationship.  She was doing things out of the ordinary and he was worried.

"I'm sorry 'Ro," Logan whispered, "Now ya see what I'm fightin'.  I could've..."  He shivered at the thought of hurting her or worse, he flinched when she touched his bare shoulder.  Her touch was soft, unlike any he has felt before, she rubs his shoulder as the scent of ozone fills the air.  It smelled like rain and his feral swirled under the surface, it scared him how a like he and 'Ro were.

"You could understand me Logan," she told him, "Your feral recognized me by my scent.  You should have more faith in your feral.  It is apart of you, a living entity within yourself.  Much like Storm within me, I embrace that part of me that could wipe out everyone and everything I hold dear.  It must be accepted and given the respect it deserves.  Or else it will continue to lash out at those close to you."  I choked out a laugh as she pulled me into a tight embrace, she held me as I struggled with my emotions.  Charles left eventually and I ended up laying my head on her lap as she sat on a bench stroking my hair.  She tipped my face back and kissed me chastely and stood up, pulling me to my feet.

"Ready?" she asked.

"What, ya don't like a man pourin' his heart out?" I joked as we walked out.  She grinned and walked backwards,

"Only so much, I'm all about the make up and comforting."  I grinned ferally and reached for her, but she flew back just out of reach.  Then stilled so I could grasp her rounded hips and set her down softly on her feet,

"Yer somethin' else darlin'."  She blushed to her roots and laughed, as if she didn't believe me. A guy can't win sometimes, I think Jean would take the compliment and expect more.  Ororo is so innocent when it comes to flirting with me directly, I frown as we walk down the hall.  Maybe I should try being friends with her first before rushing into anything, plus I don't want to hurt her by being an asshole.  She deserves my friendship, not me panting after her for her body and scent.  Logan's animal howled sadly as he entered his bedroom alone, as Ororo continued on to her loft.

       Ororo showered and pulled on just ripped up long jeans and a tight white tee shirt, she left off a bra planning to grab food and head back to rest.  She ran into Jean on her ways own the stairs, she was mad at her long time friend and went to walk past.  Jean grabbed her arm and pleaded with her green eyes, so Ororo stopped and looked up at her friend.  Jean winced at Ororo's eyes,

"Ouch, I guess I deserve the ice.  I am so sorry, I have been..."

"A total conniving bitch?" Ororo offered with a smirk.  Jean smiled and nodded,

"I'm sorry Roro, I don't know what came over me.  I guess I am used to getting attention and then you were shining so I tried to catch whatever attention I could.  Good or bad, mostly bad.   I have been scared and anxious lately, like everyone is going to leave me or forget about me.  Like when I was a teenager, its crazy I know!  But can you ever forgive me?"

"Yes I can, but you need to apologize to Logan.  It was really cruel what you did to him, he felt horrible," Ororo explained and hugged her friend, "He really is a great person and could use more interactions and friends right now.  Just give him a chance Jean, please?"

"I will apologize right afterwards and try to get to know him better," Jean promised, "But I wanted to tell you something, when he was feral his mental defenses were down, and he..."  Ororo held up a hand to stop her,

"you should keep what you accidentally learned to yourself, it is privileged.  Okay?  I trust him, it wasn't illegal was it?"  Jean shook her head and smiled,

"How did you get so smart and mature?"  Ororo laughed and shrugged as Jean went looking for Logan so she could apologize and hopefully start over.  Ororo went on, out the patio door and to her greenhouse, she spent the afternoon watering her plants and singing to them.  She finally finished and stood up wiping the sweat from her forehead from the beaming summer sun.  She suddenly felt someone watching her and grew anxious, so she quickly left her greenhouse.  Her nerves had her looking about, but she saw nothing.

"Hey Roro wanna play volleyball?" Kitty called out.  She was playing with Marie, Bobby, and Peter, Ororo declined and kept walking briskly to the house.  As she entered the kitchen her heart was racing and head pounding.  Logan and Jean were talking at the bar counter, lost in a conversation and each other it seemed.  Jean had a hand on his arm and Logan rubbed it softly with his hand, they looked so intimate.  Ororo felt a pang in her chest when Logan looked up and pulled away from Jean, who stepped closer to him then looked over her shoulder.

Scott looked up to greet Ororo, and rushed over at seeing her drawn face.  Ororo was grateful for the distraction and let Scott lead her into the kitchen.  Jean blushed as her eyes met Ororo's hurt ones, but as Scott attended to Ororo she felt triumphant.  Jean turned back to Logan, pissed he was watching the interaction between Ororo and Scott.

"Roro?  Are you okay, you look shook up?" Scott asked, he hugged her as Jean and Logan approached.  Ororo looked at Logan and he automatically rubbed her shoulder,

"I was working in my greenhouse and finished, but it felt like someone was watching me.  I did not see anyone or anything but I hurried back.  I think you should check the perimeter, just to be safe."  Scott and Logan looked at each other then headed out the door.  Jean hugged Ororo and sat her at the counter,

"Roro your shaking!  You shouldn't be out there alone anyway, god I hope no one is out there.  Logan can take care of any threat it seems."  Ororo nodded and stilled as she saw a hickey on Jean's creamy neck, her heart drop knowing Scott would never do that Jean.  He didnt want to "flaunt" their relationship and saw hickeys as something degrading or animalistic.  She pulled Jean's collar over to cover it and Jean blushed deep red as Ororo just looked out the door.  Jean's heart raced as Ororo just sat quietly, she couldn't read Ororo's mind since puberty and it had always hurt her.  Even though deep down she knew it wasn't on purpose or voluntary.  

But Jean knew she was hurting over Logan, Jean couldn't help but feel satisfied at that.  They both watched the male team members look about the perimeter, then soon returnwith all the kids in tow.  "Did you find something?"  They shook their heads,

"Thank god, I must have been anxious!  Thank you for checking though.  I am going to go lie down I don't feel well, Jean can you cook dinner tonight?  I think I shall turn in early."

"Are you sure, I can keep you company?  Let me at least check you out..." Jean rambled as she tried to hug her.  Ororo put up a hand and Jean brought her hand back,

"I'm quite fine just shook up, I just need some space.  And I am sorry if I bit your neck too hard, I was just playing around."  Jean rubbed her neck and nodded, as Logan stilled and tried to catch 'Ro's eyes.  He knew she knew he had done it, yet she was woman enough to cover for her friend, and him.  God knew they didn't deserve it, but he knew it would help cool down whatever  had been growing between them since he arrived.  But it didn't ease the sickness or pain in his stomach any.

"Ouch, quit trying to bite my girl," Scott joked and Ororo smiled as she left.  Once her back was turned, Logan could smell the salt in the air and knew she was crying.  Logan looked at her retreating form as a pair of unseen eyes watched the x team from the woods.

TBC

        It was months and missions later and both Logan and Ororo were confused.  Logan had decided he should not mess with Ororo, she was so young and a virgin.  Plus they were becoming friends, actually best friends and he was afraid of losing the first strong relationship with a female he had.  Even his feral had calmed with the initial overwhelming mating feelings he had for her, plus she gave him space as he left frequently and returned when he felt like it.  If he was honest, she frightened him and even his feral.  She brought out his feral and accepted it, that's not what he wants right now.  He wants to forget he's an animal, not reminded of it!

Jean on the other hand, calmed his feral and fucked the hell out of him when he returned from being away weeks at a time.  Sure he had to be careful not to leave another mark but he felt clear headed afterwards.  At least until he saw 'Ro's face, then the buzzing began again.  That yearning for a mate, a pack of his own.  He never really let go of those deeper feelings he had for her, and it finally smacked him in the face one night as he made rounds in the woods.

"Hey darlin', Logan drawled, "Whatcha doin' out here alone?"  Ororo smiled and swam back to the lakeshore smoothly, like a mermaid.  She strode out with beads of water cascading down her body like diamonds in the moonlight.  Logan held his breath as THE Goddess approached him with a goofy grin on her face.  Ororo passed him and bent to pick up her silk robe, Logan growled as his animal appreciated the view of her bare bottom.  She frowned when he couldn't see her face, she was sure he was gone for the night when she came out here.

She was trying to be a friend to him, nothing more.  It was hard, but he needed to figure out his feelings and accept them in his own time.  She couldn't force him to like her, feel for her the way she does for him, no matter how much it hurt.  Him and Jean sleeping together even though she was now married didn't help matters or the three's interactions.  Yet she couldn't stop her body's involuntary reactions to Logan, he was so ruggedly male and alpha.

He was up to her in two seconds when he glimpsed her lips peek out, her heady scent perfuming the air.  Ororo straightened up and gasped as her cool wet back hit Logan's burning sweat soaked chest.  She whirled around, grasping her robe to her chest as Logan stepped into her with lust darkened eyes.  "I'm going ta miss ya 'Ro, god yer gorgeous."  He stroked her cheek softly, sighing as she closed her eyes and rubbed her cheek into his large palm.  Ororo felt her chest hitch as she thought of Logan leaving to do a mission for SHIELD for goddess knows how long!  Logan pulled his best friend into his arms and held her close, even though she was 24 years old she understood him like no other.

Even more dangerous she accepted him, all of him!  She called and stroked his feral animal, he knew she was still attracted to him and worse had fallen hard for him.  That's what haunted him sometimes more than his nightmares at night.  That he had taken her heart when he first arrived here, well basically demanded it and was now holding it hostage.  Clawing at it whenever he ran off or slept with her friend's wife.  He felt bad she kept sacrificing for him and he just keeps demanding more, because he's afraid of falling too and of his feral.

Logan frowned and helped Ororo slip on the robe reluctantly, she was just so tempting so.....  She looked up at him with stormy blue eyes, her arousal wafting up and caressing his senses.  Suddenly she pressed her body against his, her soft curvy body molding to his hard, harsh body.  Logan backed her up against a tree and cupped her face, Ororo's pert lips parted in anticipation as he lowered his shapely mouth softly to hers.  She moaned at how sweetly he kissed her and how softly his fingertips skimmed up and down her body, as if committing it to memory.

"Logan..." she gasped as Logan bent his head to nip her hard bud and pinch the other.  She dug her nails into his shoulders and he growled deep and loud, his head snapping up to stare into her eyes. His eyes were now black and his canines bared, she shivered as he slid up her body and clawed his jeans off.  Ororo gasped as his maleness was revealed to her, he was long and thick.  She tried to slip from his grasp but he pulled her right back to his imposing form and lifted one leg up, placing it on his hip.

He held her gaze as he thrusted into her to the hilt, Ororo cried out as thunder boomed; he had broken her hymen.  Logan growled as he smelled blood, then pulled out to thrust deep again, he dug his fingers into her hips as she yelled out and struggled.  Logan covered Ororo with his imposing body and lifted her other leg to his hip and held her up under her thighs.  At first he held back and clumsily moved in and out, until Ororo called out to him.  "It's okay Logan, do it!"  Logan howled and pounded into her as hard and as fast as he could, feeling her body tense and start to quiver as she tumbled over the edge.  Ororo clutched his head to her shoulder, her arms wrapped around his shoulders and neck.

"Mine!" Logan yelled, then clamped down on her collarbone as he climaxed.  He shook free of his animal as he came and came deep within Ororo, he howled as he pounded into her over and over.  Ororo growled as she orgasmed again, her spasms clamped down on Logan and he had no choice in coming again into the woman wrapped around him.  Ororo panted as Logan's legs finally gave out, pulling her to the ground with him.

Logan licked his lips and teeth, tasting her salty sweat and tangy blood, he cursed as he smelled their mingling musk.  Then remembered something, ((fuck!)). Logan shoved himself away from her and stumbled to his feet, Ororo looked up at him with pained eyes.  "You...you were a fucking virgin!  I forgot ya were a virgin 'Ro!  Dammit!  I bit and fucked ya like an animal outside." Ororo grimaced as she tried to stand, but fell to her knees, she finally stood and pulled on her robe with tears in her eyes.  Logan's face softened and he tried to hug her but she pulled away with white eyes warning him, but Logan just sighed and yanked her into his embrace.  "I'm sorry, I'm an asshole.  We need ta get back, I hear Nicky's copters, I..." Ororo kissed his cheek softly,

"I will fly back, I need a shower.  I don't regret this Logan even though you do, we'll talk when you get back.  If you want, if not that's fine too."  Logan looked away from her trembling lip and watery eyes, it was better this way.  She'll be able to let go easier this way and see I don't deserve someone like her.  His feral howled sadly as her robe covered the mark on her shoulder, his heart heavy knowing she was his mate and he was denying her.  His mind buzzed, louder than ever before.

"Yeah, it's better ta leave what happened here.  I don't want ta lose my best friend, I'll see ya when I get back?"  Ororo smiled and nodded before taking off into the cloudy sky, ((Damn!)). Ororo couldn't believe what happened, she shouldn't have approached him.  But she had wanted him so bad it hurt, now she knew for sure he would never feel for her the way she needed and deserved.  Ororo sighed as she entered her room and went to wash away the memories and remnants of this night forever.

          Ororo woke up sore and exhausted, it's been three months since Logan left and no word yet from him.  She sat up yawning and rolled to check the time, she gasped seeing it was 10 am.  She cursed and got out of bed, the room spun and she stumbled to her bathroom barely in time to heave into the toilet bowl.  Ororo emptied her stomach and sank to the cool floor, she was there a minute before Hank came in and helped her up to her feet.  He had been keeping an eye on her since Logan left, she had an inkling why.

"Thank you Blue," she whispered as she brushed her teeth and gargled.  She sat on her toilet lid and smiled at her blue friend as he handed her a pregnancy test.  She had been putting it off long enough, she sighed.

"I'll wait until you are done my dear," he told her softly, patting her shoulder.  Ororo closed the door behind him, five minutes later opening it with a smile she showed him the test.  "Congratulations?"  She nodded and then started to cry as he enveloped her in his large furry arms, "I'll bring you some prenatal pills later and we'll do work up tomorrow morning.  But I must tell Scott and Charles today for obvious reasons.  You my dear, are off duty until further notice okay?"

"Okay, may I tell Charles and Scott with you?  I would rather not tell Jean right now Blue," she asked.

"Alright my dear, let's go now.  Is it because of Logan, he is the father."  It wasn't a question, he could smell Logan and Ororo mixed in the baby, plus Logan had marked her neck.  She covered it well, but during a mission it was exposed by Sabertooth's claws.  Ororo rubbed her neck unconsciously and nodded, she pulled on a pair of boots and sweater, then steeled herself.

           Charles told Hank and Ororo to come in, he had called Scott in earlier and told Jean to cover Ororo's classes.  Ororo was shocked at seeing Scott was already waiting with Charles, but then grinned at Charles, knowing he knew.  She and Hank greeted the leaders and sat in chairs across from them, Ororo barely said I'm pregant when Scott crushed her in a hug.

"But don't tell Jean yet please, I am only telling you three because you need to know.  I just need some time to process this, please?" she pleaded.  Scott's jaw was tight, but he nodded in agreement.  He had felt the tension between the two lately, but didn't understand it.

"Alright, congratulations Roro!" Scott told her, "Peter and Bobby will cover you in the field and Kitty in your classes."

"Thank you all very much!  I think I'll go to my greenhouse now," she told them and waved.  She tries to keep her smile bright but it wavers and Charles feels his heart drop.

"Logan's going to kill whoever knocked her up," Scott stated, "Poor man!"  Hank and Charles looked at each other, for they both know the truth.  As they got down to other business, Ororo was tending to her plants.  It calmed her and kept her mind free from worrying about Logan and the baby.  She slowed her movements, trying not to freeze as she saw a few plants were crushed or missing petals or leaves.  She pulled a switchblade from her apron as she took her watering can to refill it, claw marks on a tree had her heart racing fast and loud, ((No!  No!)). A rustle to the left had her sprinting to the door, she threw the water and can at the growl and boomed thunder to warn the others at the house.

"Rrrrawrrr!!!"Sabertooth yelled as he tackled her through the glass door.  Ororo grunted as she landed on her side with Sabertooth leaning over her, "Hey frail, where's tha Runt now?  He fucked ya that night, knocked ya up and left ya ta me.  What a guy!  I'll have ta thank him when I'm done wit ya."  Ororo released the blade and stabbed under him under his chin and up, locking his mouth closed.  

She rolled away before his claws grazed her stomach, then took to the air quickly and flew.  She heard Charles in her mind, ((We will try and keep him occupied as long as we can, get far and stay low.  Logan is in Canada at his cabin, I don't know exactly where, just the town is called Beaverton.  I love you daughter.)). ((I love you father!)).

Ororo sobbed as the connection broke, and and hour later she landed in the woods.  She was near a town close to the Canadian border.  She collapsed as exhaustion threatened to overcome her, but she pushed on and reached a gas station to her relief.  She was in jeans and a flannel shirt from Logan's laundry, she had rips here and there on them but she looked okay so far.  Ororo pulled a wad of cash from her boot, and took some before placing it back.  A habit she picked up from Remy she is now thankful for. Now for some food and water, then a ride to Canada.

            Ororo thanked the older couple that dropped her at Beaverton's General Store, she figured Logan would need to come here eventually.  Or at least someone could point her in his direction.  She sighed as she rubbed her sore back, the ride had been long and she had been cramped in the back.  She felt her stomach flip flop and she tentatively cupped her slight baby bump, she could have lost the baby.  A sob broke through as she remembered how Logan shoved away from her the last time she saw him, she was trying to save a baby he probably didn't want.  He probably didn't even want to see her, why else did he stay away and not come home?

"'Ro?" a gravely voice called.  She looked up with tears in her eyes as Logan himself shut a truck door and strolled up to her.  It turned into a jog as he hurried up to her as her bruised face became visible, Logan embraced her as she sagged in his arms.  He inhaled her scent and felt himself grow hard as her soft body nestled against his, she felt so good back in his arms.  Like she belonged, then he frowned.  She smelled sweeter with a hint of him, then his hand grazed her belly and stilled.  Ororo tried to pull away from him but he held on to her desperately, his lips capturing hers fiercely.  Ororo moaned as his tongue explored the warm cavern of her mouth, his mind whirled as he tasted her once again.  Why had he stayed away for so long, especially with a woman like her waiting?

"I got ya pregnant."  It was a fierce statement and Ororo could only nod, her swollen lips trembled as his thumb stroked her bruised cheek.  He gathered her up in his arms and carried her to his truck, like she weighed nothing.  Ororo couldn't help but feel safer in his arms and enjoy the warmth of being so close to him again.  After he got her in, he went to pick up his supplies and grab some more for 'Ro.  He packed in the supplies and handed some food and water to 'Ro, she took it and ate it quickly before falling asleep during the ride.  Logan drove to his cabin slowly, glancing at the woman who haunted him day and night since he left her.  His thoughts had been plagued with her and that night in the woods, he could still feel her, taste her, smell her....  'Ro...what had happened?

TBC

        "Help me, help me Logan!" Ororo screamed as she sat up in the dark.  Her heart was racing and she tried not to freak out, until she noticed a hand rubbing her back.  She struggled to get away when a light came on revealing a bare chested Logan sitting beside her.  She closed her eyes and took a deep breath,

"Logan, I was so scared...I..."  Logan pulled her into his arms and tucked her head under his chin, she clung to him as she calmed herself.  She clung to him as the last of the dream faded away, then she pulled away from his warm body reluctantly.  He tilted her head up,

"What happened to your face and body?  Yer bruised and cut head ta toe.  Why didn't Chuck reach me, I got a communicator."

"I just learned today I was pregnant," she explained, "Hank gave me a test and we told Charles and Scott.  I went to my greenhouse to think, but some plants were crushed and missing leaves.  I moved slowly with the watering can to the door, but I saw claw marks on the tree.  My pulse gave me away, I'm sorry.  I heard Sabertooth growl, so I threw the can at him.  But he tackled me through the door and pinned me down, I had my switchblade out and stabbed him under the  chin and mouth.  I flew in the air and Charles gave me the name of this town and that you were here, then he was gone!  I carry money in my shoes, just in case I it learned from Remy so I couldn't be traced.  Then I flew to the border and took a ride across and to here."

Logan glared and pulled her back to hold her tightly, fucking Creed!  He couldn't believe she still took him on, even pregnant.  He must have tried to claw at the baby, he had to clean and bandage the claw marks across her now soft belly.  It had taken him a while to pull his hand and eyes away from it, but he didn't think she would let him near her again.  Ororo pulled away carefully and got out of the bed, she looked about and Logan pointed to the bathroom.  

As she pattered around, he pulled out some boxer briefs and a long sleeved shirt that is long enough to cover her ample backside.  He didn't trust himself to keep his hands off her if her body was exposed, too much soft skin to touch.  Ororo came out shyly, her silver hair unbound and in waves to her waist.  The white undergarments gave her an ethereal glow, she was a goddess.  Logan watched her slowly approach and cover her body from his heavy, hungry gaze, which she had never done before.  He growled and pushed her hands down and away from her body, Ororo jumped and glared at him.

"I didn't come here to fuck you Logan," she spat, "I don't want you and you made it perfectly clear you didn't feel anything when we were together.  I've already forgotten that night!"  Logan's eyes narrowed, he knows she is lying and badly.  He remembers how she fell against him so easily and let him explore and taste her mouth once again.  She had trembled like she was expecting the kiss, or at least hoping for it.

"So I don't smell yer wet heat so much I can taste it," he spat back, standing his full height.  He towered over her and wanted to dominate the lying minx.  Ororo gasped and blushed hard,

"I...can't help it, it's the hormones!"  One second she was walking around him, the next he had her pinned against a short dresser, his hot breath on her throat.  She felt her body instantly flare to life, each brush of their skin fanned the blaze running through her body.  Logan stilled as he saw the bitemark he left on her neck, it had scarred visibly.  It screamed out she was his and taken!  He traced it lightly, then kissed it softly.  His feral knew its mate and nuzzled the mark.  Ororo sighed softly, but when Logan chuckled she pulled away and slapped his face and glared at him hard.  Logan licked the blood from his healing lip before pressing his hard thick erection against her lacy barrier, which was now soaked from her arousal.  She moaned and pushed at his hips, but he grinded against her.  

"Why are you fighting this?" he whispered as she stopped her hips from moving against his erection.

"I don't want to be something available or a responsibility.  You left me, you didn't, couldn't love me."  Logan cupped her face and put his forehead against hers sighing,

"Believe me your not, I thought of nothing but ya this entire time.  I marked ya as my mate, I always knew you were but i wasn't ready for that.  I wanted to ignore my feral and i couldn't when I am with you, but during the SHIELD mission I could only think of you.  I came to get myself together and accept my feral so I could return with a clear head.  I want ya so bad, I miss just talkin' wit ya, holdin' ya.."

"Why didn't you come back Logan?  Or at least call?  I missed you too."

"calling would have made it too hard to keep away from the mansion.  Jean said ya needed some time away from me and that she needed some time because I broke it off with her.  Charles thought it best I came here fer a while, I was fightin' my feral anyway.  He could sense I was conflicted about my feelings for ya, ya deserve more than an animal.  I didn't want ta hurt ya, but I guess I already did that huh by runnin'."  Ororo frowned and shook her head,

"jean has been anxious, waiting for you Logan.  She has been distant from everyone and is going off on anyone.  We haven't talked to each other since she began seeing you."

"Maybe she was dealing with feelings about the baby darlin', I called from a radio while ya were asleep and she was pissed about me choosin' ya and then about tha baby.  She thought I would go back wit her, even though she's married."

"And would you... I mean she still wants you Logan.  I would never hold our baby over you.  If you have feelings for her I won't stop you."  Ororo watched Logan cup her belly with his large hand lovingly, his eyes watered and he glared.  "Logan?"

"I know you wouldn't 'Ro, I chose ya before I left with Nicky.  That is what that mark means, your my mate for life.  I knew that when i first came to the mansion, I just wanted more fer ya.  Ya deserve better than just me.  Someone who doesn't teeter on the edge or has blood stained hands."  Ororo watched a tear fall and land on her bare belly, she stood on her toes and licked, kissed Logan's tears away and cradled his head to her shoulder.  Everyone thought he had a hard heart, but in reality his was too soft, too easily bruised.

"I know what I deserve, I deserve love, understanding, passion.  And I have them all with you, you Logan my mate.  You gave me a child, a family of my own, our own.  We deserve each other and this baby."  Ororo lifted his head and kissed him sweetly, she was so pure, so innocent, and his.  Logan moaned as she sat on his dresser and opened her legs wide enough to let him step in and press his hardness into her soft petals.  He felt her shiver and the hand clutching his hair tighten, he felt her panties dampen as her petals slickened with dew.  "Oh Logan, I am going to come too fast.  I am more sensitive....uh....now."  Logan pressed even harder into her, rubbing against her up and down, staring into her wide eyes.

"Come fer me darlin'," he whispered against her lips.  Ororo groaned as each stroke fanned the fire, yet she couldn't find her orgasm.

"I...I can't!" she sobbed, grabbing his hips and grinding her clit against his lower abs.  Logan pulled his abs away as she cried out in dismay, until his nimble fingers collected her dew and swirled her clit fast and softly.  "Logan!"  Her hips bucked as she ejaculated on his dresser and boxers, her eyes wide as Logan looked astonished.  He sank to his knees and licked and nipped her swollen lips.  Ororo moaned as he stood up licking his lips,

"God ya taste good 'Ro, I need ta be in ya.  Will it be okay fer the pup?"

"Yes, it can even be vigorous," she told him as she took off her bra.  Logan slid off his boxers and took in her now bare breasts, they were larger and more rounded, the nipples darker and larger.  "Lo...Logan?"  Ororo suddenly felt shy and blushed deep at Logan's slow perusal of her ever changing body.

         He had never seen a more beautiful woman than the one in front of him, he took her in his arms and carried her to his king size bed.  He set her down on fur pelts and mink blankets, the cool fall air felt refreshing on their skin, but as the night wore on it would dip cooler.  Ororo kissed Logan and rolled so that she straddled him could slide her hands over his body.  He had his long hair pulled back in a low bun and his five o'clock shadow showed he had shaved before she had awoken earlier.  She nuzzled his chiseled jaw as her hips moved back and forth to tease his hardness.  Logan groaned and his eyes rolled closed as she sat and pushed down on his length slowly, once he was seated all the way in her she squeezed.  Logan cursed and his hips flicked up quickly, causing Ororo's to yelp and almost fall forward.

"Your mine," Ororo whispered as she worked her hips.  Logan felt her hands clasp his, then his hands were above his head and against the bed.  His feral growled as she stared into his eyes as she continuously pumped her hips, she was dominating him!  Logan struggled underneath her as his climax tried to wash over him, time and time again.  "Your mine."  Logan couldn't stop his climax this last time and groaned as he flung his head back, exposing his throat.

"Yours!" he growled as his back bowed and he came deep in Ororo.  Ororo froze as the heat welled in her and as Logan twisted in beautiful pain, she took his throat in her mouth and bit down firmly.  He felt his feral calm, as his mate had answered the call.  He rolled to the side and pulled a pelt up around Ororo and him, they laid there still joined and soon fell asleep in each others arms.

Chapter seven

        Logan woke up early and made sure Ororo was covered with a fur pelt, then slipped out of the bed quietly.  He threw a log on the simmering fire and went to take a shower, the hot water loosened his muscles and he scrubbed away the sweat from last night.  As he strolled into the bedroom with nothing on Ororo had turned in the bed uncovering her naked body, Logan growled softly as his body responded.  He went to dress in worn jeans and a flannel shirt, he sat on the bed and watched Ororo sleep.  Then his head snapped up as he heard a copter in the distance, he broke into action.

"'Ro!" he called to her, "We gotta move, someone is on their way in a copter.  They'll be here in ten minutes, only one person should know this place.  And he ain't planned to come today."  Ororo woke up and nodded, he grabbed the only jeans she had and one of his smaller shirts as she took a quick shower.  She was dressed quickly her boots laced as Logan pulled on a holster and handed her one, he handed her a combat knife that she hid in her boot strap.  Logan dragged her out the cabin and was relieved the snow was long gone, but the wet ground would leave tracks.

"Is there packed or rocky ground nearby?" Ororo asked.

"About 20 yards to the west, why?" Logan asked.  Ororo looked up and Logan frowned,

"I can fly you there and we won't leave tracks, I can do that distance without tiring.  Or we can hide and wait to see who is coming."  Logan cursed at her, she knew he wouldn't take that chance,

"Let's go darlin', I got a pack and car stashed at someone's cabin.  We can stay there until whoever leaves and use them to get the hell outta here."  Ororo nodded and wrapped her arms around Logan's waist and flew up slowly, not too high.  It took longer than usual because of his weight but they made it, but Ororo collapsed to the ground to catch her breath.  "Sorry darlin', we gotta go, come on."  He swung her up in his arms and jogged with her until she was able to walk on her own.  Ororo tensed as Logan stopped her and pulled her behind a tree, she glanced about but could not make out anything.  Until....there!  A flash of red, Ororo kicked out catching a red head off guard.  Logan flinched as Black Widow fell back with a look of surprise, she rolled backwards on her knees then stood.  "What the fuck are ya doin' here Natasha?  Only Nicky knows this place and he ain't supposed ta be here."  Ororo closed her jacket as Natasha eyed her,

"You're good, usually no one sees me coming.  Much less touch me, maybe you will survive."  Ororo stood tall, her chin up defiantly,

"Thank you, Natasha Romanoff.  How do you know about me?"  Natasha just smiled as Nick Fury came walking out of the woods cussing,

"Why the fuck would anyone live here?  Freezing my balls off, I don't have healing factor thank you very much.  Oh Logan, glad your still here.  Whose your friend?"

"Tha fuck ya want?  And she's of no concern of yers.  I got Sabertooth on our asses and you fuckin' lead him here," Logan rants, but stops as Ororo puts a hand on his shoulder.  Fury smiled his brown eye twinkling at the woman holding Wolverine back,

"Xavier asked us to find you and offer assistance, Sabertooth has broken from Weapon X but has this location from Terry.  Terry's dead though, Sabertooth wrote in blood "for the bitch and bastard", so I assume he means her and you."  Wolverine sighed and looked at Ororo who nodded,

"Yer half right, her and our baby.  She's pregnant so she can't use her powers without losing a lot of energy, Chuck got a plan?"

"Short term, until we deal with him or you do. Black Widow and I will drop ya somewhere but you should move somewhere else I have money for you and weapons.  That's all I can do for you Logan," Nick told him.  Logan nodded and followed him to the copter with Natasha watching their backs.

         Ororo sighed as she sat in the copter, her back and feet were killing her.  As they took off Logan pulled her close and she put her face on his chest.  Logan glared as Nicky sat across from them and smirked,

"What?"

"Of all the men you could have, you chose this guy?" Nick asked Ororo, who lifted her head and smiled.

"Yes, he is a strong honorable man.  A little rough around the edges and rude, but I can live with that," Ororo replied, "Plus I like a man with hair."  Nicky threw his head back and laughed, Logan snorted as 'Ro joined in.

"I like her Logan," Nick told him, "Don't fuck it up, or I'll come after you."  Nick left them alone and Ororo quickly fell asleep beside Logan, he laid her down and covered her with a coat.  Logan went up front and told Natasha where to go, they would stay where they are dropped but he kept that to himself.  He went back to Ororo an hour later to rouse her,

"'Ro, come on.  We're here, let's get moving.". Ororo yawned and quickly got up, she stretched and took a pack from Nick.  She thanked him and Natasha, then she and Logan exited the copter on a dirt road.  When the copter was out of sight Ororo threw herself into Logan's arms, he kissed her deeply.  She couldn't believe they were in New Orleans, her old stomping grounds!  She had allies here they could get help from, powerful ones. They pulled apart and made their way to the main road to bum a ride, but they were met by a convoy of race cars.  Logan pulled Ororo behind him as a tall man with red and black eyes got out,

"Remy?"

"Stormy?"  Ororo ran to him and he hugged her tightly, pulling away puzzled.  "Remy don't wanna be rude, but ya put on some pounds?"  Ororo scoffed,

"That is your best hello for your sister you can come up with?  And yes, that is what happens when you are pregnant."  Remy cursed in Cajun and hugged her again, he finally noticed Logan walking up to them casually.

"Hey Cajun, long time no see?" Logan greeted him, Remy groaned as they shook hands.  Ororo looked confused at her brother,

"You already know each other?"

"Yeah we go back, I help 'im he help me," Remy answered, "Please tell me he didn't knock ya up, trouble be afta ya if ya are."  Ororo blushed and Remy groaned, he told his crew to leave them and they were left with only his car.  "Git in, Pere will wanna see ya both and we will give ya sanctuary and protection."

"Thanks Cajun, we'll need it," Logan told him.  He sat beside Remy, as Ororo sat in the back quietly.  They soon pulled up to an old plantation house with a large stone and iron gate, it was heavily guarded and put Ororo at ease for now.  "It's Sabertooth after her, he attacked her at Xhavier's when I was away on a SHIELD mission.  She had to track me down and throw him off the trail.  I need to kill him before..."  Logan clenched his fists as he calmed his temper, Remy parked in front of the house.

"First ya git cleaned up and eat, rest," Remy told them as they walked up the steps, "Pere will be here tomorrow mornin', so enjoy each other tonite."  Ororo smacked the back of his head as he laughed, Logan smirked as her shirt rode up showing her belly.  Ororo gasped as Logan wrapped his arms around her and hugged her from behind.  Remy watched as Logan turned Stormy around and kissed her softly and told her to take a bubble bath and he'll be right up.  Ororo kissed him back and handed him her pack, then blew a kiss at Remy.  He put a hand over his heart, when she was out of sight Remy frowned and crossed his arms.  "Dat woman be my sister, carrying my kin!  You took her virginity, Pere won't take dat lightly.  She be the daughter he never had, you watch yer back. Now, we gon' to kill Sabertooth."  Logan nodded with a sadistic smile Remy only seen once before, he shivered.  "Just so we clear homme, nite.  Someone will send up food fer ya both later."  They clasped hands and Logan started up the stairs to his future.

        Logan hid some weapons in various places in their suite and checked the window and doors, it was secure.  He placed the money and packs in an armoire, towards the back.  Then made his way into the large bathroom, it was obviously designed with 'Ro in mind.  The open space and bright lights left you feeling at ease, her claustrophobia wouldn't have a chance here. 'Ro was humming as she laid on her side playing with the bubbles as the tub filled with steaming water.  Her hair was piled high on her head, looking like bubbles on her head.  'Ro kicked her legs as she turned off the water, then smiled as she looked over her shoulder at him. He was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, he pushed away from it and sauntered up to her.

"Hey darlin," he greeted, "Enjoyin' herself?"

"Yes I am Logan," she told him, "Join me?". Logan smiled, how could he turn a wet, sexy woman down?  He stripped quickly and carefully climbed in the huge tub, he laid on his back and sighed in the hot water.  Ororo smiled and slid her body over his and straddled him, he opened his eyes as she began to massage his chest and shoulders.  "Will you and Remy kill Sabertooth?". Logan sighed and stared into her blue eyes as she continued to work his tight muscles,

"Yes, I'll need his help.  I want to come back ta ya and our cub, my family." He cupped her belly as he fiercely said 'my family', her core throbbed and Logan moved his hips to slide into her.  Ororo gasped and dug her nails into his chest as he filled her and began to slowly work in and out.  He didn't have to wait long for them to come together, they had been running on adrenaline all day.  She fell forward leaning her forehead on his, she moaned as he slid out and held her as she napped.  He rinsed them both and carefully carried her to the bed,  he tucked them in and soon fell asleep to the beat of her heart.  They awoke to a knock at the bedroom door so Logan threw on jeans and answered the door.  It was a woman with a food tray she blushed as Logan stepped aside, she lit up as 'Ro sat up in bed.  They yelled out and the woman set the tray on the bed and hugged 'Ro tightly.  She glanced down at 'Ro's belly and smiled widely rubbing it and talking in French with 'Ro.  Logan sat down and handed 'Ro a piece of po boy fish sandwich, she ate it quickly and the young woman laughed as Logan then fed her fruit.  'Ro blushed as the young woman said something quickly and kissed her cheek, then left them alone.  "What did she say?"

"That you are a very gentle, soft man for having such a hard body," she translated with a blush.  Logan loved her innocence, yet he could see she had no illusions of the real world.  She would fight to the death for hers, and he for his.  Logan felt anxious thinking about the possibility of losing her or their cub, he couldn't survive that nor would he want to.  Ororo sensed his growing unease and moved the tray to the nearby table and climbed back on the bed.  She held out her arms as she lay on her back, Logan sank down on top of her wearily.  He placed his head against her breast and sighed as she massaged his head.  "Sleep Logan, I shall watch you.  You need your rest for us, my mate."  Logan's eyes slid closed as exhaustion over took him, Ororo cradled him to her body as he started to snore.  Ororo knew he was worried how she would see him after he killed Sabertooth, but she understood it had to be done and that it was him or them.  They were choosing to save their family, she smiled as she remembered Logan growling the words.  She kissed his head and watched the lake through the window, waiting for him to awaken refreshed and better.

Chapter 8

Logan woke up slowly, he was nuzzling 'Ro's breast when he snapped his head up. 'Ro just smiled softly and ran a hand through his soft, thick hair. Logan relaxed and kissed her softly on the lips, he felt refreshed and clear headed. He had practically passed out on her he was so tired and keyed up from running. She didn't know how much it took to just let go and fall asleep in her loving arms, to trust she could take care of what happened as he slept. Ororo slipped out of bed and glided to her closet, Logan followed her lead and got dressed also. Ororo slid on a long black peasant skirt and a black cami, she frowned as the cami did not cover much of anything.

"I may need to borrow a shirt until I buy new clothes," she told him as she pulled the cami off. Logan handed her a black wife beater, it was tight but covered everything better. "Thank you Logan, that is much better. Let's take the tray down, then I want to see if any thing has changed." Logan smiled as he grabbed the tray,

"Alright darlin', let's go explorin'. But only the inside of the house fer now." 'Ro pouted as she slipped on house shoes and grabbed a sweater jacket that fell like a robe on her frame. He followed her to the kitchen and handed the same woman the tray, she thanked him and grinned at 'Ro's belly. 'Ro gasped as someone rubbed her belly from behind, she turned and giggled as Pere embraced her tightly.

"Hey lil' girl," he greeted, "Well not so lil, non?" Ororo shook her head no and Logan walked over, Jean-Luc laughed and clasped his calloused hand. He hugged Logan then looked him over, wondering why he was here unannounced. And hoping he was imagining his heavy side glances at his lil' fille. "Good thing she taken, or I'd be worried ya'd corrupt her even more dere Logan."

"Pere," Ororo warned with a frown. She hated how overbearing he and Remy could be, especially with who she dated or tried to date. Logan rubbed her shoulders and calmed her down, she leaned into his warm body as Jean-Luc took the exchange in. Seemed the Wolverine knew his little girl like da back of his hand, and had no intention of being told to back away from her. Then there was the little Wolverine that is growing in his little fille, Pere frowned at the thought of Wolverine being Ororo's first and apparently only. Most da women here say he's too intense or aggressive, god help him!

"Ya be da Papa, Wolverine?" Pere asked coldly. His icy blue eyes bore into Logan's silver ones, they stared each other down. "You took her virginity and get her pregnant, and still have da balls to stroll in my house and share her bed." Ororo's eyes snapped from blue to white and back as she stood up in front of him,

"His name is Logan..."

"And yes Jean-Luc, I am the Papa of OUR cub!" Logan interrupted, "Yes we made love and she lost her virginity to me. I take care of my own and I ain't leavin' her alone, we're together 'till we stop breathin'. I didn't know she was yer daughter, but even so I love her. Damn.....I love her...." Ororo was taken by surprise at his admission and fell back into Pere's arms, he held her up as Logan rushed over. "Ya okay darlin'?" She nodded as he stroked her mocha cheek softly, taking her from her Pere and catching her full lips in a kiss that they felt down to their toes. Jean-Luc sighed as the came apart and pulled Ororo into his arms, she clung to him as tears fell. "Don't make me choose Pere," she whispered, "He'll always come first, they'll always come first. We need help, Sabertooth is after me and the baby. He won't stop until we are dead. He's already attacked me Xavier's mansion, he waited until I was alone and Logan was on an away mission." He felt his temper try to break free, but he just comforted Ororo until she stopped crying. No one harmed his family, no one! "Ya gonna let 'im live homme?" Pere asked coldly stroking Ororo's soft white hair. Logan snarled and his claws released,

"No!" Ororo automatically went into his arms as he sheathed his claws and opened his arms to her, she trusted him and his feral always. She held Logan close and he inhaled her potent scent to calm his feral, Jean-Luc nodded and accepted their relationship and his future grandchild. Logan obviously fell hard for her and so did his beast, and Ororo will fight tooth and nail for what's hers. She made him a stronger man and brought out da Wolverine's loving side, if he hadn't seen it it would still be a myth.

"Ya got our protection and resources, we will help ya kill him if ya need. Ya got the future of our clan in dat youngin', no matter how we be family. Our clan helps its own, no matter the cost. I just got in so imma nap, congratulations on tha bebe. I'll have Tabitha come 'round and look at ya properly, less paperwork with a midwife. No way ta track ya or da bebe, plus she delivers all da new clan members." Jean-Luc nodded once before he kissed Ororo's forehead and left them alone in the kitchen, Logan was just relieved he still had his dick and balls attached to his body. He and Ororo went back to exploring their temporary home, nothing had really changed from either's memory. They sat in the parlor, in front of the fireplace with a blanket around their bodies. It was cooler now that the sun had set, a winter storm it seemed had followed them down from Canada and was dumping more snow on Louisiana.

"At least now we have a chance," Logan murmured, "I won't lose you or the baby 'Ro." Ororo rubbed his chest and kissed the dip at his throat, Logan growled and pulled her head back by her long, thick hair. He kissed her slowly as he laid her back on a bed of blankets and pillows, then he rubbed her belly lovingly. "Never thought about kids, I don't know anything about babies. But I'll learn, I want to know everything. Scary huh? Me responsible fer helping shape another human being."

"No, not scary Logan. You have been doing it with our young teammates and our students. I am glad my child will have such a great example of a man to follow and learn from. You may not like it but you and Wolverine are very nurturing, you shall be an excellent father Logan." Logan was quiet as Ororo softly assured him, he stroked her cheek softly and whispered thank you. Then he stood up and looked to the doorway, someone cleared their throat and stepped forward. It was a short curvy woman with long dark hair in a ponytail. Her large green eyes sparkled at Logan,

"Ah Logan, I knew ya would sow yer seed and let them take root here. Where be da woman?"

"Hey Tabby! She's right here resting, she had a long couple of days." Tabby walked past him and froze when she saw Ororo lying on her side cupping her growing belly. A wide smile unfurled on her face and she praised god in Cajun then told Logan to help Ororo up and follow her down to the medical room.

Ororo and Tabby talked a mile a minute as they got situated for the examination,

"Okay beb, lie back and we shall do a pelvic exam and then an ultrasound." They have known each other since Ororo was sixteen, and Tabby used to hang with Logan when he stayed here. They flirted but never messed around with each other, Tabby grinned as Logan would glance at Ororo's belly and his face would soften. Logan cringed during the pelvic exam, but perked up as Ororo flipped his shirt up and revealed her baby bump. "Merde! How far along are you?"

"Three months and 12 days," Logan stated as Tabby and Ororo looked at him, "What? It was memorable, plus it was our first time before I went on tha mission and took a break." Ororo blushed as Tabby smirked,

"So da Wolverine be ya first and only huh? You are some kind of woman Roro! Well you look farther along, unless..." She squeezed gel on her stomach and ran the wand on her belly, Ororo and Logan watched the screen as shades of gray appeared. "Dere! Ya en famille wit two bebes!" Ororo was stunned as Logan grinned widely down at her, she giggled and pulled him down for a breath stealing kiss. Tabby whistled and congratulated them both, then sent them on their way with prenatal pills and an ultrasound photo of each baby. Logan and Ororo went to bed early after putting the photos away for tomorrow morning. Logan lay awake as 'Ro softly snored beside him, he carefully slid out of bed and rummaged through a pack. He pulled a ring box out of a pair of jeans, it held a platinum ring with a large light blue diamond with two flanking white diamonds. Logan had bought it at a store while in an antique store in rural New York, on his way to Canada. He knew when he bought it that he was over Jean and looking to Ororo for a future. After the purchase it became easier to accept his feelings for the strongest and most loving woman he knew. He hadn't planned on giving it to her so early, but he knew he never wanted to be apart from her ever again. He laid claim to her as Wolverine, now it was time to lay claim as Logan. He hid the box in the jeans and set them aside for tomorrow along with a white button up cowboy shirt and his good Stetson. Then he went through her closet and found a long white halter maxi dress, it had a slit on the side and was backless. He then found a white lace shawl to match, [Perfect!].

Logan was dressed when Ororo woke up at seven in the morning and stretched slowly like a cat. She gaped when he sauntered up in his outfit, boots, and Stetson.

"Goddess you are beautiful!" she whispered as he kissed her.

"Yer the beautiful one," he panted, "I hear people stirring, Cook will tear our hides if we're late. I chose a dress for ya darlin', why don't ya get dressed." 'Ro grinned and was soon on her way to the bathroom, he patted his pocket for the box and made the bed. Ororo came out refreshed and her cuts healed, Logan touched her flawless skin and raised an eyebrow.

"I age slower than everyone else and heal quickly without scarring because of my healing factor. It is not in your league though!" He looked surprised and smiled as she handed him her towel and began to dress. "Ready my love?" Ororo shook out her wavy white hair and slipped on white sandals, his heart skipped a beat at the endearment.

"Yeah," his voice cracked. Ororo pulled him to her by the back of his neck and held him tightly,

"My love, my Logan." Logan groaned and cupped her ass as he ground his erection into her, she moaned against his mouth. She wanted nothing more than to shove him on the bed and have her way with him over and over again. "Come on before I rip our clothes off, we are hungry. Feed us!" Logan smiled and cupped her belly, he grabbed the ultrasound photos and followed her out of the room. They greeted Remy and Jean-Luc as they reached the large dining room, Remy relaxed as his father shook hands with Logan and put a hand on Stormy's belly. Logan was more relaxed than yesterday and could not stop smiling at his souer, he was a goner! There was silence as everyone sat down and Jean-Luc stood up to talk before his clan.

"Thank you fer comin'," he started, "I asked ya here ta help wit protection fer my fille and her beau, Logan. An enemy is gunnin' fer him and Ororo, de bebe she carryin'. Da peeshwank loves my fille and I accept him and dere bebe, I ask da same of ya." Everyone toasted and gave praise to the couple and pledged their protection to Logan, Ororo, and their bebe. Ororo asked Logan to help her up, he stood and helped her to her feet.

"Pere, frere, everyone," she greeted, "We actually found out we are expecting two bebes, twins!" She shyly held out the ultrasound photos to her Pere, Jean-Luc took one and Remy the other. Remy whooped as Jean -Luc smiled slowly, the table erupted as Ororo and Logan were swarmed and congratulated. As everyone sat down Logan held Ororo's waist so she stayed standing, she looked up at him with a questioning shy smile.

"Darlin', when I left I was torn between two things. What I thought I wanted and what I knew I needed, I stopped at a store on a whim and saw something I had to buy. I thought, 'Ro would love this and will look great with it on. It helped me accept my feelings for you and look to the future, with you in it always." He pulled out a ring box and held it up to her, Ororo gasped along with all the women in the room. She looked between him and the box, taking in the outfits he had carefully chosen for them both, then shakily took it. She opened it and sobbed when she saw the beautiful ring nestled in the box. "Will you marry me Ororo? Yer the only woman that holds my heart, my mate." Ororo kissed him fiercely as Remy whistled,

"Yes, feet pue tan!" Everyone laughed as she cussed at him, he placed the ring on her finger and dipped her. He kissed her long and slow before righting her slowly, Ororo's face was flushed and Logan was panting.

"Tryin' to make it triplets homme?" Remy joked. Tabby punched his chest playfully, he caught her fist and rubbed his thumb on the back of her small hand. The small gypsy Cajun had captured his attention many moons ago, but refused to give in to his charms. Tabby slowly removed her smaller hand from his and tucked a curl behind her ear as Logan chuckled to himself. Ororo saw the hesitance in Tabby's green eyes, but also a deep love for Remy.

"Okay, okay!" Jean-Luc warned with a smile, "Bon appetit!" Remy chuckled as he sat beside his Pere and Tabitha, he loved the beautiful gypsy midwife with her dark looks and piercing green eyes. He understood the reluctance not to take him seriously, but he wanted her more and more each day. Remy inhaled the scent of sage and rubbing alcohol, her own personal perfume.

Sabertooth roared as he had found the runt's cabin after all these years, but it was empty! He could smell the bitch's scent all over the bedroom, they were together. He had hoped to catch up with her first, oh well he could always kill her in front of the runt. He went to walk out but stopped at the short dresser, he sniffed the top of it and smiled. He licked the still sticky surface, it tasted faintly of pineapples. Maybe he would have a little fun before wasting her, he always had a thing for the quiet weather bitch. She was different from the usual young and dumb ones, like that mind bending bitch she ran with. Sabertooth sucked on his canine as he looked around for a scent trail or clue, an hour later he had trashed the place as he came to a dead end. Until the phone rang....

TBC

Fille- girl Pere- father bebe- baby soeur- sister en famille- pregnant frere- brother peeshwank- runt feet pue tan- son of a bitch