The house had been completed more or less on schedule. The pard had been wonderful in lending hands where they could. But now it was ready.

She had carefully chosen a large sprawling log cabin design. With three floors and several outlaying buildings, there was room for everyone and everything. The first floor of the house was developed to the common rooms and living areas. There was a double parlor that served as as a living room and a rec room. There was a large kitchen area with room for several people to work without bumping into each other. Her office was also on this floor with her knick knacks and other memories. There was also spare guests rooms for the times when guests decided to stay overnight.

The second floor was devoted to the main sleeping areas. Each member of the pard had their own room, though there was one large bedroom for those members that enjoyed nestling in a big kitty pile. On the third floor was private rooms for Mihaela, Akiko, Viktor and Damon.

Two of the outlaying buildings were given over to workshops for Chas and Garal. Each building had a spare room when either male decided to work straight through.

Security measures had been in the hands of Damon and Akiko and they had done a tremendous job in setting up the physical traps to protect the pard. Then Cerise stepped in and set the Magical Wards.

With the house done, it was time to move in and get settled.

The wards recognized him as a friend and did nothing to hinder his progress. They did alert her as to his presence. She smiled at the thought and made her way to the porch to welcome him.

This was to be a haven for shifters that needed one. While it fell in line with Talomar's plans, in truth it was borne from her own past. A past where she had been abandoned to fend for herself and the only haven turned out to be a nightmare.

Her home, her haven.

And so she was waiting on the front deck. The wind carrying her scent to him like a siren song.

?My love!?

It always felt good to be in his arms. She laughed softly as she was lifted into his strong arms. The laughter was transmuted into soft mewls of pleasure by his deep kiss. She truly wished this moment would not end. She cherished the moments she could share with him.

She was vaguely disappointed that the kiss ended. Her eyes traveled to his companions, and wondered how they were handling their Ulfric's affections towards the Nimir-Ra.

?What a beautiful new home you have. We?ve brought some house warming gifts.?

She smiled gently then, "Come inside, my love. You are all welcomed this eve."

She stepped aside and gestured to the open door.

She had set aside one room for her private times. Each member of the pard had one, plus the big room for those nights when they chose to be in the big kitty pile. She smiled and indicated to the stairs, "Sorry boys, but it's going up to the third floor."

She wasn't really sorry. After all it was her space. She to Merrick with a grin, "Bedroom it is."

The interior of the house was comfortably decorated. The living room had a few plush chair, a matching couch and tons of pillows to lounge on. The kitchen was spacious and built to feed an army (Which was well used on the full moon.) It felt like a home... And it was.

Merrick just looked at the two helpers from his pack and then glanced to the stairs. Then shrugged their shoulders and picked up the Cuddle Chair and began carrying it up the stairs. Once they had left the first floor and were out of sight, Merrick went up to Miha and took his beautiful woman into his arms.

?Do you know what you do to me?? he asked with a smirk on his face. He held her close. ?I love you, baby. You?re the world to me, do you know that??

He gave her a kiss and continued to hold onto her. ?Nice place. Sure do wish that I had someplace to stay here, but I guess I should be getting back to my old, rundown home.?

He released her and gave a heavy melodramatic sigh, trying not to smile. "It's just so difficult to always be leaving you." He gave another heavy sigh and looked up the stairs to see if his helpers had finished with the chair.

"Merrick, you are such a drama queen, my love."

Baron Merrick du Lac had to laugh, and he held her close. ?Am I really all that obvious in my pitiful display on angst?? He laughed some more and held her.

"There is enough room on this isle for your pack and enough supplies we can probably build them quarters. You on the other hand, are more than welcomed here.?

This surprised him. His pack could certainly use someplace nicer to live, and this would be ideal. The scent of all the felines would create quite a stir amongst his pack. ?You are too kind, my love; but I will bring the proposal up to the pack and wouldn?t be surprised at all if they jump at your offer.?

The two helpers from his back came back down the stairs and waved on their way back out the door. Merrick called after them, ?Tell everyone we have a meeting tonight. I have something special to announce!? They nodded and agreed, and then headed back to the pack.

Merrick then turned to Miha, ?Now, if I wasn?t hearing things, you said that I am welcome here?? He raised a brow and smiled. ?Would you care to show me just where I would sleep?? He had that handsome, sexy grin, for he knew exactly where she meant.

"Well, I know there is an open room near Vanessa and Lucas." She grinned mischievously.

Baron du Lac gave Miha that look that shouted, You?re going to get it. ?A room near Vanessa and Luca would be perfect.? He paused then added, ?Except . . . for the little matter that they snore so loudly. Now I happen to know a pretty Alpha feline who doesn?t snore at all.? He moved up against her and winked with a smile.

She stepped away taking his hand, "Of course, you would want to try out that chair though."

?Ah?yes! The chair! I definitely want to try that out with you.? He teasingly checked out her butt. ?I guess we can both fit into it.?

He knew he was going to get it for THAT!

"You are confusing snoring with ... other things ... I mean, after all they are a mated pair."

Merrick had to laugh. He so enjoyed Miha?s humor. ?Are you saying that they are falling asleep in the midst of their sexual pleasures, or are you saying that their moans of passion are more like snorts and growls?? It was rhetorical, and his hand moved over her back as he bumped his hip into her once more while climbing the stairs.

"Actually, there is one more room on the upper level if you want a place for your belongings and privacy."

He smiled and place a kiss on her forehead. ?I would love to do that, my love. My castle is some distance and the Pack is not very close either, and I suddenly have this great desire to be close to you ? very close.? He gave her a wink, then continued, ?I can have my men bring some things over tomorrow.?

"Though if you have trouble fitting in the chair, will have to get you out more."

He lifted his shirt and looked down at this muscular abdomen as if disapproving of what he saw, shaking his head in pure mock disgust. ?You are so right. I?m going to have to find special ways to take care of all this flab.? He looked at her, waggled his eyebrows, and leaned into her ear, ?How about we start the exercise program tonight??