[center][h1][i][color=turquoise]Caius[/color], [color=palevioletred]Claudia[/color] and [color=skyblue]Gabriel[/color][/i][/h1]
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[color=skyblue]"But why do I need to take a bath and Uncle Caius doesn't?"[/color] Gabriel complained even as he played with the bubbles in the bathtub. 

[color=turquoise]"Because I don't stink the way you do, you cheeky boy,"[/color] Caius replied as he watched his sister pour shampoo on the small boy's head. He took a swig from the cola bottle in his hand.

[color=Skyblue]"But daddy stinks more than me,"[/color] Gabriel looked up at his new mom. [color=skyblue]"Will you give him a bath when he comes back too, mommy?"[/color]

Caius almost sprayed soda from his nose and mouth. He coughed out several times and avoided Claudia's glare. [color=turquoise]"Oh, no, I'm not answering that one. That question is all yours, Claud."[/color] Caius laughed, stood up and exited the bathroom before his sister could find something to throw at him. 

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[center][h1][i][color=lightgreen]Darric Shadowforge[/color][/i][/h1][/center]
[color=lightgreen]"Thank you for saving Casey's life,"[/color] Darric said in his quiet voice as he watched his mate hug the vampire and then planted a kiss on his cheek. Whether he liked it or not, it seemed like his fate and his life were intertwined with the vampire now. Not that he minded. But he was worried about the pack. Not all the wolves would appreciate their leader making alliances with those they considered their mortal enemies. He also found himself wondering what they'd think of Claudia, a wolf that imprinted on a vampire. It wasn't unheard of but it was extremely rare. He nodded at Alex as he turned and left. But before he could let his mind drift off again, he felt Casey grab his hand and pull him towards her.

[color=lightgreen]"It would really do my heart good if you could at least wait for me to wake up before you go out. You might be stronger than a human now but it doesn't mean you're in less danger. Tonight only proved that."[/color] He sighed as he wrapped his arms around her. [color=lightgreen]"I don't know what I'd do if Alex hadn't been there."[/color]