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the training of yuki

Summary:

Ilya trains their dog Yuki to take care of Shane.

Edited to add: What started as a horny one shot turned into me obsessing about the dynamic between Shane, Ilya and Yuki. I've currently written eight chapters - each one getting longer it seems - and I'll be releasing them in the coming weeks.

Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 1: training begins

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Their house was far too quiet for the storm that was currently brewing in Ilya’s mind. He sat on the edge of the leather sofa, his gaze alternating between the massive, snowy-white form of Yuki and the oblivious, athletic frame of Shane, who was currently sprawled on the rug, scrolling through his phone after a long run.

Yuki was a masterpiece of a dog—a Siberian Husky with eyes like frozen lakes and a coat of thick, pristine white fur that looked like a cloud. He was powerful, high-energy, and possessed an intelligence that most people found frustrating, but which Ilya found intoxicating. To Ilya, Yuki wasn’t just a pet; he was a blank slate, a powerful animal that could be molded into whatever purpose Ilya desired.

And right now, Ilya desired for Yuki to want Shane.

"He's staring at you again," Ilya murmured, his voice a low, melodic hum.

Shane glanced up, blinking. Yuki was sitting perfectly still, his chest heaving in slow, rhythmic breaths, his intense gaze locked onto the junction of Shane’s thighs. Shane was still in his compression shorts—tight, sweat-soaked fabric that clung to every curve of his muscular legs and the heavy outline of his cock.

"He's just weird," Shane chuckled, though there was a slight flush to his cheeks. "Why does he do that?"

Ilya smiled, a thin, predatory curve of his lips. "Huskies are driven by scent, Shane. They're primal. He can smell the pheromones, the salt, the musk of your skin through those shorts. He’s curious."

Ilya stood up and walked over to the dog, clicking his tongue. "Yuki. Kuda."

The dog didn't move his eyes from Shane, but he shifted his weight, a low, vibrating whine starting in his throat. Ilya reached down, scratching the thick fur behind Yuki’s ears, but his eyes were on Shane. "He likes you," Ilya whispered. "More than he likes me. I can tell by the way he tracks you."

That initial spark of curiosity didn't fade; Ilya made sure it grew. Over the following days, the curiosity was carefully cultivated into an obsession. It wasn't a sudden jump into something illicit, but a gradual slide, a series of small, calculated associations that Ilya wove into their daily routine. He began a meticulous process of positive reinforcement, treating Yuki’s focus on Shane as a skill to be mastered.

It started with the laundry. Ilya began taking Shane’s gym clothes—the ones most saturated with sweat and musk—and placing them in a pile on the floor. He would guide Yuki to them, using small treats to reward the dog's interest.

"Find it," Ilya would command in Russian, his voice firm and encouraging. When Yuki dove into the fabric, nuzzling deep into the crotch of Shane's shorts, Ilya would shower him with praise. "Khoroshiy mal'chik. Good boy."

Shane would often watch from the doorway, leaning against the frame with a confused expression. "Are you seriously training him to sniff my underwear?"

Ilya didn't look up from the dog, his fingers continuing to scratch Yuki's ears as the dog inhaled deeply from the fabric. "I'm encouraging his instincts, Shane. It's a scent-work exercise. It keeps his mind sharp."

But it wasn't just about the laundry. Ilya began to integrate Yuki into their quiet moments on the couch. Whenever they watched a movie, Ilya would encourage Yuki to settle his heavy head on Shane's lap. If Yuki nudged closer—if his cold nose pressed against the seam of Shane's sweatpants—Ilya would quietly slide a treat into the dog's mouth.

The conditioning was working. Yuki was no longer just "curious"; he was focused. He began to follow Shane from room to room, always keeping his nose level with Shane's hips. He would let out soft, huffing sounds, his tail wagging in a slow, expectant sweep whenever Shane bent over to pick something up.

The first time it crossed a line, it felt almost accidental.

Shane was stretched out on the rug, his legs spread slightly as he read a book. Yuki approached, his paws padding softly on the hardwood. He didn't just sit this time; he stepped forward and rested his chin directly on Shane's thigh, looking up at him with those piercing blue eyes.

"Hey, buddy," Shane murmured, reaching down to pet the soft fur of Yuki's head.

From the kitchen, Ilya watched, his heart hammering against his ribs. "He wants something, Shane," Ilya called out. "He's trying to tell you he wants attention."

As Shane continued to pet him, Yuki shifted. He let out a long, shaky sigh and began to lick. It wasn't a friendly lap at the hand; it was a broad, wet stroke that started at Shane's knee and dragged upward, right to the hem of his shorts.

Shane jumped, a small gasp escaping his lips. "Whoa! Yuki!"

But he didn't push the dog away. He stayed frozen, the wet heat of the dog's tongue soaking through the fabric of his shorts, pressing directly against the sensitive skin of his inner thigh.

Ilya walked over, stepping behind Shane and placing a firm hand on his shoulder. He could feel the tremor in Shane's muscles. "It's okay," Ilya whispered, his voice dropping an octave, becoming a seductive lure. "He just likes the taste of you. Don't you, Yuki?"

Yuki responded with a deep, guttural whine, his tongue darting out again, this time licking directly over the bulge of Shane's cock through the fabric.

Shane’s breath hitched. He looked up at Ilya, his eyes wide and searching. "Ilya...he's licking my dick."

Ilya’s grip tightened on Shane's shoulder, his thumb massaging the muscle there. "He's a dog, Shane. He doesn't know it's 'wrong.' He just knows it smells good. He knows it's you."

Ilya leaned down, his lips brushing against Shane's ear. "Do you hate it?"

Shane didn't answer immediately. His gaze dropped back to the white, fluffy head of the dog, who was now panting expectantly, his tongue lolling out, waiting for another chance to taste him. Shane's own cock gave a traitorous twitch beneath the fabric.

"No," Shane whispered, his voice strained. "I don't hate it."

"Good boy," Ilya murmured.

Shane shivered, unsure if the praise was meant for the dog or for him.

For the rest of the evening, Ilya didn't stop it. In fact, he encouraged it. He sat on the sofa above them, guiding Yuki with soft clicks and whistles, rewarding the dog every time he grew bolder. He watched with clinical fascination as Shane's expression shifted from confusion to a glazed, heavy-lidded sort of pleasure.

As the days bled into a second week, the boundary between "pet" and "partner" began to blur. The scent-work had evolved into something more tactile, and Shane found himself subconsciously positioning himself to be accessible to Yuki, waiting for the moment Ilya would give the dog permission to explore further.
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The shift in the household was subtle, but profound. Yuki no longer just followed Shane; he hunted him. The dog’s focus had become laser-pointed, and Shane had begun to feel a strange, buzzing tension in his lower belly whenever he heard the click-clack of Yuki’s nails on the hardwood floor. He was being conditioned just as much as the dog was, his body learning to anticipate the wet, warm pressure of a tongue that didn't understand boundaries.

Ilya noticed the change. He saw the way Shane’s breathing would hitch when Yuki nuzzled into his lap, and how Shane would linger a little longer in the living room, half-dressed, as if daring the dog to try something.

"He's getting impatient," Ilya observed one afternoon. Shane was sitting on the edge of the bed, pulling on a pair of socks. Yuki was practically vibrating beside him, his front paws resting on Shane's thigh, his blue eyes wide and pleading. "He's learned that your scent is the reward, but he wants more. He wants to know what's under the fabric."

Shane looked up at Ilya, his pulse quickening. "What do you mean?"

"I mean he's bored of the barrier," Ilya said, stepping closer and sliding his hands over Shane's shoulders. "He wants a real taste. And I think you want to give it to him."

The first transition to skin happened in the sanctuary of the bathroom. It was a humid Tuesday evening, and Shane had just stepped out of a steaming shower. He was dripping wet, a towel wrapped loosely around his waist, his skin flushed pink from the heat. As he reached for his moisturizer, the bathroom door creaked open.

Yuki bounded in, his white fur contrasting sharply with the dark tiles. He didn't hesitate; he went straight for Shane, his large head bumping against Shane's hip.

"Ilya, he's not supposed to be in here," Shane murmured, though there was no conviction in his voice.

Ilya was leaning against the doorframe, his arms crossed, watching with an expression of pure, calculated satisfaction. "He wants to help you dry off, Shane. Let him."

Shane hesitated, then slowly loosened the knot of the towel. He didn't drop it completely—not yet—but he let it slide down just enough to expose the tops of his thighs and the heavy, resting weight of his cock.

Yuki didn't need a second invitation. He let out a soft, high-pitched whine and lunged forward. His tongue, broad and rough, licked a long, wet stripe from the inside of Shane's knee all the way up to the base of his balls.

Shane let out a sharp, choked sound, his back hitting the cool tile wall. "Fuck—"

"Shh," Ilya whispered, stepping forward to guide Yuki's head. Ilya's fingers sank into the thick white fur of the dog's neck, steering him with a firm but gentle pressure. "Good boy, Yuki. Find it. Taste it."

Under Ilya's direction, Yuki became an instrument of precision. He wasn't just licking randomly; he was exploring. The dog’s tongue swiped over Shane's scrotum, the wet heat sending electric shocks straight to Shane's brain. Then, with a sudden, eager lap, Yuki’s tongue wrapped entirely around the head of Shane's cock.

Shane’s head snapped back against the wall, a loud moan escaping him. He felt the contrast—the coolness of the bathroom air and the scorching, wet heat of the animal's mouth. It was primal, devoid of the hesitation or politeness of a human partner. Yuki was driven by a raw, biological hunger, and that hunger was focused entirely on Shane.

"Look at him," Ilya murmured, his voice a dark caress in Shane's ear. "He's obsessed with you. He can't get enough of you."

Ilya reached down, his own hand joining the fray, rubbing the base of Shane's cock while Yuki continued to lap at the tip. The dual stimulation was overwhelming. Shane felt himself hardening rapidly, his cock pulsing against the dog's tongue.

"He wants it," Ilya whispered. "He wants to feel you in his mouth."

Ilya nudged Yuki's head forward, encouraging the dog to take more. Yuki responded by opening his jaws slightly and sliding his mouth over the head of Shane's cock, sucking with an instinctive, rhythmic motion.

Shane’s knees buckled. He slid down the wall until he was crouching, his legs spread wide to give the dog full access. He gripped the edges of the towel, his knuckles white, as he watched the massive white head of the Husky working on him. The sight was just as erotic as the feeling—the image of this powerful, beautiful animal serving him, driven by a desire that Ilya had meticulously built.

"You're so wet for him," Ilya noted, his voice thick with approval. He reached into his pocket and produced a small treat, holding it just above Yuki's nose. "Good boy, Yuki. Keep going. Use your tongue."

Yuki's eyes flickered to the treat and then back to Shane, his enthusiasm redoubling. He began to lick faster, his tongue swirling around the ridge of Shane's glans, creating a friction that pushed Shane closer and closer to the edge.

"I...I'm going to—" Shane gasped, his hips jerking forward involuntarily.

"Not yet," Ilya commanded, his hand suddenly gripping Shane's hip with bruising force, pinning him in place. "Wait. Let him enjoy you first."

Shane whimpered, a broken sound of desperation. He was trapped between Ilya’s control and Yuki’s hunger. For several minutes, he was forced to endure the exquisite torture of being sucked and licked by the dog while Ilya watched and directed.

When Ilya finally released his grip and whispered, "Now," Shane collapsed. He came with a violent shudder, his release spraying across Yuki’s muzzle and tongue. The dog didn't flinch; instead, he let out a satisfied huff and began to lick the cum off himself and off Shane’s skin with an eager, thorough intensity.

As Shane lay there, breathless and trembling on the bathroom floor, Ilya leaned down and kissed his forehead.

"He's learning so well," Ilya murmured. "And you're becoming such a good boy for him."

The aftermath left Shane in a state of floating delirium. He felt marked—not just by the physical act, but by the psychological shift. He no longer saw Yuki as just a pet; he saw him as a source of pleasure that was exclusively managed by Ilya.

Over the next several days, the "bathroom sessions" became a ritual. Every time Shane showered, he found himself glancing at the door, waiting for the white blur of fur to enter. He started leaving the door cracked open on purpose. He started imagining the feeling of that rough tongue before he even stepped into the water.

He was no longer just consenting; he was craving. And Ilya, seeing the hunger in Shane's eyes, knew it was time to move to the next phase of the training. The oral stimulation had primed the nerves; now, it was time to introduce the weight.
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The transition from oral pleasure to physical weight happened during a lazy Sunday afternoon. Shane was lounging on the living room rug, his back against the sofa, wearing nothing but a pair of loose-fitting grey joggers that hung low on his hips.

Yuki was restless. He had been pacing the length of the room, his paws clicking rhythmically, his eyes never leaving Shane. The dog’s energy had shifted; he was no longer just curious or hungry for taste. He was driven by a mounting, instinctive urge to dominate the space around Shane.

Ilya sat on the sofa above them, a glass of water in his hand, watching the predator and the prey with a look of profound satisfaction.

"He's feeling it, Shane," Ilya said, his voice smooth and knowing. "The rut. He doesn't just want to lick you anymore. He wants to feel you underneath him."

Shane swallowed hard, his throat dry. "What does that mean?"

"It means he wants to mount you," Ilya replied simply. "He wants to claim you."

Ilya set his glass down and leaned over, his hand sliding into the thick fur at the nape of Yuki's neck. With a soft, commanding click of his tongue, he signaled the dog. "Vperyod. Go."

Yuki didn't hesitate. He moved in with a sudden, powerful surge of energy, stepping over Shane’s legs and planting his heavy paws on either side of Shane's hips. The sheer weight of the Husky was surprising—a dense, muscular pressure that pinned Shane firmly into the plush carpet.

Shane let out a startled gasp, his hands instinctively flying up to grip Yuki's thick shoulders. "Ilya!"

"Stay still," Ilya commanded, his voice dropping into that authoritative tone that always made Shane’s stomach flip. "Let him feel you. Let him know you're his."

Yuki began to shift his weight, his hips grinding in a slow, clumsy, but determined motion against Shane's thigh. He was rutting—not yet with a goal of penetration, but with the primal need to rub himself against the object of his obsession. The friction of Yuki's underbelly against Shane's joggers created a searing heat.

Shane’s breath came in short, jagged bursts. The sensation was unlike anything he’d felt before. It wasn't the precise, curated touch of a human; it was the raw, uncoordinated power of an animal. He could feel the hardness of Yuki's sheath pressing through the fabric of his pants, a blunt, insistent pressure that mirrored his own growing arousal.

"He likes the way you feel," Ilya murmured, leaning down so his breath hot against Shane's ear. "Look at him, Shane. Look at how much he wants you."

Shane looked up. Yuki's eyes were blown wide, his tongue lolling out as he panted heavily, his breath smelling of dog and desire. The Husky let out a low, vibrating growl—not one of aggression, but of possession. He pushed harder, his hips snapping forward in a rhythmic, instinctive drive.

The friction was driving Shane insane. He began to arch his back, subconsciously pushing his hips upward to meet the dog's movements. He wanted more than just the fabric between them. He wanted the weight, the heat, and the raw animalism of it all.

"Ilya...please," Shane whimpered, his fingers digging into Yuki's white fur.

"Please what, Shane?" Ilya teased, his hand reaching down to slowly slide the waistband of Shane's joggers down, exposing the pale skin of his hips and the straining bulge of his cock. "Do you want him to feel you better?"

With a swift motion, Ilya stripped the pants away entirely, leaving Shane naked and vulnerable beneath the massive white dog.

The moment the fabric vanished, Yuki let out a sharp, excited yelp. He immediately adjusted his position, sliding his belly directly over Shane's cock. The sensation of the dog's warm, coarse fur rubbing against his sensitive glans was an explosion of pleasure. Yuki began to rut with renewed vigor, his movements becoming faster and more urgent.

Shane was sobbing now, his head tossing from side to side. He was caught in a storm of sensory overload—the smell of Yuki's musk, the weight of the dog pinning him down, and Ilya’s voice guiding him through the experience like a conductor.

"That's it," Ilya whispered, his fingers now tracing the line of Shane's jaw. "Accept it. You're his toy."

Yuki’s rutting became more frantic. He was no longer just rubbing; he was trying to find a way in. He began to nudge his hips backward, his rear end lifting and dropping in a desperate attempt to align himself with Shane's body. He let out a series of high-pitched whines, his entire body trembling with the effort of his instinct.

Ilya watched as Yuki's cock began to emerge, the pink, glistening length sliding out of the sheath, slick with pre-cum. The sight of it—the reality of the dog's arousal—sent a jolt of pure electricity through Shane.

"He's ready," Ilya noted, his voice thick with anticipation.

He reached down and guided Yuki’s hips, helping the dog find the right angle. He didn't push for penetration yet. He forced Yuki to continue rutting against Shane's stomach and thighs, the slick tip of the dog's cock sliding over Shane's skin, teasing the entrance of his heat.

Shane was shaking violently, his hips bucking wildly. "I can't—Ilya, I can't take it! Please, just let him!"

Ilya smiled, a cold, beautiful expression. He leaned down and kissed Shane deeply, stifling his cries, while beneath them, Yuki continued to grind and whine, a powerful animal driven to the brink by a desire that had been carefully, surgically implanted by the man holding them both.

The living room had become a den of primal hunger. The boundary had been completely erased. Shane was no longer a man in a house with a dog; he was a creature of need, pinned beneath a white beast, waiting for the final, inevitable breach.
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The tension in the room had reached a breaking point, a thick, suffocating atmosphere of musk and anticipation. Shane was a wreckage of desire, his chest heaving, his skin slick with sweat and the residue of Yuki’s arousal. He was completely open, his legs splayed wide, his mind reduced to a single, pulsing need: to be filled.

Ilya could see it in Shane's eyes—the total surrender. The training was complete. Shane no longer feared the animal; he craved the invasion.

"You've been so patient, Shane," Ilya whispered, his voice sounding like a velvet blade. "And Yuki has been such a good boy. I think it's time we give him what he’s been working for."

Ilya shifted his position, moving from the sofa to the floor. He knelt behind Shane, his presence a solid, grounding force against Shane's trembling back. With a practiced hand, Ilya reached down and applied a generous amount of lubricant to Shane’s entrance, the cool lube a sharp contrast to the feverish heat of the room.

"Now," Ilya commanded, his voice turning sharp and authoritative. "Yuki. Vozmi ego. Take him."

Yuki didn't need to be told twice. With a guttural, triumphant whine, the Husky shifted his weight. He stepped further up Shane's body, his heavy paws bracing against Shane's chest, pinning him flat against the rug. The dog’s hips aligned perfectly, the glistening, pink length of his cock hovering just at the threshold of Shane's heat.

As Yuki pushed forward, Shane let out a scream that was half-agony and half-ecstasy.

The penetration was blunt and uncompromising. There was no slow build, no gentle easing in; it was a primal surge. Shane felt himself stretch to a limit he didn't know he had, the thick, muscular shaft of the dog sliding deep into him with a wet, slapping sound. The sheer girth of Yuki was overwhelming, filling Shane completely, stretching his walls until they felt thin and translucent.

"Oh god—oh fuck!" Shane sobbed, his fingers clawing at the carpet, his back arching violently.

"Take it," Ilya urged, his hands gripping Shane's hips, pushing him back against the dog to ensure every inch was seated. "Take all of him. Feel how much he wants you."

Yuki began to move. It wasn't the rhythmic, paced thrusting of a human; it was an animal’s drive—fast, erratic, and powerful. Every lunge sent a shockwave through Shane’s entire nervous system. The dog's weight was crushing him, his paws digging into Shane's pectoral muscles, his hot, panting breath spraying across Shane's face.

Shane was lost in a whirlwind of sensation. The friction inside him was scorching, a raw, sliding heat that hit his prostate with every devastating thrust. He felt the dog's sheath slapping against his perineum, a rhythmic percussion that echoed the thudding of his own heart.

"Look at him, Shane," Ilya commanded.

Shane forced his eyes open, looking up at Yuki above him. Yuki’s eyes were glazed, his head tossing from side to side in a frenzy of pleasure.

As the pace accelerated, Shane felt a familiar, tightening pressure deep inside the dog. The knot was beginning to swell.

The sensation was sudden and terrifyingly intense. Shane felt the base of Yuki's cock expand rapidly, locking him into place. He let out a strangled cry as he was suddenly, irrevocably anchored to the animal. The knot acted like a plug, sealing the connection and creating an internal pressure that was almost unbearable.

"He's knotting you," Ilya whispered, his voice filled with a dark, triumphant glee. "You're locked together now. You can't go anywhere. You belong to him."

The feeling of being tied to the dog—of being physically incapable of escaping the pleasure—sent Shane over the edge. The psychological weight of the knot, combined with the intense internal stimulation, triggered a violent, explosive orgasm. Shane’s cock sprayed across his own stomach, his body racking with spasms as he came in waves.

Yuki followed shortly after. The dog let out a long, loud howl that echoed through the room, his body stiffening as he pulsed deep inside Shane, filling him with hot, thick seed. The contractions of the knot squeezed Shane's internals, milking every last drop of pleasure from the encounter.

As Yuki’s knot finally subsided and he slid out of Shane with a soft, wet sound, Shane lay there for a moment, trembling and utterly spent. He felt completely open, his body humming with a lingering, warm glow. He blinked up at the ceiling, his breath coming in slow, shaky sighs of pure contentment.

Ilya didn't pull away. He wrapped a protective arm around Shane’s shoulders, pulling him close and kissing his temple with a tenderness that made Shane’s heart ache.

"You were so brave, my love," Ilya whispered, his voice a soft, melodic caress. "So perfect. You took him so beautifully."

Shane leaned into Ilya’s chest, a small, shaky smile touching his lips. "It was...it was incredible."

Yuki was still there, standing over them, his white fur damp and his chest heaving as he panted. He looked down at Shane with an expression of pure, canine devotion, his tail giving a slow, rhythmic wag. He wasn't finished with the affection; he nudged his head against Shane’s cheek, whining softly.

Ilya noticed the dog's lingering need. He smiled, his eyes shimmering with affection for both of them. He reached out and gently stroked Yuki’s flank, then looked back at Shane.

"He loves you so much, Shane," Ilya murmured, his voice sweet and encouraging. "He wants to feel that connection with you one more time. Would you like to take care of him for me? Just a little bit?"

Shane looked at Yuki—the loyal, powerful animal who had just claimed him—and felt a surge of genuine love. He didn't feel used; he felt cherished.

"Yes," Shane whispered. "I want to."

Ilya helped Shane shift into a kneeling position, moving with a gentle slowness that felt like a dance. He didn't force or push; he simply guided Shane’s body, his touch light and supportive. He rested a hand on the nape of Shane's neck, not to control him, but to ground him.

"Just be gentle with him," Ilya whispered, his breath warm against Shane's ear. "Show him how much you appreciate him. Just like he took care of you."

Shane leaned forward, his movements soft and loving. He reached out first, petting Yuki's chest, feeling the rapid thrum of the dog's heart. Then, with a tender gaze, he opened his mouth and let the glistening tip of Yuki's cock slide past his lips.

The taste was musky and primal. Shane began to lap at the head of the cock with slow, swirling motions of his tongue, treating the organ with the same reverence and care that Ilya treated him.

Yuki let out a long, contented sigh, his eyes closing in bliss. He didn't thrust aggressively; instead, he leaned into Shane, his weight supported by Ilya.

"That's it, sweetheart," Ilya encouraged, his fingers lightly massaging Shane's scalp. "You're doing so well. He loves the way you suck him. You're both so special."

Shane felt a deep sense of harmony. As he took more of the shaft into his mouth, the suction gentle and rhythmic, he felt a bond forming between himself and the dog—a shared secret, a shared pleasure, all fostered under Ilya's loving gaze.

Yuki began to pulse, his breath hitching. He let out a soft, melodic whine, his tail wagging faster. He wasn't fighting for dominance now; he was simply surrendering to the love and care Shane was giving him.

"He's almost there, Shane," Ilya whispered lovingly. "Just keep going. Give him everything."

With a final, soft shudder, Yuki released. He didn't howl this time; he let out a long, shuddering breath as he filled Shane's mouth with hot, thick seed. Shane swallowed slowly and rhythmically, accepting the gift of the animal's pleasure with a heart full of affection.

When it was over, Yuki slumped forward, resting his heavy head on Shane’s shoulder. Shane wrapped his arms around the dog's neck, hugging him tight, while Ilya wrapped his arms around both of them, pulling them into one big, tangled heap of fur and skin.

"My beautiful boys," Ilya whispered, kissing the top of Yuki's head and then Shane's forehead. "I love you both so much."

"Will we... will we do that again?" Shane whispered, his voice raw.

Ilya smiled, a slow curve of the lips. "Whenever I tell him to, Shane. Whenever I tell him to."