Fenris looked away and shrugged his shoulders, his collar feeling suddenly heavy around his neck. He new he couldn't lie to his master, but that didn't mean he couldn't just stay quiet. There was a long process involved to remove the collar and it had been decades since someone in his bloodline had been Collared. The knowledge had been lost when his brothers destroyed the archives where the papers were kept and he knew the collar couldn't simply be taken off.

She leaned forward.Why do you have that collar? What's going on? Answer me!

Fenris winced as the collar sent a spark of pain through him at her command. 'You are my master now. I owe you a debt for saving my pack.' he told her, gritting his teeth. He hated being submissive, it was against his very nature and instinct.

Her eyes narrowed.No I'm not! I don't want to be your master... I.. why?

'You killed my brothers. I owe you for that whether you like it or not.' Fenris told her angrily, wincing as the collar seemed to tighten at his aggressive tone.

Bella snarled.I will not have you as a follower. I won't allow it.

Fenris let out a whimper when the collar tightened dangerously close to choking him. 'I can't help it, Bella! I'm an Alpha by blood. Do you really think I would willingly submit to being ordered around?' he asked, desperately wishing the collar would loosen.

Her face softened.If I can order you around then I order you to stop following me.Cissy looked up. She could feel the air changing.

The collar went crazy. Tightening, loosening, and occasionally sending shocks of electricity through him. It had never had a command like that. Anyone who controlled a werewolf with the collar on typically was to focused on using it to kill and protect. There had never been anyone that didn't want to use a werewolf's strength. Fenris collapsed to the ground, eyes wide with agony. 'Why?' he asked Bella, even his thoughts sounding desperate.

Because if I have one of my episodes, I could make you do something that you'll regret.She said, worry in her voice.

Fenris shook on the ground as the collar sent a rather strong shock through him. 'Tell that to the collar then.' he growled immediately regretting the reaction when it tightened. 'Bella...please take back the order. The collar only understands commands that takes advantage of the wearer's strength. Just order me to go get something, anything when you feel like an episode is coming, please. That way I'm not here for you to give an order to when it comes.' he nearly begged her.

She nodded.I suppose that makes sense.

Fenris took a deep breath when the collar loosened and laid panting on the ground. 'Thank you.' the thought was like a whisper. Fenris finally managed to stand up and shook himself off, stretching.

Bella walked over and knelt down.Are you stuck as a wolf?

Fenris nodded. 'Until I pay back my debt, which is unlikely, or we find a way to remove the collar.' he told her.

Bella sat down heavily and frowned in irritation.What debt?

'You saved my pack by killing my brothers.' he said simply, grinning slightly at her irritation. 'You know most people aren't so disappointed when they get the chance of making a werewolf their own person lapdog.'

She covered her ears.Sorry, can't hear you.

Fenris looked up at her and stuck his tongue out. He rolled his eyes and stood up. 'So what now? We can't return to the pack until I find a way to hide the collar and its scent, so what kind of adventures do you two go on?' he asked, sending the thought to both Bella and Cissy.

Cissy and Bella looked at each other at the same time, then back to fenris.We hunt.They both said together.

Fenris' ears flicked forward and his tail started to wag. 'Finally! It's been forever.' he barked excitedly.

Bella smirked.Cmon. Cissy said there's a wonderful herd of gazelles off the river bank.

Fenris let out a happy yip and started circling Bella's legs like an excited puppy. The collar brought out his more docile animal behaviors. He darted to the entrance and stood just inside, squirming impatiently.

Bella and Cissy darted out into the cool night. Cissys movements seemed more feline, smooth and swift.