The Trouble with Furries

Daniel is young, confident, gay, and fascinated by the wolf, feeling that the animal is a reflection of himself. After losing his boyfriend, the alpha in their relationship, he craves a new alpha and finds Patrick, a handsome thirty year old, at club Trade. When Daniel begins working at the club, he meets a flirtatious blond who introduces him to his world, the unfamiliar world of the furry. Bringing Chad into his relationship with Patrick, Daniel carefully navigates the intricacies of an ongoing threesome while delving deeper into a world he fears, yet feels that he belongs. Excerpt: The man was a little taller than his own six feet, a little older by about ten years, and Daniel was caught by the man’s brown appraising eyes, barely visible from the long bangs parted to the side. Intense desire emanated from the man. “What’s your name?” “Daniel,” Daniel bit his lip, “and yours?” “Patrick.” Daniel curled his lip in an unconscious manner. “What are we doing after this?” In pure confidence, Patrick moved closer. Daniel felt intimidated and he liked it. “Taking you home.” Patrick’s loft was a conversion of two separate apartments, neatly arranged and antiseptic. Daniel, regardless of his initial discomfort, strutted in and eyed the furniture, aware that he was being watched. Patrick’s eyes hardened, curious to figure out the guy he had picked up. “Are you really cool with this?” “You’re the Alpha, you tell me.” Daniel stepped closer and felt the body heat pass between them. “Alpha,” Patrick was perplexed. Daniel continued, “I’ve always been fascinated by the wolf pack.” “I can be your Alpha.” Images of running naked through the night woods filled Daniel’s excited head. He wanted to say more but could not find the words. “I’m fine with that. I can be a good Beta.”