I can't let this opportunity go...

I gulped. I couldn't let this opportunity go, I had to do it... and swallow my pride... I felt the spines slowly extending from my fingers as I approached Elise, my skinwalker side getting more and more excited.

Just for a day, that's all... It's just to get closer to my parents...

I looked around, making sure that we were currently alone, and swiftly stabbed Elise's neck with the spines, shoving her into her car.

"Hmmf!"

She tried to scream but I firmly covered her mouth to make sure she wouldn't make any noise. It didn't take long for me to feel her soul flow inside me and for her to deflate.

Sorry, but I need to borrow your identity...

I immediately sat at the driver's seat and drove away to that same warehouse I hid in to done Zack's skin before. After checking that I was indeed alone again, I removed Marc's skin. I would drive back to the carpark afterwards to restore him there.

The only thing that was left was to wear Elise... I stared at her skin for what felt like hours, my last remnants of reticence making things so much harder, especially mixed with this ever growing excitement I was feeling knowing that I would soon become this pretty woman...

She's so short and thin compared to me... Can I really wear her?

It was a futile question, I already knew the answer thanks to my time as Laura... I took a deep breath and cut an opening on her back with the spines before slotting my legs inside hers. Moments later, this strange melting sensation started, and I was feeling the cold floor through her much smaller feet. I grit my teeth and slid my arms next, pulling her skin up and bracing myself for what was about to come. Despite my best efforts, I let out a loud moan as this overwhelming sensation I remembered flared up again... I felt my genitals reverting back within me, replaced by Elise's womb and vagina...

I leaned against the car, panting heavily, my new feminine genitals already getting wet...

Oh my god... Why... does it feel so good?

After a moment to regain my senses, I held Elise's face and pulled it over mine to complete the process. As soon as I did so, I felt her skin constricting almost hungrily all around me and my vision went white. At the same time, new memories flowed inside my head. I saw myself growing up in a large family. I was the youngest child and had two loving sisters and a caring older brother. I was a decent but not exceptional student in school, and was part of the music club, learning the piano as I dreamed of becoming a musician. I went to secretarial studies in college because it was a safe choice and joined this company a few years later. I had a sweet boyfriend I've been with for three years and we had plans to marry in a year.

As I slowly opened my eyes, everything felt so right. The discomfort I experienced these last few days as I wore Zack, Xavier, and Marc completely vanished, replaced by a feeling of bliss and peacefulness.

I glanced down at my hands, seeing my glittering red nails, and looked at the car's mirror, stunned and entranced by my reflection. I lost more than thirty centimeters in height in only a few minutes, everything seemed so much bigger...

"I can't believe it..." I muttered, hearing my now far softer voice.

I kept staring for a long time at my reflection through these pretty green eyes I now had. It was so surreal to know that I currently was this cute tiny woman...

I shivered slightly, finally realizing that I was naked, and quickly grabbed Elise's clothes. Her underwear were pretty sexy, I had to admit. Black lace panties and bra, alongside a garter-belt and black stockings.

I never imagined I'd ever wear something so feminine...

The panties fit perfectly, no trace of my male genitals in sight. I used Elise's experience to easily put on the bra and the garter-belt, and then pulled up the stockings. The nylon felt really good against my skin. I really wanted to know how I looked like just in my underwear but I had more pressing matters. I buttoned Elise's white blouse, pulled up her black pencil skirt, and slipped my feet inside her high heels, completing my look.

Despite knowing how difficult it was to walk in heels from Claire's bad experience with it, I had absolutely no issue walking around. The clicking of the heels echoing throughout the empty warehouse as I walked was very satisfying, for some strange reason.

But I regained my composure shortly after. I had to drive back to the carpark and restore Marc quickly. I got into the car and drove there. I noticed as I drove how different it felt. I was so much shorter, my field of vision was far lower compared to usual. It was a good thing that Elise had a small compact car because it'd be very hard to drive otherwise.

I parked next to Marc's car and got out. After making sure that no one could see, I tweaked his memories, dressed his skin, and laid it in between our two cars before stabbing him with the spines to restore him. I only had Elise's soul within me now, and, strangely enough, it almost felt like a relief.

Marc regained consciousness, and I crouched next to him, making sure not to flash him by accident.

"Are you okay?" I asked, feigning to worry.

He groggily rose up, holding his head. "What... What happened?"

"I don't know, you were there, laying on the ground."

"That's... weird... Did I faint?" He said, standing up.

"Do you want me to call an ambulance?"

He shook his head. "No... I'll just... rest in my car a bit before leaving. Thanks for your concerns, Elise."

I nodded, smiling weakly. "Okay, I hope it won't happen again. Be careful."

It felt good when Marc called me Elise...

I watched him get into his car and close his eyes. I didn't want to linger here any longer, so I got into Elise's car and drove to her apartment. It was a small but well-situated one not far from the city market. Elise went there every week to buy some fresh vegetables and fruits.

I parked and got into the elevator, greeting one of Elise's neighbours on the way. I felt another thrill of satisfaction as I was once again perceived as Elise.

I really need to talk to Dahlia about this... Why does it feel so nice to be perceived as a woman?

I never had any discomfort with my gender before, I was a cisgender man happy with my body. I didn't understand where these urges were coming from... But I couldn't deny how good it made me feel whenever I glanced down and saw my undeniably feminine body...

I took a deep breath as I stepped out of the elevator.

Until tomorrow, I am Elise... I need to act like her and stop being distracted...

I unlocked the door to my apartment and walked inside, greeted by an energetic little dog, happily running in circle around me.

March... That's his name.

I knelt and patted his head, smiling at how cute he was. He was a black and white Shih Tzu. I loved animals but never had the opportunity to have one myself. My ex did have some parrots but they always disliked me for some strange reason.

"Sorry for being late." I said as I gently scratched behind his ears.

I removed the heels and slipped inside a pair of black flats Elise kept next to the front door. She may wear heels often, but it didn't make it any less tiring after a full day of work. I dropped her bag on the couch and went to the kitchen to cook dinner and prepare March's food.

Even though I was using Elise's own experience, it still felt weird to be so short. Elise even had a stepladder to help her access the higher cupboards. I never needed something like this before.

I feel so tiny and frail... And yet... I don't hate it...

I instinctively started to hum a song as I was cooking, only realising a few minutes later what I was doing. Elise always did that to focus, and I somehow did the same without thinking. Hearing this melodious voice coming out of my mouth was fairly satisfying, though; Elise was a pretty good singer and had a very cute voice.

I finished making dinner and called March, giving him his food while I was eating mine. He was so adorable, Elise loved him deeply.

I'd love to have a dog in the future... But considering my goal, it would be difficult to take care of one properly...

It was another thought that somewhat saddened me, but what else was I supposed to do anyway? Just steal a skin and live a tranquil life? Even though I was granted these powers allowing me to change the world? I couldn't...

After finishing dinner, I washed the dishes and went to my bedroom. I could observe myself in more details. I blushed slightly.

Elise is really cute...

She was twenty-nine but still looked like she could be in high-school, and her short height didn't help with that.

The sound of the front door opening broke me out of my thoughts. I then suddenly remembered that Elise had a boyfriend...

"Elise? You're here?" A masculine voice that I recognised as Elise's boyfriend, John, asked.

"I-I'm here!" I replied instinctively. "Give me a moment!"

I had absolutely no idea how to act... I never planned to be someone's girlfriend...

John walked into the bedroom and pulled me into a hug. He was a bit shorter than my original self, but still far taller than Elise, and it was such a strange sensation to be held like this. It was a reversal of what happened with my previous girlfriends...

"I missed you, babe."

"I-I missed you too." I timidly replied, still in shock.

While I was confused, John took the opportunity to give me a kiss, and I had to do my best not to break free by reflex...

"Are you alright?" He asked softly.

"I am... Just tired. I was about to take a shower." I replied, trying to regain my composure.

I quickly grabbed Elise's pajamas and walked into the bathroom, locking the door behind me. A multitude of thoughts were running through my mind as I undressed.

I... I really kissed a guy...

I felt Elise's love manifesting during the kiss, making it less awkward than I would have expected, but a part of me was still weirded out by what happened. I had absolutely no interest in men, but I was currently Elise... For her own sake, I had to be careful with her boyfriend and not mess up her relationship...

I stopped for a brief instant as I looked at my underwear. Elise had planned to have sex with him tonight, that's why she wore something so sexy... I could feel her desire, she had been looking forward to it all day. John was apparently very good and gentle in bed...

Oh god... Why am I even entertaining this thought...

I shook my head. I didn't want to sleep with a man, no matter how strong Elise's love was. The question was how to deal with that... I could just act like I wasn't in the mood and end it there, or I could skin John and give him and Elise fake memories tomorrow morning... It'd at least make them believe they had a good time...