Going along with Claire's idea

I couldn't resist her and relented. "Fine, but only temporarily, alright? We shouldn't **** our abilities like this."

She beamed when she heard me. "Of course! Thank you, Ed! I'm sure it'll be fun!"

It's been a while since I last saw her so excited. I couldn't help but smile. And becoming twins, it did sound fun, I had to admit.

"So, what do you know about these twins?" I asked.

Claire looked away, thinking about it. "Not much, I never spoke to them. I remember them mentioning some college classes in a conversation I overheard, so I suppose they're college students."

"I see."

She got up, grabbing her phone and writing a text. "Do you mind if I visit Dahlia? I want to ask her something. And I, uh... might stay the night..." She added, blushing slightly.

I chuckled. "Sure, I don't mind. Have fun."

I didn't feel like stopping Claire and Dahlia from getting closer anymore. I knew Dahlia better, thanks to the conversation we had when Mother turned Claire. She did seem like a better person than I thought. And Claire was a skinwalker too, now, it wasn't like she was at risk with Dahlia. I wasn't sure what these two did while I was busy with Mother and her coven, but Claire clearly had started to develop feelings for Dahlia. If the two ended up dating, I would support them, as long as Dahlia made Claire happy.

"Thanks, Ed. See you tomorrow." She said, quickly stuffing and grabbing her backpack and leaving the flat.

"Claire... is taking it really well..." Melissa commented.

"Indeed, but I prefer to see her like this than depressed. Anyway, I'm going to buy some groceries to make dinner, do you want to come?"

"W-would you... want to wear me?" Melissa asked timidly.

She really likes being worn, doesn't she?

I didn't see any reason to refuse if it was something she enjoyed. It wasn't like I didn't enjoy being her either. A small part of me already missed being a woman, even if the cold wasn't bothering me anymore.

I smiled. "Sure, if you don't mind."

"I-I don't. You can... wear me whenever you want..."

I approached her, freeing the spines and swiftly stabbing her in the neck. She smiled blissfully as she deflated and her soul flowed within me. I put her skin and clothes on the couch and started to undress.

Once naked, I opened her back and slotted my head first, this time. Her face tightened all around mine, until I opened my new pair of eyes. I quickly slid my arms into hers and then finished with the legs, bracing myself for the upcoming deluge of sensations as I got her womb again. I let out a moan, overwhelmed. It always felt so good...

Her skin constricted more and more and her memories became more vividly present in my mind yet again. I let out a soft sigh as this now familiar feeling of belonging and peacefulness washed over me.

I grabbed Melissa's clothes and got dressed, smiling as I saw my reflection in the phone's screen. "Thank you, Melissa. I'll restore you once I'm back, so we can eat together."

I left the flat and walked to the nearby supermarket. I let Melissa's personality take over, acting more shy as I crossed paths with people on the street and in the store. The store clerk smiled warmly at me as I paid for the food, and I suspected that he may have had a thing for Melissa. Not that I didn't get him, Melissa was quite cute.

As I left the store, it made me wonder how Melissa would live her life from now on. Since she was supposed to assist me, dating someone would be complicated... From her memories, she didn't seem to mind, she just wanted to keep assisting me. She was happy being with me so far.

I reached my flat shortly after, storing the groceries, but my door rang. When I checked who it was, I saw Cindy, holding a cake.

"Yes?" I asked as I opened the door.

"Hey Edward," she said quietly, to make me understand that she was still Ashley. "I, uhh, wanted to give you this. I baked it earlier."

I smiled. "Oh, thank you. Would you like to come in for a bit?"

Her shyness was leaking through Cindy's facade as she nodded. "Y-yes."

As I closed the door behind us, I spoke. "How did you know I wasn't Melissa?"

"The way you opened the door and greeted me. It... wasn't like Melissa. And I saw Claire leave earlier."

I chuckled. "I see, I still have to work on that, then."

"I... hung out with Melissa often since she joined. I know how she's like."

I could see it from Melissa's memories. The two of them quickly became good friends when Melissa joined the coven despite their inherent shyness, due to their common experiences when it came to bullying.

"Claire seemed... excited, what happened?" Ashley asked as I put the cake she offered me in the fridge.

"Hmm, she had an idea of skins we could potentially wear, and I accepted." I replied truthfully.

"Oh? What kind of skins?"

"Twins, apparently. She only knows that they're college students."

"You and Claire becoming twins... It sounds... lovely." Ashley said, smiling shyly. "Can... Can I find a skin to stay with you? I'd love to attend college with you and Claire..."

It wasn't like I could forbid her. And unlike Claire and me, she needed to wear a skin anyway since she most likely didn't have her original skin anymore.

"If you don't cause any trouble, I don't see why not. Maybe you should ask Dahlia for help. I'm sure she'll have a few suggestions of skins you could use."

Ashley nodded. "Dahlia, right... I'll ask her tomorrow. I... want to find a skin able to help you and Melissa too."

I smiled. "Thanks, Ashley."

"W-would you prefer if I wear a woman?" She asked, her cheeks reddening.

"Why are you asking me? Wear what you prefer?"

She fidgeted with her fingers. "I-I don't mind either way, I'm just... wondering what you'd be... more attracted to..."

Right, she does want to date me...

"Hmm, I'm not really into men."

She approached me, smiling shyly. "Okay, I'll... I'll find a skin you'll love, Edward. Then, we... we can be together... if you want?"

I smiled back, blushing slightly. "Why not. I'm not dating anyone, so we could get to know each other better."

I may not have known her for long, but I had to admit that Ashley was quite cute. And it was clear that she truly loved me. I wasn't sure how our relationship would work as skinwalkers, but I didn't see the harm in trying.

She came closer, kissing me and taking me by surprise. Her demeanour shifted, as she appeared more confident, more like when she was playing Cindy's role earlier.

She smiled warmly at me. "Thank you, Edward. I'm an absolute mess on the inside, but your words are words I've dreamed of hearing for years. I never expected this day to ever come, but I am truly glad it happened."

"Y-you're welcome." I replied, regaining my composure. This surprise kiss was starting to make me feel aroused.

"I should return home before Noah arrives, I hope you'll enjoy the cake. Have a good evening." She said, bowing at me and leaving the flat.

I smiled as I sat on the couch. I might have agreed to it a bit fast, but Ashley truly seemed like a nice girl.

I tried to ignore the arousal and undressed, removing Melissa. I still felt unsure about doing anything in her body like this. After the now usual feeling of getting my own genitals back, I got dressed in my own clothes again and restored her.

"Hey Melissa. Sorry, it took longer than expected." I said as she regained consciousness.

She slowly rose up, smiling tiredly. "It's... It's okay. Ashley... really loves you. She mentioned you to me a few times."

"Did she?"

She nodded. "You're... her hero."

"I see. I hope she won't be disappointed when she'll get to know me better." I said, chuckling slightly.

"I-I don't think she will. You're a good man."

"Thanks, Melissa. Anyway, I should start making dinner, want to give me a hand?"

"Yes."

Melissa and I went to cook, and then enjoyed a nice dinner together. The cake Ashley brought was delicious as well, I wasn't sure if it was her own skills or Cindy's, but it had been a while since I last ate a cake this good.

After sending a text to Claire to make sure she reached Dahlia's home safely, Melissa and I played games for a bit and then got ready to sleep. I was really curious about these twins Claire mentioned, and I felt some excitement coming from my skinwalker side.