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My Vampire’s Temptation 35. Making New Memories
Demetrius“Wow. It’s beautiful.” Xenia speaks barely above a whisper as she eyes the scene behind me. My eyes on the other hand, are still trained on her. “Yes, beautiful,” I respond but I’m not talking about the garden. I grab her hands and pull her as I walk backwards still refusing to look elsewhere. She never ceases to amaze me.Tonight is a special night. After my research and finding out what I did, who she was to me, I wanted to do something special. Our first date had been ruined, after all. So, it is only natural I make that up to her.The garden was blooming with greenery and colorful flowers. Fairy lights lit up the trees and walkways. Fireflies flew about, nearly skating on the pond where the waterfall ended. It is a sight indeed.The way she smiled widely looking around at everything let me know she thinks the same. I finally turn, leading her to her seat and pulling it out for her before I take the one across. “This is amazing, Demetrius.” She looks at the food while t
Last Updated : 2023-06-20My Vampire’s Temptation 36. All Good Things
XeniaTonight has me on cloud nine. We had the perfect date, and no, I’m not talking about April 25th. I really wasn’t expecting it to go like this, but there’s absolutely no complaints from my end.Not only was the scene beautiful and majestic, Demetrius was the perfect gentleman, just how he showed me in the beginning. He expressed his feelings for me and now all my worries and uncertainties have pretty much flown out the window. The way he looked at me, the resolve in what he said, even my intuition is telling me to believe him, so I do. I’m choosing to go with it. I’m choosing him. I don’t care who or what he is. No one has ever made me feel like this. No one has not only told me but showed me that they care. I love the way he backs up his words. He's so different than Aiden. With him I’m confident and secure, I feel beautiful and wanted. He reminds me as much every chance he gets.How is it in a single night my feelings for him have tripled? Damn I’m really caught up. I admit it
Last Updated : 2023-06-20My Vampire’s Temptation 37. What Best Friends Are For
Xenia “Who are you?”“Excuse me? Uh, no. You’re in my best friend’s apartment and I’ve never seen you before so who the fuck are you?”I sit on my bed listening to the conversation between Hendrix and Brittania. Usually, I would intervene because she can have a real mouth on her, but even though they’re vampires, I know they won’t hurt her. Unfortunately for them, they’re guilty by association. Demetrius has pissed me off, but he’s not around. They’re his friends, so they’ll get whatever she gives to them. And since I’ve told her I was upset, I’m sure she’ll be on a rampage.A grin crosses my lips at the thought. She’s like my own personal pretty little attack dog. Sorry, boys.“Xenia isn’t accepting visitors right now. You’ll have to come back.”“Oh, that’s a good one.” She laughs maniacally, and I have to cover my mouth to hold back my own. “You think you can stop me from coming in? I don’t know who you are, but don’t piss me off. Xee, who are these assholes?” She yells loud enough
Last Updated : 2023-06-20My Vampire’s Temptation 38. Case of the Ex
DemetriusShe was most definitely not okay. I saw it in her eyes and demeanor, the saddened look that washed over her face, the way her shoulders lurched forward in defeat. Everything screamed at me to console her, to beg her to stay just for a bit longer. But once again, her safety is at risk.Regardless if there are no more feelings involved, if Odette got word of a human being close to me in any way, she would surely kill her without blinking an eye. To say she despises humans would be putting it lightly and she’s always been a jealous and crazed woman. It’s hard to believe she once had my heart, but I suppose back then we had a lot more things in common.Why is this happening? Why now? The bitch is back to ruin my life again. Was it not enough that she left me for another, my sworn enemy? Now she comes back to take away any semblance of happiness I have begun to experience. Something tells me the timing is no coincidence, but I will find out for sure in due time. I just told myse
Last Updated : 2023-06-21My Vampire’s Temptation 39. A Not So Good Surprise
XeniaInitially, walking down the street on our way to Jez’s house has me feeling like old times. Me and Britt enjoying the nice weather, chatting about what’s going on in our lives, ready to pop up on our friend unannounced, because that’s just what we do. If you have to give your friends a heads-up that you’re coming, are you even really friends? The current problems I’m dealing with soon remind me that it’s not like old times, though. Now the source of my man problems isn’t caused by a regular man like they used to be. Somehow, I’ve managed to crank up my troubles a notch… or 10. Getting involved with a vampire can do that to you apparently.Speaking of vampires, I steal a glance over my shoulder. Much to my annoyance, Yuno and Hendrix are trailing not far behind looking like tall and broody, but handsome bodyguards. Once again it has me wondering, are all vampire men hot because so far I haven’t seen one that wasn’t, and I really can’t blame Brittania for being thrown off
Last Updated : 2023-06-24My Vampire’s Temptation 40. You Again
XeniaMe and Brittania walk in like it’s our place. I’m staring daggers at Aiden while he jumps into his pants with wide, unbeliving eyes.“Xee, this isn’t what it looks like.”“Oh, wow. Seriously? That’s the best you can come up with? So… you all aren’t fucking with each other? Let me guess. Your washing machine broke so you had to come here to do laundry including the clothes you were wearing, right? And then Jezebel thought, why the hell not? Let me toss my own in there too to cut back on the water bill.” Brittania scoffs beside me, half laugh, half disgust in the two in front of us.“Save it! You’ve always been a self-serving dick, but I never thought you’d go so low. I really shouldn’t be surprised, though. At this point I don’t put anything past you.”“Fuck. I’m sorry. I didn’t – I haven’t heard from you in weeks. You said you wanted nothing to do with me after I told you how much I loved you. What was I supposed to think? What was I supposed to do?”What part of “save it” was un
Last Updated : 2023-06-27My Vampire’s Temptation 41. Taking What’s Mine
AndreasThey say you can wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Since mine is a round California King, I’m not so sure that it has an actual side, but today when my eyes opened and I stood tall, something told me it would truly be a good day.That feeling solidified when I sensed my future queen’s presence. I quickly removed the two vampire women who had unceremoniously fallen asleep after being too tired to do it the night before. Women typically weren’t allowed to infringe upon my personal space after rendering their services, and usually there would be punishment for that mistake. I hated waking up to the needy things that wanted to put their hand on me after I’d already had my fill. But today since I was in such a great mood, I would show them some grace and allow them to live.So it seems sending the whore Odette off to her old beloved had paid off after all. It was a bold and risky move, but in that moment, I was a desperate man. Not even 24 hours later and Xenia has come back ab
Last Updated : 2023-06-30My Vampire’s Temptation 42. Revelations
DemetriusIt’s been hours since Yuno or Hendrix had last made contact. To say I’m on edge would be an understatement. There is this negative feeling looming over me that I can’t shake.Perhaps it’s the fact that I’ve sent Xenia away, the woman I’m meant to protect. Perhaps it’s the fact that the last person I wanted to see, the devil incarnate herself, is now in the proximity of my coven. Perhaps it’s knowing that in the end, most likely none of this will bode well for me.I pace back and forth in my office replaying the conversation me and Odette had. The look on her face when she realized not only did she no longer hold any power over me, but also that her little ruse wasn’t fooling anyone was priceless. I hated the fact that she thought she could one-up me. Did she think after years of dealing with her insanity I had become rusty?Silly woman.I force her from my mind unwilling to give her anymore of my energy. She is the reason the woman I care about is no longer here. Now I’m regr
Last Updated : 2023-07-04
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My Vampire’s Temptation Epilogue
In a dark, forgotten chamber, cobwebs and dust have taken over. Water drips through the cracks of the stone walls and dirt above. The smell of mold and death fills the air. Light and life have been missing from this place for hundreds of years.A distant memory. A final resting place. A desolate tomb. Abandoned and never to be accessed again.That was the objective when the mother of all vampires laid down in her coffin for what was to be the last time.She fell into an everlasting slumber of her own doing, incapable of accepting what had become of her life, but disinclined to choose true death, as that would not have been punishment enough.Unable to face the consequences of her actions and ashamed of her creations, there was nothing left to live for.So, she slept, and she dreamed about her mistakes.To save her children, she became a monster requiring blood from the living in order to survive, but that wasn’t the intention. It’s not what she wanted. The Mother wished to protect
My Vampire’s Temptation 59. It All Comes Full Circle
XeniaHis cool body somehow provides me comfort and warmth as he tugs me closer. Being in his arms draws away all my uncertainties and fears.The room is dark and moody. Lit candles dance in the space and there’s a heavenly scent flowing around us. We’re laying on the softest couch I’ve ever felt. It must be made of clouds. Any snack you could think of has been provided, and a TV the size of a wall displays a movie that normally would have my attention, if my mind wasn’t so preoccupied by the gorgeous man beside me.Both my stomach and heart are completely full.Thinking about us has my emotions all over the place. My hand goes under his shirt instinctually, searching for that skin-to-skin contact. He shifts beside me under my touch, and I wonder if he feels the same about me.But I know he does. He tells me often. Not only with words, but body language and actions.No longer do I compare my past relationships with him, because he’s ridden me of all my uncertainties and qual
My Vampire’s Temptation 58. A Small Leap Forward
XeniaA month has passed since that night and so many things have changed. I’m learning about the vampire world and how to be a part of it while still embracing my humanity. That’s something I refuse to give up no matter what happens.Humans live our lives day to day, concerned with finances, work, and relationships. Our priorities are based around materialism and the projection that we have a perfect lifestyle, but there’s so much more to it than that. For the most part, we are ignorant of what takes place right under our noses. That’s probably a good thing, because the reality is like a parallel universe. Straight out of a scary movie, when the sun sets and the moon rises, evil lurks around every corner. What I’ve recently learned and what’s even more disturbing is vampires aren’t the only threat. Sometimes it can all be a bit overwhelming. My brain struggles to grasp the influx of information.Thankfully, Demetrius has been right there beside me, helping me every step of t
My Vampire’s Temptation 57. The Thin Line
XeniaDemetrius kneels over Andreas, asserting his authority, gripping the hilt of the blade that’s protruding from his chest tightly in his fingers until they turn pale.“Didn’t I say I would be the one to end you?” His question lingers causing my thoughts to wander. War begins to rage in my mind. Uncertainties cloud my judgment.Vampire laws are different than my own. Tiberius is here, Yuno and Hendrix too, as well as many others that are unknown. Lucius, the king, and Andreas’ father is also among those present. The authority and power he exudes is intimidating, yet he stands there silently even though his body language says he’s not on board with what’s about to happen. Will no one intervene? The situation makes me uneasy. It almost seems wrong.Then what is the right thing? And right for whom? The line between right and wrong can be thin. It’s not always so clear. Sometimes it’s subjective…I understand Demetrius’ point. It’s just…Then something comes over me. A divine interve
My Vampire’s Temptation 56. The End
AndreasMy mistakes and arrogance have finally cost me. How quickly things can take a turn for the worse. One moment you feel like you’re on top of the world, the next you’re falling hard.They say when you are at the bottom, there’s only one way to go. I suppose the same holds true for the opposite situation as well. It was foolish of me to leave the two of them alone. Thinking she’d be safe with my guards. Thinking he’d remain confined within his cell. Thinking there was no way the two of them would find their way back to one another after everything I’d done to ensure that didn’t happen. Yet it did.The connection they had, I wanted it for myself. I envied that.Damn him!I slam my fist against the steering wheel while racing through the streets at dangerous speeds, intent on ending things with finality this time. Taunting him was fun while it lasted, but he cannot be allowed to live any longer. His prolonged interference had already set me back. Because somehow even though I co
My Vampire’s Temptation 55. An Otherworldly Connection
Xenia“Ouch!” I catch myself before swearing realizing as of late, curse words have become a frequent part of my vocabulary.My elbow hit a hard surface. Where am I? What happened?The room is dark and small, but there’s a sliver of light flooding through a partially opened door. The last thing I remember is taking Andreas’ blood, then calling upon the odd purple power -- something I came up with for lack of a better name -- and feeling extremely satisfied watching him fly across the room uncontrollably. The look on his face was pure gold.It’s annoying he’s been blessed with such handsome features. His personality sucks. He doesn’t deserve them.And then everything went black.Oh, my God. Demetrius. Where is he!?I jump up in a panic wondering how much time has passed. I have to make sure he’s okay somehow.Why am I in this room? It’s like I was hidden, and the fact I’m clueless as to my position is a bit of an impediment to my plan of finding Demetrius. It doesn’t stop me
My Vampire’s Temptation 54. Whatever It Takes
DemetriusTwo things happen simultaneously, both catch me off guard. But it’s the minutes prior that replay in my mind as I attempt to get a grasp of the reality ahead of me. Xenia knew something was off. Of course she did. She’s extremely intelligent and well-versed in reading situations. I should have caught on sooner, consulted her even. But in my overly confident stupidity, I ignored the warnings, instead allowing anger and the territorial side of my beast to overpower me. Now it’s obvious it had all been intentional. These vampires taunted me, and like a brainless fish, I took the bait. Since she regained her memory, there were a few things we could have handled differently.We probably should have skipped out on the mind-blowing quickie, but it was one for the books.We should have avoided conflict and looked for an exit. But knowing the one who attempted to unceremoniously take her blood was before me… well, I simply could not allow him to continue to breathe the same
My Vampire’s Temptation 53. The Power of a Lioness
XeniaThe remaining vampires eye us warily after that display, spreading out to block our path. It’s weird they didn’t seem to bat an eye after their friend was just killed right in front of them. Friend is a strong word. Maybe they were just coworkers. Not all coworkers are treated equally. And if I’m being honest, there are a few in my past who I wouldn’t mind…I mentally slap myself for getting carried away. Now is not the time to get distracted by my thoughts or psychoanalyze the situation.Demetrius doesn’t waver. He remains in front of me like a shield and somehow, against the odds before us, I feel safe and protected. It’s telling they don’t just attack us on sight. That leads me to a few conclusions. Either they’ve been instructed not to. Or they know who they’re up against and are apprehensive to press us without a plan.Perhaps it is the time to psychoanalyze.Demetrius notices this too. I know, because it becomes obvious when his shoulders relax, and he rolls his neck from
My Vampire’s Temptation 52. When it Hits the Fan
Xenia“Andreas will undoubtedly return soon. In fact, I find it odd he even left you behind in the first place. There must have been something important for him to do.”Demetrius seemed to be speaking more to himself than me as he continued to tug me along like a dog walker.“I need to get to a phone, call on some back up. At this moment, we are severely outnumbered.”“My phone is missing along with my purse and gun. And I use the term ‘missing’ loosely, because I’m pretty sure Andreas just took it from me.” I whisper to him, silently applauding myself for remembering that vampires have sensitive hearing. The thought reminds me it’s a wonder none of them have caught us by now. Just before we reach the top of the stairs, he halts suddenly, pressing his fingers to his lips. Everything’s extremely quiet. Eerily quiet, and I’m wondering how long it’s been since my fight with the other vampire. An hour or so? Where is everyone? It seems like forever ago at this point. Can he r
