Her sad look.

Vladimir can understand Luxiana's lost look after what he told her. By her way of acting, he will have understood that the young woman was expecting him to sink his fangs into her jugular to pump all her blood until she was empty.

But there, he tells her that he does not need this blood but rather her, it is confusing indeed.

"What do you mean Lord? »

Vladimir frowned, he didn't expect her to jump on him and attack him, even the dumbest of humans who had heard about vampires would know that it was useless. Vampires are faster, stronger, and more resistant than them, but the fact that she lies down in front of him with so much termination, it intrigues him a little, he must admit.

This is all the more true since her gaze indicates neither fear nor termination, in fact, even more revolt. It's empty. It looked like she was acting like an automaton, she didn't seem to feel any fear or dread in fact, he didn't see any human emotion in her. As if she was already dead inside and what he has in front of him is just an empty shell. The more he looks at her, the more he can discern melancholy like a person who has already suffered so much that nothing surprises her anymore. She is ready to face all situations may they be as painful as each other with no courage but rather a termination.

For some unknown reason, he did not appreciate this situation, even finding that Luxiana should act otherwise. Isn't she a princess? Apart from her naturally majestic side far from her rank, she should have the behavior that goes with it. This pride and arrogance that humans despite their insignificant existence possess. But this is not the case here, Luxiana behaves more like a slave, which is not normal.

“Luxiana”

He felt her tense before lowering her eyes.

“Please forgive me if I have offended you in any way. If you still find me dirty, I can go take a bath again. If it is my smell that is unpleasant to you, I can ask your servant to give me scents that you will like. I.. ".

Vladimir put his hand on Luxiana's luscious lips, not supporting her speech. Is she even aware of the words she is uttering, does she even realize it? How badly does she want to die?

He frowned, since his 2000 years of existence, this is the first time in his life that he has faced a person with such little desire to live. Her gestures, her gaze, and even her expression make it clear that she understands the situation for which she was taken by the elders. She understood it very well and assimilated it, accepting this tragic fate. Doesn't she have people she cares about? A family, a lover? Why does she seem to pray so much for death?

He sighed, there was no point in dithering on this subject, he'll learn enough about her later. He surprised himself at this thought, he just became interested in a person's existence and emotions, how long since the last time he did such a thing? In fact how long has he been interested in even his situation?

He sighed again deeply before blinking slightly, frankly, Luxiana awakens in him emotions that he believed lost for a very long time. He smiled however before running his hand through the young woman's hair. The latter flinched again before looking at him curiously.

"I repeat, I have no desire and need to feed on your blood"

For the first time since he knew her, Vladimir saw an emotion even if she is surprised.

“Am I not to your fondness? »

Vladimir chuckled, that sentence could be taken out of context, but either way, whether in a meal or as a woman, Luxiana is very much his type. He wrapped her gorgeous, shiny golden hair around his finger before sliding it down the girl's delicate cheek.

"Why are you so keen on me eating you? Common sense would have you begging me to spare your life, but instead, you're making me eat you. Why are you trying so hard to die? I can send you back home if you want…”

Even if it's not his intention, now that he has her, he doesn't think he wants to let her go. He saw Luxiana lower her head sadly and he thought she wants to go back, of course, she scowled at him because that was not his intention.

“Do you want to go back? »

He felt Luxiana's shaking hands grab his pants before he heard whispers. He lowered his head to her level wanting to know what she said and was surprised.

"I beg you, don't send me back there, I would do anything to please you, but please, I'd rather die here than go back"

What is the meaning of this despair that he sees deep in her eyes? Is she not a princess of a kingdom elevated to the title of a saint? He does not know human culture but from the little he had read, it is an unparalleled honor for a young woman to be elevated to the title of a saint and even more for a princess. That does not make sense.

He sighed, he doesn't have time to wonder about it, she seems terrified at the moment and again, he doesn't know why but it makes him very uncomfortable to see her like this. All he wants is to get her away from that aspect.

Gently he caressed her face catching her tearful gaze, he gave her a soft smile before his eyes turned scarlet.

"Calm down Luxiana, if you don't want to go back then I won't ask you, I promise you, now rest"

Luxiana closed her eyes, her body falling carelessly into the arms of Vladimir, who received her immediately before carrying her to put her on his bed. He sat down at her bedside before running his fingers through the locks of her hair.

“What happened to make your look at your past reveal so much sadness? »