My heart jolted from fright, the sleep scared away for just that second as the adrenaline ran through my body. My head picked up from the floor tiles to turn around with much caution. Both my feet were on the counter at that point, folding them as if I was meditating.My eyes took him in as he pulled out pots, shocking me out of my mind. Was he cooking? I could do with some food.I smiled where I was.I decided to hop from the counter before I fell asleep while sitting. The tiles were square, really wanting to hop on them. I hopped from one to the other, skipping over others as it turned to a game to see how many tiles I could jump over.There I was jumping all over the kitchen with the king chopping and cooking.It suddenly dawned on me that I could have been doing something useful like helping him cook so he could give me some of his food because I was so hungry. My head turned to him.“ Can I help?” I asked, trying this thing called being nice because all I wanted was to continue h
I tossed and turned, feeling the distress fall on my body as the darkness swallowed me whole, and, on the other side of it were my demons. I was hanging again.The panic hit hard because I thought I had escaped but I had been dreaming.My body swung back and forth, so much pain and fear coursing through me as the darkness crawled to the lowest corner of the room and the highest of the ceiling. The tears fell down one after another, my heart shuttering, no Dante, nothing, having imagined it all. I heaved, the door opening with Brandon walking in.My eyes suddenly fell on my body and I was naked.His face was disfigured, him bleeding, eyes having rolled out. I screamed so hard, fighting with everything in me to get away from him but I could not. The ropes dug in my skin as he got closer and closer. I thought I would faint with how hard I was screaming but it all suddenly slipped away. I felt my body moved, my heart calming down with a cloudy darkness swallowing me whole to peaceful s
As soon as I stepped out of my closet, I tipped my head up high, walking as if I had the world at my feet. I walked through the room, the ladies following after me as they had been waiting by the door. The door was closed after us as we walked to jog down the stairs.There were more vampires in the castle than before, mostly working which meant they were those which we had recently picked to work in the castle, whether to cook or clean.None greeted and I did not bother too. Their heads turned, seeing the hate and blood thirst yet they kept their place where they were, not acting on what they felt but they would soon. They were still scared, seeing what would happen before they could slit my throat and watch me bleed.I smiled from the thought, daring them to do what they wanted so I would rip them apart.We stepped outside, the sun shinning bright and hot.I raised my arm to shield from the sun. My arm had nothing but scars all over, decorating it just like the rest of my body.I lo
My hands gripped on my t-shirt, pulling it off. My jeans were slipped off, fighting with them for some time until they eased from my body with much difficulty. A breath was let out, they were really squeezing my hips real hard. I sighed, feeling free at last.I walked out of the closet, closing the door after. I walked naked and barefooted. Who would I be hiding my body from? The door to the bathroom was opened, walking in, my eyes to the shower with the glass misty as steam rose from the shower.I walked to the sinks where I brushed my teeth. I turned, walking towards the water.Why take a bath when I could join him in there? I missed his touch, craved seeing those abs. After such a long day, he needed some rewards and I was all about giving.The door was opened with me stepping in.I closed it after me, my eyes taking his body up and down. He was washing his body and I could see the exhaustion even with him standing tall and firm. The king was a fighter, strong. I was there, yet
I opened my mouth to close it, my eyes throwing daggers at the king. My head snapped away, bringing the book up. My eyes filled with tears, wanting to throw the book away but it was all that kept him from seeing my tears. I felt so stupid. How would I have learned how to read when as soon as I could walk, I was carrying buckets of water? Ever since I could listen, all I would hear were insults to me, beatings on my body. I had no time to learn how to read nor the person to teach me. I was always running around, working, living my hell. I did not even know how to write my name.It was a wonder I even spoke so well.My head snapped up as the book was slipped from my hands, coming face to face with the king as he was crunched right before my eyes.I sniffled, not wanting to feel so pathetic. Why was he even staring at me? Did he want to laugh at me? I would smack him if he dared. Staring at anywhere but his gorgeous face.His hand gently came to my neck, his thumb on my jaw, pulling me
As much as I wanted to help the Dante, I was pretty much useless to him. I hated it, staring at my fingers with nothing but shame yet that would not change the fact that he had so much work and there was nothing I could do to reduce his load for him. I sulked, not even knowing why I was bothered, too stubborn to abandon my rebel attitude.We had cleaned ourselves and came back to the office. I had taken a blanket and a pillow. If I was going to train the next day, I would need as much rest as I could get.The guilt was just too much as I snuggled into the couch while Dante sighed in frustration, burying himself in so much work. Yet, a smile crept up at my face, the devil in me just wanting to laugh at him. I bit my lower lip so hard, arms hugging my body.My eyes closed, my mind running to how he had pinned me on the table and my body just heated up. I could have him any time of the day, I would not mind more, seriously.If he kept punishing me like that, there was no way I was behavi
Many fainted, the ground filled with so much blood. The girls went again to grab a hose pipe, good girls, they learned fast. They poured those that had fainted. I myself felt my legs weak, felt my head faint which pissed me off and in turn gave me more anger to push on. At some point I could not even feel my feet so I took off my shoes, going barefooted, feeling the ground by force. The king would walk to me now and again. He did not even have to speak, I knew he wanted more from me and more I gave. He knew how good I could give, I was just a giver. When I was not doing something correctly, him showed me and assisted me by guiding my body. I was thankful, following his guidance. He was paying much attention to me which I was grateful for, eating it up and taking it to my advantage. The sun drowned down, feeling like a crisp with how hot it had been. My skin was sore and sticky. The cool air of the night was much welcomed, the castle lights and outdoor lights on, it seeming as
My body pushed up.I was exhausted, but in my chest was something that was too much for me.In my chest was a feeling I had never felt before.There I was, sleeping, eating, clothed, learning and training. It was all because of him. I was a wild animal myself, but I recognized what he did for me. I recognized how to took care of me in all the troubles he was in. I recognized how kind he was to me to the point where my guard was slowly lowering, not that it was a good thing.He made me feel safe, and I was grateful beyond measure.My feet pat the floor to walk around his desk. His head was bent, writing something down and it was all numbers, just giving me a head ache staring at it. My hands ran on the edge of the chair before gently pulling it back, but man was he heavy.My hands lay on his shoulders, his head picking up.“ Not now please.” The king shot out, me biting my lip as my anger peaked at being told off, but I swallowed it back, calming myself down.I turned the chair around
FIVE YEARS LATER“Kia, come on my love, what the hell are you packing?” Flavia asked, running up the stairs until she was in the crown prince’s room. It had been five years since she brought her three beautiful children into the world. Sadly, Kyde and Kaide had already outgrown the house but Dante and Flavia had already made a large warehouse for them just behind the castle where they would sleep.Kia, being obsessed with his siblings, ran every single night to sleep with his older brother and sister. It was a beautiful sight to see. The two dragons would fold themselves and Kia would step in between their cocoon where he would fall dead asleep. It had always been like that and it did not seem as if it would change anytime soon.“Kia, come on.” Flavia called as she pushed the door open into the little boy’s room. He had said he was old enough to pack for himself and as Flavia walked in, she could not help but sigh. Her arms crossed on her chest, a smirk on her face. Her son had turned
23 MONTHS LATER“Don’t touch me!” Queen Flavia; the devious, cruel yet loving vampire queen screamed out to heave right after. Sweat dripped down her whole body, pain searing through her as she groaned out.“Where the hell are you taking your hand?! Don’t you want to hold me anymore? After pumping this baby in me now you don’t want to hold me?”King Dante was left opening his mouth to close it.“But my quee…” His voice trailed away as the doctor peaked up to shake his head and for once, the vampire king took the doctor’s advise and shut his trap.“Aahh! Stupid idiotic man!” Queen Flavia screamed out with another contraction hitting her shaking body hard.“What are you doing there? Just taring at my vagina, get this baby out!” She screamed out, her body collapsing down on the bed.She had been at this for seven hours and she could not do it anymore. The baby should be out, heaving and crying while fuming at everything in the whole wild world. She was strong, she would fight but her con
“ VLAD!” I had never seen the king that angry, he had totally turned a switch when we passed the kingdom barrier. All the vampires from all the villages were at the royal court, summoned through the mind link to report at court or he will hunt each of them down and skin them alive. The threat was loud and clear, carrying so much anger when we got there the vampires were pale and shaking in their boots. I did not interfere, biting my lower lip and swallowing because I had never seen the king that hot. I had got a good pounding all through the day, sore in every way yet he made me burn for him all over again. His hand was so hot, burning hot as he held mine tightly. If I did not have his blood flowing through me, my hand would be fried. His anger was radiating in waves, you could feel it miles away. As we hit the royal court, seeing everyone, I nearly gasped because Dante’s eyes burned with such deep fire in them. I thought he would combust, my heart drumming in my throat so vigorou
“ I am sorry I have failed to protect you over and over again.” Dante said with me nestled in his arms in a way I never had before. I was too lazy to even stare up. My fingers drew on his chest, drawing circles and patterns while trying to imagine how they would look like if I actually used ink. My body was spent and it was one of the greatest days ever. We just lay there after making love in such an explosive way. My heart was beating in rhythm to his, having finally synced together and it felt as if we were living on one life force.“ This was a very rough time for you and I believe I came just in time, the perfect time. As much as you are not my true mate, I believe this was destiny.” I said, my head pulling up to stare at him, wanting to see what his reaction would be. He did not stare my way, having me lower back down with his arm taking it’s place again. He was also drawing his own pattern on my skin and it was the best sensation ever. I did not want him to stop.“ I believe so
My body ached, every inch of it crying out loud as I sighed in my state of slipping from sleep. I was cold, something pouring on me now and again, having me wet where I was. The ground was cold and slippery. I groaned out, a loud sound just attacking my ears over and over. Nothing but confusion clouded me. I tried prying through but all that met me was more confusion, My eyes peeled open, seeing rocks all around, them wet and green from the ever-green moss. I pushed up, my arms coming around my waist, and realizing that I was naked besides for the shirt that had been lain over my body. My head pounded hard, just confused of where I was and what was happening.I realized I was in a cave after much scalping. It was cold and just having me tremble. A waterfall curtain hid me away from what stood beyond yet as I listened, I heard the movement of water. I stared down at the shirt covering me and the pair of pants, shoes and socks folded a few feet away.My body pushed up. I lowered the
“ I am going to rest in my room. It has been long months, I think we all just need rest.” Vlad said with him moving to clasp Dante’s side in a brotherly manner.“ We will, go rest Vlad, and thank you for everything. I appreciate you my friend.” Dante said back.“ Any time brother.” Vlad said out, walking from the king to nod his head as he passed me still nursing the glass of alcohol I just could not finish. The thing tasted awful. I had drank halfway through and that was how far I was going to go. My feet moved, carrying the glass back to the liquor station to place it down. I suddenly felt nervous and I did not know why. I heard the movement behind me and I could not help but get more nervous where I stood. Yet, at the same time, my body sparked with excitement of being near the king.Arms circled around my waist as my body was pulled closer to his. My eyes closed, my head angling to the side slowly as I melted into him. I missed his touch, taking a whiff of his scent deep from the
I was not going to wait any minute longer in that ash field with the wind howling as the weather changed little by little. The sky turned gray just as fast, the wind picking up and having the ash assault our senses. I was not going to let Dante continue standing there, staring at the last piece of his previous life.It was time to heal and let go. They never deserved him and I was going to treasure him like they never did. My hand ran to his which still had blood drip from it. I clenched his fist, letting him know that I was there, that I would always be there.“ Let’s go home my love.” I whispered out.Ten minutes had passed with his uncle dead, his body dry and gray with his heart not anyway different. I was satisfied he was dead, never to come back and haunt us, not even from hell where he was going. My lips lay on the king’s exposed arm. Too much had happened and I just wanted to hold him for the rest of the night while whispering that we would be okay over and over again.His hea
“ When we are done with this, what do you want, anything?” He asked having me to chuckle as a smile spread little by little over my face.“ Me and you alone for a week in our room, only going out to swim naked in the lake or stroll in the gardens.” I said out with a chuckle pulled from the king as a smile slowly crept over his face.“ I like that.” He said back with me liking the sound of that too. His head dipped down again, claiming my lips. We held each other as if we would not get another chance. We kissed each other as if we would not get another chance again. It felt like years later when he pulled back, my toes curled. He smiled at me with such sweetness it had my whole body as if to curl into this beautiful flower. His thumb brushed on my cheek and I loved it so much.“ I love you my queen.”“ And I love you my king.” I said back happily and sheepishly. He brought up my crown then pulled it over my head.“ I think I will shift.” I said out to him as he placed the crown on my h
We reached the second section which dealt with animal care and rearing. The livestock would be brought in the next week but the facilities were all ready to go. It was all magnificent, having me nearly emotional because I could not believe we had done it. I could not believe we had brought the dream to life even better than we had thought it ever would.The king suddenly stopped and his hand squeezed mine. My head turned to him with my eyes taking him in because I knew something was up. His eyes locked with mine in communication that indeed, something had just happened.He cleared his throat.“ Maximus, it seems you will have to excuse the queen and I for a few minutes, but you can proceed with the tour.” The king said out with a dreadful feeling just wash over my whole body. What could it be? For crying out loud, couldn’t we catch a break? Not when I was that tired. I was so tired even my soul was tired.“ Yes your majesty.” Maximus said back, him bowing for us as we turned around. V