Blood and Apples

Chapter 8

The days seemed to merge together, day Snow would escape her room to explore but stayed away from any possible secret rooms. By night she was visited by Count Dracula without fail, he come to her and have his way. Every time a little different, he'd bend her over any surface he could find taking her from behind or he'd throw her on the bed thrusting into her until her vision would blur.
It felt strange the way her days were panning out, from being a servant in her own castle to being a count's pet.

Snow White found herself wondering around the castle again, she spend a bit of time reading books then wondered to the dining hall, there really wasn't much to do and Snow had given up trying to find the outside three days ago.

"Would milady care for a refreshment?" Snow slightly jumped before seeing the mysterious servant of the castle standing with a tray holding a glass of wine. She had discovered this stranger was the main servant to Dracula, he never said much but would always appear out of no where ready to assist.

"Oh uh... thank you" Snow responded taking the drink. The servant bowed and turned away.

"Oh! Wait uh... do you know this castle? Like the layout?" Snow asked.

"I do" the servant answered.

"If you're asking for the exit I've been given specific orders to not allow that to happen" the servant responded. Snow frowned in response taking a small sip of her drink before hearing a sigh from the servant.

"But I might I have something that work as a substitute, follow me" the servant stated walking away. Snow quickly left her chair and followed closely behind the servant as he walked down the long hall towards one of the many doors along the side, Snow remembered most of them being locked.
Th servant pulled out a long hoop of keys before using one to unlock the third door of the right. The large door opened with a loud screech as the two walked up the long cold pavement stairs. It wasn't long before Snow was able to see light coming from the top of the stairs, she started picking up her pace until she had walked passed the servant and finally reached to top of the stair case. A balcony. Snow had never been so happy to have to have seen the outside.
The sun was low and the sky was filled with colours of yellow, orange and blue, and the fresh air brushed against her cheeks and through her hair. Snow took a deep breath slowly walking to the balcony's wall staring out to the large woods surrounding the castle.

"Is this too you're liking mildly?"

"Yes, it's perfect... thank you" Snow felt she might almost cry, the sounds of little birds and other animals filled her ears. The servant had gone leaving Snow but she barely noticed as she stared at the sun setting, it had been to long since she'd seen it.
Snow watched the sun finally disappear behind the large mountains in the distance, soaking it the last warm of the sun before staring at the dark sky filled with twinkling stars. She even missed seeing the moon.
There was a sudden gust of wind behind her before she could feel his looming presents pressing against her back while his hands appeared on either side of her.

"I've seemed to have found my pet, outside" he said with a slight chuckle, his nose once again pressing into Snow's neck.

"Have you always been a vampire?" Asked Snow. Dracula paused at the sudden question, taking him off guard Snow looked at him curiously watching his face pounder the question.

"There was a time I was human, but that was long, long ago" he answered lifting his head from Snow's neck now also staring at the forest.

"Do you ever miss being human?"

"Why on earth would I? I have more power then I ever did and I'm immortal"

"You don't miss anything about being human?" Snow asked turning her gaze up at Dracula, he returned his gaze before considering the question. It had been so long since he was human, that part of his life died years ago along with the memory.

"Actually..." Dracula spoke up turning his gaze towards the mountains.

"I do miss sunsets, use to watch them all the time, now I can barely remember them" he stated. Snow couldn't imagine not remembering the warm final glow of a sunset, she ran her hand gently up and down Dracula's arm while he stared out to the sky. He soon snapped himself back to reality looking down at Snow before smirking.

"What about yourself my darling princess?"

"What do you mean?"

"Do you anything from that palace of yours?" Dracula asked. Snow slightly smiled.

"It may shock you but...no, when my father passed the palace walls just became dark and cold, the servants quarters were always more warm and welcoming" Snow responded remembering all the greetings from cooks and cleaners, the warm hugs and knitted gifts from Rosa who almost became a mother to her. Snow couldn't help but smile to herself at the thought.
Dracula arched his brow in confusion.

"Why didn't you ever leave?" He asked.

"I don't understand what you mean?"

"You went from being a princess to a servant, all because of the hands of a tyrant and you never once left?" He asked again. Snow's smile slightly drifted before she looked Dracula in the eyes.

"I didn't want to be alone" she answered. There was silence, both Dracula and Snow White just staring at each other as the night air brushed passed them slightly messing Snow's black hair.
Dracula smiled slightly, not a smirk but a gentle smile as he used his hand to brush the hair from Snow's eyes.

"You seem to interest me further princess, despite all that's happened to you find happiness from it"

"You think me naive?"

"Most definitely... but also a little brave, for such a small thing" he chuckled, even Snow slightly giggled trying to hide her blush but his hand caressed her cheek keeping her gaze in his. Slowly Dracula lent down pressing a gentle kiss on Snow's lips, it felt different from the other times.
When they pulled away Snow ran her small hand along Dracula's cold face.

"Shall I be escorted back to my room then?" Snow asked sightly taking a step back, she knew it was coming. Dracula hesitated for a minute before taking Snow's hand and suddenly twirling her around till she rested into his chest where he held her tight.

"We have all night my dear, you may continue you watch the stars" he said resting his chin on her head.

"Not very eager tonight?" Snow giggled.

"Don't miss understand pet, I still intend to fuck you and ravish you until your vision blurs... I just want to see if your royal education extends to constellations" Snow couldn't help but giggle again, it most she had in a long while. The two stood their staring at the glimmering night sky, the feeling of being held in a calming embrace made Snow feel surprisingly safe, she didn't want to move.