The Bones of The Rabbit

Chapter 60

Alcina felt an itch needing to be scratched, pacing around the castle. The sun was high in the sky, but was slowly making it's descent down. She could feel her claws and fangs itch, her back aching. She stayed away from you for your own safety, the anger inside her fueled by a desire to protect. She was to end Mother Miranda by her own hands. Her own hands...

She looked up, but saw a rabbit when she saw you. She gently reached out, blinking and seeing you. She gently retracted her hand, but the way you grabbed her reminded her that you were there for her. Alcina took a deep breath, her body bristling with anger, stress, and affection. "I don't want you to see what I become." She whispered, searching your gaze. "Alci, you could turn into a naked mole rat and I'd still love you just the same. I ask that you return to me in one piece. I want to marry you." You gently ran fingers across her jaw, her body shuddering at the thought of devouring you in the hall right now.

I can't devour you. Stop salivating!

Alcina leaned into your touch, her gaze full of despair and pride. "I've taken so much from your body." Alcina choked out, your scent bringing a heat to her stomach. "I gifted you my limbs for your well-being, Alci. I am your prey, it's your job to take." You spoke softly and warmly, making Alcina search your eyes. "I don't want to hunt you anymore. I want to stop chasing you." Alcina felt comfort in your touch, letting out a choked sigh. "We still have sunlight before the fight. I want to savor my time with you." Alcina stood up, taking you in her arms.

Sitting on her bed with you, Alcina peppered her kisses on your face and neck. She wanted to remember the feeling of your skin on her bare fingers, her senses heightened by the lack of time she had. "Your fangs keep tickling me." You giggled out, catching Alcina off-guard. She heard Cassandra bolt through the castle, something heavy behind her. Alcina looked at the door, curiosity biting at her. "Go see what she's up to. I'll still be here." The moon was now rising. It struck Alcina as odd, making her way to the cells.

There stood Cassandra, looking into the cell. "I got Donna in your hands. She didn't really have anything on her, but definitely was ready to watch. Snacks, candy, and a letter for (Y/N)." She handed everything over, then took a deep breath. "I'll handle Donna. You need to seek (Y/N). Tonight is the night. Stay safe, mother." Cassandra gave Alcina a tight hug, savoring the moment. "They need you more than me."

On her way back to her room, she saw that the door was open. "Seal the wound! My dog can make better sutures than that!" Daniela hissed. Looking in the room, Alcina felt her eyes lock on you. Your leg, it was cut off at the knee. "Alci, there you are." The sheets were covered in blood. From the looks of it, they had managed your blood loss, but her gaze moved to your now severed leg. "You need to eat my leg, Alci. You need the strength." You panted out. "I... I can't." She whispered, her mouth watering.

Accept the gift.

"I said, eat my leg!" You screamed out. Alcina took a step forward, a shiver running up her spine. She was so hungry... So... Hungry. A deep growl formed in her throat, her senses locked on your leg.

"Give it to me."