The Bones of The Rabbit

Chapter 71

You glared at Mia, trying to figure out what she had done. "What did you do, Mia?" You demanded, feeling anger build up within your veins. "Oh just some simple seasonings. These steaks are made of rabbits, though I'm sure you can taste it." Mia explained, taking a bite. You looked down at the steaks, then looked up at Alcina. She was staring at you. You knew that look.

Alcina, please don't hurt me. It's me, see?

You met Alcina's gaze, swallowing and praying internally as confidence suddenly filled you. You gently placed your hand on hers, searching her gaze. You could feel Mia's confusion as you tried to ground the vampire countess from her primal hunger. "It's me." You reminded softly, feeling Bela, Daniela, and Cassandra's hungry gaze burning into you. "Mia, you're lacking one distinct fact." You explained, grinning. "The daughters won't rip me to shreds until their mother has fed, even then..." You got up, getting onto Alcina's lap as she drooled. It was obvious you were just a rabbit climbing into the jaws of a wolf, but Alcina's arms wrapped protectively around you. "Alcina can hold off her need to devour my flesh, she would much rather keep her prey within reach than kill it." You explained, running your hands along Alcina's jaw, feeling her lean into your hands.

You turned to look at Mia, smiling. "She's a lady after all, not a mindless beast." You slipped your fingers past Alcina's lips, feeling her teeth at your fingertips. "She won't bite me. My flavor may be her favorite, but she knows better. Her fangs are to protect me." You could see the visible confusion on Mia's face as you moved your hands to Alcina's shoulders and laid your head on her chest. "That's... That's impossible!" Mia gasped softly, confused. "Mia, I may be Alcina's prey... But I never told you what teasing a pack of wolves can do. I told you that you shouldn't be here. It's only been a few hours and you've already fucked up." You explained softly, your daughters crowding around Mia.

You watched as Bela, Cassandra, and Daniela tackled Mia as she tried to run, her screams filling your senses as your daughters tore into her flesh like animals. You looked up to Alcina, feeling her lips against yours as she drew you closer. You forgot Mia's screams for mercy as you fell deeper into Alcina's kiss, then lifted your hand. Your daughters pulled away from Mia, Daniela being the bloodiest. You pulled from Alcina's kiss, hearing her give a soft whimper.

You looked at Mia, she was still somehow alive as she was missing her hand and part of her right side. "I should let them devour you, but conclude this as a lesson. Girls, get the maids to clean her up. I want to spend some time with my wife." You ordered, the surge of confidence lifting your spirits.

You should never question the hand that feeds the wolves, Mia.