The Princess of Vampires

Chapter 20

Chapter 20,

I woke up in a cold sweat just before evening from a day filled with terror. It was the nightmare again. Crimson skies muddled faces of my enemies. My stomach clenched in a knot as I looked around for Lestat. He was nowhere to be seen. I wanted to call out for him, then I remembered where I was and the danger, we could find ourselves in.

Still, I wanted him. His closeness would ease my troubled mind. Just as I was thinking about my dream and worried about Lestat. My door opened and then entered Lestat himself.

''What's wrong my love, ''concerned laced in his voice.

''Something's happening, I'm not sure but we got to get out of here, ''I said nervously.

''We will... ''

''Tonight, Lestat. ''

''Alright I'll get you armed, and you can kick some ass.''

''Sounds good,'' I say dashing to the bathroom.

Where I found fresh clothes laid out for me from the servants. Hopping into a pair of jeans and T shirt I glanced at the mirror. Besides the telltale sign I had fuck hair, there was no mark on me. I was healed.

''what do you say my love, I did a good job, yes? How do you feel? ''

''Wonderful, ''I say dreamingly.

''Now I want to feed you again, ''Lestat said as he pulled up his sleeve.

''Why do we need to... ''

''Drink, ''he ordered, and I obeyed as I took his wrist.

Despite my feminist side screaming at me not to, I brought it to my mouth and bit down. With my lips pressed into his skin, I drew his blood in my mouth and then swallowed. That sweet ambrosia passes my lips like nothing I've ever had before in my life. It was so good! Just like last night. It was invigorating, otherworldly and it tasted like magic.

My nails dug into his wrist as I sucked down harder, trying to get more.

''That's enough, Raina. '' he said trying to pull away.

But I squeeze harder. Drinking more and more.

''Raina, ''he scolded. There was a tone of anxiety in his voice almost as if he was afraid I wasn't going to stop.

''Let go! ''He shouted pulling away successfully.

I willed myself to do it. Then I felt it. A surge of power I never knew flow through my veins.

I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand. ''Damn, I need you right now. ''

Lestat's lopsided grin made an appearance. ''I would gladly but we got to get out of here. How do you feel now? ''

''Rejuvenated, so alive. ''

There were hardly words to describe it. My body was vibrating with it. ''I want more. ''

''I'm sure you do, Princess, it would be a pleasure for me to do so but we have not the time. ''

They were a few benefits to this blood. I certainly was not scared anymore. I felt strong and able to do this thing. There was something in the air tonight. It was charged and full of energy. We left the bathroom and headed down the corridor. If we had any chance of taking out Nicholos we needed an element of surprise. We couldn't let them see us coming.

We took an elevator and went to a storage closet Lestat had stashed weapons there. Before heading any further Lestat halted me and listened. ''All clear, ''he whispered. We walked slowly and acted normal. We did not want to appear suspicious in case we ran into anyone. Suddenly Lestat stopped in front of a door and he placed a hand on the small of my back, assuring me ahead of him in into the room. Once inside of the empty room, he opened the duffel bag and distributed the weapons.