Lady Dimitrescu and Hekate's Follower

Chapter Seven: Λέαινες στην αγάπη (Lionesses In Love)

Alcina picked Melania up, bridal-style, making her way to her chambers. She remembers when Melania had fainted the night before, and she wondered what was going on with her. Angry words and thoughts kept running in her mind, she was furious. Furious at Miranda for hurting the one she loved. Alcina felt this intense sense of urgency to protect Melania, no matter what. She was part of House Dimitrescu. She vowed, to kill Miranda for what she has done.

Alcina lays her down on the bed, softly brushing the raven hair out of her face. She couldn't help but admire the beauty in front of her. She took a damp cloth, and gently patted down Melania's forehead. Melania was twitching in her unconscious state, 'probably having a nightmare.' Alcina thought.
"Elena!" Alcina called her handmaid, who came knocking a few seconds later.
"Yes, my lady?"
"Be a dear and fetch us two bottles of Sanguis Virginis from the cellar and bring it here, along with two glasses. Also, please inform my daughters that Lady Dracos and I will not be joining them for dinner this evening." she informed her handmaid.
"Right away, my lady" Elena bows, and quickly exits the room. Alcina decided to change Melania into her nightgown, and as she is busy unbuttoning her jeans, she suddenly wakes up, looking around a bit lost. She looks to see where she was currently, when her eyes fell upon golden ones. Alcina smiles, looking like a child that got caught doing something cute. Melania's jeans were halfway down her legs by now.
"May I join this party?" Melania jokes, smiling warmly at the Lady.
"You're awake! How are you feeling, draga mea?" continuing to undress her nonetheless.
"I'm fine, thank you for catching me, kyria mou. Are the girls alright? Heisenberg? Alcina, I am so sorry, I didn't mean to put you and the others in danger. I was just so angry. I'm sorry..." Melania sighs, recalling the events earlier.
"They're fine, draga mea. Heisenberg is with the girls right now. And please, you have nothing to apologize for. You had every right to lose your temper like that." Alcina said, handing her a glass of wine. Melania realized how hungry she was, and takes a few eager gulps.
"But, I worry, Melania. Please, tell me what's happening with you." Alcina asks, concern in her voice. She pours Melania another glass, and takes a seat next to her.

"I lose consciousness, when I have a vision, or when I..." she hesitates, "or when I try to control myself. I use a lot of energy." she spoke softly. Melania was scared to tell Alcina about her other self, scared she might see her differently. Or worse, run away.
"What do you mean, control yourself?" Instead of answering, she looks away, and Alcina could see she was ashamed of something.
"I am afraid to say. I'm scared of the consequences, if I tell you everything. You, might see me differently." she says. Alcina, looks at her, stands up, and walks around to her side of the bed, laying down next to her. She puts her head on Melania's chest, hearing her frantic heart beat.
"Lubirea mea, I won't see you differently, or treat you differently. And I won't run away, I promise." Alcina says, embracing her.
"Alright." Melania sighs before continuing.
"You see, being a daughter of Hekate, I was gifted some abilities. Umongst other things, I have the power of telekinesis, and umbrakinesis or manipulating shadows and I practice necromancy as well. And after that hag injected me with the Cadou, not only did I gain vampiric abilities, like you, but I can also, transform into a... into a, well, a monster." she almost whispered the last word, carefully watching Alcina's reaction. Worried.
"Oh, draga mea. That's it? Transforming into a monster? Is that what makes you think that I will treat you differently?" Alcina asks, looking at Melania and smiling warmly.
"Draga mea, you and I are not so different." she says, in a gentle voice.
"Really? I've never met anyone else who could mutate" she said, relieved.
"Listen to my words, and listen well. I am not afraid. And I'm not going anywhere. The very first time I laid my eyes on you, I knew you were special. I will stay by your side. I promise." Alcina said, kissing her on the cheek. Alcina is afraid to admit it, but she has fallen hard for this woman. She has strong feelings for her, and yet, she was afraid. But her inner monster, an ugly demon, was scaring her, and she knew that Melania would be afraid of it. 'Mother Miranda once said, that's what I look like on the inside.' she sighs, talking to herself. She sits there quietly, frowning.
"Talk to me, agapi mou. Please, I can see you worry about something." Melania asks. They held each other's hands, afraid to let go