Chapter 3

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~A/N: Still slightly short. I hope you enjoy nonetheless! I know I have. Do you like the slow burn? Let me know in the comments!~

"I think I'm gonna fai-" you mutter before darkness envelops you. It seemed like you could handle being drained but then this woozy feeling washed over you and before you knew it, you were unconscious.

This was not uncommon for Danny to experience at the end of a feeding, yet he still felt a twinge of guilt. He picks you up bridal style and carries you to your chamber. He sets you down gently on the bed before patting the beads of sweat that have formed on your face with a handkerchief in his vest's pocket. Slowly your eyes flutter open.

"W-What happened?", you question with concern flooding your tone.

"You passed out, Dear. Don't worry, everything's going to be alright. I'll stay with you until you feel better, okay?", Danny says. He gives you a kind smile and you nod.

Before you know it, you drift off into sleep. It's difficult not to succumb to it after the long day you've had. Unfortunately, what Danny doesn't know is you are prone to nightmares. It all started when Arny started stalking you. He seemed harmless at first, but over time you learned that was very much not the case. He began as the sweet neighborhood blacksmith. Every day he left a flower at your door step, then a note or two. One time he even made you a little heart out of iron. You assumed it was just a crush, nothing more.

You were wrong. Despite being the strange girl who lived without a husband, you couldn't help but not be interested. You liked being independent. Arny hated it. The notes began a little harsh, then downright vindictive. You didn't heed his threats and the next thing you know, you're smelling smoke. Your entire house was destroyed, but you made it out alive with the skin of your teeth.

Sadly, after his capture, your nightmares didn't stop. Every night you saw him. You could even swear you could smell the smoke again. It was horrifying. It was constant. You couldn't stop them if you tried. Like every night, your nightmare began. This time you could feel Arny in the room. It was like he was there. He was ready to hurt you. He was prepared to finish the job. He inched closer to your face and placed a knife against your throat. In sheer terror, you screamed like your life depended on it. That's when you snapped out of your slumber and Arny's face shifted into Danny's.

"Darling! Y/N! Are you okay? It was just a nightmare! You're safe!" He shouts with a shake of your shoulders.

As you come to, you exhale in relief. Danny embraces you. You realize this is the closest you've ever been to him, but you relax in his embrace. Something about him just felt so safe. He was almost a stranger, but right now he felt like the only one you could go to for solace. With a slight hesitation, you explain your nightmares and their origin.

"He can never hurt you again. You are safe here. You are safe here at all times. He's imprisoned, but..." Danny trails off "... if anything were to change that, I would protect you. I promise.", he states with a gentle hand to your cheek.

"I can believe that. You are a vampire afterall and I have noticed the collection of swords over your fireplace", you say to which he responds with a chuckle.

"A fair observation.", he replies. "Now please, remember that you are safe and get some rest, okay?"

You nod. "Yes, Sir.", It seemed to naturally escape your lips, but he raised an eyebrow and covered his reaction with clearing his throat. He steps out quickly and shuts your door. 'Huh, that's interesting...' you think.

You'll try your best to sleep considering you know tomorrow will be another day of cleaning his massive estate. You're certainly not looking forward to it, but having a sense of safety makes it seem less bad.

Once you wake up from a slumber with no further nightmares, you realize you're no longer in your crimson dress. When did you put on a sleeping gown?

Your thoughts are interrupted by the head maid's knock on your door. As if she can read what you're thinking, she says, "I hope you don't mind. After the Master left I put you in your sleeping attire. I figured it would be more comfortable than sleeping in that form-fitting dress you had on. Now let's go. Change into your uniform and get ready to get back to your chores." She remarks. You feel relieved Danny didn't see you indecent. Afterall, he was a gentleman. Still, the thought had your mind wandering to places it shouldn't.

You shake off the thoughts and speedily got ready in your ruffles and heels. You couldn't help but notice the head maid was wearing something more matronly. Why must you look so provocative? You roll your eyes and get to it. This time you start with the kitchen. You now know better than to enter Danny's library, even though his secret was out. You never know what else could be hiding in there.

You clean the dishes from last night's supper, wipe down the counters, and give the oven a good deep clean. The head maid instructs you to continue cleaning next with the dining hall. The table was sprayed and wiped down first. Then you notice a spill on the floor. 'Oh joy.', You think with a sigh. Careful not to trip in your heels, you get down on your hands and knees. The cold floor is abrasive on your knees, but you know you have a job to do and you need to do it correctly.

You bend down and scrub the stain on the marble floor. You hear the unmistakable sound of footsteps on hard flooring but pay no mind. That is until you hear a gasp. 'Oh shit. My dress. Of course. I just had to be in this position when Danny walks in.', You think before glancing behind you. You meet eyes for just a split second and he turns away.

"I'm so s-sorry, I didn't realize you were-"

"It's my fault, I forgot just how short this uniform is. I just want to make sure I don't miss a spot.", You interrupt, now sitting back on your knees.

He murmurs a "No problem" and turns to quickly walk away. 'This job is going to be more interesting than I thought. I can't help but love seeing the blush of his cheeks.', You think with a sly grin.

Over the next several weeks, you continue to double as his feed and his maid. At least you've stopped fainting while being feasted upon. Now it's something you look forward to. Now it's something that makes you feel electrified. Now it just feels right.

The cleaning is a bore, but what makes it fun is seeing Danny's face every time you walk in the door or bend over. You start to begin to feel a tension between the two of you. You weren't quite sure what to make of it. You were just his meals afterall. Still, you wonder why after all this time he couldn't have replaced the blood you spilled. Maybe it's better straight from the source. Maybe it's more than that. Maybe he's taken a liking to you.

A liking to your taste. That must be it. You have been told your blood type is most rare afterall. It couldn't be anything else. You're just wishful thinking. This man, this vampire, is such a stunning god-like creature. How could you not wish for him to fall for you like you have him? 'Wait, fall for him? Have I really fallen for a vampire?', You wonder with a panic.

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