Portrait Of A Vampire

Lust For Life

I awoke first. The sunlight peering through the shut drapes of his room, giving the place a translucent glow. I shifted, looking down to see him cradled upon my chest, his face laying on my breast and his arms tucked underneath me. I didn't want to leave, or even move as I held him, feeling his body inhale and let go. So peaceful. Gently I moved him, holding his hand and kissing it softly while I moved out from under him and off the bed. He moved to his side, his bare end out and the curve of his golden body looking toned and angelic all at once. I took my gaze away from his naked rear and quietly walked out of the room, making sure to shut the door behind me. I was naked, not even minding that the maids were most likely up and about getting the day started and the food prepared. I shut the bathroom door and inhaled smelling the faint scent of fresh ground coffee and tea. I relieved myself and washed up in the fresh basin of water. His blood had dripped only once down my neck, but the rest I managed to capture and swallow. "One more." I said as I wiped my mouth and smiled wide. The beast in me smiled too. It was weird for me to for once be on the same side. I looked myself over, touching myself lastly, I was sore from him. What's your plan? Will you turn him tonight? Will you tell him the truth about everything? He must know. You can't leave him in the dark and then actually bring him there you fiend. I heard the voice again. It was right. I should tell him about his mother, about everything. He will hate you. He will want you dead. "Shut up." I said as I rubbed my eyes. "I'll tell him soon."

"Henry." I said as I walked back into the room, locking the door behind me. He was still fast asleep, as he rightfully should. Being drained for two nights in a row would definitely make him tired. I got back in bed with him, bringing his blankets up to my waist and leaning on my side to watch him sleep. I noticed a stained patch of blood from where I had bit him under his thigh. I covered it with the blankets, I didn't want to see it now, he was too tempting for my thirst. "Darling." I said running my fingers through his hair. He stirred softly, moving his head to the side and then back to me. I couldn't help but smile, he looked even more beautiful than he had before. "Henry." I said kissing his stubbled chin. His eyes flickered open, looking at me directly and then down to my mouth. His gaze changed as he suddenly jumped up and pushed himself back against the headboard. "It wasn't a dream. You're real. What happened was real." He said looking down at himself. He saw the bright red puncture marks from my teeth on his thigh. He cradled it with his hand as he noticed the now dried blood stain underneath him. I just smiled at him, leaning back to keep some distance between us. I didn't expect him to accept me at first, he's human, it's a normal reaction, I was the same the way when I first laid sober eyes on my master. "I am yes. You know about me?" I asked wanting to keep the conversation going and light, I didn't want to frighten him any more than he already was. This was the price to pay for not enslaving your prey. His heart beat seemed to calm as he eased his posture and laid back. He was fatigued. "Yes. I've read about...them...you." He said.

I couldn't help but feel adored as I gently traced the line of his pubic hair up and down his lower abdomen. His blood made me warm and daring as I leaned down to kiss his skin. "Ahh." He gasped as he felt my lips. "It's okay." I said licking the spot my lips had been. "I guess this changes things." I said swallowing hard. I didn't know how to explain, part of me didn't even want to. I wanted to bite him and feed him and make him my equal. "How's that?" He asked laying on his elbows now. I could see he was exhausted. It would be worse now after two nights of feeding. "Us. The connection we had." I said leaning back. I wanted to give him a choice, but I was also terribly afraid of his thoughts, his feelings. I couldn't turn him without his consent. I wouldn't condemn him to a life of darkness and blood for my own selfishness. I was a beast yes, but not a damn monster. "I don't see it that way." He said moving closer. My eyes looked up at him, his green emerald eyes twinkling. He was so blind to his own enchantment. "I mean...you haven't killed me yet so I guess you must want to keep me around?" He chuckled, trying to make light of the situation but also being serious. I smiled at this. "I wouldn't ever hurt you." I said leaning closer, our lips almost touching. "What do you want from me then?" He asked. This is the question I wanted. "You want the truth?" I asked looking at his mouth and then his eyes. "Always." He replied. A simple answer, but so powerful. As he was. "I want you. I've wanted you the moment I saw you step off that boat and onto the docks. I want to make you what I am. Have you join me." I said letting my emotions pour over him. I knew this wasn't my ability, his feelings or emotions. I used none on him. Just gave honestly.