Love Bites (gxg)

Chapter 9

As I lay intertwined with Alexandria, the warmth of our recent intimacy still lingering, I couldn't help but feel content. Our mate bond had deepened our connection, and I cherished every moment we spent together. But in our world, moments of peace were often shattered by impending chaos.

I nuzzled my face into her neck, breathing in her scent, and whispered, "I love you."

Alexandria's lips brushed against my forehead, and she whispered back, "I love you too, Maeve."

Our peaceful moment was interrupted by a sudden sense of unease that washed over me. I felt a dark presence, a looming threat that sent shivers down my spine. I sat up in bed, my eyes scanning the room as my instincts kicked in.

"Alexandria, something's not right," I said, my voice filled with apprehension.

She too seemed to sense it. She grabbed a small dagger from her nightstand and scanned the room. "Stay close to me," she urged, her eyes narrowing.

Before we could react, the window shattered, and five vampire assassins descended into our room with deadly grace. Their eyes glowed with hunger and malice as they advanced toward us, fangs bared.

I scrambled out of bed, adrenaline surging through me. Alexandria and I moved as a team, our bond giving us an unspoken understanding of each other's actions. She lunged at one of the assassins, her blade meeting his with a resounding clash.

I dodged a swing from another assassin, using my martial arts training to counter his attacks. My fists and feet moved with precision, but these assassins were skilled, and they hungered for our blood.

A third assassin came at me, and I felt his fingers grip my throat. Panic surged through me as I struggled to break free, clawing at his hand. Just when I thought I couldn't breathe, Alexandria appeared behind him and drove a stake through his heart.

She pulled me close, her eyes locked onto the remaining assassins. "Maeve, we can't hold them off for long. We need to get out of here."

I nodded, and we sprinted toward the door. The battle raged behind us as we made our escape. Down the corridor, we encountered more assassins sent by Dracula. Our path to safety was closing in, but we fought with all our might.

"Where do we go?" I yelled to Alexandria as we dispatched another pair of assassins.

"Through the hidden passage in the library," she replied, guiding me through the labyrinthine halls of our home.

With each step, I could feel the tension building. The assassins were relentless, and they seemed to multiply with every turn. Our only hope was to reach the hidden passage and make our escape.

As we reached the library, I pushed aside a bookshelf to reveal the concealed entrance. We hurried inside, leaving behind the sprawling estate that had been my home for so long.

In the darkness of the tunnel, I looked at Alexandria, her eyes filled with determination. "We can't go back there, can we?"

She shook her head, her grip on my hand reassuring. "No, Maeve. It's too dangerous now. We'll find a new home, somewhere they can't reach us."

With that, we ventured into the unknown, leaving behind a life of luxury and entering a world filled with uncertainty. Our love had grown stronger through the trials we faced, and together, we would forge a new path, one where we could finally be free.

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As we entered the hidden passage, leaving behind the life I had known, the darkness enveloped us. Alexandria and I were determined to escape the relentless assassins sent by Dracula, but we needed to be prepared for the arduous journey ahead.