She's Not Afraid

Chapter Eight

Nicoleta had fallen asleep, and Vlad took the chance to slip out of bed. He quietly snuck into the next room. Sun began to pour into the living room. He stayed on the edge of the shadow, but it began to shrink as the sun began to rise higher and higher. He debated whether he should try and close the curtains or just hide away in her room for the rest of the day. Vlad knew he couldn't hide in her room forever, because she'd start to question him. He had to be quick. Vlad slowly walked around the edge of the sunlight staying in the shadows. He reached the far end of the living room and found the first side of the curtain. His feet burned in the sunlight that shined under the curtain. He grit his teeth trying to be quiet. The curtain reached its end. That just left the other on the other side. There was no shadow on that side of the room, which meant Vlad was going to have to endure some pain. He walked into the sunlight feeling his skin burn. He moved as quickly and silently as he could. He grabbed the edge of the curtain and began to pull it. He remained in the sunlight pulling the fabric. Finally, Vlad had the curtains closed, and he ran to the protection of the shadows.

He felt his shoulders, back, and feet begin to heal and sighed with relief when the pain disappeared. Vlad stood up and crept quietly back into Nicoleta's room. She lay peaceful with her golden hair sprawled out across her pillow. Vlad sat on the edge of the bed and stared at her. Gently, he stroked her soft cheek with his thumb. She didn't stir from her slumber but seemed comforted by it. There was a knock on the door. Vlad carefully got off the bed and went to the front door. An elderly woman stood before him, and when she saw Vlad standing in the doorway, her eyes went wide. "I don't mean to interrupt anything it's just that earlier I heard shouting," she said.

"Everything is fine, Miss...," Vlad trailed off.

"Goldman. Mrs. Goldman," she answered.

"A pleasure to meet you," Mrs. Goldman smiled.

"A pleasure to meet you, and thank you, dear. I've been awfully worried about Nicoleta. She hasn't been the same since her boyfriend cheated on her," she said.

"I assure you she is alright. I've taken good care of her," Vlad smiled.

"That's good to hear. Nicoleta wouldn't just sleep with anyone after Alexander," the old woman said, "Well thank you for clearing everything up."

"You're very welcome. Have a nice day," Vlad smiled, "I shall tell Nicoleta you stopped by."

"Thank you, dear," she replied.

Vlad closed the door as Mrs. Goldman walked down the hall. Nicoleta came shuffling into the kitchen stretching. "How long was I asleep?" she yawned. "Only an hour or two," Vlad replied. He came to her side, and she wrapped her arms around his waist. She laid her head against his chest as he wrapped his arms around her. "Promise me you won't leave today?" she asked wearily. Vlad heard the anxiousness and fear in her voice. Vlad really didn't have the option to leave because of the sun, but even if he did he wouldn't. "I promise," he replied, "I promise I never will."

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It came mid-day and Vlad was becoming hungry. His fangs were itching for blood, and he felt himself becoming irritable. "Scotty," Vlad growled. "Yes, Master?" the henchman asked.

"Bring me a bottle of blood," Vlad ordered.

"What about the girl?" he asked.

"Never mind the girl! Bring me a closed container of blood and get your ass over here before I starve!" he growled.

There was a pause from Scotty. Vlad knew what Scotty wanted to suggest. "Yes, Master," was all he heard Scotty say before he hung up.

Vlad sighed trying to relax. He could make it until Scotty arrived. He set his phone on the counter and went back into the bedroom where Nicoleta lay wearing his shirt. He chuckled, "What are you wearing, my darling?" He stood at the edge of the bed as she crawled toward him and sat on her knees. She bit her bottom lip and stared up at him innocently. Vlad could hear her heart racing and her blood pumping. His fangs itched to be released to sink into her delicious neck. Nicoleta leaned forward and began to kiss up his stomach to his chest. His skin tingled with life feeling her small touches. His fingers tangled themselves into her blonde locks. Pulling her head back to look at him, Vlad crashed his lips to hers. He hungrily devoured her delicious mouth before shoving her down on the bed and hovering over her. Nicoleta's delicate hands ran along his tense muscles, and Vlad moaned against her lips. He ground his hips into hers making her moan. Hunger welled up in Vlad. The urge to sink his teeth into her neck was becoming harder and harder to control. He could hear her blood rushing through her veins and her heart beat racing. 'Control yourself. Control!' Vlad chastised himself. His mouth moved to her neck, and Nicoleta cried out and whimpered in pleasure. He ground his hips against her harder and sucked on her neck.

He suddenly felt his fangs begin to grow. Vlad pulled away and watched Nicoleta writhing beneath him. "Please, Vlad," she begged. Lust dripped from her every word, and Vlad longed to give her pleasure. His growing thirst for blood was becoming stronger than his hunger for her. Vlad's senses were becoming heightened, and it felt like the room was spinning. He growled and shook his head. 'Stop! Get a hold of yourself!' Vlad yelled at himself. He felt his fangs grow to full extent, and he grazed them against her neck making her shiver. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door, and Vlad jumped off of Nicoleta. She lay on the bed breathless as Vlad stood sweating. "I'll answer it," he breathed and left the room. He rushed to the door and threw it open to reveal his faithful servant. Scotty took in his master's appearance and quickly produced a flask, "Master." Vlad snatched the container from his servant's hands and tore open the lid. With a shaking hand, Vlad placed the flask to his lips and drank. He felt his body become rejuvenated as the warm liquid slid down his throat. Once the flask was empty and every last drop was gone, Vlad licked his lips as he screwed the cap back on.

"Do you require anything else, Master?" Scotty asked. Vlad handed him the flask, "Just be ready to return with more blood on my command." Scotty bowed and began to make his way down the hall. Vlad shut the door and returned to Nicoleta who say cross-legged on the bed. "Who was that?" she asked. Vlad smiled, "No one. They had the wrong apartment." Nicoleta nodded her head. She didn't noticed Vlad was stalking towards her until he had pushed her on her back. She giggled and bit her lips. Vlad stared at her with lust in his eyes, "Now...where were we?"