Betrothed to Darkness: The Vampire Prince's Wife

Chapter Two

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Rowan

I brush my thumb against her cheek and pull her in by her waist, her skin is so warm.. Leaning down, I took her lips with mine. This is nothing like what I'm used to, her warmth is so welcoming, I could bite her right here... I dug my fingers into her side as she returned the kiss. Fuck. I abruptly pull away. Shes a filthy human, what is wrong with me? Look at her!! I turned and glared at her, Fucking disgusting.

"What now?" a voice pulled me from my thoughts.

I look over at him, "What do you mean?" I raise my eyebrow.

"Violet, she's your wife so what are we going to do?" Ivan leaned forward in his seat pressing his knuckles into his cheek.

"Let father sort it out. Hes the one with the plan. I have done my job." I remark

"I suppose," He leaned back into his seat, however word has gotten out that she is here.."

"So?"

"She's a human living as an equal to us. You haven't considered that some vampires will want to kill her?" My eyebrows furrowed as I shot him a confused look, Ivan sighed, "We need to keep her alive until Fathers plan is complete."

"Do we?" I groaned, knowing he was right. Father made his point very clear at the ceremony.

The servant guided us out of the venue and we parted ways. I made my way over to where my father and brother were standing, taking a glass of champagne from a waiter as I passed. My brother greeted me as I entered the mindlink.

"Do not forget our plan." My father glared

"I know Father. Trust us, we will handle our part. "

"If anything happens to her beforehand I swear to God you will regret it boy."

"Dad!" My brother interrupted, earning a scowl, "We have got this."

The small patter of footsteps coming down the stairs drew our attention. Ivan and I turned to the hall doorway, eventually a confused looking Violet came into view, peering around the vast hall. We observed her as she explored her surroundings and entered a mindlink.

"What is she wearing?" I can hear Ivans smile through his words. In that moment Violet's eyes locked with mine.

"Clothes" I tease my brother. As Violet approaches I'm able to get a better look at what she's wearing, she was no longer in her dress, "Ivan, are those your clothes?!" I couldn't deny the slight jealousy that pained in my chest.

"Indeed they are. "

What a bitch.

"What are you wearing?" I asked sternly, glaring at Violet as she entered the room.

"I found them.. In my room." Her voice was timid and anxiety radiated off of her but her expression remained calm.

I turned to Ivan, "I thought I told you to stop leaving your shit everywhere!" I scolded.

"Alright alright!" I'm sorry he smiled.

"Get it moved by tonight." I leaned back into my seat.

"No no, she can keep them, they look good on her." Ivan teased which was met with an eye roll. Violet awkwardly stood off to the side, listening to us bicker.

"What do you want, why aren't you in your room?" I turn to her, resting my fist on my cheek.

"I-" She paused, fidgeting with her fingers, "I don't know." I glared at her words. Why is she sneaking around here?

"Come sit!" Ivan Chimed in.

Violet hesitated for a moment. She's definitely afraid and I can't help but smile at that thought. Slowly she made her way over, positioning directly in the centre of our couch (a good few cushions away from both me and my brother). As she went to sit, Ivan grabbed her wrist causing her to gasp as she fell into his chest. He wrapped his arm around her, pinning her to him while she struggled against his hold in an attempt to sit up.

I internally groaned at the disgusting sight before me, I was right next to them both. I'm aware my brother is following the plan but I don't like the sight of them together. Not because she's MY wife.. because.. she's a human! My brother is cuddling up to a fucking human. And she's my human anyway!

Ivan, evidently pleased with himself, disregarded my clear disgust. He turned on the TV and threw me the remote. "Put something on, we can do work tonight."

I flicked through the channels, by now Violet had stopped squirming and relaxed in my brother's hold so Ivan allowed her to sit up.

It seems like his idea is working, she's relaxing. During our wedding I'm sure everyone could sense her anxiety, even the humans. If she continues to show fear around me and my brother, some filthy humans could notice and report it to the king.. It could ruin everything. I'm positive my father would run a stake through both mine and my brother's heart.

Though.. Ivan has been pretty rational today, he is typically a pain when it comes down to our father. I don't doubt he will cause a major setback to our progress at some point.

I put on some random human garbage. The whole time I was focused on Violet, a fragile little thing wrapped up in a superior's arms. It was a strange and disgusting sight. However.. I wish to feel her warmth again, I wonder if Ivan is experiencing the same welcoming feeling I felt. He too hates humans but he has adapted to her presence here quite quickly. He doesn't seem to hold any disgust or hate towards her but he may just be putting on an act to calm her.

Not long after, Violet fell asleep in my brother's arms. I moved closer, inspecting her features, she had long brown hair and a pale complexion. Her breaths were soft and shallow, and she was drowning in my brother's clothes.

I much prefer her attire at our wedding, everything about her outfit complimented each of her features. She wore a long fitted dress which perfectly displayed her hips, the end of the dress was sprawled out behind her and her veil sparkled under the lights seemingly making her blue eyes glow.

For a human, she was quite attractive.

"I'm going to take her to her room."

I nodded and leaned back in my seat. "Good work today Ivan."

"What?" as he stood he turned to face me with a puzzled expression.

"With.. making her relaxed, like father had said."

"Oh!" he paused briefly and started backing up, "right yeah.. Thank you." Ivan smiled and walked into the hallway, carrying Violet bridal style.