Mr. Vampire

Chapter 10 (Seduction and secrets)

Morning light filtered through the heavy drapes, casting a golden hue over Taehyung’s luxurious bedroom. You stirred awake, feeling a weightless sense of euphoria from the night before. Taehyung, already awake, lay beside you, his dark eyes tracing the lines of your face.

“Good morning, beautiful,” he murmured, his voice a seductive whisper that sent shivers down your spine.

“Good morning,” you replied, a smile tugging at your lips. “Did you sleep well?”

“With you beside me? How could I not?” His fingers grazed your cheek, the touch both tender and electrifying. “I must admit, you’re quite the distraction. I find it hard to think of anything else when you’re near.”

You laughed softly, the sound mingling with the morning air. “You’re quite the distraction yourself, Mr. Kim Taehyung.”

His smile widened, revealing a hint of his sharp fangs. “Then let’s be distracted together a little longer.”

He leaned in, capturing your lips in a slow, lingering kiss that made your heart race. As he pulled away, his gaze intensified, a spark of something deeper flickering within. “There’s something I’ve been meaning to show you.”

Intrigued, you followed him as he led you through the labyrinthine halls of his home. His movements were swift and graceful, almost inhumanly so. Finally, you stopped in a large, open room with tall windows that let in streams of sunlight.

Taehyung turned to face you, his expression both serious and playful. “I think it’s time you saw the real me. All of me.”

With a flourish, he moved with a speed that took your breath away, appearing on the other side of the room in an instant. “Vampire speed,” he explained with a wink. “One of the many perks.”

You watched, fascinated, as he demonstrated his strength by lifting a heavy antique chair with ease, twirling it in the air as if it were weightless. “And then there’s the strength,” he continued, setting the chair down gently.

“What else?” you asked, excitement and curiosity mingling in your voice.

He stepped closer, his eyes darkening. “There’s also the heightened senses,” he whispered, his breath cool against your skin. “I can hear your heartbeat, feel the warmth of your blood.” His fingers trailed lightly along your neck, making you shiver. “And I can smell your fear… and your desire.”

Your heart pounded as he leaned in, his lips brushing against your ear. “I could bite you right now,” he teased, his voice a low growl. “But I won’t. Not unless you ask me to.”

You swallowed hard, caught between fear and a strange, exhilarating thrill. “Taehyung,” you breathed, unsure of what to say.

He pulled back slightly, his eyes softening. “I’m sorry if I scared you. I just wanted you to see… to understand what I am.”

You touched his face, your fingers tracing the line of his jaw. “I do understand. And I trust you.”

A slow smile spread across his face. “Good. Because there’s something else I need to show you. Something important.”

You followed him to a small, unassuming door. As he opened it, a cold draft hit you, the room beyond shrouded in darkness. Taehyung flicked a switch, and a dim light revealed an old, ornate chest in the center of the room. The chest was covered in strange runes.

“This,” he said, approaching the chest, “contains relics and artifacts I’ve collected over the centuries. Things that hold great power and great danger.”

Your curiosity piqued, you stepped closer. “Why show me this now?”

“Because,” Taehyung replied, his eyes meeting yours, “I want you to understand the magnitude of what we’re dealing with. And I want you to trust me.”

You stared at the chest, the weight of his words sinking in. Suddenly, a mischievous idea sparked in your mind. "You know, Taehyung," you said, taking a step back, "maybe I should leave. This is all a bit too much for me."

His eyes widened slightly, a hint of hurt crossing his features. "Leave? But... why?"

You turned away, trying to hide the smile tugging at your lips. "I just don't think this is what I signed up for. Maybe it's better if we go our separate ways."

Taehyung's expression shifted, a knowing smile curling his lips. "You're a terrible liar, you know that?"

You turned back to him, feigning indignation. "Excuse me?"

He moved closer, his eyes locking onto yours with an intensity that made your knees weak. "I can hear your heartbeat, remember? I can smell the adrenaline. You're trying to tease me."

You tried to maintain your facade, but the way he looked at you made it impossible. "Maybe I am," you admitted, your voice barely above a whisper.

He chuckled softly, his hand reaching out to tuck a strand of hair behind your ear. "You can't play at that game."

Before you could react, he had you pinned against the wall, his body pressed against yours. His lips hovered just above yours, his breath cool and tantalizing. "You think you can play games with me, darling?" he whispered, his voice sending shivers down your spine. "You have no idea what you're getting yourself into."

Your breath hitched, your heart racing. "Maybe I like danger," you replied, your voice shaking slightly.

He smiled, his fangs glinting in the dim light. "Good. Because with me, that's exactly what you'll get."

As he leaned in, capturing your lips in a searing kiss, you knew that whatever secrets Taehyung was hiding, you were ready to face them together. The intensity of his kiss, the feel of his fangs grazing your lips, sent a thrill through you that was both terrifying and exhilarating.

When he finally pulled away, his eyes were dark with desire. "You're mine," he said, his voice a possessive growl. "And I won't let you go that easily."

You smiled, your own desire mirrored in his gaze. "I wouldn't want you to."