Dracula's Desire

Chapter 1

Boris paced back and forth in the library, stopping every few minutes, watching as the sun slowly made its way further down. This only worried Boris, because the sun was sinking lower and lower in the sky, which meant the minutes were passing by before Dracula's three brides would come out of hiding and cause chaos in the village.

It was like a sick twisted game to them tormenting those in the village, reminding them at any given moment that they could lose their lives in the most brutal way that the brides saw fit.

Velkan sat in the chair at the table watching his father pace like a nervous wreck. "Father, please stop pacing so much. Your friend will arrive before Dracula's brides come out. It's not like it's their time to feed anyway. We still have a few days left before the new month begins, and all of them come and feed on the unfortunate who are out wandering around, when the sun goes down."

"I worry about Alexander is all. He hasn't been here since the passing of his wife, Edith. Every day I'm haunted by her screams as she is torn apart by those ruthless flying demons from hell. That very night Alexander told me that he was taking his daughter away, because he feared that Dracula would catch a glimpse of her, and would want to make her his newest bride. Though I can't blame him for worrying though. Alexandria is his only daughter. He must do all that he can to keep her safe and out of the clutches of the monster who continues to plague us," Boris said.

"If Alexander is worried about his only daughter, then why is he leaving her all alone to travel all the way here to Transylvania? Does he not have any fear that the monster who plagues us, will find a way to get his daughter," Velkan asked while jumping out of the chair, worrying about the young woman that he had fallen for at such a young age.

Before Alexander took his daughter, Alexandria away, Velkan was going to ask Alexander for Alexandria's hand in marriage.

Boris noticed the way Velkan was talking so highly of Alexandria, and how worried he was about her wellbeing at the same time. "It warms my heart that you think so highly of Alexandria. But you don't need to worry about Alexandria being alone."

"What do you mean," Velkan asked.

"She is traveling along with him," Boris said.

"What?!? Why? Why would Alexander put his only daughter in danger like that? What if Dracula catches a glimpse of her, and decides that he wants Alexandria all to himself? I can't allow that monster to get his hands on her," Velkan said.

"My dear boy, you don't have to worry about Dracula getting his claws on Alexandria. I have a plan to keep Dracula from getting Alexandria. The reason I have Alexander coming along with Alexandria, is because I want to talk to Alexander about Alexandria marrying you. It's the only way that we can assure that we can continue the Valerious bloodline, should anything happen to you or your sister, before we manage to find a way to kill the monster himself," Boris explained before hearing someone knocking on the front door.

Both Boris and Velkan made their way down to the front door. Boris wasted no time opening the door, spotting Alexander and Alexandria standing there.

"My friend, please do come in. Be quick now. The sun is going down. And many things have changed since you and your daughter left. And not for the good either," Boris said as Alexander and Alexandria entered the manor.

"The monster still plagues the village," Alexander asked.

"He does. But only feeds along with his brides once a month. But that doesn't stop the brides from making their way down to the village, and tormenting innocent people," Boris said.

"I see. How many have lost their lives to those devil women," Alexander asked.

Boris looked at Velkan and Alexandria standing there in the room with them. "My friend, now is not the time to be talking about things like that. I had invited you to my home to discuss something completely different."

"Do pray tell, tell me what it is that you want to speak to me about," Alexander asked.

"Come along with me to my study. It will give both Velkan and Alexandria time to catch up a bit, while you and I talk amongst ourselves," Boris suggested.

Alexandria looked to her father wondering if he would be alright with that suggestion.

Alexander noticed the look that his daughter was giving him, and gave a nod of approval. "It's fine my sweet girl. I trust that the Gypsy prince Velkan, will treat you only with respect that you deserve."

"Only respect sir. I wouldn't dare dream of treating Alexandria any other way," Velkan said while holding his arm out for Alexandria to take. Alexandria gently looped her arm through Velkan's walking alongside him as he led her in the direction of the library, leaving Alexander and Boris standing in the entry way of the manor.

Once Velkan and Alexandria were out of sight, Alexander turned his attention to his friend. "Boris, are you going to explain to me, the reason behind your urgent message that you sent me a few days ago?"

"My friend, you already know what plagues us here in the village," Boris began.

"I do. But that doesn't explain the part that my daughter plays in all of this," Alexander said.

"My bloodline is running out. It is only myself and my two children left to find a way to put an end to Dracula once and for all. Should we fail to finish the task, then my entire family will be damned to walk the earth in purgatory forever, never to enter the glorious gates of heaven. I can't condemn my only children to that. I asked you to come back, because I would like m y son to marry your daughter; and have them both conceive a baby or two to keep the Valerious bloodline going; at least until we successfully find a way to kill Dracula and allow all of my family as well as my son's future heirs can make their way into heaven when the time comes. I ask this so I can have grandchildren. That and I can see how much my son, Velkan loves Alexandria," Boris said.

Alexander thought about what Boris had told him. He didn't like the idea of his only daughter being put in danger. But he also knew that the young Gypsy prince wouldn't let anything happen to his daughter. "Alright Boris. You succeeded in talking me into allowing my daughter to marry your son. But it happens when the sun comes up. I want to marry your son. But it happens when the sun comes up. I want to be here to witness my little girl get married," Alexander said.

"Thank you, my dear friend," Boris said.

"No need to thank me. But your boy better swear his life to keeping my little girl safe," Alexander said.

Alexandria and Velkan entered the library. Upon entering, Alexandria looked around at all the many shelves that contained many different books of all different genres. "Do you have any idea what our fathers are talking about, Velkan?"

"I believe they may be talking about marriage between you and I. My father worries that the Valerious bloodline will end before we put a stop to the monster that continues to plague us, Velkan explained.

"You speak of the devil who has wings...the one who has the three wicked brides, who stole my mother from my father and I? The very monster that haunts my dreams," Alexandria asked.

"That would be the one. But when we marry, I will do everything in my power to keep you safe. The count won't lay a single finger on you. Not while I'm around to keep you safe. With me around, no monster will date touch you. And that is my vow to you. So, Alexandria will you do me the honor of becoming my wife," Velkan asked.

Alexandria smiled, while trying to hide the blush that was creeping up on her cheeks. "Of course, Velkan. I would love to marry you and live by your side as Mrs. Valerious."