The Vampire Who Loved Me

Chapter 26: Yes Ma'am

*Knock knock* The timber sounded just like a door as the last of the barricades were knocked into place with a blunt heavy object, I know not of its name. I sigh, its such a shame that soon my masterpiece design may be torn down recklessly and destroyed. I salute the workers as they leave for their break. The work is finished but training must still go on.

My arm had now improved and was nearly fully recovered. I had started training once I could move it again and began building it up. Time is short and he won't wait any longer than he should.

I entered the training arena and picking up a spear sent it flying over a clan members head and into the bulls eye of the target board. A cheer went up as the clan saw me step out into the arena properly.

"Right, is everyone here except those who are on watch?"

"Yeah."

"Good, so today, we are focusing on stunts like the one I just did. Yes, it was risky but I knew what I was doing." A cheer went up again. I bowed laughing at them. "Now, during the battle you may need to help another clan member so we must learn how to do that, look out and fight more than one person at the same time." I set up targets and allowed them to try out their own ideas. The vampires are experienced fighters and needed only slight guidance. Michael is clever though and I know they'll only be me on his mind.

I shuddered.

"Something wrong?" Damien asked, sitting above me on the benches the made a stand. Legs around me I lent back and relaxed onto him.

"No, just thinking too much that's all."

"Well, you know how dangerous thinking is." He joked. "No seriously, stop thinking like that, he won't get you and you are strong, I can't and won't let him harm you."

"But what if he does though, what if he gets me as your protecting me. What then?"

"Then , I come after you both, I'll kill him and save you, I'll be there no matter what happens, I swear." He reassured.

"I hope so."

"Don't you believe me?"

"No, I mean, yes, but no because how are you to know, I know you'll come after me but with this injured arm and his mind connection and games. It's going to be difficult."

"All battles are love, that's why they're fights. You'll be fine trust me. It's set in your instinct, it wil kick in and there'll be no problem." He wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on my shoulder. I put my hand on his face and turned to look at him.

"I'm just a little scared that's all." He smiled knowingly and kissed me.

The next few nights I trained as much as possible and planned out different scenarios just to be sure. I kept the clan updated and trained too. The imposing threat kept playing in my mind but I allowed Damien to reassure me.

Waking up to the sound of talking I left the tent after getting ready and found Damien training. I watched him and read a book for a while then went to the clans communal tent.

"Hey, so this battle thing, won't he just come after you, I mean I know we're all vampires but he is like serious psycho!!" One of the female vampires asked.

"Well, yeah but I'm ready to take him on." I smiled.

"Nice one, ready to take on anyone else as well." She winked. I didn't fully understand what she meant until a few hours later after drinking she attempted to kiss me. I laughed it off then realised that she was quite the strange vampire, one I had probably been warned about.

I headed to the tent set up for Damien and I to be closer to the clan. The cove may no longer be safe so we reside within the clan now, where we should be in my opinion.

Drawing back the curtain I see Damien doing press ups whilst reading a book. Genius that man is. I watch with a smirk, his muscles flexing and how his body is so defined. He glances my way and raising my hand to my hair to make it look like I've just walked in, move to sit on the bed.

"You were watching me!" He smirked, in mid press up.

"No I wasn't." I smiled.

"You sure were." He stopped doing press ups, closed the book and sat next to me. Shirtless and muscly I smiled a little inside at the thought of him. "Now you're thinking about me and how your sat next to such an amazing guy!" He winked.

"Hey, no I'm not, your so big headed. " I joked.

"Oh really!" He laughed getting up to light the candles as it was getting dark. Closing the tent fully, shutting us away from the rest of the clan and in fact the world, he sauntered over towards me. I purposely checked out his body, looking him up and down.

Raising my eyebrows and smiling I stood up to stop him in his tracks and inspect the goods. I walked slowly around him, trailling my fingers across his muscles. "Hm..." I smiled.

"Happy?" He asked as I stood in front of him again.

"Maybe!" I smiled. He laughed then picking me up, ran with me to the bed and dropped me down. "Hey, alright then, you look suitable enough, adequate in fact." I said kneeling on the bed to square up to him.

"For what task?" He implied with one raised eyebrow.

"Ooh only the most important, honourable, selfless act ever. The best of its kind too."

"Sounds interesting, may I inquire further?" He asked standing in military stance.

"You may." I smiled.

"Does it involve danger?"

"Oh yes, very very dangerous." I said shifting forwards. He took a step closer.

"Then I accept with the greatest of pleasure."

"So, you want to know the task now?"

"Indeed ma'am."

"Come a little closer."

"Yes ma'am." I whispered in his ear then went back to face him.

"Accept this?"

"Oh hell yes!" He almost shouted excitedly. "Ahem, I mean, I do ma'am."

"Good." I smiled. He stepped forward out of military position and lifted my from the bed and into his arms. I wrapped my legs around him.

"So far so good?" He whispered.

"Hm... needs a little improvement."

"Wish granted." He leaned forward and kissed me slowly and heatedly. He held my back and one leg as I ran my fingers through his hair. He kissed my jawline then neck, slowly still, leaving me wanting him. I lent back slightly as he kissed my lower neck and collarbone, sending the most pleasing shivers through my body.

Ceasing kissing, he looked into my eyes and I placed my forehead on his. "I love you so much Damien." I whispered.

"And I want you so much, whoops, I mean love you so much ha." He grinned cheekily. I laughed at him.

Staring into his eyes I wanted to remain like that forever but that would have to wait until after the battle. He kissed me slowly again, teasing me and biting my lip.

He broke off then looked back into my eyes. Flaming red and screaming out he too gave in. He kissed me deeply and passionately, walking me around the room, pushing me against the pole holding up the tent. It moved so, laughing he chose a different spot. The table. Then the bed.

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We lay there staring up to the top of the tent, me stroking his hair and him stroking my belly. I had my arms wrapped around him as we drifted off just holding each other closely.

I dreamt of the coming events, Michael leading an army into the midst of my clan, destroying everything in their path. Ruining the lives of everyone here. I woke up startled to find that I wasn't dreaming at all...