The Vampire Prince | Book One ✔ (Needs Editing)

The Kiss | Chapter 14

Julian wasn't naturally kind, so, to have him warm me up while we waited for food was an odd gesture. It was almost scary in a way.

We sat in silence while he held me close. I was embarrassed and uncomfortable but it's not like I could tell him what he can and can't do, he owns me, I have no freedom.

I glanced at Christian who stood by awkwardly awaiting for Julian's orders. I gazed up at Julian and sadly smiled without him seeing.

"Christian please leave," Julian cleared his throat, "I wish to have some bonding time with this adorable slave of mine."

My heart sank and my body tensed. I gazed at Christian pleading for him to stay but he smiled and left without a word. I shook my head and looked up at the vampire that watched me hungrily.

"Uhm—" I went to change the subject but Julian cupped my face in his hand and inched closer.

"Hmm," He caressed my face ever so gently, almost as if I would break from his touch.

I cleared my throat and glanced away while my cheeks burned from embarrassment. Julian chuckled and planted a kiss on my forehead.

"You're too shy," he mumbled, "too innocent, it's slightly annoying. You're broken."

"I'm not broken." I insisted.

"You act out, you flinch away at times and you only seem to listen to Stark and Christian." His lips brushed my ear. The slight gesture sent chills down my spine.

"Sir," I chewed my lip, "four years ago changed who I was."

"Forget the past. You're my slave now and you have to obey me. Kiss me." His lips curled in a amused smile.

"And what if I refuse?" I asked.

"Then you'll be thrown into the cell and starved for a week with no interactions with anyone." He replied.

I took a deep breath and tucked my brown hair behind my ears. I sat up on my knees and faced him.

"Alright." I sighed. I inched closer and stopped right before our lips touched, I met his gaze to create tension and then finally closed them and pressed my lips to his.

Julian playfully curled my hair around his finger as our tongues glided over one another in a passionate kiss. I was disgusted with myself for allowing his orders to come down to this even though I had no control over it.

I pulled away and gazed at him.

"How was that?" I asked shyly.

"Mmm. You really are a interesting woman, aren't you?" He licked his lips and smirked. I cleared my throat and he pulled me onto his lap in one swift movement. I gasped and clutched onto his shirt to balance myself from falling over.

"Sir, you have a guest." Stark appeared and awkwardly glanced at me.

"Who is it?" Julian sighed.

"A woman from another Clan, she claims that you are illegally selling blood bags." Stark mumbled.

"Fine, send her in." He sighed.

I tried to stand but Julian grasped my arm and shoved me on my back and climbed on top of me. I gasped at the sudden force he used and went to shove him off but he brought his lips to my throat and quickly bit into my sensitive skin.

"W-wait!" I begged.

Julian chuckled, the deep rumble made the hairs on my arms stand. I winced as he dug his fangs deeper.

I gazed at Julian but he was gazing at Stark. I grasped Julian's hand and bit my lip. My body was hot, aching for him to take more from me. I mentally shook my head and realized that every time Julian had fed from me that my body reacted oddly and practically begged for more.

"Well, hello Julian." A woman's voice echoed in the room and Julian pulled away with a amused grin.

"Ah, what a surprise." Julian stood and smiled at the beautiful woman.

Her skin was pale, she had pale blue eyes and her hair was a platinum blonde. I gazed at her and covered the mark Julian left behind.

"You understand why I'm here, yes?" She asked.

"Yes, I've been falsely accused of illegally selling blood bags, but I assure you that it isn't me," Julian gestured at me, "does it look like I share?"

"I suppose not, but that doesn't prove your innocence. I'll have to search this place, is that a problem?" Her met my gaze.

"Not at all." Julian cleared his throat and smiled kindly.

The lady raised a brow and spun on her heel to order her men to search the building.

I could feel Stark watching me but I couldn't seem to look at him, couldn't face him for some reason.

"I see you haven't taken her innocence yet, I'm impressed." The lady giggled. I raised a brow and chewed my bottom lip.

"We were just getting started before we were rudely interrupted." Julian sighed.

I gulped and grabbed his wrist and tugged on it. He glanced at me with a smirk.

"Sir, c-can I go to the bedroom?" I choked.

"Of course. Ah, make sure to change into loose fitting clothes." He inched closer and brought his tongue to my wound and gently licked the blood up. I nodded and quickly left.

My heart raced painfully as my fears were becoming reality. He planned on taking my innocence from me. I couldn't allow it, I had to find some way around it.

Once I was upstairs I noticed Christian at the end of the hall watching me curiously. I angrily glanced away and stormed into Julian's room. Tears filled my eyes and I couldn't blink them away. Before I realized it tears ran down my cheeks and dripped off my chin.

"N-no..." I covered my mouth, my body trembled uncontrollably as my anxieties boiled inside.

I paced the room and smacked the night stand beside the bed.

The door opened and I quickly wiped my tears. Christian stood awkwardly at the door and sighed.

"What's wrong this time?" He asked.

"H-he wants to take my innocence from me, the only thing that's innocent about me that's left," I cried. I covered my face with my hands and took a deep breath, "and Stark told me that I have to do as Julian orders, even if it comes down to that."

"He's right. My brother isn't stupid, just trust him. It's either lose your innocence or lose your life." Christian said.

"That will be my life. I'll have nothing left, he tainted me four years ago by forcing me to watch him slaughter my family. I became an orphan and had to grow up quicker than anyone else. My life is hell, I'm clinging onto life so desperately but I'm just broken!" Tears spilled down my cheeks as I let my emotions control me.

"Shh, he'll hear you." Christian mumbled.

"I don't care, I'd rather be killed than live this life." I gasped.

Christian cleared his throat and tapped me on the shoulder.

"Then tell him that you're on your period." He averted his gaze.

"Wouldn't he know if I was on my period?" I glared.

"Probably—listen, I can't help you and neither can Stark. You have to do what you need to do to survive." He sighed and left. I wiped my face and closed the door and plopped down on the bed.

"I really hate you," I sighed and tugged the blankets over my head, "I wonder what Stark is thinking..."

He was probably thinking how disgusting and tainted I am. Julian wasn't going to make life easy for me—as much as I prayed for it.