In a flash of Fangs

Be Mine...

The day had just dawned and I wasn't very tired but knew I should at least try to sleep after staying up all night with Stela and Konstantin, but my mind was elsewhere and thinking of everything that had happened the past few months and how it all had lead me to now. It all started when I was tired of the same old town and people, having to hide my feeding habits had become hard when you stayed in one place for too long, it was time to move despite that fact. The area held too many memories that I couldn't hide from, dark and haunting the land had once been and it had been turned into a tourist trap with the tales of Dracula and his infamous castle. It pained me to leave but it wasn't my home anymore and I had lived past the lives of my son and his sons till there was nothing left of my bloodline. Sitting in my chair I stared into the fiery void of the fireplace and got lost in its eternal brilliance. A quiet shuffling broke my concentration as I focused on the sound and recognized it to be Stela out and about, it startled me, since they joined me here we had all started following my sleeping schedule which I was grateful for. These two had been amazing and had taken a lot on their shoulders after the recent events, it was inspiring, even to one as old as myself. A creak from the front door brought me back to reality and I got curious and went to my window, carefully I pulled back the thick curtains and was hit with a sight one could only explain as pure happiness. It was clear in her every move as she wandered about the grounds of the abandoned castle, her silvered eyes soaking in every detail. I watched as she went into the garden and I frowned noticing just how dead things were around here but with her around a sudden radiance could be detected in everything. I started to close the curtains but noticed as she began to giggle and twirl around and then fell in a heap on the cobblestone path. She was beautiful and she was wearing the cloak I had set on her shoulders the night I gave her the jewelry, its pearl iridescence casted a silver glow in her eyes as she looked towards the sun, basking in its warm embrace for a second before noticing my window. I quickly let the curtain slip back into its place hiding the light of day from the gloom that had taken over my room.

My room was far from dusty or old looking but it was quite dark in comparison to the rest of the building. I kept the original stone walls and had taken some of my own belongings from my castle a long time ago that I had kept for sentimental reasons and found it was useful now that I could claim this castle and decorate how I pleased. It was still void of a lot but it had the necessities and one that I liked the most was the bed, a black four poster with curtains that reminded me of Mirena and the nights we had spent together, I was always drawn to blues but she had picked these out herself and I couldn't say no and to this day I can still remember her lovingly holding onto the fabric in the market, her blue eyes shining as she stared at the shimmering blue and silvers in her delicate hands. The sheets were black silk and I may be a vampire but I sure as hell could appreciate how comfortable and soft it was against one's skin. I walked over and pulled the sheets back before taking off my white and slightly old-fashioned shirt and slipped in with a contented sigh as the fabric slid over me like a calming cool wave of coziness. I closed my eyes and let myself slip into the grip of dormancy that was my sleep but again heard Stela's soft shuffles and this time it was right at my door. I tried to ignore the feeling but I hoped that she would enter, turning to my side I closed my eyes again. I hadn't heard her come in but instead, I felt it, I could feel a smile creep onto my face and pretended to sleep as she explored the confines of my realm. I could hear her heart beating steadily and occasionally I could almost feel her eyes widen at the sight in front of her. It was then that I felt her presence at the foot of my bed her heart started beating faster and then she leaned forward touching the sheets and I couldn't hold it anymore I had to move. I only shifted my weight and it caused her to stiffen, hoping I didn't cause her to bolt out the door I sat up and looked at her raising my eyebrow. Blushing she lowered her eyes and tried to retract her hand from the fine fabric. I softly chuckled and patted the fabric myself again losing myself to the memories of Mirena and me.

"Like what you see?" I asked looking her directly in the eyes as she stood to my full height. Cemented to the spot she stared back, I watched her cheeks getting red and then nodded in response. I slid out from under the sheets and noticed the way she stared at me. I looked down forgetting I had taken my shirt off and wasn't wearing the normal clothing she saw me in. My chest was bare and the trousers were now replaced with a pair of black silk bottoms, they were long enough to hide my feet as I stepped lightly towards her with a smile on my lips. My eyes focused on her and I couldn't turn away, she had this glow on her skin from the sun and I desperately wanted to feel the heat of her against me. I hadn't noticed that I was now right in front of her, and resigning myself to the feelings I reached up and moved her hair away from her face brushing lightly against her cheek. She looked at me with such intensity that it made me lightheaded and vulnerable to her scrutiny, it was as if she was looking into my soul. I stood in front of her close enough to hear her breaths shallow, her hand twitched as if she was fighting her own emotional battle and I waited determined to let her decide the next move. She must have won the battle for she rested her hand against my chest, her hand soft and light as a feather. Feeling my heart beat steadily, she watched as my chest rose and fell against her hand. My breathing heavy I could only stare and try to keep my calm even though every part of my body was screaming at me to kiss her. I could only let the excitement course through my body and into an exhale that blew softly onto her neck, mere centimeters away at this point. I snaked my arm around her waist and pulled her against me, she rested her against my pounding chest I closed her eyes, I leaned down resting my head on top of hers relishing in the moment as we stood just feeling the warmth of our intimate touch. I had to lean back slightly to kiss the top of her head before pulling away, lacing our hands together I led me to the edge of my bed. I sat down watching intently as she sank down onto the mattress and turned to me. I smiled at her hoping to ease her mind but had no idea what plagued her thoughts. I ran my other hand through my hair and let it fall to my side before getting the courage to speak.

"I know things haven't been easy... I don't know how you are still poised and full of life but I admire your strength Stela, it's something I wish I could possess myself but I fear I never will. You don't have to stay here if you wish to go elsewhere, I won't stop either of you" I said with a sudden wave of distress entering my voice. I had to think of her and not my selfishness but it was hard once I knew in my heart I had to have her by my side. She had been listening and many emotions fluttered through her, sadness being the most prevalent and then one of longing struck her face. I could tell she didn't want to go anywhere but I still had to say it for my own peace of mind. Stela looked at me shock appearing in her eyes before I saw a flash of something else but it was quickly changed to a softer gaze.

"Vlad... Where would we even go? We don't have a home, no parents and no money. If it wasn't for you saving Kosti... I would be completely alone." She whispered pulling away from me hanging her head in defeat. My heart broke seeing her sadness, instinctively I pulled her to me holding her close as I felt a single tear fall onto my skin. I paid it no mind as I held her, feeling her, smelling her committing it to memory before pushing her away from me. I smiled weakly and lifted her chin so I could look her in the eyes, wiping the tears from her cheek I heaved a sigh.

"Stela, fiu al meu."

In typical Stela fashion, she tipped her head to the side at my words, confusion all over her face.

"What?"

I chuckled, "It means be mine in my language" I confessed leaning back against the headboard, I could feel the heat rise to my face as she recognized the implication.