The Vampire Prince | Book One ✔ (Needs Editing)

Loving | Chapter 26

I reached hell in no time, the mansion was quiet and Christian awaited my arrival. I walked past him and headed into the kitchen.

I put a box of crackers under my arm and made my way to the stairs.

"You're not allowed to eat until Julian says you can." Christian stepped in front of me and I sighed and glared at him.

"Well, Julian isn't here. What he doesn't know, won't kill him." I sneered and made my way past him. He quickly caught a hold of my wrist and he pulled me close.

"Don't make me say it twice." He hissed. I rolled my eyes and grabbed one of the crackers and licked it woth a smug look.

"Listen, I'm not going to listen to you. Go ahead and tell Julian that I snuck some food. I'll deal with him myself." I shoved him off and stomped up the stairs. I wasn't going to let Julian control me the way he had been before. I found a new me, I'll protect this unborn child even if it means risking my life.

I have to act like I did before so he doesn't get suspicious, in fact, I was curious as to how he doesn't know. Can he not hear the heart best?

I sighed and plopped on the bed and shoved my mouth full of crackers and groaned.

"I don't regret it." I laid back and snuggled against the box as I closed my eyes. Max was going to help me, he was going to allow me to hide and protect the child. But, I'm sure Julian will find me, he'll defiently be curious as to why I ran away.

I slipped into the endless dark, it swallowed me whole and all my worries dissapeared.

"What a useless ass." I heard a whisper next to me. I peeled my eyes open and noticed Julian laying next to me with a frown. His green eyes stared into mine as he tapped the box of crackers.

"I can explain?" I smiled nervously. He sighed and touched the side of my face, I fought hard not to flinch from his touch.

"No matter what I do, you just don't give up, do you?" He smiled and rolled his eyes.

I frowned and nearly choked.

"Where the hell is Julian and what have you done?" I sat up and looked at his smiling face. I raised a brow and looked around, confused.

"Okay, how should I punish you?" He asked.

I frowned and went to speak but was at a loss for words.

"I'm kidding." He laughed and sat up. I smiled nervously wondering why he seemed so happy, so cheerful.

"I'm so confused." I whispered studying his expression.

Julian stood and appeared in front of me and cupped my face. He smiled and inched closer.

"Ruth told me," he spoke quietly, my heart dropped as he brought his lips to my ear, "that you said you love me."

I nearly passed out from the panic coursing threw my body.

"Y-yeah, what of it?" I asked hesitantly.

"Well, I think I may come to love you, one day." He smiled and brought his lips to mine; I allowed his tongue to glide along with mine in a passionate kiss. I pulled away and met his gaze with a longing look.

"I-I hope you'll love me, one day." I murmered and gently touched his cheek.

He raised a brow and touched my hand with his. I tilted my head and watched him, his expression hadn't changed, he was still the same Julian just with a smile.

"Did you miss me this much?" He asked. I wanted to stick my tongue out in disgust but I smiled and nodded.

"I was lonely." I hid my face with my hands feeling completely disgusted.

"Interesting." He murmered against my ear and gave it a slight nibble.

I shivered and squirmed from his touch.

"D-did Ruth tell you that I also got to pet a deer?" I asked trying to avoid what he was trying to do.

"Of course, did you like it?" He chuckled.

"Yes," I admitted. Julian pinned me to the bed and met my gaze. His eyes stared into mine with hunger and lust. I gulped and squeezed my eyes shut.

I have to pretend like everything is fine, that I'm not afraid; I'm not pregnant.

I opened my eyes once more and snaked my arms around the back of his neck, bringing his body closer to mine. I licked my lips and raised my eyes to his trying to create more sexual tension. Julian grinned and brought his lips to mine. I moaned as he pulled me to the edge of the bed and pushing my legs apart.

I watched him as he brought his lips to my inner thigh and punctured my flesh with his fangs. I winced and clutched his sleeve.

"M-maybe we should wait?" I met his gaze as he sank his fangs in deeper.

I groaned and closed my eyes trying to find my happy place. A place where I was free, surrounded by friends and family. A place I would never get to meet.

I waited to the end thinking only of what I'll have after I abandon this hell, how I can raise my child away from this hell. I was going to live my life without this monster.

Julian was quick to leave the room after, I couldn't help but wonder where Stark was, was he okay? Does he want to see me?

Thoughts consumed me as I lay exposed on the bed, I heaved a sigh and covered myself with blankets and frowned.

Maybe I over did it, maybe I was too friendly. He may already suspect me, he might already be wondering why I was being so loving.

My anxiety began to make me question everything, my thoughts were scattered and I was left alone to sort them all over again.