I Like the Cold

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Shanda walked the long hallways of the manor and found paintings of faces and people she would never meet and places that she had never been. She passed one room where the door was open and she saw a set of triplets working attentively on all manner of weapons. She did not want to disturb them so she quickly and quietly passed the door and made her way back to her room realizing that she was unsure if all had been informed of her being in the manner. She did not remember walking that far from her room or the dining room but she saw the sun high in the sky and guessed that it was getting close to noon. She wondered aloud, "How long was I walking the hallways? I didn't feel as if time were passing so quickly" but the proof was right out the window and so was an extraordinary garden and topiary. She ran over to huge window finding the door that led outside. She grasped the doorknob and a hand placed itself over hers, "Please my lady let me escort you to the gardens." Shanda smiled at Claude's voice and his offer.

Upon being outside Claude once again wrapped Shanda's arm in his and he began to tell her about every flower and succulent that were on display. There were many artistically shaped rocks in the garden and Shanda was amazed at their size, "How did these rocks come to be here?" Claude looked and could see curiosity gleam in her eyes, "I procured them for this garden." Shanda was amazed but realizing that it wasn't exactly an answer, "But how did you get them here?" Claude contemplated his answer for a moment, "I brought them." Shanda turned and looked at him, "How?" He smiled devilishly and moved his lips close to her ear and whispered, "Like this" and he grabbed Shanda and landed on a nearby monument in the garden about 10 feet off the ground. He set Shanda safely next to him where she could see the entirety of the garden, "This is my favorite vantage point of the garden my lady." Shanda took in the beauty while trying to reconcile with what she knew of the world with what has just happened. Before she could think too much she felt Claude's gloved hand touch her chin and gently persuaded her lips toward his. Their lips met and Claude gently kissed her pulling her close as his arms wrapped around her waist. Shanda gasped as his cold lips moved across hers, but the gasp was not one of fear. Still Claude stopped and looked at Shanda with a longing that shown in his glowing amber eyes. Shanda spoke no words, she only pulled him closer wrapping her arms around his neck. When her lips were hovering over his she spoke softly into his breathe, "I like the cold." He stood almost expressionless except for his smoldering eyes when she put her lips to his and kissed him. He grabbed onto her tightly and pulled her lips even further against his. She shivered and smiled as they tasted each other for the first time.

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