Once upon a dream (Hakuouki fan-fic) (Hijikata x OC)

Chapter 24

Victoria's POV

"Bastards~" I half chuckled, my tone slightly slurred. My body was warm all over, a tingly feeling in my limbs and head had me giddy in a way. "You drugged me" I laughed. I didn't actually find the situation funny but I couldn't manage to take myself seriously. I was lying on the bed tangled in part of the sheets from excessive tossing. I felt restless. 'What did those bastards do to me?' I thought deliriously while tugging a handful of the bedsheets. Sweat glistened at the surface of my skin causing the thin silks to cling to my body but I hardly paid it any mind. The sound of approaching voices peaked my attention. Yes. I was alone in the room. After Amagiri and Shiranui left me and I reluctantly ate the food and boy, was that a mistake. I silently whimpered as I felt a wave of heat flush through my system. I felt like my body was in a sauna yet the only source of heat seemed to be coming from inside me. "Yes, she's been whimpering for about an hour now" I heard a male's voice from outside the room. It was Shiranui. "Good. I'm just in time. Don't let anyone disturb us" This time it was Kazama's voice. "Whatever" I heard the blue-haired male huff as the blonde demon entered the room. Shutting the door behind him, I stared at him with wide eyes, like a deer caught in a headlight. "Someone's been waiting a while, hasn't she? I heard you've been asking for me. Are we impatient, princess?" His words teased but I could only pant in response finding that my limbs were too exhausted to react. They felt heavy like lead.

He witnessed my frustration and strode forward, closing the distance between us. I would've broken out into a nervous sweat had I not been sweating already. I felt the bed dip beside me but I couldn't turn my head to face him. I hoped. I just hoped that he wouldn't. A shiver racked my entire body when his fingers brushed against the sensitive skin on my neck. He brushed away my raven locks as they were beginning to stick to my damp skin. Humming in delight, my eyes snapped open as soon as I felt myself unconsciously enjoying his touch. I recoiled in response, struggling to squirm away from his hands, barely succeeding in moving a couple of inches. A coy chuckle passed his lips as he witnessed my stubbornness. "Aww, it appears that the Princess is mad at me?" He hummed. "Perhaps she didn't like the food I prepared her" He added rather suggestively. I furrowed my brows. "Why'd you drug me?" I whimpered burying my face into the silk sheets. I hadn't meant for it to come out so whiny but it did which was embarrassing. He seemed to keep silent in thought but eventually answered rather simply. "Because I can and by showcasing just how much ability I have over you I'll be doing you a favour in the future" He practically boasted. I was amazed at how utterly audacious he was, it was unfathomable. "A favour, really?" I breathed out incredulously. "Of course, have you any idea how lenient I've been with you already? If I wasn't such a respectable man I would have taken you a long time ago. You'd be in my bed just as you are now only...naked..."He finished, the last part trailed off as he fingers moved boldly across my exposed neckline.

As if he knew his words and actions angered me he pulled his hand back before I could manage to lash out at him. "It's unfortunate that you haven't realized by now..." He sighed turning his back to me while sitting on the edge of the bed. "What?" I inquired curiously at his suddenly calm tone. "Your fate" He replied casually, playing with the handle of his sword at his hip. "My fate?" I repeated, not understanding what he meant. He gave me a small glance before shifting to face my direction again. "If your family hadn't of been slaughter by humans then you never would have grown up in the future. You would be a fully titled princess living in luxury with your family until..." He trailed off again not finishing his words which had me leaning in closer, completely forgetting that I had been drugged previously. "Until what?" I wondered, eyes glittering like a child's. "Until you were forced to marry that is...Not to say that you wouldn't live luxuriously afterwards but the likelihood of you marrying the man of your choice is slim to none. Either it was arranged by your ancestors or the pursuer fought to claim you as his own" He explained. I was still confused by the last part and seeing this he decided to elaborate. "If a suitor was denied your hand in marriage and he believed himself to be the most capable he would most likely kidnap you and slaughter your parents to stake his claim. You're lucky no blood has been spilt but that doesn't mean I won't. If those Shinsengumi keep getting in my way I will be forced to take these measures. I will kill them" He warned darkly.