The vampire's incubator

Chapter 27

Chapter 27
Power

So much could happen right now, I could get down on my knees and beg him to let me go, I could  cause a scene and try to run even when I know it won't get me anywhere.

Or... I could just turn all this around.

Instead of dragging me with the rope like I'd expected, Natan puts his hand on my back to guide me out the abandoned house.

But he lets go of me so I'm walking behind him and motions for me to stop when he gets to the wooden door frame which must have but no longer has a door hinged to it.

Their conversation and the few centimeters between Natan and I  help me think of all the possible scenarios that could come out of this situation.

"Brother," Natan greets, hands on both sides of the door frame and from where I stand, I can see every facial expression he makes.

"Natan," Aharon groans. "I am not interested in bonding with you after twenty five years of separation, just give me what I came here for and we will part ways." 

Though I can't see his face, I get the feeling that he's staring down at his brother with that stony hard face of his.

"Patience has never been your strongest quality and look where that brought us, always have been one to rush into things." He shakes his head and smiles softly.
"Well have it your way then, let Fiona come forward."

"You think I'm stupid Natan? Let the girl come first."

Yes, Aharon really is stupid, which means my plan has a better chance of working.

"Not happening brother, what would I get by taking her with me?"
Aharon must have realised how stupid he was being because the sound of heels echoes in the air surrounding us then Fiona stands beside Natan after looking at my fiddling hands and giving me a look I can't quite understand.

It's almost like pity but at the same she's her non-caring self, looking like she might throw up.

"I will not miss you," Fiona fires at Aharon staring at him with distaste.

"I hope we meet again soon under different circumstances," Natan gives me that useless smile of his then nods curtly.
"As for you brother, we have eternity to live and this world is too small so until we meet again, try to remember how it felt to be good and happy."
After the pitiful look he gives him, he vanishes with Fiona, leaving behind the huffing Aharon.

"Come out at this instant or-" he starts shouting and I walk out.

Natan was not really helpful and although he's the cause of this entire problem right here, he was right about one thing, what happens from this point onwards is all up to me.

"You don't get to threaten me anymore," I cut him off.

"Dressmaker?" His eyebrows furrow in disbelief.

Yes butthole, welcome to hell.

"Do you remember that day in your office you stalked around me like your prey, it was the last time you ever threatened me.
You need me now and I have absolutely nothing to lose, whereas you..." I drawl out shaking my head.
"You have everything to lose," I bluff, I have a lot to lose too.

I have friends he could go after if he decides to switch back to crazy-mode.

"And you will not tell me what to do," he growls and I look at him, really look at him.

Cold empty eyes, hollow soul, fangs and possible sadistic tendencies.

Unlike the bed monster Matilda and I were so afraid of but never got to see, this one is real and being real also means something;

He has a weakness and from the fuss he's been making ever since he crowned himself king, I'll bet my last coin on the baby.

Which means it all comes back to me.

"Oh, but I will tell you what to do Aharon and it starts now.
If you want me to carry your child, it's going to be on my terms," I state coolly.

He scoffs, "And what might those terms be dressmaker because no matter what the mirror tells you, I'm not interested in you!"

I narrow my eyes at him, of course he'd think like that.
Pea-minded leech!

The problem with holding power is that if you exert too much and push people into the corner, some may cower and crumble while others may just retaliate and use your own power against you.

Aharon's cruel reign taught me that much at least and right now the tables have turned, I have the upper hand and he doesn't even see it, I'm not gonna repeat his mistakes though.

"You will know soon but for now, I want to make it clear that there is no point in life you're going to control me, I'm never going to be your object," I say looking at the sky and he sneers.

"What makes you think I will listen to you?"

"I don't know my lord," I mock.
"Maybe it's because I'm a very fragile being that can die anytime and I also happen to be your only shot at breaking the spell? I really don't know.
I mean, what if one day I just get tired of the way you treat me and jump off the balcony?" I fake worry and his jaw clenches.
Perfect!
I'd obviously never follow in his mother's footsteps and kill myself but Aharon doesn't need to know that.

"Let's just move dressmaker, I have a Kingdom to rule and no time to waste on unproductive chatter," he states agitatedly.

Once again I'm faced with possibilities, I could pretend to be an obedient puppy and listen to him then find a way back to my friends after a few days or I could try to get into his old, thick skull and change the rules.
Some people hate change and I'm pretty sure it's worse when you're dealing with a vampire that has been around for centuries so my next step is clear.

I don't even need to ponder over it.

A/N
Heyyy guys, I know it's short and maybe it has a few typos but I'm the busiest human being at the moment but I had promised so here it is.

The new cover was made by the awesome NiksiJones, thank yooouu.

Anyway, thank you for reading, voting and commenting I still love and appreciate you all.
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