The Princess of Vampires

Chapter Four

Chapter Four,

I woke up early the next evening, with a lucid dream that was on the edge of my mind. I struggled to catch my breath as the clips of the dream danced around in my mind disjointedly, piecing themselves together in fragments. The red Sky was the first thing I remembered; it was the color of the dying sun. It poured over the desolate buildings and statues. Over the sand it crept, towards the horizon casting its shadows about, dusting everything in its Crimson Hue as I stood there taking in the scene. A figure moves to the side of me. I knew this presence well. I did not have to turn to know who it was, it was Maharet. She took my hand in hers and began speaking to me, warning me about something that I inherently knew was important, but I could not hear any of the words. There was no sound just visions of her lips moving.

''I can't hear what you're saying, ''I told her in frustration.

Mother, she was so desperate to communicate. Something was pulling at me telling me to return. I wanted to be at her side again, ask her what she wanted to say to me. She turned to me and bent placing a motherly kiss on my forehead.

''I only wish to keep you safe, ''says mother as she covered my face, with her hands.

''Safe? What do you mean? ''

Suddenly, the Sky drew dark has Twilight fell all around. In the beam of the moonlight I could see the glowing eyes from the hooded figures in the distance. A sense of foreboding filled my soul.

''Abomination, ''I heard on the whispering wind.

Suddenly they rushed me, and I was frozen and could not move a muscle to stop them.

It took me several minutes to study my heart rate and breathe once I realized it was only a dream. I tentatively climbed out of bed and tiptoed my way down the hall, intent on getting myself a glass of soda to wash away the dream that left bitter taste in my mouth. I was not sure when Marius and his son would wake so I was extra quiet when I rounded the corner, carefully not to accidentally arouse them. I relaxed as I came near his office and listen to him talk with Lestat again.

''Raina is my responsibility Lestat. She needs a keeper to protect her always. ''I heard Marius say and I froze mid step.

''Marius, how old is she? ''Lestat says after a pause.

''Thousands of years, just a little younger than Maharet.'' Marius drawled.

''The problem is she doesn't know her past, she is a miracle, the Princess of vampires and I'm in charge to keep her existing safe from the others. They may not understand and seek her life.''

Others, what others? Why am I in danger? What the hell was he talking about? It's bad enough I just found out I was a Princess and not just the daughter of Maharet, now I could be in danger. I took a step forward, greedily wanting to have a better view, better sound. The wood creaked under foot and I knew the jig was up. It gave me away.

Damn.

''Listen Lestat, we will discuss this later. ''

There was a pause as silence filled the air. I took a series of Trak star steps backwards towards the room and practically somersaulted myself back in bed, pulling up the covers over my head and squeezing my eyes shut.

Several minutes later the door cracked open, followed by short space of silence, before it shut again. There was no doubt in my mind that Marius came to check on me. Well, I heard enough, and I didn't I know what was going on around here, but I had every intention of finding out.

In the meantime, as the early evening wore on, I wanted to work out. I needed to release some of the pent-up energy. So, I got on my exercise clothes and turn on the radio. A rock song played its upbeat tune as I've lifted weights and worked up a sweat. Hours passed and I was too engrossed in my routine to notice a presence. I should have felt it otherwise. Then it happened without warning I blacked out mid crunch. In truth it only felt like I was out in a split second, but I had no way of knowing for sure when I came to. I was on my back blinking up at Lestat his face full of concern.

''I'm fine, ''I say as he rushed over to me, my voice had surprised even me. It felt too weak to be me, it was strange.

''You don't look fine, ''he says as he bent down and scooped me up off the floor into his arms.

I did not have the strength to fight him off and besides, I was not sure if I wanted to. He was quite nice looking. Instead, I just wrapped my arm around his neck and resigned myself to his care as he carried me out of the room into the bedroom.

''What happened? '' Lestat asked me to sit me down on the sofa by the fire.
''I don't know. ''I said dimly as he grabbed a towel from the bathroom and turned it on the tap soaking it in cold water.

I could see his face in the mirror, his face stirring with the array of emotions I could not even begin to understand right now. He returned to me and bent down before me. The fact that Lestat knelt at my feet caused strange desires in me did not escape me.

''Are you okay? '' He asked again as he wiped the sweat from my face. The cool wet cloth felt so good against my hot skin.

''I think so, ''I sighed letting my eyes close to the sensation of this care.

He almost lovingly rubbed my skin with his soft cloth. When I opened my eyes, his eyes were burning into mine. That bright inner light that all vampires have shines and seem to engulf my soul. I bit my lip and sucked in a shaky breath. Then he moved the cloth over my parted lips. Somewhere deep down below caused me pleasure and the pressure that I needed to release from was unbearable, but I held back. His eyes darkened a fraction and then he jerked to a stand suddenly.

''I think you should play the piano more, is less dangerous. ''

Was all he said as he left me on my own. That look of concern and annoyance floored me. Why should he care?