“It has to be more than that, Aureliann.” He linked her hands with his.
The heat of his touch surged through her veins. “Yeah, well it probably is.” Just saying the words was hard.
“Probably?” Valdemar smiled at her hesitation.
“Okay, it is, but I’m not sure what so I’m going to see where this takes us.”
He chuckled at her words. “That’s not the most romantic offer I have heard.”
Aureliann pulled his hands to her chest. “Oh Prince Valdemar, suck the essence from my body and make me yours,” she moaned dramatically before winking at him. “Is that better?”
“You know I swear this was not how I visualized soul mates becoming one.”
“Soul mates? Becoming one?” Could Valdemar feel the wild beat of her heart? Did he understand how she felt? “Prince, I’m always going to be me, a separate entity, no matter what happens between is. The idea of soul mates is romantic but don’t you want someone realistic and honest? Don’t you want someone who can stand beside you when things are bad or to tell you the truth even though it’s not what you may want to hear? Don’t you crave someone who you can trust, who understands you may not be perfect but who loves you anyway?” Or is that just me? And can it be you?
“Yes.”
Aureliann could see in his eyes he understood every word she had said. “Well here I am, my lord. I’m not perfect and I expect I’ll make a mess of things but I happen to think at this moment you need me to save what is important to you.” Though how, she wasn’t exactly sure but her own words had given her strength and she was willing to see where the vampire prince would take her.
Valdemar reached up and cupped her face in his hand. “Are you sure, Aureliann? It is a lot to ask you.”
“Yeah, you’re damn right it is.” She grinned at his look of amusement. Aureliann had a feeling that not a lot of people spoke to royalty the way she did. “As to if I’m sure? I don’t know why but yes I am.”
“You know why.” He leaned down and placed a kiss on her lips. “You’re just too scared to admit it.” Valdemar’s hands ran down to the tie on her robe. “Take your robe off.”
Aureliann shrugged it off. “Is naked part of the ritual?”
“No,” he answered with a wicked smile.
“Pervert.” She stuck out her tongue at him. He licked his lips in response. Aureliann shivered as she watched Valdemar’s clothes fall from his body with a wave of his hand. “Wow, you never told me you had that power.” It was a damn good one to have. What others did he possess?
“I want to maintain as normal a life as possible but sometimes speed is of the essence.”
That was fair enough. “Are you still going to be able to do that when you lose your immortality?” That would be a shame if stripping by magic disappeared.
“That and other interesting stuff, lovely.” Valdemar reached out to her and hugged her to his body.
The steely strength of his cock thrummed against her body.
“Is this biting thing going to hurt because I can be a big wuss sometimes.” Paper cuts made her wince.
Valdemar threw back his head and laughed. “You always make me smile. I believe you have more courage than you think and no, it won’t hurt.”
Aureliann pulled back from him. “How do you know? I mean no one’s ever done it to you, have they?”
“No but no one’s ever complained before either.”
“Would they be game to, you being a prince and all?”
Valdemar shook his head in wonder. “You’re not the slightest bit in awe of me, are you? Most people are.”
Valdemar actually scared her more than she would ever let on. “I’m not most people, prince.”
He slapped her butt. “I’ve noticed that. And when are you going to call me ‘Val’ again, lovely?”
“When you deserve it.”
“I will work very hard for that honor.” He kissed her again. “Are you ready?”
“Suck away.” Aureliann gripped his shoulders, her eyes on his. The tenderness she saw inside them made her heart melt. He really loves me.
“Life with you is going to be interesting,” he murmured against her mouth before sliding his lips down her neck, kissing, nuzzling, whispering strange words as his fangs extended and grazed the surface of her neck.
Aureliann stiffened and closed her eyes as his teeth sank into her skin. There was a rush of pain and a blinding white heat that seemed to light up the room. She clutched him to her, not wanting to break the hold as a wild rush of pleasure shot through her body. Her skin began to tingle as his mouth sucked hard. It was almost like a love bite but different. It was more intense, urgent and sexual. That was not something she expected to feel. Aureliann felt his hot, stiff cock at her stomach, her thighs wet with need and her lover at her throat taking his fill. I love him.
Valdemar had dreamed of this moment for the longest time. The sweet rush of her blood sent a fire through his veins that he had never felt before. All his senses lit up and were totally attuned to the woman in his arms.
“Oh Val,” Aureliann sighed in contentment.
That she was enjoying it as much as he was made Valdemar feel stronger than he ever had. He felt like he could do anything with Aureliann beside him. But he had to be careful. This was her first time and her blood was so sweet that he did not want to weaken her. Valdemar reluctantly lifted his mouth from her neck and licked the wound until the blood stopped flowing.
“Thank you, lovely. That was a gift I will always treasure.” He saw the soft look in her eyes. “Are you okay?”
“I want you.”
And he wanted her back. “Maybe you should sit and relax and—”
Aureliann grabbed his shoulders and kissed him hard. “I need you now.”
Valdemar wasn’t about to refuse his lady. He was amused at how she pushed him down on the sofa. When she dropped to her knees before him and took his cock between her hands he groaned. “Aureliann, you don’t have to.”
“Oh but I want to and I am,” she responded as she stroked his cock in a milking action between her hands. Her eyes were on his, watching his reaction.
When Aureliann dropped her head and licked the tip of his shaft, Valdemar gripped the cushions and started to recite the alphabet backward to refrain from exploding in her mouth.
“This is interesting.” Aureliann’s tongue flicked against the turgid flesh once more.
“How so?” His voice was so hoarse that Valdemar wasn’t even sure he had spoken the words out loud.
“Different from what I expected.” Her lips moved down the length of his cock, following the large, bulging vein.
If Aureliann plans to kill me then this is the way I want to go. “Good or bad?” It was very good for him.
“Oh most definitely good.”
Valdemar almost swallowed his fangs when Aureliann sucked his penis inside past her lips. He retracted his fangs quickly and concentrated on the suction of her mouth. That Aureliann was an amateur at this Valdemar did not doubt. Yet her enthusiastic exploration of his shaft and balls with her tongue and hands almost paralyzed him with enjoyment.
“Um, Aureliann.” This was excellent but he had other goals in mind.
“Yes, Val?” His cock popped wet and well-sucked from her lips.
“If you keep doing that then I will come all over you.” Valdemar could see her consider that possibility and it did not appall her. “I want to be inside you when I come. I want to feel you on me.”
“And I am happy to accommodate that need.” Aureliann stood up and wriggled onto his lap so she was facing him.
He waved his hand and a condom appeared.
“I thought you did not want to use your powers? That you wanted to remain as normal as possible.”
“Fuck that.” Valdemar struggled to get the rubber over his wet cock.
“No, fuck me,” she whispered against his lips.
Valdemar almost ripped a hole in the thin latex at her words. He
could feel the slick wetness of her pussy on his thighs and all he could think of was being inside her once more.
“I don’t think I will ever get enough of you, lovely.”
“Sounds good to me.” Aureliann lowered herself down over his covered penis. “O-oh-ohh.”
“I love the way you love me.” Valdemar’s mouth met hers and they kissed hungrily. Aureliann rocked herself up and down on his body, her hands curled up in his loose hair. His hands were on her breasts, kneading the flesh he loved. He could feel her body go faster, tensing in its need to release all the pent-up energy inside.
Aureliann cried out as she came, her head falling to Valdemar’s shoulder. Her teeth lightly nipped his skin.
It was then that Valdemar gave himself permission to explode inside her. The waves of pleasure racked his body as her vagina took hold of his cock and milked him dry.
“Whoa, I got a little crazy there.” Aureliann remained against his chest, panting, his hair on her shoulders like the warmest blanket.
“I liked it.”
“What now?”
At that moment in his life Valdemar had never felt more powerful. He knew his immortality was gone but he couldn’t care less. He had his true love at his side and he was eager to see where life took them. He gently stroked back the hair from her face. The tiny puncture marks on her throat made him wince in guilt thinking of the pain he must have inflicted on her.
“I’m sorry.” Valdemar’s fingers moved over the wound.
“Truly, it did not hurt, my lord.”
She is so beautiful. I almost forget to breathe when I look at her.
“We go to Serawych.” Valdemar longed to show her the world that he had come from and hoped she would be happy in.
“Right,” Aureliann murmured in concern.
“Don’t look so scared, lovely. This will work.” With her by his side Valdemar felt he could do anything.
“Oh sure. I’m going to a country I have no idea where it is with a vampire prince who is fighting his evil cousin for the crown. What’s to be scared of?”
And yet he knew despite her bravado that Aureliann was scared. Not of him but the world that awaited her. That was sensible. Yet Valdemar knew she would not admit it. That she was going with him indicated the depth of love Aureliann had for him. He longed to hear her say the words but he knew it would take time. This had happened so suddenly that Valdemar had to accept she was going to hold some feelings inside until she was certain of her surroundings. Yet unknowingly Aureliann had already told him she loved him with every touch and every look.
“Thomas will love you.” His cock was still ensconced in her body and she was in no hurry for it to leave. He could feel it already hardening in response to the soft flesh of her butt on his thighs.
“Why?
“He always said I needed a strong woman who would not fall at my feet.” He saw the sudden rush of pink to her face and remembered once more how she knelt before him and sucked on his cock, making him wild with passion. “Before was different, lovely. You give to me willingly and I am honored.” And I want you again. Valdemar knew by the way she was wiggling on his lap and the wetness on his thighs he was not the only one in need. His arms tightened around her. “I love that you speak your mind, that you care deeply and love passionately. We must leave for Serawych as soon as possible.”
“Not yet.”
“What?” Valdemar longed to slide inside her once more. Was Aureliann denying him that pleasure?
She pushed her hands against his chest. “I can’t just leave yet. I have things to do here first.”
“Like what? Do you have ties?” As soon as Valdemar said the words he regretted them for he saw the sadness in her eyes and was immediately angry at what he said. He knew she had no family. Valdemar hugged her close to his body and she leaned against him for comfort.
“I have to quit my job, close up the house or rent it out.”
“Sell it.” Aureliann would want for nothing. He would see to that.
“I may need it.”
It was selfish and arrogantly male of him but Valdemar wanted to be the only thing she needed. “What do you feel for me, lovely?”
“I really don’t know. I have an intense passion for you but I don’t know if it’s love.” Aureliann sighed as her hands curled into the long length of his hair. “I also want to hate you for making me so weak and needy.”
“And yet you love me.” He could hear it in the frustrated tone of her voice.
“I‘m not sure what I feel.”
“If I left without you would you follow?”
“Yes.” The words were out of her mouth instantly, no thought required. “But only because I have a feeling you will get in trouble without me.”
That made Valdemar smile. He had a feeling he was going to get into more trouble with her but that didn’t matter. He wanted whatever moments he could with this woman. My woman. My love.
“So this has nothing to do with love?”
It had everything to do with love. “I’m not like you. I can’t just say—” she hesitated. Why can’t I say it? It’s what I feel. I have to stop being a coward.
“I know but you will.” Valdemar looked certain of that fact.
“No pressure— Hey!” Aureliann clutched at him as he rose to his feet. He was already hard inside her and she wanted him again. From no sex to great sex. It was the best way to go as she was more alive then she had ever been. “Again?” Yes please. She wrapped her legs around him and was happy to go wherever he wanted.
“I don’t think I will ever get enough of you,” Valdemar carried her to the dining room table and laid her down. He pulled out from her body.
Aureliann’s legs were spread wide apart and she was totally exposed to this man and she did not care. He made her feel safe and loved. There was nothing to fear from him and only great love to be gained. She watched as one condom was removed and a fresh one applied. I could get used to magic.
Valdemar lifted her legs up over his shoulders as his mouth descended toward her pussy.
Aureliann’s head jerked up, her eyes open wide with surprise. “What are you doing?”
“Giving back what I got.” Valdemar sucked down on her clit.
Her head dropped back on the table with a crash as Valdemar’s tongue dragged backward and forward from her clit to her anus. It was the most amazing feeling. Aureliann’s whole body shook and she started to cry.
Valdemar stopped instantly. “What’s wrong? Did I hurt you, lovely?”
The worried look on his face was sweet. That he cared so much about her was such a powerful thing. “No,” she muttered, surprised she was crying as Aureliann rarely ever did. “You make me happy.”
“So you cry?”
It was a typical male response that made her laugh. “Yes, now please come inside me.”
He looked disappointed. “But I haven’t finished.”
“You can later.” In fact she would be more than happy for him to. “I need you.” Her eyes locked on his, giving him no doubt as to her feelings.
“As you wish, lovely.” Valdemar positioned himself so he thrust into her in one stroke.
“Oh yes.” This was exactly what she needed.
Valdemar leaned over her, cradling her in his arms as he kissed her lips. “How was I so lucky to find you?” The gentle yet persistent rocking motion of his hips continued on.
“You were probably a good little vampire and avoided wooden stakes.” She looked at him in concern. “Can they actually kill you?” There were so many myths about vampires. Valdemar was teaching her a lot about vampire stuff.
“Yep, me and everyone else who has a heart. It’s a dramatic myth.” He grinned down at her. “Actually I was a good child. Victor was the problem one.”
Aureliann did not want to think of anyone else but them. “Victor who?” She would worry about him later. There was only now. “Harder,” she ordered. Aureliann wanted to feel his balls slapping against her flesh.
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“Are you sure?”
“Yes, now do it.”
He did and she groaned loudly. “You’re very bossy.” Valdemar did not sound like he minded one little bit.
“You have no idea,” she panted as once again the most amazing feeling shot through her body. “Is it always going to be like this?” Aureliann did not realize she had said the words out loud.
“Always and forever, lovely.”
Chapter Seven
“You wouldn’t have anything to do with this influx of vampires on our doorstep, would you?” Temperance Larkin asked as Aureliann opened her front door the next morning.
Aureliann had just come from a slippery hot shower with Valdemar and she was feeling very much at peace. Sex was good. Making love to the man you loved was even better. The bite to her neck had left no side effects whatsoever. It just looked like a normal love bite. Aureliann could feel Valdemar at her side, edging her back as if concerned about who these people were and why they were at her door. That he wanted to protect her made her feel all soft and girly. She shook her head. I am losing my mind over this man and that will not do. Aureliann bumped her hip into his to let him know she could handle this. When Valdemar smiled down at her in amusement, her heart softened once more.
“Don’t blame me, it’s all about him.” In so many ways.
Valdemar scowled. “I wanted to leave but you tell me you have to stay and finish up your life here.”
Aureliann turned on him, ignoring anyone else. “I’m not finishing it, I’m putting it on hold, Prince Valdemar. That’s a big difference.”
“Why?”
“Because.” That was all the answer she planned to give him at that moment. Aureliann did not want to continually explain herself.
“Chickening out already, lovely?” Valdemar looking at her meaningfully. “I see I am no longer ‘oh Val’.”
Aureliann blushed at the sexy way he said it. She looked at Temperance. A man with long white hair stood beside her, nodding in indulgence. He looked young despite the hair color. Was this Asher? Aureliann was about to ask how they had tracked her down but some things were just better left a mystery.
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