“For a while yes, come on,” he says. We walk over to where there is a clear spot, and he starts going over the moves that I need to learn. Rolling my eyes, I smile at him.
“Why don’t you try and take me? I learn better that way,” I say, looking over at him. He doesn’t give me a chance to warm up, he’s on me in a flash, I hold my own for about twenty minutes, but then he flips me over, and I hit the ground hard. Lying there, I’m breathing hard and sweating despite the cold weather.
“Not bad, Spring, you lasted a lot longer than I thought you would,” Andy says. Looking around, I notice that everyone is watching us. Seeing Nick, he’s got a grin on his face. Standing back up, I get into my stance and wait for Andy to come at me. He does, and I don’t play anymore, letting the energy fly from my hand I hit him in the stomach, he flies back twenty feet and hits the ground hard. Walking over to him, I grab him by his throat and lift him off the ground. Smiling, I look into his eyes. He grabs my arms trying to break free, but it doesn’t work.
“Are we done?”
His eyes are huge. Nodding his head, I let him drop to the ground. Hearing someone yell I look over at them and they are pointing up into the sky. Looking up, I see tons of angels flying our way, so many that the sky is darkening with them. Jogging over, I stand next to Nick.
“Nick, we’re in big trouble; we are way outnumbered,” I murmur. He wraps his arm around me and starts barking out orders, Stayne comes and stand on my other side. We all watch as they begin to land, at least fifty of them while the others stay up in the sky.
“Spring, go inside,” Nick whispers in my ear.
“There is no use, and you know it,” I say. Watching as one of the angels breaks off from the rest of the others, he makes his way over to stand in front of us about ten feet away. Sammy, Andy, and Mick come and surround me.
“Hello, Nick, long time no see, what has it been, two hundred years?”
Luc, not long enough,” Nick says. Watching, I see Luc look me up and down a big grin spreads across his face.
“My Queen, so nice to finally meet you,” Luc says, bowing low.
“What do you want Luc?” I ask. I feel the men move closer to me; Nick puts his hand on my back.
“Well, I come for you, my Queen. Look around you can see plainly who will win if this comes to a fight. You come with me and we just leave,” he says, smiling. Hearing shouting behind me, I know what they want to do.
“Give me a minute to consort with my men,” I say. Slowly, I back up, the four men follow me along with Stayne.
“Ideas?” I ask. Looking around, I notice none of them say anything.
“Nick?”
“We will fight, but we are very outnumbered. I never thought Luc would do something like this. We are in real trouble here, Spring,” he says. Watching him, I know he’s itching for a fight.
“What about Michelle?” I ask. If anyone can help, it would be him.
“It’s too late, we couldn’t reach him in time, I do have someone going there now, but they have to find him, he’s on a mission around the world at the moment, or he would have already come for you, Spring,” Nick says.
“Stayne, please speak so that everyone here can hear you as well, what are your suggestions?” I ask him.
He bows his head. “My Queen, we will not win this fight, many will die defending you. I sent Trick and Tanner to get the King, but it’s not going to be in time. If you decide to go with Luc I can come with you, while the others cannot,” he says. Nick’s shaking with anger.
“Spring, you cannot, we will fight,” he says. Looking around at the men I know they would fight to the death for me. Walking back to where Luc is, I look around my new home.
“I will go with you, Luc, but I have one request.”
“Which is? My Queen?” Luc asks.
“That I get to bring Stayne with me,” I say, looking over at him.
“Agreed, I’m not heartless, say your goodbyes, my Queen,” he says.
Turning around, I look up at Nick. “I know you don’t agree to this, but there is no other way, and you know it. Live to fight another day; Nick gets Michelle, he will know what to do.” Squeezing his hand, I look down at Stayne who nods at me. Taking a deep breath, I turn and walk toward Luc; he has an evil looking grin on his face.
“My Queen,” he says, reaching his hand out to me. I place my hand in his as he grabs my other hand and ties them together behind me. Biting my lip, I keep the tears at bay, not wanting to make things worse. Hearing Nick, I look up.
“Is that necessary, Luc?” Nick growls.
“I have seen what she can do with her hands; it is,” he says. Looking up, I know the men can see the terror in my eyes. Luc pulls me close and whispers in my ear. “We will have a lot of fun in Hell, Spring. We will be wed and have children you were promised to me,” he says, watching Nick.
“No, Nick,” I say. Watching Luc smile, he knows he’s getting to Nick. “Grow up, Luc,” I growl. Looking over at Nick one last time I see the start of a small grin.
“We will be seeing you soon, Luc” Nick says. Grinning, Luc looks at him for a minute and shakes his head. He runs his hand down my cheek, and I try to move away.
“Sleep, my Queen,” Luc mummers. My eyes start to close on their own. I try fighting it, but I can’t. Looking around wildly one last time, I finally find Nick. He’s being held back by Andy and Mick.
Chapter 20
Moving a little I start to wake up, feeling around I’m under some soft, silky sheets. Sitting up, I look around. Where the hell am I? I begin to remember all that went down a few hours ago. I’m in a bedroom, looking around it's beautiful, it’s in rich tones of black and red. Look at my hands at least they are untied. Running my hands over the sheets how ironic they are black silk. Stayne pads up next to me and I jump, he’s enormous I’ve never seen him like this before.
“Sorry my Queen, I take on my true form here. I mean you no harm.” He says. Looking at him, I can’t believe he’s the same dog. Hearing a noise, I watch as Luc walks into the room carrying something black in his hands.
“So glad you are awake, come shower and change into this that I have for you, my Queen.” He says walking over to me. Narrowing my eyes, I watch him.
“I’m fine with what I’m wearing, thank you,” I say.
“NO, you will do as you’re told. I can send my men back at any time to kill your guardians, Spring.” He says smiling at me, “you must be famished, get ready and come eat.” He says getting off the bed and heading for the door. Watching him leave I push back the sheets and stand up.
“I have to go along with this, don’t I?” I ask looking over at Stayne.
“Unless you want bloodshed, then yes, my Queen, Luc doesn’t mess around. There is something else you should know. You will need to feed, more often down here or you will become weak. Do you understand me?” He asks. Looking at him, I know what he’s saying I just don’t want to do it. I would have to feed on Luc and possibly have sex with him. I know that I can feed without sex, but it doesn’t last long, I’ve just turned.
Later down the road, I can do one without the other but not now. Nodding my head at him, I grab the gauze looking thing and head to the bathroom, it’s the same in here. Reds and blacks, turning on the shower I take my clothes off and jump in. The water running down my body feels invigorating; I grab the shampoo, it’s the expensive stuff. I wash my hair, and I get the rest of myself clean and turn off the water. Grabbing two black towels, I use one for my hair and the other for my body. Drying off I see that my old clothes are gone, shit I’m going to have to wear what he’s brought me.
Grabbing the bra and undies I put them on, looking at myself in the mirror I can’t believe these things they barely cover anything. Next, I put the black gown on and about freak. You can see through this. I can see my every curve; my privates are covered just by my undies and bra. Squaring my shoulders, I can take anything he dishes out. This thing fits like a glove on top and falls sexy aroun
d my ankles.
Walking out of the bathroom, I see Stayne waiting for me by the door. Looking at the foot of the bed, I see a pair of heels. Laughing, I slip my feet into them and walk to the door, Stayne stops.
“You are breathtaking my Queen.” He says bowing to me. Looking over at him like he’s crazy. “I’m half, naked Stayne.’ I say.
“My Queen it wouldn’t be different than with Michelle, the color would be different.” He says. “My father has summoned me, my Queen; I would be gone a week at most.” I look down at him. “Go, I will still be here,” I say. Smiling at him, I watch as he takes off and goes around a corner. Taking a deep breath, I walk out of the room, softly closing the door behind me. Looking to my right, I see someone standing there.
“My Queen this way please” He murmurs. Walking behind him, we walk through a series of halls and rooms, each lavishly furnished more than the last. Finally, we get to what looks to be the dining hall. Seeing Luc, he walks over and greets me wrapping his arms around my waist he pulls me in close. Bending down, “Stay close Spring, I know you don’t trust me as you shouldn’t, but these people are not to be trusted, they came to see my future bride, and they would soon see you dead.” He whispers. Looking, over at him, I get the feeling that he speaks the truth.
“You could have given me something less revealing my lord,” I say. I look him right in the eyes.
“You are royalty Spring, only the best for you, and besides you are simply breathtaking. “He says, squeezing my hip.
“Come let’s mingle.” He says, grinning letting go of my hip; he offers me his arm. Play the part Spring, wrapping my arm around his we walk over to the crowd. I look around; there are all kinds of people. Some of them look like they are not even human, they are not even trying to hide what they truly are. Luc keeps his hand low on my hip, acting very intimate, everyone’s eyes are on me in one way or the other. Shifting closer to Luc he squeezes my hip. Leaning in closer to me, he whispers.
“No harm will come to you I swear my life on it.” He says. Leaning over, he kisses my cheek. We stop at these weird looking people.
“Ahh, King Luc, you never said she was so beautiful.” He says, coming closer to me, reaching up he grabs hold of my hair smelling it. I pull away, and my arm starts to glow blue.
“Don’t ever touch me,” I growl.
“As you see she’s gorgeous and very powerful, mind you. I wouldn’t touch her lest you be fried.” Luc says smiling, he pulls me closer to his side and I welcome his touch, the warmth of his body.
“She is not fully human my King?” This woman, in red asks. Looking at her is beautiful in a simple way, she’s got on these platform high heels that are just a joke.
“I never said that she was, she won’t be easy pickings down here.’ He murmurs looking around the room dismissing her. Trying not to laugh, I slide my arm around his waist resting it on his hip, he tenses at first but relaxes with a small grin on his face, I know he can tell that I’m frightened.
“Let’s go sit, shall we? Dinner shall be served soon.” He says looking over at me. Watching him for a few seconds, I notice as his eyes roam slowly down my body.
“As you wish my King,” I say smiling. I can’t help what my body feels, but I sure don’t like him. Walking across the room, we head to the dining table. He pulls my seat out, sitting down he pushes it in just a little bit. He comes over next to me and sits down. Looking down the long table, we are sitting at the very end. I guess it’s where a King and Queen should be. Folding my hands in my lap, I watch what’s going on around us. There is easily two hundred people or things here tonight. A waiter comes over and hands Luc a bottle of wine. After looking at it, he nods and gives it back. The waiter then pours his glass than mine. He doesn’t take it with him but instead sits it in a gold bowl filled with ice.
“There’s ice in Hell?” I blurt
Picking up my glass, I take a sip, looking over at Luc he’s watching me, so I lick my lip, “Excellent, my lord.” I murmur. He nods and starts to talk to the guy sitting to his left. Hearing a commotion on the other side, I look over and see Stayne padding into the room, heading straight toward me, a few of the people grab at their daggers that are hanging on their sides. Standing up
“Do not draw on him, or I will kill you where you stand,” I yell at them. They slowly turn toward me and let Stayne pass. I feel Luc’s hand slip inside my dress; he runs his hand slowly up and down my leg.
“My lord?” I say looking at him questioningly.
“You may.” He says. Pushing my chair back, I walk over to where Stayne is. Bending down, I put my hand on his shoulder.
“My Queen, I will be leaving now, I know you have never been to a gathering like this and don’t know what is expected of you. There will be a feeding, and you must offer yourself to Luc. It will keep you safe, them knowing that you go freely to him and offer your blood to him.” He says nuzzling my hand, I hear whispers around the room, and all eyes are on us.
“I have to go through with all this, don’t I?” I say to him so only he hears.
“My Queen It’s how it is written. You will have both as mates; it’s just how it is. You could do far worse than Luc. After all, he is a King and will be able to protect you down here when the time comes; you will become connected and hopefully bring peace to both worlds, someday, but for now, there will be fighting and dying on both sides.” He says bowing his head. Looking into his red eyes, I feel he has been truthful to me. Nodding, he licks my face and walks away. Hearing gasps around the room, I look up from his retreating body. The whispers start back more vigorously this time, standing up I walk over to my seat. Luc stands and helps me into the chair. Once I’m sitting, he hands me my wine. Smiling I bring it to my lips and take a drink; it goes down smoothly.
“That, my Queen, was very intelligent on Stayne’s part. Showing you favor his friendship in front of all of them,” He says.
“I don’t know what you mean?” I ask. Why, is that a good thing? They wanted to kill him, I could feel it.” I mummer looking into his eyes.
“He is the son of a King he has never imprinted on anyone before it’s a great honor. He would die for you. They fear him, and now know there is a bond between you two now.” He says.
Looking out at the way Stayne went I didn’t know it was that big of a deal. This is all just way too much to be taking in. Another hellhound comes and takes his place. I guess I won’t be without a guard. He bows his head to me and pads over to the corner to stand guard.
“Ahhh here we are dinner is finally here,” Luc says. Looking over, I see the servers bring in the food. They come to us first and put our plates down. Looking at it, it looks like steak and potatoes. With a salad on the side.
“Steak?” I ask.
“Yes, my Queen, it's normal human food.” He says chuckling. Looking over at him, I can’t believe I honestly feel like laughing.
“Well I’m in Hell, what am I to think,” I say smiling and meaning it.
Luc bursts out laughing holding his stomach, “Eat up we’ve got a long night ahead of us, but I promise that tomorrow will be more normal.” He says. Picking up my fork I start with the salad; I genuinely must be hungry. Finishing up with it, I move on to the steak. It’s cooked just like I like it.
After everyone ate, the waiters take the dishes away, and fresh fruit is brought out for dessert. I can’t believe they get all this kind of food here. Pushing my bowl away, I take a sip of my wine, draining it. Luc fills it back up without a sound. Smiling, I grab it and take another drink. After a while, people start to leave the dining room. Looking over at Luc I raise my eyebrow.
“Come, I will show you what is going on.” He whispers in my ear. Standing up, he pulls my chair out and helps me stand. He offers me his hand, so I take it. We amble through a couple of rooms until we get to this breathing taking room, it’s got small couches and bed like things everywhere, by those there is this gauze-like curtains that you can unhook and wrap around the beds for some p
rivacy. The lights are dim making it very sensual in here. Luc wraps his arm around me resting his hand on my hip. Looking around I see people with each other drinking blood, at different places on the body, some have three people going at it. Blushing, I look away.
“Come we can leave if you like Spring.” He murmurs in my ear. Remembering what Stayne said I know this is an important step.
“My lord we can stay if it pleases you,” I say. Looking up at him, I almost laugh at the surprised look on his face.
“As you wish, my Queen.” He says. Pushing me a little we walk into the room, some people are still watching me while others are feasting on each other, Luc takes me to the center of the room to this sensational chair that will fit two nicely. There’s gaze wrapped around it on all sides to offer total privacy. He slowly lowers me to the chair and sits next to me. Scooting I get comfortable; two guards release the curtains in the back and sides of us so that we can see out the front. It’s a warm, cozy feeling.
“Wine?” Luc asks.
“Yes please,” I say smiling. Looking around I see everyone is enjoying themselves, the moaning and touching are getting to me, so I look away. This chair allows for our feet to be up, which I guess it’s for comfort with your…
“Here’s your wine Spring,” Luc says handing the glass to me, taking a long drink, I hear him chuckle.
“You're not used to this?” he motions around the room.
“If you mean one big orgy then no, but I have seen feeding before just, not like this where everyone shares,” I say looking out across the room again.
“You need to Know that I will never share Spring; no one will ever feed on you here.” He says fiercely, running his fingers down my cheek, then trailing them down my neck, and over my breast. “You are mine, I might have to share you with an archangel, but there will never be another,” He murmurs, shivering. I look over at him, and he’s dead serious. Hearing a noise, I look over at the two guards.
“My King, shall I get……” He goes to say.
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