*One Week Later*
“You do know I hate surprises, right?” Thanatos murmured under his breath, as he walked blindfolded with Evie.
The crunch of the grass under his foot told him that they were outside but exactly where still eluded him. With a huff, she tightened her grip on his hand and continued to lead him to their destination.
“Will you stop being such a grumpy old man,” she said finally, and though he couldn’t see her, he imagined the expressive eye-roll that surely accompanied the comment. After a few more steps Evie abruptly stopped. “Okay, you can take the blindfold off,” she said meekly.
Removing the blindfold, Thanatos looked around completely confused. Though down the hill from the view of the mansion, he could tell from the landscape they were still at his home.
“We’re outside…my house?” He said to her, her eyes sparkling in amusement. Backing away from him, it was then he noticed she was wearing her training gear. Without a word, she raised her fist taking the stance he’d seen her do the few times he’d watched her spar. He raised my brow, “You brought me out here to spar with me?”
With a playful smirk, she challenged him, “Oh, is the big bad Reaper afraid of little ole me? You’ve been stressed lately, sparring relieves my stress. I thought maybe it could do the same for you.”
Reaching for her, Thanatos grabbed her quickly in my arms. “You know… there are other physically exertive activities you could have surprised me with Poppet. Some that wouldn’t make me feel guilty for hurting you.”
Her body stiffened, and in a quick movement, she pushed from his arms landing a punch to his side in the process. “Don’t be condescending Thanatos, I may be small, but I’ll still kick your ass.” The darkness of her eyes told him she was serious, and he put his hands up in protest.
“Say no more.” Thanatos removed his leather jacket letting it fall to the ground, and Evie and he squared off with one another. Though he towered her, it doesn’t seem to bother her at all. Back and forth, they threw punches at one another, some dodged, some land.
“You’re holding off Reaper, I can tell.” She baited him, “I SAID STOP BEING CONDESCENDING!” The heat of her words radiates from her body drawing excitement from him.
“Trust me if I really hit you, you wouldn’t be able to take it.” Her face flushed, her anger growing, he couldn’t help but continue to tease her, “Oh, what’s the matter, Evie? All that talk and no bite?”
A low growl escaped her throat, and she lunged at him, her body wrapping around his torso catching him by surprise. Legs locked around him, she tried to punch again but he caught her hands in the air and trapped her body between his and a nearby tree. Breathless, they locked eyes with one another allowing the frustration of sparring to pass through them.
“You were right." He laughed, " I do feel better this is actually a lot of fun.”
“I told you so.” She responded in jest, though it’s clear she’s just as agitated as he was. Her eyes travel down to Thanatos lips, and she bit the side of her cheek.
“You know Poppet, if you’re trying to distract me, it won’t work.”
She doesn’t respond, her breath still erratic, causes the clingy fabric of her training gear to accentuate her breasts. Leaning forward, he kissed her allowing his frustration to permeate through. She tugged for him to release her hands, and quickly wrapped them inside his hair, and his lips found the crook of her neck.
“I want you…” She moaned out low in his ear, the lust of her words exciting him, and his manhood throbbed against the hem of his pants.
Reaching below, he tugged at the tight fabric of her gear, and he felt her smile as they both heard the taunt rip. Pushing her panties to the side, Thanatos entered two fingers inside her, and she let out a small sigh. As the stroke of his fingers continued to please her, he captured her lips with his once more.
“I’m about to cum Reaper….” She hissed onto his lips.
“Not yet baby,” he said, removing his fingers.
Perhaps it was the excitement of being out in the open, or the feel of Evie’s body against his, whatever the reason his thirst to be inside her had grown beyond insatiable. With one hand Thanatos steadied her, while the other undid his pants. Entering her, the sight of Evie’s eyes rolling to the back of her head, caused his own to blacken.
Against the tree his hands gripped her bottom harshly as he thrust deeper and deeper inside. Her moans fed his lust for her, his intense response feeding hers for him. Legs shaking, she bit into his neck to keep from screaming, as their simultaneous climax overtook them. After a few deep breaths, Thanatos finally spoke.
“What am I going to do with you?”
She kissed the tip of his nose, her eyes dancing. “As long as it’s more of this, I’m totally in.”
A laugh escaped his throat. He put her down, adjusted his pants, and then he leaned down and kissed her passionately.
“MY BROTHER GIVING PDA! I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD EVER SEE THE DAY!”
The sound of Romulus yelling at them from up top of the overlook startled them like two kids caught stealing candy.
Evie’s face flushed, “Reaper…my suit.” Quickly Thanatos fetched his jacket and she put it on before Romulus made his way down to them.
“You’ve got to tell me your secret Evie, my brother has NEVER kissed a woman out in public.”
“You know Romulus, Thanatos and I were actually sparring but what if you take my place? I need to go change out of my gear. I accidentally ripped it.”
Romulus placed his hands to the sides of his face. “THANATOS! You better not have been rough with Evie!”
“Trust me Romulus, she wouldn’t have me do it any other way,” he teased, stifling a laugh as she glared at him, her face as bright as a tomato.
Romulus oblivious to the pun continued, “I just came to invite you both to the ball I’m throwing in three weeks.”
At the mention of the party, Evie’s eyes seemed to dance. “Ball?”
“Yeah! I thought it was time for us to have another party.” Romulus looked slyly at her first, then at Thanatos. “Maybe you two can come together this time?”
“Easy little brother, you know I don’t do parties. You may have tricked me the last time, but this time no go.”
Romulus huffed and sucked his teeth under his breath, and Evie interjected, “I should get changed.” She leaned in and gave Romulus a quick hug before making her way back towards the house.
“Way to go dummy,” he said glaring at Thanatos causing his brow to rise in confusion. “Clearly she wants to go.”
“I’m not stopping her.”
Romulus rolled his eyes, “You really can’t be that obtuse Thanatos…she wants to go WITH YOU. It was written all over the poor girl's face.”
Thanatos rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly, “I really missed that signal huh?”
Laughing, Romulus jabbed him in the shoulder. “Make sure you ask her, okay?” He turned to leave, “I should get going, Derrick’s waiting for me.”
Thanatos couldn’t be sure why, but the thought of him leaving so quickly bothered him. Before he could process, he spoke, “So no to the sparring then?”
Romulus turned on his heels, “Y-you want to spar with me?”
There was nervousness in his eyes, and a slew of other emotions Thanatos couldn’t quite make out. Raising his arms, Thanatos beckon him. “Sure, if you’re up to it?”
A huge smile plastered itself on my Romulus’s face, and for a moment, he could see the little boy he’d once swore on his life to protect. Taking off his suit jacket, Romulus got into his stance, his famous boyish smile still shining bright, “Fine…but don’t expect me to take it easy on you.”
Thanatos laughed, amused at everyone’s desire to best him in combat, and reach down using the dew of the grass to clean his hands. Fixing his position, he sized Romulus up, slightly proud at the way his little brother had grown.
"I wouldn't dream of it little brother but know, I don't plan on taking it easy with you either."
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After a few rounds of sparring, Romulus and Thanatos finally tired out. Walking back to his home, he could feel the tension from his brother and looked over to see him quietly in his own mind.
“Uh-oh, what’s wrong?” He asked, and Romulus twiddled his finger apprehensively.
“At the risk of becoming an irritant…I just wanted to say thank you for spending time with me today.”
The small infectious smile on his face, caused Thanatos to smile too, and he patted him on his back. “You’re welcome to spar with me anytime you wish, baby brother.”
He seemed satisfied with that. Waving at him, he made his departure, and Thanatos traveled to the house to find Evie.
Upon entering his room, he found her dressed in one of his shirts. Her legs bare, the large fabric of the white-collar shirt hanging loosely from her, she looked much calmer than before. “Hey…did you actually spar with Romulus?”
Her eyes widened in surprise when he nodded yes. Walking over to him, she wrapped her hands in his shirt and pulled herself up on the balls of her feet. “What am I gonna do with you Reaper?”
*My God…you’re beautiful*
Leaning down, he kissed her lips gently, “For starters...be my date for the ball.”
Her green orbs seemed to sparkle, and she bounced up and down excitedly, “Really?!” She said and he laughed in response. She placed her head on his chest, “I’d love that more than anything Thanatos.”
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Minthe’s body glistened from the sweat of her lovemaking. Laying back onto her silk sheets, she moaned in pleasure, as the vampire licked and teased each of her nipples. They’d spent the day in bed, and though she was exhausted she knew she needed to keep up appearances. Rolling to her side, she ran her hands through the hair on his chest. “You’re insatiable, aren’t you?” She purred.
The vampire pulled her body close, and she wrapped her legs around his torso. "Only when it comes to you," he responded.
“So, tell me what you heard Romulus say?”
He kissed her wrist, before waving his hand dismissively, “Yeah, he confirmed that Thanatos would be taking the necromancer to the ball. He practically wouldn’t shut up about it.” He rolled his eyes and kissed her wrist again, “May I?” He said to her, his brow arched.
“No marks this time.”
She closed her eyes as he sank his fangs into her skin. The sensation of him draining her blood, mixed with the thoughts of her plan coming together, heightened her senses and she felt a climax push through her.
*Get rid of me for some little bitch*
Thanatos had no idea who he was dealing with, especially now she had a spy in his brother's mansion. He may have thought she was over the whole balcony incident, but really, she was just getting started. As the vampire guard entered her, her thoughts continued to the revenge she planned to invoke. If Romulus was right, and Thanatos was taking Evie to the ball, it was the perfect opportunity to get her alone. Wrapping her arms around the vampire guard, she savored his thrust inside her. She would be smart this time, and if she did it right, Evie would be dead long before Thanatos ever noticed.