Selene
THE VAMPIRE KING has a lovely laugh. His whole face lights up, all the sharpness of his beautiful features softening. The deep chuckle that rolls out from his chest ripples through my body, easing the tightness shaken loose by the joyful earthquake. Warmth curls through me, waking up secret places. I can't stop responding to him.
"Ten million buys a lot of obedience," Lucius says with a smile that does things to me. "There's not an obedient bone in your body. But you'll learn how pleasing it can be."
I wrinkle my nose at that, and he laughs again.
"I don't think I've laughed this much in…" He stops to think. "I can't remember."
"I'm glad I amuse you," I say in a dry tone.
"You are the most delightful pet," he pronounces.
Ugh, I hate him calling me that.
"I'm going to take of one final thing, and then you're going to bed. Alone," he clarifies. "To rest."
"That's it? We're done for the night?" I wriggle my bottom on his lap. His arms clamp tighter, but not before I get a rise out of him. Literally.
He pauses to drown me in those coffee black eyes before saying, "Careful, Selene. The monster will awaken in its own due time. No need to rouse him early."
"I think he's already awake," I quip. Seems a bit weird to call your cock a 'monster' but okay.
Lucius fists a large hand in my hair, holding me still. "Careful," he warns, but he's smiling. "I am already tempted to push you to the limits of ecstasy, and use your body in all the ways it begs to be used."
The shot of arousal in my scent seems to surprise us both.
"But," Lucius enunciates with raised finger, "You are young. A virgin. In many ways, a beginner."
I open my mouth to protest--I'm curious now about all this ecstasy he's promised--and he stuffs two fingers in my mouth. Robbing me of the ability to speak.
"You will learn, pet. It will be a delight to teach you."
In a movement to quick to follow, he pulls out his fingers, wipes them on the blanket, catches my chin and holds my face. His wicked smile makes me weak. I part my lips, ready for him to claim my mouth, but he kisses my brow.
"Now. There's a matter of your punishment. I told you earlier not speak." He tips me over his knee. I land hands on the ground.
"That's it. Like that."
My feet kick and he clamps a leg over my knees. His hand smacks my ass and I yelp, more pissed than in pain. The spanking continues with rapid fire swats. The sting crashes around me. Like with the flogging, it's not altogether unpleasant, especially once the initial sting turns to heat. All at once, he stops and rubs my bottom, and the ache fades away, turning into that high flying feeling.
"Magnificent, pet," he growls. His finger delves under me, finding sensitive points. Pinning me when I struggle. He's going to rip my orgasm from me and I don't know whether I'm squirming to fight it off, or urge it to come faster.
"You're going to stop worrying." He whispers as he frigs my poor clit. "You don't have to wonder whether or not you please me. I'll tell you. From now on, you simple be. Do as I say and all will be well." His voice comes from far away. "Let it go. Now."
I break, gasping. Lucius drives his fingers into my sopping pussy, pushing me higher. We've known each other less than a night and he knows just how to touch me.
The room tilts, and I'm in his arms again. The pleasure, the pain, the events of the night and rioting sensations ride through me, carrying my sated body into unconsciousness. I fall asleep with him crooning, "Good girl."
Selene
A BAND of sunlight falls across my face. I kick my legs, frantically freeing myself from the sheets. I'm in a strange room, in a strange bed. I sit up and the pieces fall together: the auction. The ten million dollar bid. The King of the Vampires bought me and now I'm in his home.
Scariest of all: I slept like a baby. No dreams, no nightmares. No waking to check for monsters in my room. I haven't slept this well since I was eleven, freshly orphaned. That's when I learned the monsters were real.
I had the best sleep of my life in my vampire enemy's home. Worse, I fell asleep in his arms. Around Lucius, my body loses all good sense.
I roll my heavy limbs out of bed and do a few stretches before prowling around the luxurious bedroom.
Door locked. Of course. I'm a captive here. Lucius is smart enough to know ten million dollars doesn't make me a willing possession.
I head to the bathroom to do my business. The room is sunny thanks to a row of high windows near the ceiling. I could break out if I wanted to, but my mission is far from complete.
Once you are inside his house, you must be doubly vigilant, Xavier told me. Vampires do not let their guard down when they bring someone close to their lair. Frangelico's place of rest will be well protected.
Then how will I get close enough to kill him? I asked Xavier. Before he answered, he smiled so wide his fangs flashed at me.
I splash water on my face and drink from the tap. Today I rest, explore and prepare myself as best I can. Tonight the real work begins.
For now I'm alone. Vampires sleep during the day. Lucius might send a servant to care for me, but until then, I'll conserve my strength the best way I know how.
Going to all fours, I stretch and shift into my wolf. Bright smells burst in my brain, my wolf nose telling me what scents make up this vampire bouquet. Lucius has his house cleaned regularly. The perfumed cleaner his housekeeper uses makes me sneeze. Other than someone entering to clean, this room has been unused for a long time, but still holds the scent of vampire.