It turned out that company, was Hudson and Darren. While I was momentarily surprised to see them both here, I couldn't help but smiling as I saw Hudson. Shit, how I had missed him.
"Hudson!" I cried out, extending my arms. He wasted no time in jumping up and wrapping me into one of his best warm bear hugs. I giggled gleefully, he smelled the same, musky damp forest but this time I could smell something sweet on him. And the way he looked…it was so different. I held him in front of me, trying to deduce what was new. He rolled his eyes at me, "Yes Mom I've been eating and taking care of myself." I stuck my tongue out at him "Don't back sass me boy! I brought you into this world and I can take you out!" I swatted his arm playfully, and he shook it out pretending I had hurt him. Technically, I did find and save him.
Hudson retreated back to the wicker sofa he was sharing with Darren, and I made my way over to the chair Steve was sitting on, trying to keep out of my mind all the wicked things Steve and I had done on that sofa. I nuzzled my head into his chest to hide my blush. He ran his hands through my hair and stroked me thoughtfully. It was Darren who coughed awkwardly, and I turned around to face the other two, giving Steve a wicked gleam that promised more. What could I say; this man had changed me in every way.
I still did not trust Darren; he had done nothing to prove he wasn't after Steve anymore. Although I guess in the eyes of someone who wasn't with the vampaneze, Steve had been Doctor Evil. Yet on my sides of the fight, he had been the second coming of Christ to all the Vampaneze. I knew where my allegiance lied, and I was still annoyed that even after destroying Tiny's plan and everything there was still some big mess to sort out. I knew that our honeymoon was really Steve, hiding. I groaned internally, I had gotten my happy-ever-after but not with the usual baggage accompanied by Steve. I was stupid to believe he could throw it all away.
"..So your vampaneze have scattered out, gone into hiding like you- um anyways. The vampire council is trying to get everything under control. I know you don't like them Steve but it's a good thing believe me. Seeing how I'm a Prince I get say in all the matters. And because..well I was involved they listen to me extra special." He laughed. I could feel Steve tense up under me, and I gave his knee a squeeze.
Steve cleared his throat, "What do they want to do with me Darren? I know I made a lot of bad, bad choices and I don't think they'll believe me when I say I literally didn't know what I was doing." Steve exhaled his breath and rubbed his nose into the back of my neck, seeking comfort behind my big, frizzy head.
Darren shuffled and looked to Hudson, who stilled uncomfortably before saying, "They're considering sending you to the stakes, and they're blaming this whole war thing on you. Tiny's back, and reassuring he did nothing to influence Darren or Steve-"
"That's bullcrap!" I shouted! "I heard the whole god damn plan and I know that's not what he did or had planned on doing!" Steve's hand moved to my side, rubbing it in an attempt to calm me down. I relaxed at his touch, he held such subtle power over me.
"Easy Princess," he breathed into my ear. I melted into his back.
Darren's eyes looked at me with piercing cold ice intensity. "Regardless of what you may have heard-"
I cut in "I heard it and it's the truth." I heard Steve growl underneath me.
Darren looked like he was going to jump me, "Regardless of that, you've ruined your credibility by marrying and sleeping with the offender-repeatedly!" His voice roared, which was something unusual for Darren. He'd always looked like the lost puppy type. I heard the hate and animosity in his voice, I suspected he hated me for stopping the fight, maybe he was power hungry.
"Ugh!" I scoffed at them. "Can't we just go back to the whole held-captive bit? Or I could swear on a bible or something I'm telling the truth?" Darren sighed; Hudson groaned and placed his head in his hands.
"There's no way we're taking her to the hearing," said Hudson.
What hearing!" I demanded.
Steve whispered in my ear, "They're debating what to do with me, since nothing is as black and white as it used to be, I'm having a trial."
I gasped. "It's just like Law&Order! OMG let me come along I'd make a great defense attorney!" I beamed happily.
"NO!" All three men protested. I pouted my lip. "Fiiinneee.."
Darren spoke directly to Steve, "I'm serious when I say she's not serious enough to come along! The Vampire Princes really don't joke around!" He said exasperated and eyes bulging. Seriously this guy needed to ccaaalm down.
"I know…" Steve replied. He seemed to seriously be considering whether to bring me or not, and I most definitely would come.
"If I can't come, then I'm getting a divorce!" I crossed my arms over my chest, there that'll teach em. My eyes were closed and my arms were crossed defiantly, I imagined the surprise looks on their faces, I was probably smirking right now.
I was surprised when Darren started to laugh-to howl even. I looked up, "Whaa..?"
Darren smirked, "You agreed to a vampire equivalent of marriage, vampires marry for certain terms, or periods of time. When the time is up they discuss whether they'd like to enter another. Do you remember how long you agreed to?"
I squinted my eyes, thinking back to the wedding. I could remember my white gown and Steve looking devilishly handsome in his black tux. He said he wanted to give me a real wedding, a human one of sorts. I remembered the vows, they were a little weird..
"And how long do Mr and Mrs Leonard wish to be married?" I glanced at Steve, what the hell did that mean? This priest had some weird ways of saying the vows. I didn't know what the priestey vampire guy was going for, so I continued with the regular human vows.. I smiled and looked up at him, "Till death do us part!" and I grabbed Steve's hand. The surprise was eminent on his face. Was he supposed to say that one or something? The vampirey-priest guy looked shocked to. "Uh, Mr. Leonard is that OK sir?" Steve laughed and shook his head, "Anything for Mrs Leonard." He said slowly, and brought my hand to his lips. I heard the murmurs of the 6 people in the crowd, I only knew Darren and Hudson were there. The priest laughed as well, "Well, as the humans say it, I now pronounce you husband and wife!" I remembered the cheering crowd, the searing hot kiss, the blush on my cheeks-
I snapped out of my daydream, "Holy Shit I agreed to a term forever!" The three men around me laughed again. Steve moved his mouth down towards my neck and whispered in, "Yes you did. Without even knowing you agreed to be mine forever." His hand tightened on my thigh with the last word. I gasped softly, almost inaudible. I knew where this was going. Steve started to trail kisses down my neck to my collarbone. I looked up quickly, "Uh guys anything else we might have to continue this tomorrow I'm so.." But they were already at the door. Hudson gave me a salute, and then a stern glance telling me to be careful. Really, I was married to this guy..
He continued his kisses up until he reached the corner of my mouth. I tried not to squirm in his lap.
"Take me to the hearing," I begged him breathless, still keeping my eye on the prize.
He chuckled, "Princess I can barely contain you as it is, I don't think it'd be a good idea..." He moved his lips onto mine, obviously trying to distract me with sex. I pulled away.
"Take me. I'm a key witness, I need to be there." He leaned in and I backed away.
He groaned, "Can we talk about this later?" He begged. His lips were slightly parted, and his pupils completely dilated. I could feel the bulge in his pants beneath me. Oh Steve, such easy prey.
"No." I said in my stubborn tone. I bit my lip and ran my hand through my hair. If he could use sexity to his advantage, so could I.
He let out a sigh before saying, "You can travel with us to the mountain, but no guarantee you come to the trial okay baby?" I smiled, I had won! If they brought me to the actual place I'd like to see them keep me away from the actual hearing, ha-ha.
I leaned back in, "Thank you love." I said and kissed him on the nose. He wrapped his arms around me.
"Don't think you'll get off that easy…" He said with an infectious growl. I giggled, who knew married life could be this great?
OOHH YESSS! HELLO EVERYONE I AM OFFICIALLY BACK! WE GOT PRETTY CLOSE TO SOME SMUT THERE DIDN'T WE? NAT SURE IS DIFFERENT! WELL, YOU'VE JUST HAD THE BASIC PLOT OVERVIEW OF THE SEQUEL, OF COURSE THAT'S NOT ALL I'VE GOT UP MY SLEEVE ;) I NEED LOTSA LOTSA REVIEWS AND IDEAS –WHAT DO YOU PEOPLE WANT TO HAPPEN! DO YOU WANT SMUT? YES OF COURSE HAHA! WELL IT'S COMING. FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK, MISSED YOU ALL.
-NICOLEE