Chapter 3: The shock sinks in.

Erins pov.

It felt like someone had punched me in the stomach. I shook my head to make sure this was real.

"What do you mean a betrothel ball?", I asked, in barley a whisper.

The count didnt answer, as always. To him its like I dont even exist. After all I'm only Vlad brether, ex-slayer girlfriend.

"ANSWER HER", Vlad yelled, and the room shook.

The count looked unaffected. And looked at Vlad.

"I dont answer to breathers, let alone a slayer".

I looked down at the floor and closed my eyes. Feeling faint and sick. Then I felt hands on my shoulders and jumped. It was Vlad.

"Erin, Erin. Speak to me". Vlad says gently shaking my shoulders. Eyes full of worry.

I shake my head, brathing heavily. Seconds later I turn on my heel and rushed for the bathroom.

The last thing I hear is Vlad saying, "Well talk about this later, Dad".

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Vlads pov.

I run at vampire speed to find Erin. I hear her before I see her. I walk into her room and into the her bathroom. I see her knelt down in front of the toilet. I walked over to her and rub her back. After a few minuites she reaches up and flushes the toilet. I gently pull her down onto my lap and she lays across my legs, resting her head on my shoulder.

"We'll find a way out of this. Dont worry". I say soothingly, stroking her hair.

She shakes her head. "Vlad, your dads trying to break us up. What better way than for you to get married".

I shake my head. "No Erin. Im not getting married. I love you. And always will. I want you to be my wife and queen. And I...". I stop, realising what I just said.

Erin looks up at me with tear stained cheeks. "Your wife and queen, Vlad I...".

"Sorry, Erin. I didnt know I was saying. Im sorry".

"Dont be sorry, Vlad. Thats what I want to", she replies.

"What, Erin. Are you su...", But I am cut off by the meeting of our lips. She so fierce. She slants her month and a place my hand on the back of her neck. She twists her fingers through my hair and pulls at it, causing me to moan. And then I pull back, knowing she needs to breath.

"Vlad, I want to be with you forever. If that means I have to become one of you then so be it".

Im speechless. Never did I think I would her her say those words. Especially the part of becoming a vampire. I must of been pulling a face because all of a sudden Erins on her feet and backing away.

"Thats not what you want really, is it. You didnt mean it, any of it". Her voice raising with every new word.

"Erin, calm down". I get up and walk over to her. I lift her head up with my finger so shes looking at at me. "I meant every single word. You just suprised me. Every single word I said, I mean it all".

She jumps up and wraps her arms around my neck. I pick her up and spin her around in what space we have. I put her back down and we both smile widely.

"So, um, how do I do this?".

"Do what Vlad?". I could see the worry on her face.

I take her hand in mine and take through to my room.