Hi guys!
I'm sorry for the late update. Last weekend was really busy for me along with work. During that time I had a brief writers block and you know how they are. But I eventually got over it and here's the new chapter. I hope you guys like. Because more serious stuff happens in the following chapters and it isn't good for our new vampire couple. Now on with the story!

Autumn's POV

I ran like the wind as I chased my prey. It had been almost two weeks since I last fed on blood of both the human variety and animal. But before I get into detail what was going perhaps I should explain how my life had changed since three months ago.

Three Months Earlier
Still Autumn's POV

It had been a few days since Gabriel was cured from the curse of the werewolf. The lab that once held all of Vladuslaus's many machines so his children could live were now gone. At the moment I stood next to my mate inside of Valerious Manor. Vlad which was a nickname I decided to call other my half was here to discuss his idea with Anna, Gabe, and Carl. Carl was still very hesitant whenever he was in my beloved's presence. As for Frankenstein Gabe allowed him to live his own life and the creature was very grateful for his newfound freedom. He promised to visit when he could.

Both Anna and Gabriel were still cautious when it came to the infamous vampire who once was feared by the hearts of many. While my other half wore his usual clothing of the black military outfit I did not. I was dressed in the same outfit that I had worn the night I almost died. Instead of pinning my hair back into its usual style it was braided and hung off my left shoulder.

"Aren't you cold love?" Vlad inquired at me while he was looking at the mirror that had led to his home his hands behind his back.

"No" I answered as I came up to stand next to my mate in front of the mirror. The only thing that looked back was me.

"It is very interesting to finally know the entrance to our home was here the whole time" Vladislaus said not looking away from the mirror.

"According to Gabe he had a piece of the scroll that had the last piece of the inscription that opened this thing" I said as pressed a hand onto the smooth and yet cold glass. My eyes widened as my hand went through the mirror, Vlad eyes's also widened at this. When my hand went through I felt the snow on the other side.

"It's still snowing at home" I joked to my mate as I retrieved my hand from the mirror snow now covering it. I brushed the snow off just as the sound of boots filled our ears. Vladislaus and I both turned to see Anna returning to the weapons room along with Gabe and Carl. I snorted as I took in Gabriel's attire it seemed he had endless amounts of the same coat. He had a dark green long sleeved shirt underneath with black pants; he also had a new hat. Anna was still in her outfit that she always wore, Carl as well had on his friars robes. The three of them stopped in front of Vladislaus and I. Anna folded her arms across her chest while Gabe took off his hat and put in on the table next to him. Carl stood behind Gabe due to his fear of having his blood sucked by Vlad.

"I want to know what idea you have Dracula as you can see the only reason you are alive is because Autumn saved you and you are her mate" Anna began her voice cold. Both Vladislaus and I looked to each other before we both turned our heads back to the group in front of us.

"I am offering a truce princess" my mate answered. This got Anna and Gabriel to arch an eyebrow.

"And what truce are you suggesting?" Gabe questioned next.

"The two of us will no longer hunt in this city" I continued. Anna looked to me before I continued.

"Vladislaus of course will need human blood so I will be the one to satisfy that hunger for the both of us"

"I see what you mean you will kill those who have done wrong in this world" Carl said.

"You catch on well friar" Vladislaus complimented Carl who squeaked and hid even more behind Gabe.

"For our exchange of not harming the villagers we only ask for the two of us to live the rest of our immortal lives" Vladislaus said while wrapping a strong arm around my waist causing me to blush.

"I'll believe it when I see it" Anna stated skeptically which I didn't blame her.

"I will persuade the Vatican to let you go Autumn they should understand how important a mating bond is" Gabe added.

I turned to my long time friend and partner.

"They better or they will have to deal with my temper" that got Vlad to chuckle in amusement and I sent him a shut up look.

"Then it's agreed then the two of you can be together as long as you keep your end of the bargain" Anna finally agreed.

"We intend to keep our word" Vladslaus reassured the gypsy princess who flashed my mate a skeptical look. It looked like it would take Anna Valerious a long time to trust Vlad and I didn't blame her after the many years her family suffered at his hand and those of his brides. The mere thought of Aleera got me to hiss even after her death I sometimes swore I could still her annoying laugh.

"What's with the hiss Autumn?" Gabe asked he and the others heard my hiss. I blushed and I quickly shook my head.

"Nothing"

Boy was I a bad liar I bet Vlad was going to tease me later which I was dreading. Don't get me wrong these past few days I enjoyed the attention my mate had been given to me now that his brides were no longer in the picture. His teasing however was torture and not in the bad way. We still haven't bedded one another and at the thought of that made face get even hotter.

Present

Still Autumn's POV

So after our meeting Gabe and I went our separate ways. He promised he would visit me when he could, Anna decided to start a long distance relationship with Gabe which I was pleased to here. I always knew the princess and my partner liked each other after I learned they had kissed one another for the first time in our castle, Gabe was the constant target for my endless teasing. I was hunting in one of the many mountainsides of Carpathians that surrounded the castle at the moment.

As promised Vladislaus and I no longer hunted in Anna's town. The sun was beginning its journey to the rest signaling the ending of day and the start of night. The sky glowed with a beautiful mixture of orange, purple, and blue. I finally caught sight of my prey and I threw myself into the air. I glided in mid air as though I were flying before my body crashed against a middle aged man. This man was a traveler and was almost in his early sixties. My collision got him to fall to the ground and he yelped in pain. He turned around and looked back to me fearfully.

"I beg of you have mercy!" the human male begged as I stood up. His hands gripped onto my boot. I was dressed in a blood red poet shirt with a black vest over it. I wore black pants and boots, my hair was loose for once. I grabbed the man's neck and I easily lifted him into the air with my vampire strength.

"I'm afraid your begging for mercy won't suffice after all the woman you violated" I growled to the human before my fangs pierced his neck. I bit down hard enough into his windpipe and immediately the human's body went limp. My fangs didn't release their hold until this creature's heart stopped beating. Like with monsters I could tell evil in humans. And luckily I found this man he had endless amounts of women he violated, he even murdered some which made him a target for my next meal. I released my bite of my prey a little as I wrapped one arm to support his weight while the other held onto his head. I pulled his head back exposing his neck out to me then I began to feed on his blood.

His blood was alright unlike the last human I killed who turned out to be a murderer as well. Vlad practically had to pry me away from that human because her blood was delicious yes the murderer was female. I fed for a good fifteen minutes before I felt satisfied. I removed my fangs from my victim's throat and licked away the remaining blood from my lips with my tongue. I then flashed myself back home; it was almost time for Vladislaus to wake up. By time I arrived back into the chamber where Vladislaus slept his shrieking filled the room.

"Do you always have to bloody do that?!" I scolded my mate as his brushed off the ice from his jacket. Vladislaus turned to me and an amused smirk came upon his lips. His blue eyes then went to the lifeless human I had next to my feet.

"What did he do?" my other half asked as he approached me his eyes not looking away from his prey.

"Worse than our last one trust me you don't want know" I replied to my mate as I finally let go of the human. Vladislaus suddenly brought me up to him with a single arm wrapped around my waist. Every time we did this I always blushed. Without a word Vlad's face came towards mine and I didn't move. My body shivered with delight as his tongue licked the edges of my lips. I guess I didn't remove all of the blood from my feeding.

"You're cute when you blush Dominta" my mate said as he released me so he could feed.

"Dominta" meant sweetheart in Romanian. I decided to excuse myself so Vladislaus could eat. If I smelled anymore blood of that human I felt like I was going to throw up. I flashed myself to my bedroom or well I should say our bedroom. Sometimes Vladislaus slept in here with me if he wanted to instead of his coffin. The size of the room was just as big as the tower where the lab used to be. The walls were adjourned with many old paintings along with many weapons.

The floors were both bare and rugged. The rugs were dark blue. The bed itself was a canopy bed that had red draping; the sheets were also a darker shade of red while the comforter was black. The pillow cases matched the sheets. I still felt Vladislaus feeding through our mating bond so I used that chance to strip out of my hunting attire. I changed into a light blue nightgown that was floor length.

"Gah I smell like that human" I growled as I sniffed my skin. I decided to flash myself out of the castle and to a nearby lake that was near the lair. Not caring I removed my nightgown and folded it on top of a rock before I entered the water completely nude. The moon was full tonight and it lit up the water with its enchanting glow. The sky itself was breathtaking with its so many stars sparkling like diamonds. After a quick stargazing I began to scrub my body hard away from the smell of blood. I washed my hair as well.

"I was wondering why I didn't sense you in the castle Dominta" Vladislaus's voice teased which caused me to jump out of my skin. I turned around and covered my breats with my hands. My mate was leaning against a tree holding my nightgown in his right hand while a playful smirk rested on his lips.

"I didn't want the smell of that human to stay on me" I replied to Vlad as I turned around embarrassed. This was the first time Vladislaus saw me without clothing and though we were mates I still on instinct wanted to hide my exposed body.

"You don't need to do that Autumn" Vladislaus purred before he suddenly disappeared from the tree. He was now standing at the shore line still holding my nightgown.

"I want that back Soata" I told my other half. "Soata" meant mate in Romanian. Vladislaus only smirked before he tossed the nightgown aside like it was a nuisance and he removed his jacket. Knowing what he was about to do, I quickly flashed out of the water and grabbed my nightgown and flashed back to the bedroom. I quickly pulled the gown back over head just as my body was pushed against the wall.

"You didn't wait long enough for me to undress Dominta" Vladislaus whispered into my ear.

"It's been awhile since I last had sex Vladislaus" I confessed. Vladislaus only snorted in amusement before he replied in a husky voice.

"I know you desire me Autumn you have since you first met me"

Technically he was right when I first locked eyes on Vladislaus I did in fact fantasize having intercourse with him.

"We don't have to continue if you don't want to" Vlad said pulling his face away. I suddenly grabbed the collar of his black undershirt and pulled him in for a much needed kiss. He welcomed the kiss hungrily because his tongue immediately met with mine. The taste from his feeding now fueled my desire for him to make love to me. Our kisses didn't stop as he hoisted me up so my legs could wrap themselves around his waist. For a four hundred year old vampire he was strong. Vladislaus lips left mine which got me to growl in protest as my back and head met with the sheets.

His fangs went to the front of the nightgown where the tops of my breats showed and he bit down hard. I heard ripping and I felt cool air meeting my now partially exposed skin. Vladislaus guided my hands up to where the buttons on his shirt started.

"Go on Dominta" he encouraged and I blushed before I complied. As I undid his shirt I was rewarded with his breathtaking abs. Vladislaus tossed his shirt onto the floor lazily as he quickly removed his boots before coming back upon me. He then began to pull down my nightgown in a teasing manner which was driving me nuts. After my nightgown was discarded was it my turn to return the favor. Soon our clothing was on the floor and the two of us then made love. I never had experienced so much pleasure in my life. I surprised Vladislaus at some point when I felt the desire to be the dominate one. The two of us continued our act of passion until the sun rose.

I actually did look up the words "Dominta and "Soata". It took me awhile to figure out nicknames for Dracula and Autumn to call each other besides Autumn calling her mate "Vlad" lol. I hope the end of the chapter pleases all of you. Also if you want to read any other good Dracula/OC stories defintely check out "Ink on a Page" by Remember. I've been reading since it was published and it's really rocks!
Also check out "Dancing into the Night" by Lyn Harkeran that's another good story. There are many other good stories out there involving Dracula and OC's so check them out!
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