Anna sat on the bed speechless, wondering if she had imagine what just happened or it truly was reality. Anna walked over to the wardrobe and found old dresses of the brides. Anna made a expression of disgust on her face knowing that just looking at them made her feel like a whore. Her mind raced with so many questions. 'Is he wanting me in these so call dresses or was it just a coincidence. What would he do if I wore one of these. Should I just wear the coat until I can find my clothes again?' She couldn't seem to make up her mind but then decided she would just wear the coat until she actually got her own clothes back.

Anna sat in her room wondering what to do. Her stomach grumbled suddenly reminding Anna that she had not eaten in days. Anna walked towards the door and through the long corridors hoping she would be able to find the kitchen. Her senses roared with anticipation knowing that Dracula was somewhere in this castle.

Trying every door in the castle seemed to take forever. Down the hall Anna noticed two large oak doors that immediately reminded Anna of what happened just days ago. She rubbed her cheek as she walked to the doors. She pressed her ear against the door trying to see if Dracula may had been there but heard nothing. Slowly she pushed the door allowing herself just enough room to get into the dining room.

The fire slowly burned the wood sending ash all over parts of the rug. Anna looked around finally finding the room to the kitchen. Loafs of bread and slices of meat laid on the long counter while another fire roared. Anna grabbed the long knife laying next to the bread and cut herself a small piece, just enough to fill her stomach. Her throat was dry as she swallowed the bread. Anna looked in the ice box for something to drink. There was a bucket of milk, one of water, and a wine bottle laying in the back of the ice box.

Anna grabbed the wine and a wine glass and went to sit by the counter. Anna poured the wine in the glass but screamed and dropped it on the floor. It wasn't wine as Anna had thought, it was blood that was now splattered all over the floor. Her hands trembling while she held them up to her mouth in freight. The dark red liquid spilled on part of her leg making Anna feel sick to her stomach.

As Anna stared at the red blood, she saw a shadow form over it. Looking up she saw Dracula staring at her, chuckling. "You should have warned me that you were hungry, or I wouldn't have left my blood out in the open Anna." Speechless once again Anna stared at the floor in horror. Dracula simply walked through it, placing his hand on Anna's cheek trying to comfort her. Her eyes never left the floor. A tear formed and she quickly got off the stool she was sitting on and ran out of the room.

Dracula ran after her and chased her down the hallways until he finally reached Anna's arm, twisting her around. Now she couldn't control her tears that poured down her face. Placing her head on his chest, and her arms resting right above her head, she heaved with grieve. She didn't care if the man she was crying on was Dracula, the person who killed everyone important to her. All she wanted was to be comforted and hope that someone cared for her, and he seemed to be the only one who at least knew her well now.

Running his hand through her hair, while the other gently placed itself on her lower back, as she cried, he rested his chin upon her head comforting her. She seemed so broken and lost in the world. That stood in the hallway until Anna had finally stopped crying. "I...I..I'm sorry for..." Anna managed to say before Dracula placed his finger on her mouth motioning her to not talk.

Anna starring up in his deep blue eyes thought she had seen a soul lurking in there, trying to get out and express itself. Dracula returning the stare searched for the real Anna that had longed to come out. Brushing her cheek, he slowly leaned in and kissed her. Anna returned the kiss immediately searching for that comfort, but could not seem to find it. Quickly she ended the kiss and turned her head, embarrassed at what she had just done.

"I..uh...could I get my clothes back?" Anna said quickly changing the subject before anything go any farther. Dracula chuckled, "And what makes you think you should get your clothes back? Maybe you'll just have to convince me." Anna smiled at the evil plan she knew was brewing in his mind. "All right, what makes you think you get to keep me here? Maybe you'll just have to convince me" Dracula raised his eyebrow at her comment.

"All right Anna, let us make a deal. If you can convince me to give you your clothes back, then I will do so, but I must warn you that I happen to be very stubborn." Anna chuckled a bit before replying, " And what exactly happens if I should loose." Dracula's eyes started to shimmer, " Well you get to spend one night with me." Anna stared at him, thinking it was safe enough to play his game.

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