So, we got there. The big 400! Thanks guys! It motivated me to finish this chapter off and depending on how much you like this there may be more of the same next chapter. But, as always, let me know what you think.

Please forgive any typos as it's after midnight here and I'm a little cross-eyed from editing :P

Lil'D

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Bella began to shift nervously as soon as she was left alone with Irina. The blonde picked up on this and sighed.

"I can help?" She offered. "With my scent?" She clarified and Bella realised she was talking about her pheromones.

"Ok, maybe a little?" Irina nodded and began to release a little into the air, being careful now she knew how receptive the young one was.

"Thanks," Bella felt her body relax but she was still fully alert.

"You have questions, Bella?" Irina probed, hoping that by taking the lead Bella would open up to her.

"Yes, hearing your story was fascinating but it also made me think. About everything," She sighed.

"Everything? That's a lot to have on one's mind," Irina chuckled but stopped when she saw Bella's face, the newborn looked pained. "What bothers you the most? Maybe I can help? It seems as though we have had similar experiences with vampires."

"It does," Bella agreed. "Somehow I thought I was unique, at least to live so long as a human."

"Well, I have not heard of one as young as you living with a vampire for so long. Usually humans are older when they attract the attention of our kind, for more than food." she qualified bluntly.

"You've fed on a human recently?" Bella asked the most pertinent question on her mind.

"I have," she confirmed. "I enjoy the kill. I was never as blood-thirsty as my sisters were but even as a human I saw no value in the lives of certain individuals. Those that preyed on the weak," she paused before issuing a chuckle. "But, who am I to say that. All humans are weak to us."

"But this time?" Bella asked, wanting to hear her excuse.

"This time I went hunting, I wanted human blood so I found a man about to kill another. So I killed him," she informed the newborn bluntly. "I do occasionally leave for the sole purpose of feeding. My sisters are more faithful to their morals." Bella absorbed her words.

"You enjoyed the kill?" Irina questioned the newborn. "Be honest, you will find it helps resolve issues."

"I did. Very much." Bella confessed, feeling guilty for her admission.

"Bella, you're a vampire. It's natural. You've had the misfortune to know the two covens that ask themselves to abstain from what they naturally crave. All of us, bar Carlisle and Rosalie have taken human lives. Even Edward has killed many people, children even. He was quite a monster at one point." Bella frowned at the revelation, Edward always glazed over that part of his life.

"So, to be changed and then have to live up to such high standards, ones that even the vampires setting them were unable to adhere to is hypocritical in my opinion." Irina explained her thoughts to the brunette.

"If you wish to hunt humans I'd have no problem with it as long as you chose carefully. Like your first blood. I have been told he was a child abuser?"

"Yes, Rose told me," Bella nodded. "He wasn't a good man," she confirmed, unconsciously using the same words she had used to justify her kill.

"Well, it may be something to investigate during your training, to see if this was chance or fate?" Bella nodded, curious herself but it was just another thing to add to the list of things she needed answers for. "What else is troubling you young one?" Irina pushed Bella for answers as there were several points during her story that she had see the newborn react. They had just covered the blood issue but there was definitely more than that bothering Bella.

"Sex," Irina was slightly shocked that Bella had been so blunt.

"Sex? Ok," the blonde smiled at the young vampire, slightly proud that the youngling had been able to voice her concern without any prompting. "What do you need to talk about?" Bella frowned and Irina hit her with another mild wave of pheromones, hoping to help her relax enough not to feel self-conscious abut any questions she might have.

"You were virgin until Kate and Tanya?" Bella questioned her elder.

"Yes." Irina confirmed with a nod.

"How did that work. I mean only ever once -." Bella trailed off.

"With Alice?"

"Yes. I have nothing to compare it to. Vampire, human -. I -," Irina's heart went out the the newborn and she could see what her sisters meant. Bella was too in control to just let go and take what she wanted, what she needed.

"Oh Bella!" Irina shifted so she was sitting next to the newborn and reached out to rub her arm reassuringly.

"Can you tell me? Maybe it will help. I just have no idea what I need to do," Bella pleaded, not really sure what she was asking but hoping Irina would be able to help her.

"I will tell you how it went. Maybe then that will help you with how you feel with Rose? Help you understand the vampire, yes?"

"Please." Bella begged.

"I am going to tell this how it happened. I am not going to humanise it for you. To understand you need to listen and feel," Irina tapped her finger above where Bella's undead heart should lie."You are too much of a thinker, I believe."

"I told you that after it became certain I would be turned that we became closer?" Bella nodded as Irina continued her story.

I had heard them before but only through my sleep dazed memories. Now I was wide awake and there was no denying the sounds coming from the next room. I knew Sasha would be away for a few more days so we were alone in the house. I had been given my own room when we had returned to their home, it was large and beautiful with a soft canopied bed to keep me warm in the cold months as were the furs that covered it.

The problem was I was used to sharing a room, if not a bed, with my sisters so when I woke up alone I was unable to go back to sleep. I wasn't scared, I had vampyre protecting me but I didn't like being alone. So, I lay there for a long time but sleep didn't come and I could still hear the sighs and moans coming from the room across the hall.

I knew what they were doing, I was young but not naïve. Growing up a slave had exposed me to the grittier side of life. I knew what men and women did for pleasure, how the whores made their money. But, I had never heard of the act being done between two women and it intrigued me. My sisters were beautiful but for a long time I had known that their relationship was less than the chaste one they shared with me, their touches too intimate, their gazes too lingering.

It didn't disgust me, it intrigued me as I knew how strong the love between them was. In fact it pleased me that they had someone to love them in that way, they were strong and had no need of a man. I couldn't really work out thee mechanics of the act itself but it seemed to work because at least an hour had passed and they were still going.

However, it was also confusing for me. Hearing them, listening to them was doing strange things to my body. It was too warm and I felt agitated and uncomfortable in my own skin.

"She watches us, sister," Kata purred when she saw me standing in the doorway. I was frozen as I took in their nakedness as they lay on top of the bed. Kata was lying over Tanya,skin pale and smooth. There was also a scent in the air, one which even I could detect.

"She may watch, if she wishes?" It was a question directed at me and I hesitated, staring, unable to take my eyes off them. I didn't answer but didn't leave.

"She is of age," I heard Tanya murmur and Kate nodded her agreement. "She loves us and we love her," as if that answered their question I watched as Kata pressed he body against Tanya and they shared a kiss. Their passion rose quickly and I was fascinated by the way their bodies moved, sinewy and fluid, they looked so natural but I knew they were more than that and less than that. In moments they seemed to forget my presence as lips covered cold skin and hands roamed frozen flesh.

I gasped as black eyes caught mine, Tanya was looking over at me and I saw that her teeth had sharpened, like an animals. They has warned me time and again that if I saw their eyes blacken that I should fear for my life but not run as it could mean my death as their beast took over.

I froze and Tanya hissed at me but paid me no mind, turning her attention back to Kata who was suckling at her breast.

I watched as they fucked and bit each other and it looked painful but they had told me more than once that they were part beast, it seemed they took pleasure from a certain amount of pain. I watched as they entered each other with their fingers, teeth sinking into flesh and bodies writhing in pleasure. Their movements became more frenzied and cries louder and more frequent and I was entranced as bodies arched and rocked together Tanya reared back and with a fierce growl surged forward and sank her teeth into Kata's neck and set off a series of convulsions that ran through both their bodies and that scent hit the air again.

Come, lie with us, " Tanya urged and I crept across the floor, hesitating by the side of the bed.

"It's alright, little one," Kata purred, I had not seen her like this, all languid, like a giant cat but I decided I liked it so if it pleased her then I would join them. Tanya slid off Kata and held the fur open for me and slid between their naked bodies where they held me, wrapped up in fur.

"It does not bother you, that we give in to our pleasure?" Tanya asked, her voice also had a feline quality, velvety and soft and she rubbed up against my body where I was encased in the fur.

"No, you deserve to be happy." I reassured both sisters and Kata reciprocated Tanya's movements until I had two purring vampyre rubbing up against me, I reached out and petted their hair, scratching my fingers against their scalps as though I were petting an animal. It wasn't until the red began to turn to their eyes that they began to revert to their more human persona Not that I minded, I felt safe even now. They continued to hold me until I slept.

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The next time I heard them I had no qualms about watching, partly because after that night we shared a bed, the sisters murmuring just below my hearing, lulling me to sleep every night. That particular night I woke to find them kissing above where I slept between them, I carefully extracted myself and rolled to one side.

"Let me watch?" I questioned and they both growled their agreement. I watched as the kisses became more wild and frenzied. I saw how fangs bit flesh in the pursuit of pleasure and was fascinated when I saw Kata slide down Tanya's body until her face was between her legs. When she saw me watching she pulled back.

"See?" She used her fingers to spread her lover open and I marvelled at the glistening folds that were exposed. "See how wet she is?" I nodded, captivated by the sight. Looking up I met Tanya's eyes as black orbs looked back at me, her fangs were prominent but she issued a purr and threw her head back against the pillows, her back arching as Kata ran her fingers through the wetness pooling between her sister's thighs. "Her fluid shows me she is ready, but it never hurts to ready her more," she explained and I watched deft fingers slip and slide over sensitive flesh, the moans they elicited were incredibly erotic and I felt my heart rate increase and chest flush. There was also a throb between my legs.

Look, here," I looked where she pointed and saw a small nub protruding from a fleshy hood. "This is one source of her pleasure," I watched as Kata rubbed her finger over it, Tanya's hips jerked and an almost painful cry was torn from her. "Be still Tan," her sister urged and reached for my hand. "Here," she guided my fingers to touch the same spot. I hesitated but didn't pull back, allowing her to bring me into contact with the soft nub. Tanya practically screamed as I touched her, I looked up and we locked eyes, my fingers working of their own accord as I watched the expressions of pleasure cross her face.

"So warm," she murmured. "Faster!" Her chest was heaving and Kata was holding her sisters legs open at the knees so she would not inadvertently crush me between them as she tried desperately to keep still. I rubbed faster and harder, quickly learning the most sensitive spot. I felt her body start to shake and quiver as she released more of the musky fluid.

"Keep going, she's close," Kata advised softly and I renewed my focus and seconds later I was rewarded as her body convulsed under Kata's hold and I saw her sex contract, expelling yet more fluid.

" 'rina!" Tanya cried out as her back arched off the bed before collapsing back as she relaxed. It was only when the tremors ceased that Kata released her. "Come here," Tanya gestured for me to come to her so after a nod from Kata I slid my body against hers so I was lying flush by her side. "Thank you, little one. That was amazing, I've never, so warm," she mumbled and her lips sought mine. I froze, I had never been kissed like that before, it wasn't the chaste pecks I was used to but an open mouthed kiss and I felt her tongue dart out to taste my skin. I struggled slightly, not scared, just a little overwhelmed, Tanya took the hint and released my lips but held me close. "Sorry, so warm," she mumbled and resorted to nuzzling my hair. "I love you." I smiled at that.

"Love you too, Tan," I placed a soft kiss on her cheek, amazed that I had made her feel so good with just a touch.

" 'rina?" Kata called my attention again ad beckoned me to her. I knelt up next to Tanya's prone form so I could see but still keep physical contact with her body. I watched in rapt fascination as Kata presented two fingers to Tanya's opening.

"Please!" Her sister begged and those fingers slowly disappeared inside. Kata began sliding in an out of her sister in a steady rhythm and Tanya's hips began to rise and fall to meet her thrusts., her eyes were closed and Kata gestured towards her breasts and stuck her tongue out, miming a licking motion.

"Be still, Tan," Kata warned and she froze. When her finger stilled and Tanya moaned in frustration I lowered my head and enveloped a cold nipple in my mouth and she screamed beneath me. I licked and sucked on her skin, moving so I could switch to the other nipple and used my hands to massage firm but yielding flesh. I even got brave and bit down, the scream that earned me was ear piercing and her eyes flew open.

"Again!" She growled and I looked to Kata for reassurance, she gave me a nod so I continued to nip and bite the sensitive flesh under my mouth, all the while incoherent ramblings were issuing from the vampire beneath me. An arm on my shoulder eased me back and Kata directed me to the edge of the bed even as she began plunging her fingers inside her sister so fast it was a blur to my eyes. Within seconds Tanya was thrashing and screaming as she was fucked and I jumped off the bed just to make sure I wasn't caught by a flailing limb of stone.

When she stilled I climbed back on the bed and lay so I could kiss her the way she had kissed me. This time she let me explore, hooded eyes locked with mine as I tasted her mouth and ran my tongue over her fangs. I saw her eyes darken once again and pulled back, she didn't argue, just gave a small nod to indicate I had made the right move and she snuggled closer, her naked body wrapped around mine. Kata drew some furs over me so I wouldn't chill and then came to spoon me.

"Well done little one, see how much you affect us?" I nodded, still amazed at what had just happened. "You are too fragile to enter us, our muscles would crush your fingers but your warmth is so intoxicating, and arousing," she purred and I giggled as her breath tickled my neck.

"Sleep now, our precious one," and I did, totally overtaken by tiredness and warmth.

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Next on Crimson Bonds

"What happened when you -?" Bella was fascinated by the story and strangely unembarrassed, she knew Irina's pheromones must be helping with that but not overwhelming her this time.