A/N I don't own Vampire Knight nor do I make any profit from it

Chapter 36 - Betrayal

Kaname's eyes fluttered open. His tired limbs and he shielded his eyes from the light which streamed in from a crack in the curtains. Turning on his side, Kaname's eyes fell on his wife who slept soundly beside him. They had been entwined in each other arms that night, making love throughout the night and it felt good to do so after so long. He didn't feel quite so lonely anymore. After they had spent the afternoon and early evening with their daughter, they had dinner in their suite before they retired to bed, doing so much more than sleeping.

Moving his body closer to her small form, he touched her face and kissed the nape of her neck.

"Hikari," he whispered, "Wake up, my love."

Hikari stared and her eyes fluttered open, "Morning," she mumbled, "How are you?"

Kaname kissed her tenderly on the lips, "It's Valentine's Day," he whispered and Hikari smiled gently, "You know what I want to do… to you specifically," he asked as he kissed her neck. Hikari giggled girlishly.

"I don't know but I am sure that you're going to show me," Hikari said as she kissed him on the lips, "Please show me," Hikari purred. Kaname gaze deeply into her eyes, unable to look away. He needed Hikari and enjoyed the emotional connection he now had with her.

Suddenly, his wife placed her hands on his shoulders and pushed to lie back, straddling his waist in the mean time. Kaname gazed at her with surprised eyes. Never before had she taken lead during one of these situations, "Hikari," Kaname said, "What are you…?"

"Shhh," Hikari said seductively, "Let Your Lady worship her lordship's body."

Kaname sat up and rested his back against the padded headboard and soft pillows. Hikari smiled and kissed his chest with slow kisses and let her hands caress his chest and shoulders. Kaname's own hands caressed her slender waist pulling her against his own body, losing himself in the silkiness of her skin. Their lips pressed against each other tenderly.

Unable to control himself, Kaname pulled Hikari to his chest and switched their positions, "Hey… I wanted to-" Kaname placed a finger to her lips, silencing her.

"There will be a chance to but not today," Kaname said and he removed his finger, replacing his lips on hers, nibbling at her bottom lip and deepening their kiss slowly, enjoying the moment intensely. Hikari whimpered and pulled his body nearer, soft skin against soft skin.

"Kaname, perhaps we should stop," Hikari said timidly. Kaname lifted his head and gave her an incredulous look. Hikari giggled sheepishly.

"Why? You can only take a man so far you know," Kaname said, gritting his teeth, "Please… don't make me stop… you were the one who wanted to do this in the first place."

"That's true," Hikari said thoughtfully and then said with a happy smile, "Okay, carry on then."

Kaname sighed with relief and wrapped an arm around her waist, "So glad you oblige," he said with a smirk. Hikari giggled but was stifled into a gasp when her husband jerked his hips forward.

"That wasn't fair," Hikari whimpered. Kaname chuckled lightly and his eyes closed, completely undone by the feeling of being with her. Hikari smiled weakly, "Let's just take it slow, eh? Making love in the morning should be… slow. We've just waking up and we should just enjoy each other… especially with it being Valentine's Day."

"Hikari," Kaname whispered. He utterly undone and was rendered speechless. He rested his forehead against hers and gazed deeply into her eyes, "I love you," he managed to say. Hikari whimpered as he began his slow and absolute movements. Kaname liked that his wife's body was so petite. As loving and as gentle as he was, he loved the feeling being able to control her every movement and dominate her petite body.

That morning was a slow one, missing breakfast completely. After showering together, Hikari dressed herself in a smart cream dress with cream chiffon sleeves, a red collar and red cuffs. Kaname dressed himself in a white dress shirt with a high collar and pair of black slacks.

As Hikari pulled her hair into a ponytail with a red ribbon, Kaname wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and kissed her neck sensually, "As usual, you are radiant," Kaname whispered. Hikari looked up at him through the mirror and smiled brightly.

"Tonight, are we having dinner here again like last night," Hikari asked, "It was so romantic."

"If that is your wish then it will be," Kaname said as he kissed her neck, "But I was hoping that I could drink your blood this morning."

"You should have asked me whilst we were in the shower," Hikari said, "You can't bite me whilst I'm in this dress. It's cream."

Kaname sighed and gently let go of his bride, "I'll drink from you later then."

"I know," Hikari giggled. Kaname turned and walked towards the door, "Where are you going?"

Kaname turned his head and smiled, "I'm going to the library room. I haven't read any books in a while and… I'm getting withdrawal symptoms," Kaname smiled, "I'll only be an hour or two. If I'm any longer, come and find me."

"Okay," Hikari said as she checked her appearance for one final time, "I will go to the nursery and spend some time with Haruka."

"All right, I will see you later," Kaname said as he left the room. Hikari smiled and sighed. After a few moments, Hikari walked from their room and down towards Haruka's nursery. She opened the door to see Hana dressing the giggling child. Hikari cleared her throat and Hana looked up.

"Ah, my lady, how are you this morning. Both you and Lord Kaname were both missed at breakfast," Hana said, "I can't say that cook was pleased that his breakfasts he made for you went to waste."

"We were engaged in… very engaging affairs," Hikari smiled suggestively, "If you get my drift."

"Loud and clear, my lady," Hana replied. Haruka giggled and toddled over to her mother. Hikari picked her up and kissed her cheek, "Is there anything you need, my lady?"

"Yes please, would you bring up some tea and cake for us? I am going to spend the day with my daughter," Hikari said with a small smile.

"As you wish," Hana said as she walked from the room. Haruka clung to her mother as Hikari hummed quietly.

"Mummy, where's daddy?"

"He's in the library, Haru," Hikari said as she sat Haruka down on one of the chairs and pushed it in, "We're going to have some cake and milky tea."

"Yummy," Haruka said as she played with the hem on her cotton dress. Then a servant walked into the room.

"My lady, Lord Kaname wishes to see both you and Princess Haruka in the library in ten minutes," she said with a bow. Hikari frowned slightly but nodded.

"Thank you," Hikari said kindly. The maid nodded and walked out of the room. Hikari turned back to her daughter, "Well, we're going to see daddy after our tea and cake."

"Yay," Haruka said excitedly.

Meanwhile, Kaname sat back on his chaise in his library and opened the first book he had pulled off the shelf. He hadn't been able to read since the death of his second child. All of his attention was on his wife and trying to bring her back to health, physically and emotionally. Now, he felt well rested and not as frustrated now that he and his wife were able to be intimate again.

Eventually, he heard someone walk into the room. Kaname ignored them for a moment before he could do so no longer. He turned his head and sat up, gazing at the person impassively.

"Lady Hanaka," he said, "What are you doing here?"

"Oh, I'm just passing through," Hanaka replied, "I thought that I would come and see you."

"Well, you've seen you… and now you can go," Kaname replied. Hanaka gazed at her former lover for a long time as he purposely tried to ignore her, "What do you want, Lady Hanaka," Kaname asked, his temper fraying.

"You know why I'm here," Hana said as she slowly sauntered towards him. Kaname looked up at her.

"Is Rido boring you now," Kaname asked, "Has he past his usefulness? Or is the sex boring you?"

"I have no emotional bond with him… it is just sex," Hanaka admitted, "I give him blood too."

"Then he obviously feels different," Kaname replied. Hanaka gritted her teeth, "What are you here for, Hanaka?"

"I'm here for you," Hanaka replied, "Rumours around court are saying that you and Lady Hikari are no longer intimate due to the death of your second child."

"The rumours are untrue," Kaname said, "In fact we had sex just this morning and all of last night."

Hanaka's face flushed, "Well, I know that I gave you the best sex."

"Oh contraire, Lady Hanaka," Kaname said as he placed his book on the coffee table, "Hikari is a great lover. Unlike you, she lets me have control and she actually lets me love her. Love is what we have, Hanaka. You and me… it would never have worked out anyway."

Hanaka snarled slightly and forcefully pushed him to lie back on the chaise and straddled his waist. She bit into his neck and Kaname froze, literally unable to move, "You know my power, Kaname, I am able to paralyze my victim with my bite and your little wife will walk in on us," she whispered hotly in his ear, "I've made sure of it."

Kaname couldn't speak. He had no idea that this was Hanaka's power. She had always been very secretive about what she had the ability to do. Hanaka smirked as she opened his shirt and kissed his bare chest. She removed her own shirt and began to kiss him on the lips again.

"I have loved you the most," Kaname heard Hanaka said, "Hikari doesn't deserve you."

Kaname desperately tried to fight against Hanaka's spell but he couldn't break it. Hanaka placed his hands on her hips and smirked down at him, "I have missed you, my lord," she purred. Suddenly, they heard a sharp gasp. Kaname, startled enough to break the hold Hanaka had on him, he shoved Hanaka to the ground.

Hikari stood before them with Haruka hiding behind her fearfully. Her face was pale with shock, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

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