I hope you guys are enjoying this. Sorry that there is spicy content in every chapter but I just can't help myself when it comes to these two. I would appreciate any reviews to let me know how I am doing. Just a warning this chapter contains some interesting romance scenes at the end...never thought I would be into it...but well here we are... :D Let me know what you think!

The day of the Samhain Ball arrived, and Aria quickly packed her things up in her room in the teacher's quarters. Aria had absolutely loved her stay and her exploration of the legendary school and castle, but she was ready to go back to the Manor. Once packed up Aria stepped inside the fireplace in her room, grabbed some Floo Powder and right after she said 'Malfoy Manor' she was whisked away in a flurry of green flame and landed unsteadily in the grand fireplace of the ornate dining room. It felt so good to be back. The house was completely quiet and still and the silence was almost eerie feeling. Aria knew Lucius would be arriving soon after. He was settling a few things back at the school with some of the staff; as a Patron of the school, he had a lot more to do there than just Ministry work.

Aria left her bags by the fireplace. She would have to Floo back to her flat anyways at some point. For now, she was exhausted from her work trip and she just wanted to relax in the place she adored the most. She made her way to the brilliant library, that was such a special place for her and Lucius. The gilded harpsicord shined in the beaming light that pierced through the large windows and Aria reveled in its beauty. She laid down in one of the velvet couches across from the beautiful instrument and with a flick of her wand the harpsicord began to play Lucius' song he had written for her. She smiled to herself and closed her eyes in bliss as the beautiful and haunting melody flowed throughout the room and into her mind. Between the scent of the room, which greatly reminded her of Lucius as it had the hint of his musky cologne, the sound of the beautiful song, and the comfort of being back at the Manor, Aria quickly fell into a peaceful sleep.

The music continued to play for her while she slept and almost an hour later, Lucius arrived back home to see his sleeping angel on the velvet sofa in the library and he smiled softly to himself at the sight and the sound. He felt touched that she had felt so at peace upon arrival and that she had fallen asleep to the sounds of his song he had composed for her. He wanted to come home to this sight every day for the rest of his life.

He gently lifted up her head, careful not to wake her, and slid onto the couch and let her head rest gently on his lap so that he could stroke her hair as she slept. He had never in his life been so gentle or caring and he sometimes still couldn't believe that this girl before him could bring out sides of him that he never even realized existed.

After a few minutes of stroking her hair, Lucius felt Aria stir and awaken. Her eyes fluttered open and her heart instantly started beating faster, a feeling she loved had never gone away upon seeing him each time.

The feeling of his hands on her hair and scalp made her moan in pleasure and her skin tingle. She had never felt a time where she was more relaxed and at peace.

"My Lucius," she said as her eyes closed again as she reveled in his touch, which was a touch of pure magic.

"My love," he said in greeting as he continued to stroke her hair. He smiled in satisfaction as each moan of pleasure escaped her lips. "I find it the most appealing sight to see you here so relaxed and at peace; and listening to your song no less. It was a sight of pure heaven to walk into."

"I feel so at peace here. I should have been getting ready for the Ball tonight, but I couldn't resist coming in here and relaxing," she smiled. Almost mimicking the touch he was giving her on her head she began running her hand up and down his muscular leg in which her head was resting on. Lucius was now moaning out his own sighs of pleasure at her reciprocating touch.

They stayed like that for some time, just touching each other and remaining in the presence of one another. It was late in the afternoon and the sun was beginning to set in the autumn sky. The Samhain Ball would begin in a few hours and both of them still had to get freshened up and get ready.

"If I don't get up soon, I think we will both miss the Ball. This feels too good to want to move though…" Aria said through a smile and a sigh.

"Mmm…sounds fine to me…" Lucius said as he continued rubbing her blond head. If it were up to him, he would rather stay home and ravish each other all night, but he knew tonight was a big night for Aria and he wouldn't deprive her of it.

Aria smiled but slowly got up into a seated position. She was finally able to reach her head in a kiss Lucius passionately for the first time all day. He tasted sweet and it made it even harder for her to get up from the comforts of the couch and his lap. Deepening the kiss, she moved so that she ended up straddling him as she sat in his lap facing him. Lucius groaned a noise of approval as his hands clasped tightly on her hips, drawing her even closer to kiss her back just as deeply. Aria subconsciously moved her hips causing her to rub against Lucius' hardening cock. He moaned deeply at the friction and held onto her hips even tighter as he ground up against her in return.

Aria smirked against his mouth as she continued to kiss him but then pulled back to stare at him longingly. She wanted him so badly, and she could feel his need, but time was ticking away and they really needed to start getting ready.

"We have to get ready my love," she said leaned her head back in to kiss him one last time before she began to try and get off of his lap.

His grip on her hips tightened and he held her down in place on his lap. She could feel his cock twitching beneath her in longing. The look in his eyes was pure need and he narrowed his eyes at her, the silver of them burning in the dimming light as the sun set. Aria was almost taken aback at his sudden intensity and she froze as she was entranced by his molten hot stare. Finally, after what seemed like an age, his grip on her lessened and he smirked widely at her with a sense of haughtiness and authority.

"Very well then…but later…you are mine…" he drawled seductively. It made her skin tingle in anticipation.

She got up from his lap and made her way upstairs into the beautiful Georgian room where she stored her gold 18th century dress Lucius had gotten for her. On the bed in the room she noticed a garment bag had been laid out in wait for her. The house elves must have received the package while she was still at Hogwarts and put it in here for her. She still wasn't used to being so catered to.

She opened the bag and smiled at the beautiful dress within. The dress was the epitome of a ball gown. A high-waisted full tulle skirt and a satin sweetheart shaped corset bodice. However, the entire gown was in the richest shade of black. It reminded her of Lucius' robes he was so well known for. The dress screamed Gothic Queen and Aria thought it was perfect for the Samhain Ball. In America at this time of the year she would be celebrating Halloween with the rest of her friends in California and she wanted to bring a bit of Halloween to the British Wizarding World. She secretly wanted to complete the outfit with a pair of vampire fangs, and she smiled to herself at the thought. Lucius would make a very dashing vampire himself, she thought, which made her laugh a bit out loud to herself.

Aria showered briefly and used a drying charm on herself to speed up the process. She arranged her hair into a bun but left a few hairs around her face down so that they framed her face in a romantic way. Her makeup reflected the feel of her Halloween spirit as she lined her eyes with thick black liquid liner that gave her a cat eye look and on her plush lips, she used the deepest blood-red color she had. She truly did look like a vampire of sorts, minus the fangs. As she slid her dress on, she muttered a quick incantation with her wand, which allowed magic to conveniently lace up her corset in the back. She appraised herself in the full-length mirror and smiled. The satin corset top highlighted her slim body well, while at the same time pushing her breasts up in a way she knew Lucius would go crazy over. Aria herself was going crazy over the fullness of the skirt of the dress and she twirled around a few times in excitement as she smiled widely to herself.

She made her way down the hall to Lucius' master-bedroom where he had been getting ready and entered. She noticed he was standing near one of the wardrobes of the room and had just pulled out a square velvet box. He held the box in his hand, but he had frozen at the sight of her. His eyes looked at her slowly, up and down and his mouth hung open in awe as he took in her surpassing beauty.

"Aria…" he said breathlessly as he made his way over to where she stood near the doorway, "you look stunning. You look like a Queen. The Queen of all Witches."

Aria blushed slightly as he complimented her and took her in. He looked exceptional himself. He was wearing all black dress robes, complete with a satin black bow tie. His platinum hair was pulled back low on his neck and tied with a black silk ribbon. Aria adored when he wore his hair back like that.

"You look so gorgeous Lucius," she said as she looked him up and down herself.

For a while they just stared at each other; both equally enthralled at the other. Finally, Lucius shook his head quickly as if snapping out of a dream-like state and looked down at the box he was holding, which he had forgotten all about after seeing her.

"I wanted you to wear this tonight," he said seriously. He opened the box gently and Aria stared in awe at what he was presenting to her. "This was my mother's and it was her favorite piece of jewelry to wear on occasions such as this. It is the necklace of a great Slytherin witch."

Aria took in the gorgeous emerald necklace. It was fit for royalty and the large square cut emeralds were surrounded by brilliant diamonds that glistened in the light. In the middle, a rectangle shaped emerald hung lower and larger than the rest, and Aria immediately didn't feel worthy.

"Lucius…I…I can't!" she said as she looked up into his eyes with self-doubt. "This was your mother's. Surely, I am not worthy…I am not even a Slytherin…not even pure blood. I can't!" she said as she looked quickly away from him in shame.

Lucius quickly put the box down on the wardrobe and then reached out to Aria and took her face in his hands, forcing her to look up and into his eyes.

"Don't ever say that…" he said with a furrow in his brow. "You are beyond worthy. You are the most amazing person I have ever known, and my mother would have wanted someone special to wear this. No other woman has worn this necklace besides her…and yes, she was an amazing Slytherin, but also an amazing woman…and to me you are even more amazing…and more worthy."

Aria looked at him with tears beginning to well up in her eyes. She still couldn't comprehend wearing such a special piece of jewelry.

"But I am not pure blood Lucius…I couldn't possibly wear something that represents purity like this."

Lucius let her face go and then reached back to the box and took the necklace out. He slowly walked around behind her and draped the necklace over her delicate neck. As the heavy necklace rested on her skin, she flinched almost as if she would be burned, but all she felt was the decadence of the jewels and Lucius' warm and comforting hands on her skin as he clasped the necklace in place. He walked her over to the mirror and put his hands on her shoulders as he stood behind her and traced his fingers up and down her arms lovingly as they looked into the mirror.

"See, you didn't burst into flames," he said with a smirk as if he had read her mind. He then became more serious. "Aria, my love, if I have learned anything over these passed years during my fall from my very high up pedestal…is that purity isn't everything…at least not to the extent I had held it. Knowing and loving you these last few months has proven that message to me further; that I can be with someone who isn't even pure blood and be the happiest I have ever been in my life. I had been living a lie my whole life up until recently and you are the being that continues to bring me into the light."

Aria looked at herself in the mirror as a tear fell down her cheek. Never before had she felt so loved and accepted. The emerald necklace hung at the perfect spot at her neck and after his declaration, wearing it suddenly felt right.

"I am honored to wear it," she said as she turned around and kissed him tenderly. "And I am honored to have you in my life. I love you so much Lucius."

"I love you," he whispered softly back. He loved seeing her wear the necklace. To see it grace a woman so gorgeous and amazing such as her almost made him shed a tear as well. He knew his mother would be happy and proud.

"Shall we then?" he said as he offered her his arm. "I can apparate us there if that is okay? It won't be as messy as Floo Powder."

Aria didn't really enjoy apparating, but she knew Lucius would get them there safely and as seamlessly as possible.

"As long as you are there to catch me before I fall."

"Always," he said back. And with a snapping sound he apparated them to the outside grounds of Hogwarts.

They landed safely and steadily although Aria's grasp was so tight on Lucius she felt bad as she noticed her nails were digging rather strongly into his shoulders. He didn't seem to mind though and the two of them took in the magical sight of Hogwarts Castle. Rows and rows of pumpkins lined the walkway leading up to the massive front doors and some of them were carved into jack-o-lantern style faces, to which Aria was delighted to see as it reminded her of American Halloweens.

Lucius, always being the most perfect gentleman, offered her his arm to take. Aria was hesitant at first, as their relationship was still a secret to most of the wizarding world, however seeing how confident he was made her equally as so, and she took his arm with a tender smile up at him. The two of them walked close together and made their way into the Entrance Hall which was also lined with glowing pumpkins and floating black candles. Many students and teachers were already crammed into the Entrance Hall and as Lucius and Aria made their way into the Great Hall where the Ball was to take place, even more witches and wizards were there; all of them dressed in their finest. The Great Hall was stunningly decorated with more candles, pumpkins and garlands of autumnal leaves of golds, reds and browns lined the walls.

Many of the professors and people from the Ministry looked at the two of them as they walked in. Aria had almost forgotten her hand was still clasped to Lucius arm and she was about to take it away, but she then felt Lucius' other hand stop her, as his warm touch settled on her trembling hand. She looked up at him and noticed him smiling down at her, as if letting her know it's okay.

Something at the end of the room caught her eye, however. In the center of the room in the back, where the long teacher's dining table usually was, all four relics were on display in celebration of the Ball and of the work she had done over the past few weeks. Aria then forgot her coyness and grabbed Lucius' hand as she practically dragged him to the back of the room to get a closer look.

"Lucius look!" she said as she led him through the crowd to where each relic was on display.

Each one rested on a marble column. Aria could tell that her enchantments were in place, the ones that would make it so that no one could touch the artifacts, in order to protect them. She put her hands up to hover over them and noticed that there was a cooling sensation as well. Her suggested cooling system was also being used to preserve the items. This made her so happy. The school had loved her suggestions and her plan, and to see it in fruition was so rewarding. She knew after tonight, each object would then go off to their rightful home in each house, where they would be able to be studied and admired for generations to come.

He smiled down at her, loving her enthusiasm and pride at her accomplishment. He was proud of her as well. She had been truly making a difference in his British Wizarding World and he knew she truly belonged here. "Well done, Aria," he said.

Right as he said that Hermione and a large group of fellow Ministry wizards and witches and Hogwarts professors came up to where Aria and Lucius stood.

"Aria this is amazing, seeing all of the artifacts together; and to think soon they will be in their rightful spots. Amazing work," said Hermione genuinely.

Aria smiled back in thanks and suddenly the other Ministry witches and wizards began asking her questions and chatting with her about her experience on the project. She felt rather overwhelmed at it all, but easily answered everyone's questions and chatted politely with all of them. She noticed at one-point Lucius had slipped away and her heart sank a bit. She had wanted to spend the majority of the Ball with him, but she also didn't want to seem rude and excuse herself. These witches and wizards were important after all and she was honored they were pleased with her work and wanted to know more about her experience.

After chatting with her colleagues for what seemed like hours, Aria was getting restless and wanted to explore more of the Ball and find Lucius again. Music had already begun playing and many of the students were already dancing, as well as some of the adult witches and wizards. She politely excused herself and managed to make her way to the refreshments table where she grabbed a glass of delicious spiced pumpkin juice. The juice was splendid and the only thing at that moment that could have made her happier was the sight of her lover. Her eyes scanned the room and she saw him over at a far corner in conversation with one of their colleagues from the Ministry. She was about to make her way over to join him when all of a sudden, she heard a quiet yet polite voice behind her.

"Hello Aria. Are you having a nice evening?"

Aria turned around to see James, the Ministry official who showed her around Ravenclaw, smiling kindly over at her.

"Oh, hello James!" she said sweetly. "Yes, I am. It's so amazing in here and so festive, I absolutely love it! How is your night?"

"It is well, thank you," he said, as she noticed his eyes scanning over her. "I must say you look divine tonight. You stand out from the rest," he said with a slight flush to his cheek. His compliment made Aria blush as well and although she knew he had well intentions, she desperately wished Lucius would come and sweep her away so it could just be the two of them again.

"Oh…thank you James. That is very kind of you," she said as she took another shy sip of her pumpkin juice.

They stayed awkwardly quiet for a few moments and then Aria's stomach turned over at his next question.

"Would you care to dance with me?" he asked her with an air of uncertainty. He was nervous, she could tell, and she didn't quite know how to respond. She didn't want to be rude however and since Lucius was busy in conversation, perhaps one dance wouldn't hurt. It may even help dissipate any rumors that were floating around about her and Lucius.

"Oh…um…okay…" Aria said as she put down her glass and grabbed his hand as he led her to the middle of the dance floor. Aria couldn't help but feel a sense of regret and betrayal for her Lucius and she instantly wished she had said no. She just could never bring herself to be rude to someone who was genuinely nice like James. One dance couldn't hurt.

As they began dancing in time to the music, Aria couldn't help but notice James' awkwardness. He certainly wasn't as graceful or as skilled in dancing as Lucius, although Aria realized that it was hard to be better than Lucius at anything. As they danced, they both smiled awkwardly at each other here and there but otherwise remained silent as they danced to the music. James eventually spoke.

"That is quite the beautiful necklace," he said as he admired the glittering emeralds and diamonds around her neck. "Is it a family heirloom?"

"You could say that," Aria said as she smiled and felt the comforting weight of it around her neck. "It is a very special piece of jewelry."

"Indeed it is…" said an soft yet deep voice next to them.

Aria and James instantly stopped dancing and turned to their left to see none other than the dashing Lucius Malfoy. Aria's breath stopped and she instantly flushed as she felt the shame of dancing with someone else creep into her heart and mind. She hoped Lucius would understand she didn't mean anything by the awkward situation.

"May I?" Lucius said to James as he indicated he wanted to dance with Aria, his polite iciness causing goosebumps to rise on Aria's skin. James looked disappointed and it was clearly written all over his face that he didn't want to part with Aria yet, however the piercing grey eyes of Lucius bore into him and terrified him right into his very core.

"Y-yes, of course," he said as he let go of Aria's hand, bowed slightly to her and walked away.

Lucius grabbed a hold of Aria's waist with such a fierce intensity his grip was like a vice as he held her against his body. His piercing grey eyes stared into her green ones as if ripping into her very soul. She saw his possessiveness and passion sparking in his grey orbs and it took what little remaining breath she had away.

"I am sorry my love, I didn't know how to say no…he's so nice, I couldn't bear to be rude," she said pleading with him not to be upset.

He spoke so quietly and huskily it was almost a whisper. "You are the most stunning creature in this room, if not the face of the Earth, and I can't blame the man for wanting you. But he has to know his place…you are mine. And mine alone."

"Yes. Only yours," Aria said as she looked up into his still sparking grey eyes with the upmost devotion.

She felt a moan of approval from Lucius at her words as he danced them around the room with the perfect grace and skill. They couldn't break their gaze from each other, despite the fact that many people around the room had begun to notice their intense embrace and locked eyes. The two of them were the most mysterious and stunning pair in the room, both of them in rich black clothes, both of their bright shining blond hair glistening in the candlelight. The aura of other worldly power that they emanated was felt by all in the room. Their connection was unmistakable, and Aria and Lucius felt a tingling sensation as they danced to the music. As the song they had been dancing to ended, they stopped as well and finally their gazes broke from the other's and they noticed many people staring. Aria then noticed that Lucius' hair and skin was faintly glowing, like that one night that they made love under the stars at the Standing Stones in Scotland. Her mouth hung open in slight shock and Lucius looked at her with the same amount of wonder as she realized he must have seen her slightly glowing too.

"Come," he said under his breath as he strode quickly out of the Great Hall. All eyes watched him as he left the room and then those eyes fell on her. She flushed a dark shade of red, smiled sweetly and awkwardly as if to try and diffuse the situation and then quickly made her way out of the Great Hall as well.

Aria saw Lucius a bit of a ways in front of her but continued to follow him down a few empty hallways and into an empty smaller classroom. He instantly shut the door behind them and locked it with a charm. Aria was still flushed from the dancing and then being stared at.

"Lucius did you see the glow? You were glowing like that one night at the stone circle when we used the Lumos Interius spell! You still are!"

"So are you," He said as he stared at her.

"What do you think is happening? Is this bad?" she asked.

"No, not at all my love. If anything, it is showing our bond is getting stronger. Something I didn't even think was quite possible. It's also Samhain night. That is a special night for any magical being. The night when magic and our powers become stronger."

"I didn't think our connection would physically show itself. Everyone in that room probably knows about us now," said Aria looking over at her lover in anticipation of his reaction.

"Probably," he said with an amused smirk as he looked off into the distance at the idea.

Aria smiled in relief at his content aloofness.

"I love you so much and I am so proud of that. We have the strongest connection that any man or woman has ever had, I don't think I can hide my love for you much longer. Clearly," she said as she motioned her hands up and down her glowing body.

Lucius smiled fully and walked over to where she stood and embraced her as he leaned in and planted the most perfect kiss on her waiting lips. She stared up at him, so tall, mysterious and elegant. Again, she thought he would make the perfect vampire, especially on a night such as tonight on All Hollow's Eve; Samhain.

"You are beautiful," she said causing him to look down in humbleness; a rare expression for his face. "You know all night I can't help but think that you look like a romantic vampire from a movie or romance novel," she laughed as she laced her arms around his neck and stared at him longingly.

"Vampire…" he said in surprise as he lifted his eyebrow and stared down at her.

"Yes, a very beautiful and seductive vampire," she laughed slightly.

"You mean like this?" he asked as he leaned his head down to her exposed neck and kissed softly at first with his soft lips. Her skin tingled and gooseflesh rose. She adored when he kissed her there and it felt so incredibly good.

"Mhm," she moaned as she closed her eyes and leaned into his kiss.

"And like this?" he said haughtily as he began sucking strongly on her neck, surely causing a large hickey to form. It felt delicious and Aria could feel herself beginning to grow slick and wet between her legs.

"Yes, my love yes…exactly like that…" she said through rapid breaths.

"And this?" he asked huskily one last time before leaning back into her neck.

Aria' eyes opened wide in shock at what she felt next. Her breath and body froze at the sensation as it was unlike anything she had ever felt. Lucius had kissed her at first but then all of a sudden, he had bit down hard. He had surely punctured the skin as she felt the warmth of her blood seep out of her neck. His tongue lapped over the wound and although she felt the sting of the bite his soft, warm tongue brought her pleasure she had never even knew existed; pleasure which shot straight down to her sodden core. She began moaning loudly as he continued to suck her neck and drink her in. He groaned and moaned in pleasure as he sucked upon her neck and Aria's head swam as she realized what he was doing was literally a vampiric act. Her fantasy had just become a reality.

Finally, he pulled away and she noticed his pupils were wide and took up most of his eyes, the silver grey of them barely visible. He seemed to be in utter shock and wonder as if he had just seen the greatest mystery of the world.

"Aria…you taste…amazing…" he said as he looked at her with wonder. His eyes flicked back to her neck almost as if he wanted to drink more from her. "Like pure sunshine...it makes me feel like nothing I have ever felt before."

Aria couldn't help but stare at him back as she took in his face. His eyes were almost alarming to look at, the pupils were so big, it was as if he was on some sort of drug. Her blood was on his lips and his chin and she felt as if it were a dream, but it wasn't, as she realized her blood itself was also glowing, just like her skin and hair. It was red but definitely shining gold, as if alive with magic.

Aria didn't know what came upon her at that moment, but she reached up quickly to undo his bowtie and undo the buttons of his dress robe to reveal the alabaster skin of his neck and chest. Without warning she leaned in and began kissing his neck, gently at first as he had done to her, but then she bit him as suddenly as he had done to her. He hissed in a breath of shock but then began moaning in pleasure as her tongue lapped at his neck, drinking him in too. After a minute she leaned back and looked at Lucius, her pupils had gone large and dark as well, almost taking over the green of her eyes.

"Lucius…you taste amazing too, like vanilla and ice and stars…what is happening?" she said as her head swam. She knew she wasn't making sense and her mouth dripped with his red blood which glowed a silver sheen, like a mix of human and unicorn blood.

"I don't know, I've never experienced this before," he said, his eyes growing even wider. He quickly took out his wand and waved it at her dress which instantly caused the corset to untie and her dress to fall in a pool around her feet. She quickly slipped out of her black lace panties but left her black stilettos on. She stood there naked in nothing but her high heels and the gorgeous emerald necklace Lucius had given her to wear. Then, she in return, unbuttoned the rest of his dress robes and slid them off of his upper body. She then knelt down to unbutton his trousers and pulled them off of him in a flurry, revealing his throbbing, erect cock.

As they both stood naked and ready, blood dripping from both of their necks, Lucius picked her up into his arms as she wrapped her legs around his waist. He carried her over to the desk at the end of the room and laid her upon it. He stared at her intensely, his eyes still completely dilated as he reached his head back down to the wound at her neck and bit again. At the same time, he plunged his iron-hard cock into her. The sensation of him inside of her and the bite caused her to scream out in pleasure and pain. He moaned into her neck as he drank her in. Lucius didn't even know what was happening to him, he had never experienced anything like this sexually before and his mind grew dizzy at the carnality of it all. As he thrust into her over and over again and tasted her sweet essence, he threw his head back in orgasmic bliss.

Aria looked up at her soul mate. His skin glowed so brightly it was almost blinding, and she couldn't stop staring at the blood around his lips that dripped down his chin. She couldn't believe this wasn't a dream. She reached her hands back up to his head and brought it back down to face her, his eyes almost black.

"My turn," she said as she brought his neck closer in and bit him again. The instant taste of his blood spilt into her mouth and she moaned in pleasure at the taste of him. She didn't know what was happening, but her body felt as if it was on another plane of existence as he continued to fuck her, and she continued to taste him. He groaned a sound, almost animalistic, as he slid in and out of her. Both of their eyes were wild with the high of each other's essence and they were both getting close to their release. Without saying anything both of them leaned into the others necks as they held onto each other tight. They both continued sucking and tasting and biting as their bodies glowed brighter and brighter. Soon they both could barely see against the glow of their bodies and the high they were on from the other's blood. Lucius thrust into Aria harder and harder, causing her bum to slide against the desk until she almost fell off. With one final thrust they both came together as they released their mouths from the others' necks and they screamed out into the room. It was unlike any sounds either of them had ever heard.

They lay on the desk together for many moments of pure bliss and their glow from their bodies finally faded as their love and passion was released out into the mystical Samhain night. Finally, Lucius pulled away and went to the pile of clothes they had discarded on the other side of the room and grabbed his wand. He went back over to Aria and took in the bites on her neck. He kissed and tasted her one last time before he uttered a healing charm over her, and her wounds instantly closed. He pointed his wand at his neck and healed himself as best as he could.

"Lucius…" she said through heavy breaths, her eyes still wide and dark. "What just happened? I feel like I am in a dream," she said as she sighed and closed her eyes in bliss.

"I am still working through that myself. Your taste…it has to be a part of our connection. I never would have done that…ever…in my life. But it felt so right. So perfect," he said as he looked her over. The blood that dripped from her mouth and onto her chin was so incredibly erotic and carnal, that Lucius couldn't stop staring.

Aria lifted her head and took in her lover as he sat there naked with blood all over his mouth and lips. She felt lightheaded and she wasn't sure if it was the loss of blood, or the intake of his blood or the magic of the night, or a combination of all three.

Lucius stroked her cheek with his hand and raised his wand back up to her face and muttered a cleansing charm causing the blood to disappear. As before, he did the same charm to himself. He looked reluctantly over at their pile of dress clothes. He knew they should probably go back to the Ball but after what just happened he really didn't feel like mingling or dancing or much of anything else besides being with Aria and reveling in what just happened. Aria saw his reluctance and whole heartedly knew and agreed with what he was thinking.

"Back to the Ball?" he said reluctantly.

"No," she said firmly. "Home."

"Home." He repeated back with a smile.