"The Books of Aurelius" The history of a Vampire: sixteen
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The fingers massaging her scalp felt heavenly. The girl was definitely a godsend; one of the best things about living this long was the chance to train a proper ladies' maid.

"Where is Master Angelus taking you tonight?" The girl asked modestly.

Darla's face lit up in a smile. "He wouldn't say but judging by the last few nights I am sure it will be pleasurable." She purred. "Oh, and he told me to dress for a stroll so make sure my hair is secure. I hope he found some nice prey to hunt that he wants us to enjoy together. Maybe a nice group of debutantes to the Royal Court it is the right time for them."

"He has been laving you with affection lately, mistress. Your time abroad together has been most favorable for your connection."

Darla glowed even more with accomplishment. Yes, her idea to show her worth and take Angelus away from his 'distractions' had worked out well on both accounts. Although, she had been afraid that the latter had failed because of Angelus' sulky moods in America, but his mood had changed dramatically when they returned home. Maybe he just missed being home. Even though Darla doubted that, she wouldn't question a good thing when it happened.

"I heard on the grapevine that he has been denying all others preferring your company." The girl spoke again. Another reason she love her ladies' maid. She had a good ear to the ground or rather the grapevine as she called it.

"Really? Well, I am definitely glad to hear that." Yes, Darla was feeling a whole lot better than when she had left London.

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Leonard Yourdon stood before the large desk, with most of the Council of Watchers' highest members seated on the other side.

"Your report was very compelling, which is why we asked you to come here. You stated that the vampire Charles of Aurelius and his Childe have somehow provoked the Order of St'lynovich during this Lustrum Meeting as you call it."

He nodded. "Yes sir, and this time the provocation might be big enough to start a serious war between them. Much like was accounted in the Diaries."

The Watcher who had spoken was now reading his papers before addressing him again. "But you state here that all that happened was that there is a bounty out on the head of …" He read out loud with his reading glasses perched on his nose. "Miss Buffy Summers. How does that start a war, mister Yourdon?"

Time to test your theory, old boy! "Well sir, the last few years the St'lynovic have been crossing over into Aurelian territory and attacking either Aurelian strongholds or large numbers of humans to create angry masses of humans that turn on the Aurelian vampires. However, the Order of Aurelius could never prove that the St'lynovich were actually doing these things in an organized effort to undermine them. Now if a hit man would murder the Masters GrandChilde and there was even a shred of St'lynovich involvement then that might lead to a declaration of war by the Master. I think that the tour Charles and his Childe made was partly to mobilize the Aurelian troops on stand by. I am convinced that the situation is more volatile then we are aware of."

"I see, and what do you recommend?"

"I recommend that we bring in the slayer and take out the Master of Aurelius." He stayed silent for a minute to let his words really sink in with the people across from him. "The shift in balance should be enough to either tip the scales in the St'lynovich favor or let the hostilities blow over in the power struggle. Either way, we save countless of innocent lives."

The man who had interrogated him collected his papers together and gave them a good stamping as a signal that the meeting was over. "I thank you for your insights, Mr. Yourdon and I am sure we will take them into consideration. Goodbye."

He bowed and caught the wink of Lord Giles, his mentor, who was obvious pleased by this performance, then he left.

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The sheets were soft and gave off a lovely aroma. Buffy stretched out both her arms and her legs in a huge yawn causing the sheets to pool half way on the bed. "Hmm, I feel deliciously lazy," she said mid yawn. Mitch rolled over from his back to his stomach wrapping an arm around her now exposed waist.

"Unfortunately, there is no sleep for the wicked. The banquette is in a little over three hours and I have sensed Jessy outside for the better part of a quarter. I am sure she wants to get you all dressed and pretty."

Buffy knew she should get up and do just that, but her body was still thoroughly enjoying post coital bliss and not at all ready for anything else.

Mitch had come to her rooms at midday, after settling his own luggage from their journey. They had left Austria a week before and had not had a moment alone since the Gathering.

While she lie down in her bed with him, she tried to recall what had happened that afternoon to get her to this point.

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He came bearing chocolate, which was a definite plus. "I hope your ladyship does not have any prior engagements this afternoon." He spoke overly cultivated and he bowed as he presented her with the bonbons.

"Why, you handsome devil." And Buffy did have to agree with her own quip. He was looking quite yummy at the moment with his hair still tussled from the previous night's journey and his shirt unbuttoned on the top. "I have nothing planned so come on in."

He took her hand and led her to the couch where he put the chocolates on the coffee table and sat her down next to him. In complete silence he opened the wooden box of sweets and brought one to her mouth. He waited patiently for her to open her mouth and then sensually fed the bonbon to her.

She closed her eyes and enjoyed the deep velvet of the praline on her tongue. When she opened her eyes again, he held another one out for her to eat, meanwhile he started speaking.

"I thought it would be best to discuss tonight's banquette. I wanted to make sure you were still happy with our coupling and if you were ready to announce it tonight. I assure you that I could find other company, should you wish to postpone."

His words stilled her and at the same time stirred different emotions within her. One voice said: Sweet Mitch, always being so thoughtful of my needs. The other said: He'll find other company?? He doesn't want me!! Besides there was no choice about postponing or not. She wouldn't have the time to discuss it with Angelus and he was expecting her to announce the coupling tonight.

Her thoughts must have taken very long because Mitch was looking at her expecting an answer with a slight worry in his eyes, but what to answer him? Her insecurity won out and she kissed him a deep passionate kiss. His soft tongue slowly pulled across her bottom lip and she opened her mouth only slightly to allow her tongue to come out and tangle with his.

His hands were slowly caressing her bare forearms before traveling up across her sleeves to her neck where his fingertips settled on a slow massage.

Buffy felt a fire starting to burn between her thighs and that's when her rational mind kicked in again. She pulled back.

"Does this answer your question?" she asked.

He grinned at her wickedly. "I am not sure, perhaps you should try again."

And with that, the burning within her started again. Rational Buffy was now feeding horny Buffy reasons why this would be a good idea.

The more you smell of him and he of you the more it will be believable for the Order.
Jessy will be here soon. She will confirm to the gossip mill that he was here all afternoon.
You really need to unwind after your long journey.


Before she kissed him, she remembered one thought really clearly. the demon needs this.

But her mind went blank when he started to massage her breasts through the fabric of her dress. She hadn't felt this way for so long and she hadn't really missed it until two minutes ago; but now she was burning with the desire to feel all that electricity once again.

His hands had traveled up and were now holding her face. He was looking deep into her eyes. She got that he wanted to tell her something important. "You are amazing and I am the luckiest vampire in this Order. You do know that, right?"

She smiled and said: "I do now."

"Good!" Mitch exclaimed before he dived at her, their kisses now were passionate enough to bruise.

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Every inch of the other's body was examined and then explored some more, that afternoon.

Now Mitch was leaving her rooms even scruffier than when he came in and she had a huge smile on her face the entire time she was dressing for the banquette after a small refreshing sponge bath. She felt gorgeous, sexy, a female at the top of her game and more than ready for whatever the night was going to bring her.
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