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Chapter 8--Praying for Light
Kylia shifted on the bed, trying to get to her feet, but she found she was too weak. She collapsed back onto the pillows with a groan. A key turned in the lock and the door opened. Altos entered the dimly lit room and closed the door.
Kylia glared at him the best she could; secretly she was relieved he was alone. "Get out!" she managed to hiss.
"Such fire, you will make me a fine bride, indeed," Altos said. He walked over to the bed and stood next to it, leering down at her.
"You have one and I will kill myself before I become your second!" Kylia swore, spitting at him weakly.
Altos just laughed at her futile defiance. "Soon I will have a second. I will keep you alive, my dark beauty," he said. He stroked her cheek with a cold hand. "I came to feed, my pretty one. Your blood is so sweet."
"I will find a way to destroy you if my companions do not. I swear it!" Kylia retorted. She pushed herself back the best she could when he reached for her.
Altos caught her easily and stood, lifting her into his arms. "Three days have passed, they should be here soon. I might change you before then," he said. He carried her over to a luxurious couch and sat down, arranging her in his lap in a way that suited him.
Kylia shuddered as her head was pulled back and she felt a sting of pain as the vampire's fangs pierced her throat. She shoved at him, but after three days of being used as a food source by the two vampires she was not strong enough to get lose.
Altos laughed softly and lifted his head. "This dawn, you will lay beside me and wake in my arms when night falls. You will do so for eternity soon, so you might as well get used to it," he said.
"No, I will not allow you to do this," Kylia managed to get out.
"You have no choice just as Glenna had no choice," Altos sneered.
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Glenna hid in the shadows, eying the campfire before her and the figure seated beside it. Hunger surged through her. She tore her dress, rumpled her hair then smeared dirt on her face. Once done she stumbled form cover, aiming towards the lone figure and fell. Please help me! They are after me!" she sobbed.
When the lone traveler came over Glenna could see he was male and Elvish. She smiled. She would drain this one and say nothing to her master. This was her kill. The minute he started to help her up Kylia hit him. She was strong now that she was undead and the blow knocked the Elf sprawling and knocked him out.
When the Elf woke Kylia smiled down at her meal, baring her fangs triumphantly. She saw the horror in his eyes and laughed. Twisting his hair around her fist, she pulled his head back and bit down on the hollow of the Elf's throat and fed slowly, savoring the taste. She fed until the Elf was dead then dumped the body callously to the ground then headed for home.
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At dusk Altos carried Kylia into the cellar then laid Kylia into the huge double coffin he'd had built long ago. He caressed her cheek with surprising tenderness caressed her cheek. He would indeed make this dark beauty his second queen, no matter how Glenna felt about it. He would kill the two paladins and then make her his in front of the male Drow then he would drain the male as well to be his slave guardian. It would be the perfect arrangement.
Glenna entered the basement and scowled when he saw Kylia lying in the double coffin. "Why have you placed her in my place? I am the one who should be sleeping beside you!" she protested.
Altos slapped her with brutal force, knocking her back. "I decide where your place is! I am master! Get into the single coffin and be silent!" he ordered.
Since Altos had made it an order Glenna had to obey, but she swore to herself that she would not allow Kylia to replace her. She would destroy the little bitch first!
Green eyed Monster is rearing his head! R/R please!
