Hello! I am so so sorry how dumb and short Chapter 15 was. It really had no point did it? Hmm, well i hope this chapter will make up for it. Its not very long...but long enough. lol! Please read and review!! :) P.S. If anybody...ANYBODY has ideas...please TELL ME!! enjoy, lol.
CASSIDY'S POINT OF VIEW:
I could still feel his touch. It made me shiver all over. I craved him…a lot. His deep, blue penetrating eyes and his gentle touch. When he had shown up when I was doing the laundry the other day, I felt scared, but that feeling was soon replaced with desire. He had led me back to his room and, well, I don't need to go into details. I wonder what he was up to? Well, sleeping, no doubt. The sun won't be down for another half hour. I sighed. I longed to see him again, to have his lips on mine, to worship every part-"Cassidy!?" I jumped and turned to the speaker. "Cassidy? It's your move…" Thomas said with an annoyed look on his face. I frowned at himin confusion. "Are you going to go?" He asked. I looked at him a moment before grabbing a card from the stack and placing it into the fan of cards I held in my hand. He glanced at me curiously every once in awhile as we continued our game. I found I couldn't think straight. All I could see was the Count's face. "Cass? You seem really distant. Are you ok? Do you want to talk? Because if you do, I'm always here for you." He said quite concerned. I smiled. Thomas was such a darling. "Oh, I'm fine. Really. I've just had a lot on my mind lately." I said, hoping he would believe me. "Fine." He said unconvinced. I drew another card and cursed within my mind. Another King of Spades. I need a King of Hearts! My mind began to drift off on the thought of kings. The King of Darkness. That name alone sent shivers down my spine.
All of a sudden, something soft hit me in the face and I frowned. Thomas began to laugh. He had thrown a pillow at me. "What was that for?" I asked in shock. "You weren't paying attention to the game! I won! I said that twice and you didn't even stir!" He cracked up. "Pardon? You won?" I asked with confusion. I grabbed his cards and matched them to mine. "Loser…" I muttered. I threw the cards at him and he put his hands up in defense. "Hey, you weren't paying attention. So, I'm sorry, but you brought this on yourself." He said and I giggled and started to sit up. I winced as my ribs cracked as I tried to stand. Thomas was at my side immediately and wrapped his arms around me, helping me up. "Sorry, sweetheart, we shouldn't have sat on the floor." He murmured as I leaned on him for support. He helped me to the door and out into the hallway.
DRACULA'S POINT OF VIEW:
Ah! The sun has finally gone down. I rose from my coffin and hissed tiredly. Tonight I was having a dinner party. Some friends of mine would be stopping by to get a tour of my new palace and I would be sending out invitations for the All Hollow's Eve Ball. Growling and stretching I headed out the door to round my Brides up for the party. On my way to their quarters, I ran into Thomas and Cassidy. She was leaning on him and he had his arms around her. How dare he! How could he have the audacity to touch her? When Cassidy noticed me, she widened her large beautiful eyes. "What, pray, are you two up to?" I asked, trying to be calm. "We're heading towards the kitchen to grab a bite to eat, My Lord." Thomas replied with enthusiasm. What's his problem? "Ah! How…fun." I answered back icily. Cassidy lightly shrugged Thomas off of her and folded her arms uncomfortably. "Did I happen to mention the little get together I'm having tonight?" I asked with a sneer. "No…not that we know of…" Cassidy managed to spit out. "Well, I'm having one, so prepare some food, get the dining room ready. Make sure the blood is warm enough for drinking." I commanded. I do not know why I was being so harsh. Cassidy glanced at me with concern, but quickly looked away. Thomas nodded and began to set off, dragging Cassidy along with him. "Cassidy, I must speak with you. Carry on, Thomas." I said as I grabbed Cassidy and headed into a roomclose tous.
She looked confused as I slammed the door behind us. "What is the matter?" She asked softly. "Him! Why was he touching you? Why were you letting him?" I demanded angrily. "Are you serious?" She asked with a small smile. "Why are you smiling?" I demanded, stepping closer to her. "Because of you. You're jealous." She simply stated. My mouth dropped open. I was jealous. I mustn't let her thinkI have a weakness. I decided to change the subject. "You know, love, my annual all hollow's eve ball is coming up soon. I should very much enjoy the pleasure of your presence there." I whispered seductively, slowly circling her. "Are you crazy? I can't go to your ball," she said. "And why ever not? I'm the host and I invite you." I said, coming around to face her. "I'm a servant girl, Count. I do not attend balls." She pointed out with a sigh. I grabbed her by the shoulders and brought her up close to me. "You dare to disobey me, Cassidy dear? You really, really shouldn't." I warned threateningly. She slapped my hands off of her shoulders and exited the room. How did I always seem to lose control of myself around her? I sighed and continued back on my way to my Brides' bedrooms.
CASSIDY'S POINT OF VIEW:
The nerve of him at some times! Can't he control his anger? I am getting rather sick and tired of his swift mood swings. Literally! Thomas and I were dashing about the kitchen and dining room, trying to get everything nice and tidy for the guests Dracula was having over tonight. How many guests he was having, I didn't know. We gathered up the best years of blood we could manage and boiled them over the fireplace. We would then sit them out awhile to cool off and that would probably be a good temperature for them to drink from. When I was younger, I found doing this was quite disturbing. I still do, I guess I'm just used to it.
Thomas and I double-checked the dining room to make sure everything was set. I was just about to head back into the kitchen when Thomas gasped in fright and grabbed his head. "What is it?" I asked. "Oh my God! How could I have missed that? I'm such an idiot!" He cried. Ok, now I'm scared. What happened? Thomas dashed to the table and grabbed a napkin. He then folded it a different way than it was left on the table as. He carefully placed it back on the table and scooted it up a bit so it was level with all the other napkins. I sighed in annoyance. That was what he was so worried about? My gosh. He then straightened his shirt collar and stepped back into the kitchen. I laughed and followed in behind him.
VERONA'S POINT OF VIEW:
My sisters and I were just informed that our guests would be arriving at anytime by our Master. Marishka and Aleera were walking and giggling ahead of me. I refused to gossip at the moment at hand. When Master had entered our quarters, something wasn't right. I almost could have sworn that I smelled Cassidy's scent on him. This troubled me. For I wasn't sure what to think of it. Then again, I did, but did not want to believe it. "Sister, what troubles you so?" Marishka asked out of the blue. I merely shook my head and said, "Nothing at all, love. Things just filling my head." Aleera slowed her pace down so she could fall into step with me. She took my hand and I took Marishka's. I decided to push my worries away, not wanting to cause a stir with my beloved sisters again.
We then skipped carelessly to the grand hallway. We settled down as our Master entered as well. He gave us a quick wink before wrapping his arms around us and closing his eyes. "Go to the dining room, my loves and wait as I greet our guests." He demanded softly, each giving us a small kiss on the back of the head. Aleera stepped ahead of us and giggled her cute little high-pitched laugh. "Come sisters! The party awaits us!" She growled happily. She grabbed our hands once more and pulled us into the dining room down the hall. Hopefully, tonight would take my mind off certain matters of anguish.
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