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DRACULA'S POINT OF VIEW:
"Are you well fed darlings?" I asked with a frown. They looked between each other uncomfortably before looking to me and shaking their heads. I nodded. "Yes. Yes, me neither." I said with a sigh. "Shall we hunt?" Aleera asked with a small smile. I kissed her forehead and said, "Why not? Go on, then. Oh, and bring me back a snack!" They cackled evilly and twisted into their demonic forms before flying off the balcony of the lounge. My guests had left about a half hour ago. Octavian suggested that he ought to come stay here with us a week's time before the ball. I merely sneered, wanting to rip his head off, but my Brides quickly agreed to the compromise. Of course, that was just their nature. I looked around the room, suddenly bored. I then smirked to myself. I wonder what Cassidy is up to?
CASSIDY'S POINT OF VIEW:
"Ok, one syllable!" Thomas shouted, rear end almost off the couch. This was our nightly game of charades and, as usual, I was winning. I smiled and tapped my ear. "Sounds like!" Thomas practically screamed. I nodded excitedly and thought of a word that would rhyme with my word. I began to throw my arms around in the air and jumped up and down. Thomas frowned and said, "Crazy woman?" I stopped what I was doing and frowned at him. I just shook my head and thought of something else. I blushed a little and pointed to my backside. "Butt?" Thomas asked. I shook my head. "Ass? Bottom? Arse? Tooshie? Buttocks?"
I stomped my foot and shook my head. "Uh…rear!!" I jumped in the air with joy and pointed at him excitedly. I put my hands to my ears and stuck my up one finger on each side. "What in God's name are you doing, Cass?" He asked, his lip twitching with confusion. I got on all fours and kept my hands on my ears. "Cow? Uh…moose? Ok, I give up, what is it??" Thomas squirmed. "Deer…" I replied with a smirk. "Moose? Cow? Where do you get those out of rear?" I asked. "Well…I'm not sure…" Thomas said, furrowing his eyebrows. I laughed and slapped him upside the head. "Ouch! What was that for?" He asked in disbelief. "For your stupidity." I simply said, sitting on the couch next to him. He laid his head on my shoulder and sighed. "I could go for a vacation." "Thomas, in all of our years here, have we ever gotten a vacation?" I asked tilting my head to look at him. He thought a moment then shook his head. "Well, I think I might turn in." I said, not moving. Thomas nodded and yawned, standing up. He held out his hands and I grabbed them. He pulled me up with a grunt. "Next game, I get to go first."
DRACULA'S POINT OF VIEW:
As I made my way down the hall, I heard the sound of my Brides. Back so soon? Didn't they just leave? All of a sudden, they were standing right before me. They smiled at me. Marishka and Verona pushed Aleera forward with a giggle. "Master…we brought you back a little something." She said with a grin. I raised an eyebrow. I then frowned when I heard the meow of a cat. Aleera brought her hands out from behind her back and she held a small cat. "It's a little pussy cat!" She said with delight. Goody. Just what I've wanted. "Hmmm. Thank you dears." I said, grabbing the cat with disgust. They smiled happily and jumped up and down. "How did you feed so quickly?" I asked in wonderment. They were saying something about hunters in the woods, but I was too busy trying to get the cat to stop licking my hand. Sick little creatures, they are. "Listen, loves, before you retire to bed, send Cassidy to my quarters." I commanded, rubbing my wet hand on my pants. "Why?" Aleera asked with confusion. "Because I said so!" I hissed before walking away.
ALEERA'S POINT OF VIEW:
The sisters sent me to find Cassidy. What a treat. I checked the kitchen, but she was not there. Not wanting to search the palace for her, I closed my eyes and pictured her in my head. She was in the west wing, heading towards her room. I giggled and transported myself in front of her. She gasped and took a step back. "Cassidy, my love, the Master commands that you go to his room at once." I said taking a step towards her. "Oh…did he say why?" She asked meekly. "Why no, he did not." I replied. I looked her over. What could attract the Master to her so much, that neither I, nor the other Brides could? "Well, are you not going to go?" I asked after a moment. She jumped slightly, as if she was off in her own little world. She then nodded her head in respect and went off down the hall. I watched curiously as she turned the corner. "What to do about her? What to do?"
CASSIDY'S POINT OF VIEW:
I was making my way down the cold corridors, thinking about just what Dracula wanted. As I came to his door, I wondered if I should knock. Who cares? I stepped in and looked around the room. I landed my eyes on Dracula and gasped. He was holding a cat above his head, his teeth protruding hungrily from his mouth. "Stop!" I cried, rushing to his side. He looked at me in surprise and his teeth shrunk back to their normal size. "What?" He asked, a shocked grin on his face. "Put the cat down!" I said trying to grab the cat from his hand. He chuckled and held the cat up higher above his head. I glared at him and he lowered the cat a bit more and I jumped after it, only for him to raise it higher again. "What are you doing?" I asked incredulously.
"Amusing myself." He said with a sly grin. "Oh, really…" I said, but as I did I quickly jumped up and pushed the cat out of his hand. He snickered and I went to grab the cat, but he tripped me. I fell into his arms and he smirked down at me. "Back in my arms so soon, my love?" He asked knowingly. "Maybe because you tripped me?" I said with a sarcastic sneer. He frowned and let go of me and I hit the floor. Ouch! Jerk! "I heard that. Jerk, am I? That's not very nice." He said with a small chuckle. I rolled my eyes as he helped me up. I looked around the room for the cat. Hmm. Where did it go? All of a sudden, two cold arms snaked their way around my waist. He leaned his head in the crook of my neck and sighed, "I missed you last night." I did not say anything; I was way too busy relishing his gentle touch. He then began to plant little teasing icy kisses down my neck. I moaned and leaned into his chest. He placed his hands on my hips and turned me roughly to look him in the eye. "What are you doing tonight?" He asked. "Not much." I replied. "Hmm. No plans?" He said in mock sadness. I simply shrugged and headed towards the door. He grabbed my hand and swung me back into his chest. "Where are you going, dear?" I sighed, "Well, obviously you didn't want me for anything, so I'm going to bed." "I wish for your company tonight, Cassidy. I need you." He whispered seductively in my ear. Oh, darn his sexy accent. Darn his splendid touch! DARN HIS SINNISTER ATTRACTIONS!! He pulled me into a passionate kiss and I widened my eyes. How am I going to do this? Working for a man I just might happen to love and his 3 brides. This is crazy.
I pulled away suddenly and cast my eyes downwards. "I'm sorry…I just can't…not tonight." I stuttered softly. He lifted my chin up to look at him. "I do not want that, Cassidy. I merely do not want to be alone this morning. Will you stay here?" He asked softly. I guess that wouldn't be so bad. I nodded slowly and he smiled. He then pulled me to the other side of his room and led me behind a curtain. My eyes widened at the sight of his coffin. He kept walking towards it but I stopped dead in my tracks. He noticed this and frowned. "Cassidy?" "Yeah, I'm sorry, but that is not going to work for me." I said. "It's not as bad as what you think." He said unconvincingly. Right. "No thank you." Came my stubborn reply. He sighed and nodded. He then motioned with his hand to his master bed and looked at me for approval. I smiled and turned my head away. He suddenly picked me up and placed me on the bed. He then lied down beside me and enveloped my into his embrace. I snuggled into his chest feeling safe and complete.
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