This chapter goes out to Nadine! Thnx for all the help! luv ya:)
OCTAVIAN'S POINT OF VIEW:
She trembled with fear, which I would have hoped to be anticipation, and backed herself into the wall. Her beautiful green eyes darted nervously from side to side, probably hoping to find a way to get past me. I grinned and took another step towards her shaking form. My need, my want for her intensified as she pushed herself even more against the wall. She had no idea what an arousing position she was in.
"Octavian…please…" She breathed frantically as I leaned my head against her creamy white shoulder. I smiled into her hair, detecting the slightest scent of lavender, and hissed with pleasure. "Please what, my child?" I asked almost hopefully, brushing my lips against her soft earlobe.
She didn't answer and I finally tore myself away from her to gaze at her radiant face, which was now contorted in fear. "My dearest Cassidy…you left without a dance…" I said with a mock pout. She lowered her gaze to the floor and muttered softly, "Wasn't the first one enough…?" I chuckled softly and I could feel her tense.
Taking her by surprise, I pressed my aching body firmly against her and she gasped. I watched her lips part in shock and I took my chance and closed my eyes to lean in for a kiss from her sweet tasting lips. My lips met cold stone and I snapped my eyes open to see my lips touching the wall. I pulled away with a disgusted sneer and she turned her head away and closed her eyes.
I hissed angrily and grabbed her wrist. She cried out and looked to floor and I twisted her delicate arm to an angle that wouldn't be very comfortable. She grimaced in pain but did not meet my blazing eyes. I gripped her chin with my other hand and growled, "Look at me, Cassidy!" I felt a warm liquid run down my hand from her chin and realized she was crying.
My eyes softened a bit as she raised her eyes to look at me. I leaned down to kiss her and I gripped her chin harder when I felt her turn away. My lips met hers and I groaned with ecstasy. Forcing her mouth open with my tongue, I wrapped my arms tight around her waist when she struggled and tried to pull away.
I pulled back slightly and met her hard cold stare with a witty smirk. "I know, I don't wish to end this either, love, but I must do something before we can finish…" I said, lightly tracing her jaw, "…what we started." Her lips pursed and she whispered harshly, "You're disgusting."
I grinned crazily and brushed my lips against her ear as I replied, "Do stop with all the flatteries, my dear, I really must be off." She narrowed her eyes at me and looked me over nervously. I smiled and suggested with pretend enthusiasm, "Cassidy, my love, would you like to help me?"
Her lips trembled, but she answered clearly. "With what?" I grinned and grabbed the wrist she had been cradling and ignored her hiss of pain. "So glad you asked," I said with a smirk. I tugged her after me as I made my way out of the little dark corner we were in. "You get to help me prepare your lover's demise."
CASSIDY'S POINT OF VIEW:
I winced in pain as Octavian tugged me mercilessly out of the dark corner we were hiding in. I barely registered what was going on around me or where he was taking me. I followed behind him helplessly, trying to figure out what he had just said moments before.
He pulled at my swollen wrist he had twisted only moments ago as he tugged me sharply to the right. It only just became darker and colder as we traveled further down the dank corridors. I gasped in realization as my brain finally absorbed Octavian's bittersweet enthused words.
Demise. My lover's demise…Dracula's demise. He was going to kill my vampire? He couldn't! It's impossible. Dracula cannot die! Suddenly, Octavian stopped and I looked up at him perplexed and still dazed from what was happening. I parted my lips in shock when he suddenly pulled me to his chest and crushed his lips to mine.
I groaned in protest and pushed against his chest. His lips were unpleasantly cold upon mine and I shuddered. I could not help but imagine Dracula's lips upon my own. So soft and tender they were. Octavian pulled away and caressed my cheek and I surprised myself by not pulling away.
I saw Dracula in front of me. He was tenderly brushing his fingers against my cheek and I sighed, leaning desperately into his touch. He moaned and whispered, "Devil, Cassidy…I could not go another step without touching you…" I smiled and leaned against his chest. He stiffened but soon wrapped his arms around my waist and pressed me to him. "Vladislaus…" I breathed.
That's when I was snapped back to reality. I was harshly pushed to the ground and I winced as I landed on my bruised wrist. "Vladislaus?" He cried angrily. I raised my glazed eyes up to see a furious Octavian glaring down at me. Oh God! I touched him! I let him touch me! I let my thoughts of Dracula take over his form.
I noticed something in Octavian's eyes change and my own eyes widened in terror. He was going to snap any minute! I pushed against the cold floor and stumbled to my feet, willing them to carry me away from Octavian. I rushed down the hall, breathing heavily and aching more with every step.
As I reached the end of the hall, two hands grabbed me painfully by the shoulders and I let out a scream of terror that was quickly cut off by Octavian's hand. I struggled hopelessly in his arms as he pinned me to the wall. Tears ran down my cheeks and spilled over the rim of the hand that was clamped over my mouth.
"Leaving so soon? Don't you wish to help me?" Octavian whispered harshly into my ear. I muttered incoherent pleas into his hand and he pretended to try and understand what I was saying. He frowned and leaned closer. "Forgive me, love, but I just can't understand a word you're saying!" He said unsympathetically. I closed my eyes and pushed harder at his chest with my clenched fists, which were now bloody from being thrown into the stony walls.
"Now, since you're just a bit too excited and can't seem to behave…" he began, but I kneed him in the groin before he could finish. He didn't make a move but his eyes closed a moment before opening them and setting them on mine, a satisfied grin on his face. "And you just can't seem to keep your hands off of me long enough to cooperate, I'll just have to…" he quickly snapped my head against the wall and I immediately fell into the welcoming darkness.
OCTAVIAN'S POINT OF VIEW:
Her eyes fluttered shut and she fell into an unconscious heap into my arms. "…take matters into my own hands." I muttered to her still form. I took a moment to glance over the little angel in my arms before sliding my arm under her legs and lifting her up. Now…to the dungeons.
Lady Kathrin: I kno...but...look at the size of those...grapes! can i have some? lol! ya! i put the "intensified" thingy in there for u lol! hope u enjoyed it! Now, katie, u kno i give u all those cliffhangers because i love u! hehe! Oh my gosh! gerard actually said those things to u? wow! U don't need to be on the end of ur seat to see what octopus does to cass cuz u practically read this whole stinkin chapter on msn! lol! review! luv ya!
Riah Riddle: Yes...Octavian will be in serious serious trouble...and will most likely get his ass kicked! but at least not until the next chapter! hehe! thnk u for the review!
Vampygirl: Sorry bout the cliffy lol! hope u liked this chapter!
Diner123: I sure hope ur butt is feelin better! i really kicked that sucker didn't i? lol! thnx so much for ur review! lol and guess what...i dedicated this chapter to u...and ur butt! lol! hey, if u read the very last sentence of this chapter...it is our quote! TO THE DUNGEONS! lol luv ya!
Ivory Core: Thank you so much! Ur definitely right about Octavian bein in deep shit...cuz hes in it! lol
Shero: Thank you so much! i hope drac comes soon too:)
Gem: Gemmy gemmy gem gems! lol! yes...indeed u kno what is goin to happen, but...DID U EXPECT THAT? lol jk! yes...drac better hurry up...i can see him now...flyin his lil wingies off to find cass.. lol! what a sight! thnx for updating on ur story and don't forget to review mine!...wink wink luv ya!
Almost-Lost-Hope6: lol! hey u showed up at the ball! glad u got the invitation! lol thnx for reviewing! u make my day!
Velfin: Thank you bunches:)
DraculaluvsAmy: Thank you and update soon:)
Joker: I cannot assure drac will come...but hey...u never kno! thnx for the review:)
Fortune Zyne: Very wise about the attempt rape...but we must to see if Octy ever gets around to it! ;)
Ethlena: Thank you so much! i'm glad u like the different povs! hope u liked this chapter!
Blondeheroine: Omg! First i have to say thank you so so much and i am really flattered! I'm glad that u approve of Cassidy's character, lol! I would absolutely love to discuss my story with you! It would be awesome for i am writing a sequal to this story! i would also love to write one with u as well:D I'm excited lol! I wanted to email u but i had some trouble finding ur address, but of course u know mine: Again, i thank you so much for your review and i eagerly await your next! i hope to hear from u soon:)
AnotherBlastedRomantic: lol, Octavian is what we call a dashing, charming...SNAKE! lol, he is very handsome and very charming..but he's just so...perverted, as u said! lol! i'm glad u brought up Thomas cuz he might be makin an appearance in the next chapter...along with drac...and perhaps his brides! lol i cracked up at ur Cinderella comparisons! thnx for the great reviews:D
Jasmine Signet: The sequal is definitely being put into the process, lol, so don't u wry! thnx for the awesome reviews! tear u r just so faithful:D
Ethalas Tuath'an: Octavian is a never give upper! lol drac will most definitely be makin an appearance in the next chapter...along with some other characters hehe! i guess u'll have to wait and find out! o the anticipation! lol! thnx for the reviews:D
Maddie: Don't wry! i will definitely make a sequal! omg! i loved ur review! it really brightened my day! i was absolutely flattered! yes, Octavian is just...there is no word for his gayness, lol and poor Thomas...what am i gonna do with him...i'll do somethin with drac tho! hehe! lol, i'm so so glad u liked how i wrote the ball! gosh i wish i could go to a Masque too!...u kno what...lets go together! we can go shoppin for the dresses and be the belles of the ball! sweet! can't wait for that...in our dreams lol! thank u again:D my lil faithful reviewer, you!
Forensic Photographer711: Omg! Thank You! I'm very excited that u read it ALL in one day! i'm glad that it caught ur attention! i hope this chapter rocked ur sox lol! thnx again:)
Thank you all my beloved readers! As you probly kno, this story is coming quickly to an end...BUT...my sequal will begin shortly after my last chapter! no worries! love ya all! Countess Alana