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Why Do I Smell Child?
The sun had just gone down behind the Transylvanian mountains. It was now just another cold, dark night, time for the count to arise. He flew up from the coffin he was sleeping in. He was expecting to be met by his three brides as usual, but instead he was met by nothing; there was no one. Where are my brides, he thought to himself. The count was puzzled. Maybe they were just out feeding.
The count walked out into the cold halls of his castle. The wind was blowing briskly. It made the hair on his neck stand up. He loved the feel of the cold air on his skin. He started down the hall to check and see if Verona was in her room, but then he caught the scent of something. What is that? The count stood for a moment smelling the air. No, it can't be… "Why do I smell a human in my castle?" he said aloud to himself. He walked further down the hall following the smell. He was led to the room next to Verona's.
He carefully opened the door not knowing what to expect. He peered inside and couldn't believe what he was seeing; a girl, a human girl was sleeping in the bed. The count walked up next to the bed. He steeped on a loose board making it squeak. The girl's eyes shot open. The count jumped back as the girl jumped out of the bed. "Who the hell are you and what are you doing in my castle!" said the count. Morgan did not answer, she feared the man. There was something about him that she didn't like. She just stepped back away from him.
The count stepped closer and said, "Speak I asked you a question." Again, Morgan said nothing. The count grabbed her by the throat and lifted her. Morgan began gasping for air. She then grabbed his arm. The count did not loosen his grip. The count felt his arm getting warmer; he didn't know what was happening. The next thing he knew, he was on the floor and the girl was running out of the room.
Morgan ran out of the room as fast as she could straight to Verona's room. "Verona…Verona there's someone else in the castle!" Verona got out of her bed and immediately knew what was happening. Morgan ran to Verona. "I don't know who he is; he just came in and demanded to know who I was." "It's ok I'll handle this."
The count entered the room followed by Aleera and Marishka. "Would you like to explain this Verona?" Verona stood between the count and Morgan and said, "Aleera, Marishka take her. I'll take care of this." Morgan walked to Aleera and they walked out of the room.
Once the door shut the count looked at Verona and said, "What is this madness! How dare you let a human in the castle without my permission! What were you thinking!" The count's eyes were now red with anger. "First, you need to calm down. We meant no harm by it." Verona put her hand on the count's arm and then took his hand. He seemed to calm down a bit. "Vlad, we found her in the woods and she was hurt. There was blood everywhere; we couldn't just leave her there. Then we brought her here and bandaged her up. Vlad, she is different. She has a strange power…" "Yes I know. I unfortunately experienced it. I am not inclined to keep her around. You need to get rid of her now!" Verona started to get angry. "She is an outsider to the world because of this power. You of all people should be able to understand. Vlad she has no place to go." "Come on Verona be realistic. What do you know about this girl? Huh?" "Not much because she doesn't trust anyone because of how everyone reacts to her. I was starting to get through to her, but thanks to you it probably did no good."
Verona walked to her balcony and looked out trying not to cry. She was so mad she didn't know what to do. She stood there for a moment and then felt two cold hands wrap around her waist. The count drew her close and said, "I can see this means a lot to you, so I will let her stay until she is healed. After that she's gone." Verona turned to him and said, "Thank you." The count and Verona shared a kiss.
Verona pulled away and said, "We need to get some things straight." The count was a bit puzzled. "Like what?" "Well, things like who you are." "That's easy I'm your husband." "But what about Marishka and Aleera?" "We could tell her that they are my sisters." "I guess that will work. Also, the whole vampire thing, lets keep that between us." The count smiled and said, "No problem. Well I guess I should go meet this girl." The count and Verona walked out of the room and down where Morgan was.
Morgan looked at the count and stiffened up. Verona walked to her and said, "It's ok. He's not going to hurt you." Morgan stayed silent not trusting her word. Aleera and Marishka backed off letting Verona next to Morgan. "Morgan this is my husband Vlad. He was off on business and came back early. He did not mean to harm you. Vlad, this is Morgan." The count drew closer and said, "I'm sorry, I was just surprised to see you. It is not often we have visitors." The count reached out to her and she backed away.
Verona just looked at the count. The count's face was flooded with anger, "Very well then. Marishka, Aleera come." The count gave a final glance to Verona and left with Marishka and Aleera. Morgan was relieved when the man left. She looked at Verona and said, "Verona, I know he's your husband, but I don't like him. There is just something about him…that's different." Verona put her hand on Morgan's shoulder and said, "That's ok, I understand. Come on it's late we should get back to bed. You can stay with me."
Verona and Morgan walked back upstairs to the room. "Go on I'll be in later." Morgan walked into the room. She climbed into the bed. She tried to sleep, but couldn't. Instead, she thought about everything that had happened over the past few days. She was glad she had someone like Verona around, but she was still worried about the count.
Verona walked into the room with the count, Marishka, and Aleera. "Vlad, I'm sorry…" The count interrupted, "Don't worry about it Verona. Just make sure her attitude towards me improves. No one in my castle will hate me. We are going to feed; you should stay here with the girl." "Ok" said Verona. She walked out of the room not knowing if the whole situation was going to work out. If she couldn't get Morgan and the count to get along something bad would happen.
Verona walked back into her room to find Morgan in her bed staring at the ceiling. "Can't sleep?" Morgan jumped and looked at Verona and said, "No, my mind is everywhere." Verona walked over and got into the bed. Morgan scooted over and put her head on Verona's shoulder. Verona was surprised but then wrapped her arms around the girl. Before long both Verona and Morgan were asleep.
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