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Kaya

Chapter 18; Project

Anne wake in her bed in Dracula's house, her head hurting as if she had been hit…again. She then felt a wet cloth being place on her forehead and she opened her eyes wide.

-Calm yourself, you have been drugged. Dracula murmured. Tomorrow night, we will go from that country. The…priest…will hunt us until he finds you and I don't want to deal with that. It's getting boring out here any way.

-Are you really Judas Iscariot? She asked in a whisper

-I am no longer. I died more than 2000 years ago Anne. I am not him any more. I have been punished and live as an undead since that day I hung myself.

Anne bowed her head, not knowing what to say. Then it hit her. Where would he take her now? She was scared. What if that priest was the only person that could save her from that mess? She sat up, her knees against her chest, shivering.

-Aren't you curious to know where we are going? He murmured, coming closer, placing his palm on the small of her back

-I'm afraid. She said, shaking her head

He smiled. He appreciated that she wasn't trying to lie to him about what she really felt. He then brushed his lips against her left ear.

-I am taking you home. He murmured, his voice echoing inside her, making her feel warmer, more calm even

-Home… She mumbled, wishing he meant her home country

Taking her chin with his thumb and index finger, he turned her head to face him and locked eyes with hers, nodding and smiling, as if he knew what she wanted to ask but did not dare.

-Yes my love. Your Quebec. Where would you like to live? Near Montreal, or further in the countryside?

She didn't answered his question. She only smiled and start to cry. Dracula took her in his arms, rocking her tenderly. Anne slowly pulled back, looking into his eyes that weren't green anymore, but almost black. Her heart start beating faster and as if he had used some of his trick, which he didn't, she placed her lips to his.

Well well, that's better than having her taking my hand. He said to himself, enjoying that kiss, without trying to deepening it. He wanted her, needed her, though, he didn't wanted to take advantage of the situation. It wasn't like him at all. He used to take what he wanted. She was changing him and he hated that feeling of being weak, but he loved her enough to remain a gentleman.

There was a knock on the door and Dracula broke the kiss as the door opened to the guy that was usually driving the car but was also the new cook for Anne. He had a tray with a light breakfast on it. He placed it in front of the young woman and quickly left the room.

-You must eat now. Dracula said, picking up the tray and placing it on Anne's lap. You need your strength. It'll be a long journey to Canada.

He raised from the bed and suddenly felt her hand in his. Turning to her, Dracula saw that she wasn't looking at him, but at their entwined hands. It's getting better and better. He smiled.

-The…the countryside…I'd like to live in the countryside. She said

If he hadn't a very powerful hearing, he would've probably miss her words. Yet, he heard them very well and it made him smile. He knelt by her side, keeping her hand in his, kissing her knuckles a few times.

-Choose the place you want to live and I shall find a house suitable for us. He smiled

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