I awoke the next morning with my face buried in Alucard's chest. For once, he looked relaxed and content with himself. The emerald green comforter was pushed around our feet as we battled with it during the night. I placed a soft kiss on his chest and I heard a small giggle escape his lips.
"That tickles…" He murmured in a tired voice. He softly pushed me away from his chest to look at me.
"How'd you sleep, Iona?" He asked while placing a small kiss on my forehead.
"Wonderfully Alucard… How about yourself?" I replied.
"Better than any sleep I've ever gotten throughout my entire life." He smiled at me before again pulling me close to him. I breathed into his skin, letting my fingers trace the firmness of his muscles. His little giggles continued gradually increasing as I found more sensitive areas on his skin. As quickly as I had found the most ticklish spot on his side, he spun and was able to overpower me. He was above me, using his arms to keep his face propped above mine.
"Play with fire love, you're going to get burned." His lips collided with mine. His tongue snuck past my lips and into my mouth. I moaned softly into his mouth as he worked for little circles with our tongues. Every movement was gentle but held so much power over my being. We stayed like this for several minutes, and in the end, I wished it hadn't stopped.
"You look amazing in my clothes, Iona." I laughed and wrapped my arms around the back of his neck. I let my fingers comb through his silky hair along the way. I poked him kindly while letting the words roll off my tongue,
"I love you too Alucard…"
A couple of weeks had passed since our little escapade. Our love got more intense as the days went by. Alucard had left the castle for a couple of days to finally send out my orders and stock up on food from nearby villages. I worried when he was away, the only thing that made it better was sleeping in his large bed, which I know he didn't mind. I spent some time cleaning up more areas of the castle, trying my best to make the spaces we occupied looked lived in.
I washed old comforters, sheets, and odd-looking pieces of clothing that I found strewn about the castle halls. I dusted old shelves and put away any lingering books that needed tending to. I swept the carpets and ridded the floor of any lingering mud and dirt from the worst of the cold winter months. I knew Alucard was set to return any day and hoped my avid cleaning would bring a smile to his face.
I didn't think of myself as a 'housewife', but my actions readily disobeyed my thoughts. I was a magician with powers far beyond those of my ancestors. I learned new spells from the book Alucard let me read and learned even more through Alucard's teachings. He was knowledgeable and I envied that about him. I wish I was able to retain even ten years of the things he knew about the world.
After spending hours cleaning the castle and its grounds, I bathed myself in warm water. I really wanted to surprise Alucard by wearing a dress. I generally dressed casually, I never thought I looked good in dresses. But for this one time, I wanted to dress nicely to see Alucard's slim smile. I yearned for that smile.
I walked from room to room in search of a dress. I eventually came upon one that was simple yet utterly elegant. A black, floor-length gown hung before me. It had small silver stitching along the hems and puffy sleeves. A tight corset at the waistline and a broad open chest accent piece.
I pulled the dress around my hips, noting that it would be just a smidge too large for my tiny body. Regardless, I pulled the dress on and carefully yet methodically laced the corset up my back. I found a mirror and gasped at my appearance. I looked amazing, but it was oddly unusual for me. The gasp I let escape my lips was that of shock, yet I loved how I looked. My light blonde hair had grown significantly, reaching just past my breasts in soft waves. My blue eyes seemed brighter and a smile was strung across my face.
I wiped my hands down the dress, ridding it of any lingering wrinkles. I turned to face the door when I heard the castle doors swing open. Laughs could be heard and male and female voices echoed in the corridor. I stepped out into the hallway and saw two faces that I recognized. Trevor and Sypha cackled in the entryway. But when their gaze met mine, I knew in an instant that they didn't recognize me. They spoke amongst themselves before turning to face me head-on. Armed.
"Woah, Woah. This is a big misunderstanding." I said as I swung my arms above my head in a truce. I knew that in Belmont's eyes, I looked exactly like a vampire and that he wanted me dead. Especially since I was occupying his friend's castle.
"I don't think so," Trevor said before hurling his whip at me. Sypha stood close to Trevor's side, beginning to form ice at her hands. I sighed letting my hands drop to my sides,
"I'm sorry… But you happened to pick a fight with the wrong girl…" I spoke harshly, letting my eyes furrow in anger. Weeks prior Alucard had imbued my longsword with similar magic to his. I was now able to freely command it without even grazing the hilt. I silently commanded my sword in Sypha's direction, being careful not to let it touch her. She was hardly a threat to me. Belmont on the other hand could easily kill me if I didn't put up a fight. I pinned Sypha in a corner and surrounded her in a large wall of ice while I began to calculate my moves toward Trevor.
The end of the Morning Star whizzed past my head. I let electricity run through my body and out my hands toward Belmont's direction.
"Stop this at once!" A loud voice rang through the hall. Alucard stepped in front of Trevor's long whip, his back facing me.
"Fuck you! She's trespassing!" Trevor screamed out. Sypha made her way out of the corner and I let the ice dissipate from around her. I sheathed my sword and watched as Alucard walked angrily toward me. I took a couple of steps back, but he reached me at a fast pace. Alucard grabbed my chin and kissed me. Hard. It took my breath away how tender he could be even in a fit of anger.
"Belmont… If you ever try to harm an individual in my home again, consider yourself dead." Alucard's voice was stern. I watched as Belmont wrapped up his whip and clipped it to his side.
"I'm sorry… She just looked… I don't know how to say this… Vampire'y'..." Belmont looked embarrassed.
"You best choose your next words very carefully Belmont." Alucard smeared back. Sypha interjected herself,
"I think what my friend Trevor here is trying to say is that the clothing she is wearing makes her look like a vampire."
Alucard sighed, "That's even worse than what Belmont would've said. Also, what if she is a vampire or not? Look at who you're speaking to."
I placed my hand lovingly in the middle of Alucard's back,
"Besides, we've met before. Although I already know that you both didn't recognize me. I'm Iona, we met briefly in Targoviste. I provided some aid when you guys came looking for it."
Trevor and Sypha fell over in laughter at their mistake. I looked at Alucard, searching for some sort of answer but he just shook his head,
"They've been out on the road for far too long. Could you show them to the far west wing? It's the furthest wing from ours and I refuse to listen to them a moment longer."
"Of course Darling." I addressed him and watched as he walked toward the direction of our room.
"Belmont! Belnades! Pull yourselves together and follow me!" I barked. They looked at me in fear. My voice came off a little more commanding than I would've hoped.
"Night is falling fast and I'd like to show you both where you'll be staying." The two of them followed behind me like puppies nipping at my heels.
"Are either of you hungry?" I said as I reached their room.
"Oh no thank you. We ate before arriving, but we appreciate the offer." Sypha answered.
"If you have beer, I'll take three pints!" Belmont quipped. Sypha glared at him before they both disappeared into the bedroom, closing the door gently behind them.
I quietly walked back to the north wing. Arriving at Alucard's door and knocking gently. I hesitated after knocking. Why was I knocking on the bedroom door I had been lovingly invited to stay in?
"Come in." Alucard's annoyed voice spoke out. I entered awkwardly, unable to explain the questioning that rushed over me.
"Oh. Iona. Come here, love." His voice turned from annoyed to loving and I knew I had no reason to question anything about what I was doing. I walked towards him, the long gown trailing at my feet.
"Where did you find this?" He asked while grabbing my waist and pulling my hips towards him. I blushed,
"It was in one of the far rooms… I think on the East side of the castle. I apologize if I overstepped going that far in the castle."
"Iona… This is your home now, you can go wherever you damn well, please. Never apologize for traveling about your home," He placed a kiss on my forehead. "Besides, you look absolutely beautiful in this dress. It had to have been one of my mothers because it's far too long on you. My mother was fairly tall, but I prefer your small frame." He looked me in the eyes and let that fucking gorgeous smile form across his lips.
"I've waited two long days to see that smile Alucard." I let my finger follow the line of his lips before gently pulling away. He laughed melodically,
"I will get a tailor out here to measure you so you can have custom-made dresses that fit you perfectly. Thank you for cleaning the castle love. But know that you don't have to do that. You're not my slave, you're my lover. That reminds me…" Alucard turned away from me, releasing my waist from his grasp. He rummaged through a bookbag and pulled out a small muslin bag.
"I had an old acquaintance of mine make these for us." He let the contents of the bag fall into his hand and two shiny white gold rings hit the palm of his hand before continuing,
"The easiest way I can explain these rings is that they act as a sort of homing signal. It gives me a general feel of the distance that separates us no matter how far apart we may become. Not only that… But if you feel pain, I feel it also, but in a duller sense. Consider it as a sort of promise ring." He caressed my cheek before sliding the ring onto my ring finger. I looked up at him while rolling a strand of his hair between my fingers,
"A promise of what?" I knew exactly what the promise was, but I wanted to hear him say it aloud. His gaze turned stern, yet soft and sexy,
"A promise to marry you, Iona. A promise to never lose you. And a promise to call you to mine for the rest of eternity." I melted into his chest. I marveled at the fact that he could say something so loving and heartfelt so easily. I struggled to find the words half the time, but he spoke to me so easily.
I felt a warm sensation grow between my legs. Was I turned on? Fuck, I was turned on. And the moment I realized it, I knew Alucard could sense it. He was a vampire after all. Not much could easily get past his heightened senses. Alucard began placing soft kisses up and down my neck. I closed my eyes as his lips traveled the small length of exposed skin in the dress.
Continually kissing my neck and what little exposed chest of mine there was, he picked me up and carried me over to our bed. He took a moment to look into my eyes before continuing. He swiftly pulled at the thin lace that tied the corset together, which, in turn, let him pull the dress off my body. Leaving me only in my underwear, he made his way down my body placing soft kisses on my skin. He looked back up at me when he reached the mound between my legs. His gaze was sexy, yet powerful.
He caressed my inner thighs, pushing them apart when he was finished letting the goosebumps crawl across my skin.
"I'm going to make you mine. If at any point you want me to stop, tell me to stop. How you're feeling is far more important to me than that of either of us feeling pleasure." I nodded at him, grinning shyly. He pulled my underwear off, throwing them off the side of the bed. He undressed over me and I watched his every move, his eyes never parted from mine.
He laid part of his body weight on top of me. Naked body against naked body. I closed my eyes shyly.
"No love… Look at me as I enter you." Alucard spoke softly into my ear. My eyes shot to his, and as quickly as he finished speaking to me, a large moan left my lips. His length entered my body. Pleasure and a bit of pain overpowered me. I arched my back as Alucard found a slow rhythm pumping back and forth into me. I moaned softly each time he pushed back in. His length goes in a bit further each time. I gripped the sheets tightly between my fingers. Not in pain but in pleasure. Every now and then I heard little moans escape Alucard's lips. He placed his lips against mine, letting my moans escape into his mouth.
He wrapped his arms tightly around my frame while continuing the rhythm he had made. His lips never left mine even for a moment. Before I could take another breath, he slammed into me. His full length went into me in one swift motion. I moaned in one breath and let out a small cry of pain in the next. Alucard slowed for a moment, checking over me, but I motioned for him to continue.
After an hour or so, Alucard brought himself to a finish, leaving his load inside me. I came too and I struggled to regain my senses.
"You're okay, beautiful…" He said as he gently stroked my long hair, laying beside me. I turned into him, letting myself breathe in the scent of the room and his sweat. He smelled like fresh flowers, never once did he ever smell like the common scent of death.
"Let's bathe love." He looked down at me, pulling my bottom lip into his mouth. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he picked me up to carry me to the bathroom. We bathed in warm water. Alucard pinned me to his body mid-bath and started flicking my already tender nub.
"Mmmmm…" I moaned out.
"You're mine, Iona. You're body, heart, and mind. It's only for me to see. Do you understand?" I nodded quickly in reply.
"I want to hear you say it, Iona. Tell me that you're mine." Alucard groaned as he picked up the pace flicking my nub between his nimble, slender fingers.
"Ahh… I'm yours Alucard. Only yours." I breathed before letting the orgasm run through my body.
"That's more like it beautiful. Don't forget that I also claim to be yours, Iona."
"I love you dearly Alucard and I deeply appreciate your sentiment, but I'm so tired." I moaned, letting the last bits of the orgasm leave me.
"I understand. It's been a long day for you dear." Alucard picked me up into his arms and I curled up into his warmth. I nuzzled my head into his neck and he gently pushed his head up against mine. He laid me down first and pulled the covers up over me.
"I'll be right back, I promise." He kissed my forehead before heading out into the hall. I waited patiently for him, only letting my eyes close, not fully drifting off to sleep. Alucard entered again a few minutes later, two mugs in his hands. He set one down on his nightstand. Gently nudging my shoulder, I opened my blue eyes to look at him,
"Drink this. It's that tea you like. It will replenish some of your energy for now and let you get a good night's rest." I smiled through tired, squinty eyes. I took weary sips of my tea before the tiredness got the best of me. I fell asleep, sitting up, tea in hand…