Chapter 14
(Surrender to Darkness)
Katie's point of view
I opened my eyes and caught a glimpse of the color of dawn just entering the sky. I felt a sense of fear at what those colors meant. My time of safety was over. My three days to recover had passed far more quickly than I had anticipated or would have wanted. I'd silently hoped somehow Parker would show up and save me.
Slowly I slipped out of the black sheets and crimson comforter. I wrapped my arms around myself as I walked over to the window where the drapes were still pulled back for me to look out. Standing out the window I couldn't hear a sound of any form. It was deftly quiet. If a pin had dropped it might have sounded like a cannon going off.
The sky was still primarily dark but I could see the outline of things below now. My eyes went looking to the base of the castle off to the far right before I could stop them. I knew somewhere in that direction was Danielle. I was thankful that the count had stopped the torture of Dennis' mother. The count might see her as his pet but I didn't. The screams that had filled the air in the distance still haunted me. I rubbed my arms briskly as goose bumps covered them at the memory of the woman's agonizing screams.
"Cold?" I stiffened as I suddenly heard Dracula's voice.
I hated vampires were so quiet. "Memories," I said trying to not let my surprise show. I didn't look at the creature of darkness. I kept my eyes forward in hopes the soothing colors might help me calm down.
"Memories?" He asked taking a place behind me. "They must not be pleasant to cause such a reaction." His voice was calm and gentle. I felt him brush the hair away from the left side of my neck. He placed a gentle kiss on the side of my neck before saying, "I shall have to distract you from such memories," He said huskily as his left arm circled my waist puling me back against him.
"I'll be fine," I assured him and started to pull away from my kidnapper. His grip instantly tightened.
"I believe you made a request a few days ago and I have fulfilled both," The count said taking hold of the back of my neck. His arm fell from my waist and the creature stepped around to face me; keeping his hand around the back of my neck.
My blue eyes looked into his dark eyes and I knew he sensed my fear. "I have been very patient with you my bride." I kept silent but feared what he would say and do.
Dracula's point of view
My bride's fear was so abundant it took effort for me not to bask in it. I mildly wondered if she realized her body had started to barely tremble. It was interesting really. She was so afraid and yet my brown haired beauty was not begging for mercy. Her eyes held fear but also, hidden in them, was strength.
"I believe we made a deal," I told her as I glanced her face and hair over before allowing my eyes to travel down to where her breasts were covered by burgundy satin. I saw her swallow hard out of the corner of my eye, but ignored it. "I ended my pet's torment as you requested. Didn't I?"
Slowly my blue eyed bride nodded. There had not been a single scream from Danielle in three days. Her eyes looked at the ground between us. Gently I released the back of her neck and gently traveled my hand around the side of her neck and to the small amount of cleavage the gown awarded me.
I allowed my finger to travel outside her gown between her breasts before stopping at her waist. "You're lover enjoyed you quite well." Katie looked up at me unable to hide her surprise before she took on a very uneasy appearance. "Yes, I witnessed what you and my enemy were doing the night before I came for you." She went to speak and then closed her mouth.
An arrogantl smile crossed my face as I looked at the woman before me. "You will perform on me as you did him." I took her left hand and walked her over to the bed. "I believe you started here." For a moment she just looked at me. "I'm waiting." She started to go down on her knees and I stopped her. "I believe it started with a passionate kiss."
I didn't wait for her to agree or disagree. I grabbed her and kissed her hard and long. I rubbed a hand over her breast causing her to gasp and slipped my tongue into her beautiful mouth. I kissed for several moments before abruptly stopping. "Now you may continue." I waited and with an aura of defeat around her she began undressing me. It wasn't long and she was on her knees while I sat naked on the bed.
The feel of Katie's mouth was almost too much for me to take. It bothered me she'd done this for my enemy but he would never feel her again. A moan escaped me as I enjoyed the sensations she had caused. I mildly wondered if my enemy had taught her or if she had already known. Either way didn't matter. She was mine now.
Katie removed her mouth and I watched as she stood up and came to straddle me. I grabbed the sides of her gown and lifted it over her head revealing her completely naked body to me. "Beautiful," I said and pulled her forward. Katie was silent and glanced away as she slid me inside her. Katie began to move and any thoughts left me. It wasn't long and she brought me far sooner than I had expected.
Katie's point of view
I hated pleasing the count but I had made a deal. I felt almost relieved as I felt Dracula release inside me. He'd gotten what he wanted and it was over. Instantly I started to remove myself from the count.
"What are you doing?" Dracula asked stopping me and pulling me back down so he was still inside me. "It wasn't only once," He said knowingly. Before I could react I was on my back and the count was thrusting into me with a rhythm he desired.
I didn't fight him as he made use of my body. It wouldn't have mattered if I did. I'd lose and he'd simply be more forceful. Seeing a pleased look on his face, though, I looked away. It was only a moment and I felt him slow his thrusts. Surprised I looked at him; I don't know why.
He gave me a pleased smile and said, "I will make this a night you shall never forget." He pulled very slowly out of me until he was barely inside me and then suddenly plunged even deeper. A moan escaped me before I could stop it. "Yes Katie, you will enjoy me."
Parker's point of view
I was more than happy to be off the plane and finally in Hungary. Monica, Sonya, and Memphis had all gotten on to me on the plane about my patience. I knew they were right but thoughts of Katie being locked up in the Count's castle had me on edge. I wanted to get to her and get her out of their before the count could do any permanent damage to her. Dracula wanted to make her his bride. That meant turning her under a harvest moon. We had only a week and my beauty's fate would be sealed if we didn't reach her.
"Where are we meeting?" I asked as we got onto a bus to head into town.
"Calvinist Great Church," Memphis replied quietly as we sat down. "Everyone will meet there," He added in a hushed tone."
At first I didn't know why he was being quiet and then it dawned on me. This close to Dracula even if there weren't servants there would be people loyal to him. I gave a nod and fell silent as the bus headed for downtown. 'We're coming Katie,' I thought to myself. 'Hold on just a little longer.' Silently I prayed whatever was happening at the castle that he wasn't hurting her.
Brock's point of view
I walked through the halls feeling calmer than I had in days. The use of Sasha had helped me tremendously. I was a little disappointed I hadn't been very gentle with her. My needs blocked out anything else. Unfortunately I hadn't realized at first it was Sasha's first time. I did feel bad I'd been so caught up in my anger with Danielle it hadn't become apparent to me until it was too late.
I turned the corner and seeing a blonde woman bent over dusting I couldn't help but smile. I cocked my head to the side and watched her backside as she reached further back behind some displayed vases to clean.
It took effort not to groan as a rush of arousal rushed through me at the memory of taking her from behind in one of the guest rooms.
I watched as the young pretty maid turned around, having finished, and froze at the site of me. It was almost instant tears entered her eyes. "Please don't hurt me," She pleaded.
Fear radiated off her in such strong waves I felt it even though I am not a vampire. Slowly I walked towards her. I saw her tremble and realizing I might appear powerful I slowed my pace. Her eyes fell to the ground almost instantly.
"Shhh," I told her as I gently cupped her chin an forced her to look at me. "I am sorry about yesterday," I said soothingly. "Had I realized I would have done things differently." I watched as hope entered her eyes. "The counts pet just had me too upset."
I rubbed a hand over the side of right cheek. "You my beauty calmed me." Gently I took the duster out of her right hand and dropped it to the ground. "A woman as beautiful as you should be worshipped," I told her.
It was almost instant the maid calmed. Her eyes closed at the feel of my hand on her cheek. Gently I put my left arm around her back and pulled her forward. "I want to worship you," I said smoothly. Very gently I pulled her head closer and gave her a passionate kiss.
In virtually no time at all Sasha's arms were around my neck and she was responding to me in kind. I kissed her a few times before I stopped and looked at her once again. Her lips were barely parted and I knew I had her breathless. "Have you seen the Count's pet?" I asked.
"No," The blonde beauty replied.
"I was so good to her Sasha. There was nothing I wouldn't do for her," I told her as I stroked Sasha's hair. "Our Master was even going to make her a servant like me and grant her immortality. Then she ran. I was devastated. The Count was very upset to. That's why we have both been…a bit aggressive as of late."
Sasha listened to me but kept quiet. "Come I think it's only fair you see who caused you so much discomfort yesterday." Taking her by the hand I began leading her toward the dungeon.
Katie's point of view
I don't know how much time had passed when I woke from my nap. I glanced around the room and was glad to find I was alone. Tears began to slide down my cheeks as I recalled what the creature had done to me.
I could still feel him inside me while the sound of my moans filled my head. Yes my moans. I'd tried to hold it in and ignore it but in the end I couldn't. Dracula may be evil and a creature of Darkness but he knew how to make a woman feel good against their own wishes. He knew how to make a woman want him. I hated knowing at one point he'd pulled out a little and it was my arms that had pulled him back slipping him deeper inside me.
The Count was not what I wanted. I wanted Parker. I wanted my handsome blonde slayer. Dracula had just unleashed so much passion I had been unable to resist the sensations he caused. My body had betrayed me and in the end willing or unwilling I had surrendered to darkness and its passion.