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Chapter 20 - Rejection

"Have some more herbal tea, Lord Kaname," Hanaka said as she gestured to the tea pot. Kaname turned his gaze to her after staring for some time into space. He nodded stiffly. The crimson haired woman picked up the tea pot and poured the tea into his tea cup, "You haven't been to visit me in such a while? Is court really that diverting?"

"I have been busy," Kaname replied succinctly.

"Being king is hard… especially when you aren't getting any sexual satisfaction from your one and only beloved," Hanaka added cheekily. Kaname looked up at her blankly. Hikari had been filling his thoughts in the days that followed their exchange of blood. He knew that only a lover could quench his thirst completely and it was obvious that Hikari had done so. Hikari had then proceeded to drink his blood but made no indication that it quenched her thirst as it had done for him.

"Have you had any blood lately," Hanaka asked and Kaname nodded. Hanaka's hands balled up into fists, crushing the emerald velvet of her dress, "Who from, Kaname?"

"Hikari," Kaname answered. Hanaka glared at him harshly.

"What? You too blood from her? How dare you! You're only supposed to be drinking from me," Hanaka hissed, "Since when have you been getting close to her? You promised me that you wouldn't."

Kaname didn't know how to answer that question. In truth, he was rather conflicted. Hikari filled his every thought and could not think of Hanaka. For a person so used to the dark, Hikari was a blinding sight to behold.

"Hikari was there when I needed satisfaction," Kaname answered, "She is my wife after all."

Hanaka seethed and growled, "You still love me, don't you? Or… have you fallen for her?"

"N-" Kaname hesitated and narrowed her green eyes, "I don't know."

"You don't know," Hanaka asked incredulously, "How can you not know, Lord Kaname? Do you love me or not? I won't be discarded… not after everything that we've been through," she threw the still full tea pot at the wall, tea and fine porcelain going everywhere. Kaname stared at her through hooded eyes, calmly regarding the enraged woman.

"I am not going to pander to the demands of a woman who cannot control her own feelings, Hanaka," Kaname replied. Hanaka's eyes widened considerably and she stormed over to him. Before he could react, Hanaka straddled his waist and began to unbutton his shirt.

"I will make you forget her, Kaname! You need a real woman… a woman who can pander to your every need," she kissed his neck fervently. She forced his shirt down his shoulders and looked up at him with passion burning in her forest green eyes, "Kaname, why stop now…?" she kissed his cheeks delicately before kissing him on the lips. Kaname stared at her with an impassive expression on his beautiful face, "Forget about her and remember the time we have spent together."

Kaname continued to stare at her, his appearance dishevelled. Hanaka growled, bitter tears flowing down her cheeks as she kissed desperately, desperate to get a response from him, "Kiss me back, Kaname!" she whispered desperately but Kaname didn't even open his mouth to let her slip her tongue into his mouth.

"Hanaka, stop," Kaname finally said but Hanaka didn't want to stop as she began to unlatch his belt and unbuttoned his trousers. He forced her hands away from him and stood up, causing Hanaka to fall onto the floor. Kaname quickly fastened his trousers and belt and buttoned up his shirt, "Hanaka, you need to calm yourself down."

Hanaka stared up at him, shock written all over her tear stained face, "Lord Kaname… what is the meaning of this?"

"Forgive me," Kaname said before nodding to himself, "I have to go. Please do not return to court."

Hanaka jumped to her feet, "Don't you walk out on me! You're one and only. I cannot live without you!"

Kaname grabbed his coat, completely ignoring her as he walked away. Hanaka broke down into angry and bitter tears. She let out an anguished cry before shoving the table over and more of the delicate porcelain and tea went over onto the floor, "Kaname… Kaname… Kaname… why? You will regret this, Kaname… you and your little wife!"

Kaname walked away and out of the Ikeda manor. His heart ached as he heard her heart wrenching cries but he had to get away. His conflicting feelings towards Hikari needed to be confronted and with Hanaka there, he couldn't begin to do so. He only hoped that Hanaka would understand or at least stay out of the way for the time being.

As Kaname entered the Kuran manor, his heightened senses immediately caught on to Hikari's scent. He gave his coat to a servant as he walked towards the stairs. Hikari scent was intoxicating him as he walked up the large staircase. His eyes had taken on the red glow of bloodlust and he suddenly found himself wanting Hikari more than ever before.

His breathing was heavy and laboured as he made his way to her room, his throat burnt with thirst, "Hikari," he gasp as he opened her door unceremoniously and without knocking. Hikari yelped with fright as she stared at him with widened eyes. He glanced over her scantily clad body, wearing just a short, silk chemise.

"Lord Kaname, what are you doing here," Hikari gasped, "You hardly ever visit me."

Kaname regained his composure, not letting his eyes wander from her lithe form. It was the first time he had seen her so uncovered, "Hikari, I am thirsty."

Hikari gulped, "As I can tell, my lord," she whispered as Kaname closed the door and pinned her against the wall she had backed herself against as he approached her, "You are in need of my blood?"

"I will have none other," Kaname replied hoarsely and he licked her neck before sinking his fangs into the smooth skin. Blood splattered on the wall, staining it. Kaname's arms wrapped around her waist and one of his hands buried itself in her hair, keeping her head back for better access. As Hikari gasped and cried out, her hands roamed his back and she raked her nails in at the same time.

Kaname couldn't stop himself as he succumbed to his base needs, losing himself to the taste of her blood. His hands roamed over her silky skin, travelling underneath her chemise and caressing her sides. Hikari whimpered and moaned, losing herself in this moment. It made her wonder why he hadn't gone to Hanaka to quench his thirst. It was odd indeed.

After a while, Kaname felt his bride slacken against him. He pulled back and looked down as Hikari's head lolled back, her sapphire eyes closed, "Forgive me, Hikari! I am a monster…" he whispered as he lifted into his arms and placed her on the bed, covering her with a thick comforter. Kaname then left without another word.

A/N Hey! I am back with another chapter. I hope you like it. Anyway, I have another story if anybody is interested. It's called Blood Stained Snow. Go on my profile (once you've reviewed :P) and find it if you want read it.