Chapter 3 - Romania
"Carfax Abby is yours Count." Johnathan Harker smiled at Vlad. For his part, the vampire gave his best diplomatic smile and tried not to launch himself at the young agent. The scent of his Dragoste, a lovely blend of roses, lily, and cinnamon, was released into the room every time the Englishman moved. Quite plainly sitting across the table from the man for several hours had been agony.
"Thank you Mr. Harker." His fingernails dug into the wood of his chair and looked down. He was going to be a good host and not attack the man.
Johnathan began to pack away the legal papers in his brief case. However his curiosity was peaked. "If I may ask, why so many properties in such specific locations?"
Vlad looked up at the man that he had begun mentally calling a ferret. "It is simply to let me immerse myself into the society of London with ease. If the properties were not plac...ed..." He quietly trailed off as he took stalk of the photo nestled in Johnathan Harker's brief case. Said photo was of a beautiful woman, who he knew had deep brown hair and sparkling green eyes. She was perfection in his eyes, his Dragoste. "Do you believe in destiny? That the powers of time can be altered for a single purpose."
Harker's eyes followed the Count's stare to the photo. "I see you found Mina." He picked up the picture and handed it to his client. "I asked her to marry me before I left and I hope to receive a favorable answer upon my return."
The Count looked up in time to see the possessive look that Harker sent toward the picture of Mina. Dracula reared his head inside the blond and bared his teeth at the man that would steel his mate. The more rational side of Vlad knew it would be foolish to kill the man, especially if his Mina was attached. However both the demon and the man agreed that he was a threat and needed to be kept away from their Dragoste. That is until she was thoroughly his.
"Mr. Harker, why don't you write to your firm and any loved ones. I would like for you to stay here for another month." The brown haired man's head shot up with a bewildered expression. "Please, do not be alarmed. All I wish is for you to teach me some of the etiquette of London society so that I will not appear to be a fool when I arrive."
Johnathan visibly relaxed. "Of course Count. I understand the worry and will do everything in my power to help you." Vlad smiled at the other man and stood to leave the rooms that had been given to the Englishman for the duration of his stay. "Oh, one more thing." The Count almost sighed but gave his attention back to the other man. "I found one of Mina's books in my luggage and I wish to return it, if that is possible." Harker held up a slim red book.
Vlad nodded and took the book from the other man's hand. "I will send it with your letters." He bowed and swept out of the room. Renfield was waiting for his master on the other side of the door. "Make certain that he does not leave, or if he does keep him away from the others. Our guest must not know about us." Renfield bowed and went to fetch one of the servants to watch the door.
The vampire raced to his quarters, there he could think about his Dragoste in peace. He still had her picture, which would not be returned to Mr. Harker. The ferret would have to be kept here, alive unfortunately, and would most likely cause problems. However that was not the most pressing matter on his mind. The most pressing matter was what to write in his letter to Mina.
Hello. To clear some things up, Dracula is the vampire side of the Count and Vlad is the more human side, they will react differently to situations. Also Mina and Vlad do meet very soon, so no need to worry. Until next time.
