I did not really have a choice. He was correct about enemies circling because I had felt more and more supernaturals showing up on my radar. I had taken to not even leaving the house after dark. I did not know this vampire but I knew enough to know he must be powerful and clever to be king among his kind. I had been taught that monarchs in the vampire world were chosen for their intelligence and survival skills. In some ways he was just what I needed.
We entered a large open living room area. It was decorated in warm masculine colors, with every comfort and technology available. I felt the carpet was soft and plush under my feet as I slid down his chest. He seemed reluctant to release me but did so. Without speaking, I began to explore his space. He stayed a few feet back but silently followed me and carefully watched me. I discovered that this lair had big everything. I suppose it was appropriate for him but it made me feel smaller than normal. There were three large bedrooms with large bathrooms attached, one massive master bedroom with an obscene sized bathroom attached; I believe I could swim laps in the bathtub! His library was most impressive though. There were thousands of books from thousands of years. I stood in his grand library and was humbled by the years logged in these books. It was how Grandfather's library felt to me. I was drawn from my musings by his deep voice.
"Come, dawn approaches. You will stay with me."
"I could just sleep on that big couch in the living room."
"I will not allow you to be apart from me. I find I like you near and it would only cause me distress if I could not be sure of your whereabouts and safety. I know no one will be able to penetrate the security of my resting place."
"Mr. Northman, I appreciate that but I do not just go around sleeping with strange men!" he must have not appreciated my tone because he had scooped me up, zipped to his room, and deposited me in the center of his huge bed. I began a backward scramble but was startled when I felt him behind me.
"Miss. Brigant, we do not have time for your protests this evening. I have secured us in this room so do not attempt to leave until I rise tonight, you will only upset yourself. You are welcome to use the bathroom facilities and you will find bottled water in the small fridge behind that bar. I am going to shower then come to bed. I will bring you appropriate night clothes and you may change and rest or you may join me in the shower and we will retire together." He turned and walked into his closet. He returned with something white and silky. He laid it at the foot of the bed. I balked at his audacity. "You will probably be more comfortable in this for sleeping." He said as he went into the bathroom and closed the door. I really did not know what to think of his rudeness or his presumptions! Arrogant ass! He is obviously royalty because only someone use to having their orders followed all the time and without question would behave so crass. I was however very tired, so I curled into a ball right where I was and slept.
When I returned from my shower she was asleep. She had refused to change apparently, but she had yielded to my desire to have her near; her only other choice in here would have been the floor though. Her breathing is deep and even. I decide to satisfy some of my own curiosities. I quickly divest her of the little dress she wore and gasped at the perfection before me. Her skin was smooth and creamy, unmarred by any scars or blemishes. Her legs were shapely and toned. Even her toes were pretty. Her hips curved between her supple thighs and her small waist. Her breasts were perfectly round and pert, begging for my attention. I lingered in her beauty a few moments more then slid the white silk night gown onto her succulent body. I tucked her under the covers at the head of the bed then joined her, pulling her to my side.
I have never desired a mate but this felt nice. She has a fire in her that I can see. She questions submission to me but hasn't she already really done so? I am marveled by the events of the evening. I had used shady sources, questionable information, and gossip to locate the missing fae princess and had managed to enclose her in my lair.