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"Silence doesn't suit you my lady. Did you lose your tongue out on your errands?" Cain looked down at his mistress seated at his side. She now wore an elegant dress which was fashioned with a variety of darker shades of violet and appeared to be soft to the touch. This theory proved to be true when he had retrieved his lady from town and escorted her into the carriage. By doing so, this allowed him to brush his fingertips against the material at her back, making him smile in approval at the gown. Isabel had noticed his ploy and reacted as if he had stroked an animal incorrectly.

"If you have time to molest me, make yourself useful and grab the baggage."

The two were on their way to what Cain had promised to be their new home. Isabel glared out the window as she was thoroughly irritated with the demon. When she had finished in the wash room she had opened the bag that Cain had instructed held clothes within for her. She had poured the bag's contents out upon the small cot and felt her anger rise. Dirty clothes tumbled out upon the bed and a few other items she wished she had not witnessed. She took one of the less smelly tunics and held it before her. It was enormous and the fabric was strained on the sides suggesting its previous owner was gluttonous. She growled in frustration and shoved all the items off the bed in disgust; after which, she pulled the top cream colored sheet and examined it closely. I can work with this, but I will require a needle and thread. She nods and wraps the sheet around herself and promptly walks downstairs.

Upon stepping off of the stairs to the bottom floor she is greeted with the image of the innkeeper sitting behind a small desk. Almost as if he sensed her, the man looks up and promptly grins upon seeing the woman clothed in nothing but a sheet. Isabel strikes a sultry pose and returns the grin.

"I require some items, could you be a dear and run into town for me. As you can see, I am not suited for outdoor activities." She walked over to him in a most entrancing matter, swinging a bag that jingled as it stirred.

"I had to resort to such embarrassing methods in order to complete my errands because you carelessly left me with a swine's garb. Do you expect me to forget such negligence?" She turned her blazing eyes upon the demon "explain your actions."

Cain smirked down at her, finding her anger amusing "my apologies, but I detest dealing with anything related to human attire. I believe you will excuse my actions when you witness what I have prepared for you in my absence."

The glare remained upon the woman's face "you can expect punishment if not." She returns to focusing on the passing trees outside of the small carriage's window.

Cain chuckles smoothly watching her with glowing eyes, "I look forward to what punishment you shall inflict upon me, my lady. Tis a shame that it will have to wait until later as we have arrived…"

Isabel watched as the driver dismounted the carriage to approach the large iron gate before them. With supreme effort the man dug his soles into the ground and shoved the resistant metal in order to create enough space for the carriage to slide in. The man then returned and stirred the carriage back into motion.

"How did you find a place so far from town?" Isabel murmured as she took in the scenery.

They were deep within the woods and at least an hour from town. She found herself feeling more and more relaxed as they began to distance themselves from such a corrupt society. However, there weren't any developments within the forest, so she was shocked when she noticed the large stone gate. There shouldn't be any buildings… and even if the demon had intended to have a house built here it would take months…

"I didn't, I simply created it. Due to land restrictions it turned out much smaller then I had imagined but I believe you will find it to your liking none the less. Come, I shall give you the grand tour." Cain held out a hand for her, appearing most smug.

"Come again..." her words fell from her mouth as she took his hand and witnessed his creation.

A large stone castle stood before her and had a look about it that the landmark had been there for ages. The grey of the stone was aged as if it had seen many seasons and vines that scattered the perimeter began to stretch up the long lengths of the walls.

"Are you impressed, my lady?" Cain gripped her shoulders and leaned over her to take in her expression of astonishment. "Or perhaps I have rendered you speechless."

Suddenly the driver spoke, interrupting the two's current intimacy "when you gave me the directions to this place I thought you were mad, Sir. I don't recall there being a castle out in the forest…"

Cain spun and glared at the man as his human image melted in anger, "there wasn't." It was then that the man seated upon the carriage exploded in a mess of carnage. "However, I thank you for your services, but I am in need of your carriage as my lady currently has none." The horses whinnied in terror as the black writhing form of Cain approached them "Shhh… I have use of you creatures so your lives shall be spared, my lovelies." The human glamour began to reinsert itself around Cain as he closed the distance to the steeds. He exchanged glances with each of them and they quickly calmed themselves. Cain then spoke loudly enough so he could address the still awe struck woman.

"Welcome to your new home, Lady Isabel Crane."

The castle's interior betrayed its decrepit appearance as the inside was fashioned heavily with elegance. The building appeared to be freshly built and was decorated with a variety of reds and blacks. The space within the castle made the woman dizzy as she could not fathom such enormous space being confined within these walls. She found herself backing up as she attempted to take all of it all in and wound up bumping into Cain whom was currently carrying all of her luggage.

"Careful now, Ib. With a face like that you look much like a peasant. Come; allow me to show you to your quarters." He stepped past her as she shook her head and spit out a curse to his back which he ignored graciously.

Doors upon doors lined the hallway the two now walked down and Isabel found herself growing frustrated. "How the devil will I find anything within this maze?"

Cain glanced over his shoulder amused "perhaps by experimentation and memory?"

"I would throw my shoe at you, but you're not even worth the effort. " Isabel hissed threateningly which in turn made Cain bark in surprised laughter.

"I could kill you with a blink of my eye child, and yet, I am carrying your baggage. My lady is such a cruel Mistress…" He grinned back at the woman as he witnessed her struggle in discomfort from his words.

"…ank you" came a mere whisper.

"Speak up, child. No one will hear you if you blend with the shadows-"

"I SAID THANK YOU, YOU INTOLERABLE PEST!" Isabel yelled and averted her eyes due to her embarrassment. Cain began to laugh in a most seducing fashion in response to her outburst.

"There's a good kitten." He stopped suddenly as they reached the stairs landing to the third floor. There was only one door in the small space and it was of higher quality then all the previous doors she had seen. It bore a shade of dark chestnut and was detailed with images of the night. The moon was carved deeply into the center of the door and small chips surrounding it served as stars. Beneath the beautiful sky was faintly carved trees which detailed the woodland. The door gently swung open upon its own devices, which was most likely due to Cain and his shenanigans, and the demon gestured for her to enter.

"This shall serve as your room, please let me know if it is not to your liking. It is the only room that currently has furniture as I was pressured for time."

Isabel walked into the room and felt tears burn at her eyes. The room was large, larger than any room she had ever seen, and the walls were lined with the deepest most beautiful purples she didn't believe existed. A bed was positioned against the back wall and ran parallel to the giant window slightly hidden beneath a gentle lavender lace curtain. That same lace adorned the bed corners due to the large canapé that overhung the cot. There were many dressers and armoires that lined the wall across the bed and adjacent to those was an elegant vanity.

"Its… perfect" Isabel stated, her voice genuinely grateful. She turned to the demon and smiled "an excellent job Cain." She clapped then, amusing the demon further "help me unpack."

The two argued as Cain stated he could do so within seconds, but she demanded they do it by hand as to not spoil the moment. The demon had simply rolled his eyes and complied as he believed he would never fully understand the silly creatures.

Cain was currently hanging his lady's gowns when he came across one that stood out due to its pure unique design. It was not of the time and suggested an elegant flair, but it was entirely too sultry to be sophisticated. Curiosity overcame him as he stood and took the gown to Isabel who was currently empting her own boxes "this dress, where did you get it? I have never seen one such as this…"

Isabel glanced up and nodded at it only becoming mildly distracted from her task "I'm not surprised because I made it; it is one of a kind." She cursed as she attempted to stuff one more piece of linen within the drawer and sighed with victory as she succeeded. She then sat back and smirked at the demon cockily "you didn't truly believe I would wear that swine's clothing did you?"

Cain looked back down at the quality in his hands, but he felt simply holding it did it no justice. "Might you do me the honor by presenting me with your work?"

Isabel cocked an eyebrow at him in confusion "you want me to put it on?"

"To put it simply, yes" Cain nodded and gestured the dress to her. "I cannot imagine what such a dress would look like upon a woman, it intrigues me."

Isabel nibbled on her lip as she looked at the dress in consideration. When she made her decision she quickly stood and took the gown from him. "I shall show you this in gratitude for my new home. You have proved to be most capable and I look forward to taking my sire's kingdom from him with you by my side." She grinned and the two shared a moment of mutual agreement. Isabel then brought a finger to his face and pointed it to the door with a smile. "Now out. As if I'd let you watch me change, demon."

To be continued!

I thoroughly enjoy Isabel and Cain, I hope you do too LOL.

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