“That’s good,” Kai says. “His blood makes you stronger, and we need you to keep up your strength over the next few days before he returns.
“You said there was a part of your plan that requires more from me that I may be willing to give. What?”
Kai looks down as if he is embarrassed to say.
“What?” I repeat.
Silas speaks up and says, “You will have to drink from him again and have sex with him for this to work.”
I roll my eyes. “Oh, is that all? Done.”
Kai leans in and whispers in my ear, “Are you sure?”
“Yes, if that is what it takes to get him handled, then so be it. I came back knowing and banking on the fact that our past physical relationship would play a major role in working this out. I seriously thought I loved him and that we could rule together, making compromises for the good of my subjects.” I pace in front of them. “When it came to him, my judgement was clouded, and I learned rather recently he is not the man for me. We will never be able to rule together.” I stop and look at all three men. “He will never accept me as an equal, let alone the rightful heir to the vampires who walk the earth. He will never accept that I am the only true descendant to Lilith, the queen of all vampires, and it’s her blood running through my veins.”
Kai nods, showing me he understands.
“So tell me this plan.”
We spend the next hour going over all the details of regaining my kingdom. It is a good one, and with every obstacle I questioned, they had an answer. They named several of the members of the army who were loyal to Claus and assured me they would be dealt with. They have already released the enslaved humans who made up Claus’s army. They even had a plan to get rid of the two henchmen Claus posts at his bedroom door every night.
When we are done, I stand and say, “Thank you, gentlemen. I believe this is gonna work.”
“Thank you, My Queen,” Raul says. I realize it is the first time he has spoken since the men arrived. I look him over. He’s tall, muscular, and, I might add, unbearably handsome. He gives true meaning to the strong, silent type.
“Now if you will excuse me, I’d like to freshen up a bit.” I begin to walk toward the bathroom but turn back and say, “And if one of you could find me someone to eat? I need to keep my strength up.”
“Human or vamp, My Queen?” Kai asks.
For the first time in months, I am feeling like my old self again. “Both, please,” I say with a giggle and disappear into the bathroom.
T wo days have passed, and the boys have kept me well fed. I feel strong and healthy, and once I get Claus’s blood in me again, there will be nothing that can stop me. He comes home today.
We have made all the preparations, the seduction and the army of men waiting to serve me. There was a small handful of Claus’s men who remained, and we have already dealt with them. Unfortunately for them, they suffered the true death for crimes against the queen. There were others who followed Claus, but they have since seen the errors of their ways and pledged their fealty to me. They did not play a large part in the coup d’etat Claus had organized, so I decided to give them mercy. But they will be watched until they can prove their loyalty to me.
I hear the music trailing toward the palace, making its way down Swan Street. Claus is home. It is a common ritual for both humans as well as vamps to cheer the leader on when he returns to his coven. They all look up to that position in reverence. But in Claus’s case, I believe it is done more in fear than to rejoice.
As the music gets louder, I get a little nervous. I hope I can pull this off. I am waiting for him in our bedroom, dressed in the sexiest bustier I could find, with garters and fishnet stockings. We’re betting on him missing me, at least a little. After all, he says he loves me. For a man who doesn’t know the meaning of love, all I hope for is that he wants sex.
The music stops, which means he arrived at the palace. Show time. I look around the room and see that Kai and Silas are strategically positioned in the room where Claus will not see them. Raul is in the hallway. I was right. He is the strong one, so it is up to him to handle the two bodyguards.
I’m lying on the bed when the door flies open. “What is this, my pet?”
I take a deep breath. “My way of welcoming you home, My King,” I reply as I slowly move my legs enough that he can see my pussy. He walks toward the bed.
“You’re up to something,” he says, guarded. Damn, he’s gonna see right through this.
I need to allow him into my thoughts.
“I am hungry, My King. Hungry for your blood and you.”
“You little minx.” He grins a devilish grin and says, “Now this is how a king should be welcomed home.” He sits on the bed and caresses my legs. Starting at my ankles he trails his fingers up to my core-but stops. “I suppose I should let you drink first so that you will have the stamina for what I have in mind for you.”
“Please, My King,” I beg.
He takes off his shirt and bares his neck to me. “Drink, my pet.”
I release my fangs and latch on to his carotid artery. As usual, his blood is euphoric and I want to drain him. I know I can’t. I need to keep him alive. It’s part of the plan. Not to mention I need him to know he can trust me. I drink for several minutes, and before he tells me to stop, I stop. I pull away and lick the dripping blood from my lips.
“You are getting very good at control, my pet. I am proud of you.”
“Thank you, My King. I only live to please you.”
Oh damn, Serena, you are laying it on really thick.
He stands and undresses himself. When he is completely naked, he crawls on top of me and ravishes my body. He wants me.
Good!
I allow him to do whatever he chooses with my body, touching me everywhere. I realize, just as his passion ignites, I feel nothing. Seeing his true colors has killed any feelings I had for him, so now, he is nothing to me but a donor. A donor who keeps me strong with his potent lifegiving liquid. But he sees my passion because I am a good actress. My thoughts tell him that I want him and no other.
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