The Vampire's Bride

There was a moment of silence. Two words rang clear in everyone's mind, a pause audible between the words: 'don't' and 'leave.'

A man was hugging a woman on his bed as the latter's family stared at them, confused by what the man ordered.

Was he asking Mallory not to leave? Or was he asking them to leave?

Leo felt annoyed by the the three women and repeated his order, adding a few more words, "Leave now before I make you leave."

Thana felt something was wrong by how Leo protected her so-called sister. She glanced at Anna and received the same look. "Forgive our intrusion, Master Orpheus, but may I ask, on behalf of Mallory's family, from our perspective, why does it look like you are protecting the scu— that girl?" the sc.u.mbag?

Thana swallowed her words as she remained a calm expression. She could not anger Leo anymore.

Leo did not answer immediately, earning a stare from Mallory, herself.

What kind of prince would choose a commoner? Let alone someone worse— a slave? That was the question that entered Mallory's mind.

Surely, everyone wanted to hear his answer. Even the butler, who entered silently, was expecting a rational and logical answer from his young master.

If it was only for blood, he could have taken another human being or higher classed vampires. There would be a greater advantage for him if he chose higher classed vampires.

If he chose Mallory because she was the closest... Thana bit her lower lip as the thought entered her mind. If that was the reason, she would be envious of Mallory. She was a full-fledged, beautiful demon! Her only downside was that she was a lower classed demon but it would still be better than a halfing like Mallory!

Therefore, there must be other reasons as to why Mallory was being protected.

However, Leo did not bother explaining himself properly. All he could think of was his time. He glanced at the window at the side of the room. Noticing how late it was, he growled, not thinking his words thoroughly. "I got to make sure she repays what she owes!"

Everyone in the room shuddered at the sudden flashed of red in Leo's eyes. Brian knew what was happening and received an order from his Young Master through telepathy.

"Do it now or regret it, Brian."

"Yes, Young Master."

"And make sure that no one— not a single living soul — except for the family members and important guests, can enter the house without permission."

"This butler will see to it that no one enters without permission. I will receive any punishment for allowing your night to be disturbed."

"I will say it for the last time, women." Leo's cold voice rang loud and clear inside the room as he glared at the women who were still in a daze. "Leave before I make you leave with regrets that will haunt you for as long as you live."

One could see Mikva fuming as they were being sent out of the house by Brian and company.

Anna and Thana calmed their mother as they were walking out of the house.

"Mother, we cannot have Master Orpheus as our enemy. Once we get a hold of Mallory, we will not let her escape." Anna was trying to show the good side of leaving Mallory for the night.

"She knows what awaits her. She's a halfing, mother. Master Orpheus won't keep her long for whatever reason he has."

Surely, Mallory was no one to Master Orpheus. She was worse than an ant. He wouldn't bother to keep her for a long time. He must be intrigued by her disgusting ears but it won't be long before Master Orpheus gets disgusted by it too!

"Say what you want, girls. We need to explain the situation to your father. He will be coming home tomorrow," Mikva spoke as she mumbled a spell. Slowly, a portal appeared from thin air. Before entering, Mikva took one last glance at Leo's house, "That girl thinks she's safe but that's only going to be her first step closer to hell and we should celebrate that. After all, we will let her experience hell first-hand."

The sound of laughters from the three women rang as the portal disappeared. Little did they know, Brian heard them crystal clear. He thought about it for a while, debating on wether to care for the girl or not. As the protector of the Young Master, he decided to tell everything to Leo through telepathy.

"Brian," Leo growled.

"Yes, Young Master?"

"Such a conversation could wait until tomorrow. We will talk about it during breakfast. Not. Now!"

"I am sorry but I just felt the need to tell what happened to Young Master. I will now take my leave. Enjoy the night, Young Master."

Mallory flinched as she heard another growl from Leo, who had an annoyed expression. After the whole fiasco, Leo was still hugging her, unconsciously combing her shoulder-length hair with his right hand.

That's the second time he growled after my mother and sisters left. I-is he angry at me?

Mallory prayed that whatever the reason he was growling, she won't receive a worse punishment.

Taking a deep breath, Leo slowly let Mallory go yet his right hand stayed on the top of her head.

"Where are you hurt?"

Mallory was confused by the sudden question before remembering that her mother tried to hurt her when they entered the room. She shook her head and Leo sighed in relief.

Looking at the dried blood that had been forgotten, Mallory felt something inside her was released. Half-conscious, she felt her body moving on it's own.

"What are you doing?" When Mallory was brought back by reality, she quickly leaned back, bumping her body against the wall. She was an inch away from l.i.c.k.i.n.g the blood!

Leo, on the other hand, was hurt when Mallory distanced herself yet he was trying to focus as to why Mallory grabbed his hand. His heart was thumping when he saw her putting her tongue out. If he hadn't spoke, would Mallory lick his blood?

"S-Sorry," Mallory managed to mumble though it turned out to be soft.

Frowning, Leo aggressively moved his arm, removing the dried blood to allow fresh blood to come out.

Oozing out of Leo's skin, Mallory could not help but swallow her saliva. It was bad. All her years of effort was beginning to crumble at the sight of blood. Her eyes flashed red yet she did not want to give in. She'd rather die than to give in!

"Why won't you drink it? It's obvious you want it," Leo said, moving closer to Mallory.

"I-I can't." It was not that she can't. It's just that she's not allowed.

"But you drank my blood." Leo pointed at his collarbone where Mallory bit. "And I need you to repay me for that."

"What do you mean by tha- Ahh!" In an instant, Leo was on top of Mallory, not giving her a chance to escape. Leo had both of her hands on top of her head, holding it with only one hand.

"Do you know what day it is today?" Leo asked as he smiled at the obviously scared Mallory. "It's a full moon, darling. How do you think you'll repay me?"

Mallory glanced at the window and saw a clear view of the moon. It was, indeed, a full moon. That could mean two things. One of them was that some of the vampires need blood.

As she thought of the other meaning, she felt frightened of herself.

Master Orpheus needs to know about it! Mallory was determined to tell Leo.

Once she returned her sight to Leo, he was already near her! They could feel each other's breath. They could literally kiss each other. Their noses were touching, yet what made Mallory fall into submission was Leo's unwavering gaze. She had completely forgotten about the moon.

"Guess you understood what I meant. I'll be taking the payment now."

"!!!" Clenching her teeth and fists, she felt Leo's fangs sink in her skin. Not at her neck, at her collarbone.

She felt her mind losing control at how hot it felt. She was squirming as Leo bit harder. Soon, her tight-lipped opened, desperately gasping for air. It might have been due to the blood that was coming out of her body that she felt that she almost fainted.

It hurts... his fangs hurt... But why is there another feeling?

Mallory could not help but m.o.a.n as she felt different.

As soon as Leo let his fangs sink in, he knew she was different. The moment she tasted her blood, he was sure that he could not change. It was not as disgusting as the others nor was it too sweet.

He could get addicted to it. In fact, he already was!

Soon, he heard her m.o.a.ning as she squirmed below him. He could not help but growl as he drank her blood.

Leo let her go for a moment, c.a.r.e.s.sing her face with the hand that was holding Mallory's hands, before sinking his fangs in her skin once more, still not satisfied. The sudden sensation made Mallory shiver. She clutched unto Leo's back, trying to suppress her voice. Alas, she couldn't. Something was wrong. No, it was not wrong. Something was different. Why was she feeling a sensation that felt just like p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e? Surely she must be mistaken.

Mallory tried calling Leo out. Leo, on the other hand, did not stop s.u.c.k.i.n.g Mallory's blood as if it was going to disappear. Well, with the amount he was drinking, it was bound to disappear unless he controls himself.

What the hell? Why is her blood this tasty?

It was not what he expected. It was beyond what he could think of. And there's only one explanation for it. At least, that's what he thought.

"You're my partner."