The nurse was unimpressed at Lucian hanging around but relented when he assured her that if Danika grew tired, he would leave her be. They spent the afternoon laying on top of the bed, talking about everything vampire related. Lucian revelled in her soaking it all up, full of questions, thriving on information. It made him hold hope that she could easily slip into the role of queen if she accepted this life. But would she accept it? She said she wanted him, surely she would know what would be expected of her if this was to become permanent? Vampires certainly fascinated her, she liked the feed this morning, would she turn for him?

The only time Lucian would allow her off the bed would be to use the bathroom. Danika found it a little frustrating but then soon realised he was just being caring. She liked the thought of him being like this, making sure she was ok, fussing over her. It was a good distraction for him, to keep his mind positive. And then there was the maid, constantly interrupting them with food or drinks for her. Lucian told Rosa to stop fussing, repeatedly telling her that it wasn't her fault but still she carried on like a mother hen.

When night fell, Rosa returned with dinner for Danika and after a while, Lucian left her in peace seeing that she was tired. She seemed a little disappointed but Lucian was hungry too and knew it was imperative that he feed. In an effort to break old habits, Lucian retired to his bedroom earlier than usual, opting to avoid resting in the lounge after dinner. The coffee table that was his place of choice had been removed, in its place was a wood table that had grooves and knots. Very unsuitable for anything negative. Lucian thought it was perfect for helping him move forward. The rug was gone too; he didn't want to look at it anymore. He knew that a good cleaning would remove any traces of his former life but he didn't want the memory associated with it. He looked at his room, remembering how many had passed through this room. Suddenly he felt ashamed, he had let Danika sleep in a bed that had far too many women on it. In that moment he had decided that everything was going to change, right at that moment. Lucian sought out William the gardener, telling him he needed assistance. Everything in his room was to go except the new wood coffee table. William looked at him, wondering if his master had gone mad but he did as he had asked anyway. Lucian dragged in a bed from one of the guest rooms along with a new bedside and another lounge. Even the linen was changed, now he had cotton sheets. Lucian had watched the maids make beds, he thought he could do it. He thought it wasn't that hard until after ten minutes of fighting with the fitted sheet that wouldn't fit, he relented and called for Rosa to help him.

The ruckus that he was causing had roused Danika from her light sleep. It didn't help that she could hear a woman's voice in Lucian's room. She didn't want to think negatively of him, she wanted to believe he would be true to his word that he would remain faithful to her. But still, she could hear giggles from a woman and went to investigate. The door was open, which she saw as a positive sign as she slipped into the room. Danika was completely stunned. The whole room had changed and Lucian was making the bed with one of the maids. She wasn't helping him, she was standing aside giving him instructions and laughing when things went wrong. Neither of them saw Danika standing there, she was so quiet on her feet that they didn't hear her either. She couldn't help but grin as she watched him do something so menial as making a bed. He was trying his damnedest to get things perfectly straight, Danika thought he was being far too particular about it. Lucian stood from the bed when it was finally done with his arms out wide and a ta-da for his accomplishment. The maid giggled and gave him a frantic applaud. Danika held her breath as the maid moved closer to him, she thought she was about to witness something she didn't want to. Instead the maid bent over and collected the old linen and asked Lucian if there was anything else he required before she retired for the evening. He shook his head with a happy sigh, thanked her and asked her to dispose of the bed sheets, that he never wanted to see them again. Danika watched as the maid turned and saw her, gasping in shock and then politely greeted her. Lucian turned and smiled at her, they waited for the maid to leave before speaking.

'Moving forward.' he gestured to the new furniture 'They have come from somewhere around the house and they don't really suit but it will do for the time being.'

'You didn't want the other things?'

'They were my past, a horrible past and I do not want them to burden me with the memories associated with them. Drugs...' he gestured to the coffee table 'Alcohol...' his hand flicked out to the patio that was now empty and then to the bed 'Women.' he said sadly. 'It was wrong of me to let you sleep in that bed. It had been dirtied by my past and I wasn't prepared to have you tainted by it any longer.'

Lucian took her hand and kissed her palm.

'Now, you.... why are you out of bed?'

'I heard all these noises and wondered what on earth you were doing at such a late hour.' she grinned hoping to ignore the fact that she didn't trust him.

'Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you but I was in such a good frame of mind I wanted to get it done.'

'Then I do not mind. If it helps you move forward, then it is fine by me.'

Lucian leaned down and kissed her softly.

'Back to bed or the nurse will start yelling at me.'

Danika pouted and returned to her bed.

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Lucian laid in bed, fresh from his cool shower, staring at the ceiling. His mind still wrangled with thoughts, wondering how he would convince Danika to turn and join him by his side forever. The thoughts were broken when he heard the door open and close, the padding of feet across the wooden floor. Lucian sat up on the bed, before him was Danika. The moonlight that shone through the window hit her satin robe that was tightly knotted around her beautiful curves.

'Danika, why aren't you in bed?'

She said nothing, moving to the edge of the bed, undoing the knot. The satin slipped over her shoulders and fell to the ground, Lucian gaped at the naked body in front of him. The moon now lit her body, soft and creamy he thought she looked like heaven. She pushed him to the bed and climbed over his body, kissing his jaw and neck, moving slowly down to his chest. By the time she had made it to his stomach, Lucian was ready for her. Her hands moved to his pants, pulling them down so that she could free him. He groaned as she took him, no hesitation at all as she wrapped her warm fingers around him, her tongue swirling with his pleasure. His breathing became heated as she took him deep, the intensity of it was too much for him and he didn't want to finish in her mouth. Lucian stopped her and pulled her up to the bed, laying her by his side. His fingers caressed her skin as he kissed her, how he had longed to touch her and now he had, she was firm, her skin soft. Feather light kisses were placed on her neck as he made his way to her, in dire need to kiss her. She moaned when he licked over her hardened nipple, scraping his teeth then swirling his tongue around her. His attention was then turned to her other breast so as not to play favourites. He lavished his mouth over her, causing her to arch into him. His hand was forcefully caressing the other breast as her breathing got harder and faster, then she let go. She was very responsive to his touch and it thrilled him.

Determined to see it again, he kissed down her body, finding a path to her hips. He pushed her legs apart and didn't wait for her to finish the previous orgasm. Her body shuddered as it found the end of the last one, only to have another start. Danika liked how he buried himself into her, that magic tongue creating pure heaven and hell as he pleasured her and tormented her. His tongue was a tease. He wasn't going to relent on her until she came apart at the seams. Lucian moved his hands to her breasts, taking her hands with him, urging her to take them. Her eyes were closed as she moaned lowly again and again, muttering incomprehensible words, caressing her breasts. Lucian definitely liked the sight of her touching herself. He slipped his fingers into her, finding her so wet and ready for him. Her moaning got louder as he kissed her and caressed her inner wall, slipping the fingers back and forth. As her back arched off the bed, she moaned his name and then held her breath before the almighty wave hit her, calling out to him again as her head became a flurry of heated scatterings. Her body flopped back down to the bed now thoroughly sated.

Lucian was most impressed, that looked like it was amazing, the grin on her face confirmed it. He kissed up her sensitive body, watching it shiver under his kiss. As he laid down beside her, he quietly chuckled at her looking rather sleepily at him. He would have ordered her back to bed but before he knew it she had him pushed down to the mattress and had climbed on to him.

'Wait.' he whispered, moving her off his body.

He moved to the edge of the bed and opened the draw of the bedside, taking a condom out. Moving back onto the bed, he rested against the headboard, Danika snatched the packet from him and set about doing it. She knew he would find her touch unbearable and liked teasing him. Danika positioned herself on him, lowering onto him slowly, enjoying him being inside of her. His eyes were closed for a moment as he savoured the feeling, deep within her. She gripped the head board as she began to move, his hands over her backside gripping her tight. When his eyes opened they found hers, the green luminous in the moon light, her skin pale and delicate. He kissed her neck, her jaw, finding the path to her mouth. Her sweet kiss was all that he needed and she gave without any hesitation. Danika's grip on the head board tightened as the sensations built in her again. Lucian's hand had made its way to her neck, pulling her into a deep kiss. She mewled from within the kiss, desperate for more but had to break for air. Her head rolled back as her body arced back, Lucian running circles around her nipples as she moved on him. She couldn't take it anymore and finally let go, the sensations crashing through her over and over again. It surged forward with intensity making her moan louder than ever before, her hands found his shoulders, kneading them a little too roughly. As her nails dug into his skin, watching her nearly fall to pieces on him, he too found his release, unable to hold it back any longer.

Lucian rolled the very tired Danika off his body and onto the bed beside him, she nestled down into the bed as Lucian moved closer.

'Going to go to sleep now?'

She nodded wordlessly with one very large grin on her face, to which Lucian chuckled. He removed the condom, tossing it to the bin and pulled the sheets over them. Once he had settled she rolled over to him, snuggling into his body, resting on his chest. Lucian was a little surprised and draped his arm over her bare shoulder, feeling her soft skin under his fingertips. She slept peacefully in his arms as Lucian laid on his back, staring at the ceiling.