Diedrek

The wind blows her beautiful red hair into her face. The smell of her arousal hitting my senses, her jade green eyes dilated so much that you can barely see the green in her eyes now. All of this has me tilting my head back, my eyes closing at the intoxicating scent of her.

I can smell the sweat that is surely running along her body. "Yes, she is feeling it too. I will have her under me panting, clawing my back, and screaming my name sooner then I originally thought."

Biting my bottom lip to stop myself from going to her now, and forgetting all about the task at hand, I open my eyes to shoot her a wink. Before turning to the counsel so they have my full attention. I know just how to oversee this.

"You will leave the girl to me. Tell my father I have it managed, and there will be no more interruptions." As they bow to me, I know it's not going to be quite so easy.

My point is made when Mendrick takes a step forward, head still bowed, to spout his poison. "Sire, your father wishes to place her in the auction." With those words, I take a menacing step closer to the filthy old vamp, and glower at him. Showing my fangs with a loud growl that everyone can hear.

"You can go back inside that castle and tell the man who is your ruler, that won't be happening." I spit down at him.

He raises his head just a little, to look at me with the scarred eyes of his. Before he can say one more word, I turn my attention to the crowd of vampires surrounding us.

"Everything is in order. The royal army has removed all arrows as you can see," swinging my arm out towards the stage for further show. "The small fires were all put out as well. So why don't you all focus your attention back to the stage." I point a finger in that direction.

"There are still a handful of humans to bid on." Looking over to the slave wagon, I see about ten to fifteen girls left that couldn't escape.

Looking at a group of hungry looking males, I wave a hand towards the human females "I'm sure you gentlemen, would love to get your fangs, among other things I presume in those fine morsels."

When they all look at the female slaves, they nod their heads in agreement, licking their lips. With the look held deep in their eyes I know there won't be any further procrastinating. The group disperses, and the remaining females are dragged onto the stage. Most of them kicking and screaming with tears running down their cheeks.

I can't be bothered in the least with thoughts of what those young girls would be going through. My main priority is getting this situation taken care of. Rather quickly.

I need to think of a way to make my father happy when I return to the castle. Especially, once he finds out I went against his wishes. That is the only way I can be sure he will leave what is mine alone.

Knowing there isn't much time, I have to work quickly. I must get her in the East Wing of the castle, where I reside, and away from prying eyes. I need alone time with her to get to know her and having her hidden away in my part of the castle is the best way to succeed that.

I'm positive she doesn't understand what is going on between us. Why she gets hot and bothered every time I simply look at her. Why she becomes aroused when I'm near her. However, I know entirely why we both feel this way. She's my blood mate, and to say I'm surprised that mine seems to be a human is an understatement.

The blood bond between mates first began when the demons escaped Hell. They found human women and raped them to produce more demons. Only the babies had both human and demon blood.

These babies grew up looking like humans, but they feed on blood same as their demon ancestors. Demon traits such as heightened sense of smell, extra strength, and speed, and for some telepathic abilities were also passed to the offspring. They became known as the vampire.

Blood mating can only happen between two vampires, or if they happen to be half vampire and half human or witch. Many go centuries without finding their mate. Some don't experience the blood bond between mates at all because they don't find their other half.

Most vampires just find the strongest bloodlines to reproduce. I, myself, had been a product of two strong bloodlines coming together to produce a powerful offspring. There was no love between my mother and father. Only the need for power from my father's end. With my mother it was a different story.

My father is a second-generation vampire. His grandfather had been one of the first vampires ever born. My mother was a third generation from her father's side, but she was also half witch from her own mother. Which is why I have a soul. Those born from two vampires are born without a soul, while others have a chance at being a decent being all together.

My brothers have a different mother than me. My mother died when I was young, I'm not sure how, but I know my own father had something to do with it. To say I have a troubled relationship with my father is speaking nicely about it.

When I was young, he took on another wife, a vampire woman who was as heartless as he is. They had my two younger brothers. I'm not certain what happened to her, but one day she went missing and never returned. I have a feeling my father had something to do with that as well.

Looking at the little human, my very own blood mate, I know I must do something I won't enjoy. I have to talk to father and agree to all his terms. To do the things I have been refusing to participate in for years.

That way father will be happy. He will leave my little human woman alone. I can keep my blood mate to myself, and not have to worry about my father or my sadistic brothers getting their filthy claws on her.

"Tell father I will meet with him in his wing of the castle once the auction is finished." I don't wait for their reply, I give them my back and walk back towards where my little human awaits.

It doesn't take much to see out of my periphery the devious smirk on Darius' face. He may be a wise ass, and goof ball most of the time, but when it comes to serious matters, he's highly intelligent. Just looking into my best friends' eyes, I know Darius has figured out what is going on between the girl and myself.

"Will you walk her to the East Wing, I need to be sure order is restored here?" With a nod of my friend's head, I turn to my woman.

Knowing I shouldn't because I may scare her, but unable to stop myself all the same I walk right into her space, crowding her with my body. I can feel the heat radiating from her body into mine with how close we stand. Making me dizzy with lust. Lifting my hand I drag a finger along her cheek, and down below her chin. Bringing her face up so she looks me directly in the eyes.

"I will be back with you soon, and we will talk," I find myself giving her a lavish smile. Not being able to hold back my carnal needs, I bring my mouth to her ear, "Among other things."

Before I can stop myself, I bury my face into her hair, taking a deep whiff of her scent. From her scent alone I can tell she's close to being in her mating cycle. Soon, very soon, even if she doesn't really want it, she'll be begging for me to put the fire burning within her out. I know just how to help her with that. To say I'm anxious for it to begin is an understatement.

Drawing my head back I look her in the eyes one more time. Showing her through my own all the desire I hold for her in that moment. Looking from her head all the way down to her feet, I can only imagine what it will be like to have her legs wrapped around me. Her feet pushing on my back digging her heels into my ass causing me to thrust deeper. My jeans grow tighter with the thought.

I need to take a step back from her body before I find myself taking her here and now in front of everyone. I can't say I wouldn't be completely opposed to the idea; however, I am a selfish man. I don't want anyone else to see her body but me.

Taking a few steps back, I turn to Darius, and give him a nod of my head. Without looking back at the girl, I walk back to where my abandoned seat is, so I can watch the rest of the auction.

Getting there in record time, I watch as Darius grabs her by the arm, and pulls her toward the castle. She doesn't fight him which is good on her part.

It would be futile with him. His strength has grown legendary throughout the years. She wouldn't stand a chance in winning. She does surprise me when she stops in her tracks, pulling her arm from his hold, and looking up at me.

One look into her beautiful green eyes, I can see all she is trying to convey. She isn't afraid, whether of me or death. I don't know for sure, but there is no fear in her eyes at all. She will fight me with all she is and all she has. She won't go down easy.

I do all I can to convey back to her that she can do what she feels she has to. She should be afraid for what I have planned for her. I won't do anything to break that delicate, milky skin of hers, but I am large in size. Not to mention I can go for hours.

She gives a huff and turns back towards Darius. With her arms folded before her, she walks past him in the direction of the castle. Causing Darius to look up at me a moment with the corner of his mouth turning up, and his head shaking. He turns and catches up to her quickly, reaching for her arm, causing her into a fit. She stomps her feet, as she tries to keep up with him. Causing a laugh to escape from my own lips.

"Soon little human, you will feel all the glorious ways I will play your body. I will punish you for that little act of defiance. Believe me you will enjoy every minute of it." I find myself whispering to no one in particular.

With a smile on my face, I draw my attention to the auction. I really cannot wait for it to be over. The anticipation of having her at my fingertips is killing me already. I still have to meet with my father and discuss what happened here today, but I'm certain once he hears what I have to say all will be forgiven.