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"No one will even think of laying a hand of my mate. If they do I will kill them even before they can touch a single hair of yours. I won't let any one touch you. Any one."

Is it normal to feel irritated listening to him call me mate. When he says mate I feel more of an object rather than a person.

"Um.. Okay. I understand. But it is a possibility."

"NO! No one, I mean, no one touches my mate."

"Okay! Okay! I get it. No one will touch me. Happy now? But still I want to learn sword fighting. Let me learn what I want to. And you know my name is Sophie Evelyn Harrison. You can call me Sophie or Evelyn. My name is not mate.  It makes me feel as if I am an object or possession."

"You are mine."

There again. Making me feel as an object. He even said it seriously. He means it! He means that I am his! Is it supposed to make one feel loved. It is not so in my case. May be after some time. But not now. Certainly not when we were discussing the matter at head.

He purposefully avoided answering my question when I said that I will voice my opinion. He dodged that by informing me about dance and etiquette. I have a feeling that vampires are more of male dominance and female submission. All you have to do is look pretty. Like hell i am going to do that.

"You know we vampires call our mate beloved. Mate is more of a were-wolf thing. Beloved is a vampire thing."

This peaked my interest. I withdrew immediately from his arms to look at his face.

"So were-wolves exist?"

"Yes. So do witches, angels, fairies."

"Wow!"

But before I could question further and quench my thirst of curiosity a clearing of throat behind us interrupted. We both looked at the source of sound and found it to be Ben. I pouted at being interrupted. I wanted to know about them. Are vampires and were-wolves enemies as shown in movies. I want to know and the interruption is not accepted. 

"You people are late. I think you have to practice dance and etiquette. It's already eleven thirty."

"Do you agree to my deal. Please! Please Xavier!"

"Fine!" he agreed reluctantly. 

"But why are you interested in learning fighting and vampire history." This time it is Ben who questioned me. I sighed shaking my head. 

"You people are Royalty right?"

"Yes" he nodded.

I gave him a look to say that explains it all. He raised an eyebrow.

"How is it connected?"

They are more dumb than they appear.

"Well. Royalties have enemies. Attacks are possible in any moment. If what you people say is true and I am his beloved that means I am his strength and also his weakness. To defeat him they would try to kill me or kidnap me. It's not that I don't believe in your capacity or something like that.

 One should be prepared for every situation. I want to defend myself or manage to be alive until someone comes to my rescue. I have zero athletic skills so that is bound to be a minus point. I don't want to be this kingdom's weakness but strength.

Coming to vampire history if I am going to be Queen I should know more about my people. I should understand them what all happened before me and what should be done or shouldn't be done could be learned. One need not learn from one's own mistakes, we can learn from other's mistakes and can also get inspired by the good things they did.

As royalty there will be social meetings or parties for sure at least once in a while. I don't want to stand there like a mute person. I want to know what I am dealing with. Being Royalty or Queen for that matter is a responsibility which I intend to do my best."

Um.. Why is everyone gaping at me and when did Sarah even enter the kitchen. Everyone in the kitchen is staring at me. By everyone I mean Blake, Ben, Sarah, Erik and even Gabs. Elsa is just standing there clueless.

Did I give a mini lecture? I think I got a little carried away. What I said is like axioms in Math. Just like axioms  need no proof, what I said need not be said. They are known facts and not necessary to state them. But these people are asking me why I need to learn those things. So I have to state them.

I raised an eyebrow at them silently asking what is the matter. The first reaction I got is tightening of Blake's arms around me and then a kiss on my cheek.  

"I am so proud of you." he whispered in my ears. And guess what I blushed. Why? I don't know exactly.

"You are a perfect Queen!" shrieked Sarah. Yes, she shrieked. I should seriously consider asking her age. I made a mental to do that.

"You are good for my son and our kingdom. We are so glad that you are our son's beloved. You make a fine Queen. You are putting effort to know our people  even when you are asked to just sit and let my son handle the kingdom." Ben said quiet seriously.

"More over you are not seeing being Royalty as privilege or the wealth and honor you get. You are taking it as a responsibility you need to fulfill. And you are saying you want to take the responsibilities. You know you can say that you are new, don't know anything and that is reasonable. But you want to take those. I am impressed." Blake added.

"Most girls only see the upsides of being a royalty. You are able to sees it downsides  and the responsibilities it holds. You.."

I cut off Ben before he turned it into speech.

"Don't you guys think it's exaggeration. Who is supposed to do those things other than me. I can't and I won't put my responsibilities on other's shoulders. Do you seriously think it is great and felt the need to praise me or buttering me up to free yourselves from some of the responsibilities and making sure that I will do them and won't leave them in the middle?"

I eyed them both suspiciously. Who knows? My theory could be right!

"No princess. That is not the case. You are absolutely free to drop them any moment and let me do those for you. I will do anything for you." He smiled.

"Absolutely not! I will do them until the end.'

"Okay princess!"

So we are back to princess from mate. Good to know.

  " Anyways I suck at all the four tasks I am supposed to learn. Then I will see who will praise me."  

"It doesn't matter" he said all seriously.

"Hey! I won't be doing the vampire study and fightings. It is only for Evelyn. Do not involve me by any chance. I am not like my sister. I am lazy."

That girl!  She will never change.

Every one laughed at that. I shook my head showing my disapproval  at her  words.

"No one is asking you to that Gabs. I won't let you near a sword. Don't worry." Erik said quiet amused by the situation.

"Though I am proud of you I want you to let me do everything for you." Blake whispered in my ears. Oh my! Why does the great vampire prince always whispers in my ear with that sexy voice of his? Let us not forget his habit of getting amused with literally everything I do even though I don't understand what is there in it to be amused. 

"Let us get started without wasting any time now. Get up." I said. If I don't take things into my hand we would end lazing around like yesterday. Not that I am complaining about it. I  like it. But we can't have that everyday.

"Yes ma'm. On the move." Gabs mock saluted me. I laughed it off and we started moving.

There is this big and spacious room in some part of the castle. Don't even try to ask me where. I suck at directions. So literally I followed them and am in some part of the castle. If they leave me here I will be lost. Absolutely lost. This castle is so huge so it will take time to find some one if I manage to lose them.

                                                                                //Dancing Room//

Coming back to the room it is a big and spacious room in light and plain colors. It has music system in one corner and a closet with dancing clothes at the other corner. Again he got clothes of my size in the closet. I still don't how did he manage to get my size clothes and I am not keen on getting the answers. I doubt that I want to hear his answer.

We all are facing Sarah and Ben who stood near the music systems.

"What do you know about dance first." Sarah asked.

Gabs is the one to answer even before I can say nothing.

"I know it is a form of entertainment and it feels good to dance"

I don't feel good at all.

"I can dance and know a little basics. Forget about Evelyn. Even a toddler can dance better than her."

"Geez! Thanks Gabs. I can hear all the encouragement and confidence in your voice." I said and smiled sarcastically.

"What are cousins for?" she played along.

"Don't worry princess. I am with you. We will learn it quick."

Of course he has to whisper in my ears again.

But I like it that he said we and not you.

"Okay! Just like you said Sophie before balls and parties are common in Royalty. They occur frequently and we will be invited. Be it in any realm. The first three dances are important.  The King and Queen of that realm will do the first dance and then the king and Queen of all realms will do the second dance and the third one will be Royalty of all realms. After these three music continues and all the people will dance. This is the tradition. Got it?"

No! I don't accept this. As of now I have to dance for one of the three main songs. If I become Queen it will turn into turn into two and if it is a ball conducted by then it will turn into three. No! I don't wanaaa danceeeeeeeeeeee! Get lost every one.

"As of today just watch us dance and we will practice from tomorrow. The first three dances will be formal and a less bit intimate. But the songs after them will be more intimate."

I frowned "What do you mean by intimate?"

"You will see." Ben smirked. I think I get it now where Blake got that smirk of his from.

"But what about those who are without mates? Will they too dance intimately with random persons? What if some one asks me to dance with them? I refuse to dance with a stranger intimately."

I asked grimacing.

"Why princess? Jealous that I danced with some one intimately."

Hmm. I clearly didn't think in that way unlike certain possessive people. But truth to be told now that he mentioned it I don't want him to dance intimately with someone. 

"You got nothing to worry. Mateless people won't dance generally. If they did they generally keep it to decent level. So you need not worry about anything. And no one would ask you to. You will be dancing with me every song. No one except me will get to dance with you."

I need not mention who said it. He is clearly very possessive about me. Let us really hope that I could put up with his possessiveness. I am okay with it as of now.

They started dancing and they danced very gracefully. I mean it. They are literally gliding on the floor and their love for each other can be seen in their eyes. It seems as if they forgot about this entire world except the fact that they are in each other's arms.

I leaned unconsciously into Blake watching them who got his arms around me.

"They are lovely." I told him. I feel as if I am invading their privacy. I want to turn my face and give them privacy and time for each other and at the same time I am so captivated and cannot turn my face away from them. I declare officially that I can never dance like them.

And what does he mean by intimate. This dance is looking intimate but it is supposed to less intimate.

"Now will be the songs other than the first three dances." Sarah said.

The music changed and suddenly she was yanked into Ben's arms. I let out a small sound startled. But she is smiling still the same and landed perfectly in his arms, not shocked even for a little bit. I wonder if it is a normal thing.

I take it back. I take it all back. The first dance they showed is just a sample and decent, very decent. Now they are basically like all over each other and their bodies are moving closely and elegantly. It is not vulgar, decent but intimate, very intimate. It is not grinding against each other or rubbing bodies together. It is decent but very intimate. I don't know how I to explain it. It seems very private. I am supposed to dance like this with Blake. No way! And Ben, if I said the first move made me squeak I am biting my lips continuously to avoid making noise and as usual Sarah is normal . I get a feeling that this is a normal thing with them.

Why am I suddenly scared of the saying like father like son?

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