Garen

"Get the fuck away from her," Daniel roared.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk," his psychotic mother said, clicking her tongue. "Show your Queen some respect, son. I hardly think you're in any position to be making demands."

I noticed Drake on the couch with Serenity in his lap. Her eyes looked glazed as he held her. "Well, this is an inconvenience," he muttered, standing as he held her. She seemed to sway and I growled when I realized they had her fully compelled. "Daniel, look at her eyes."

He hissed as he did what I said. "What have you done to her?"

"Not nearly enough," Drake laughed. He pulled her against his chest, his hands roaming across her body. She didn't resist and even made soft whimpering sounds. "You want more don't you, little human?" He nuzzled her ear then bit his wrist and pressed it to her lips. When she gripped his arm and began drinking, I saw red.

"STOP!" My voice echoed in the room as I let every ounce of my powers flow uninhibited. Sylvia and Drake's eyes widened as they tried to fight off the visions. When his body began to slacken, Daniel darted forward, pulling Serenity away. She fought against him, crying out for the bastard to give her more blood.

"Garen, let's go," Daniel said, tugging at my arm, but I wasn't moving a muscle. I focused on the two creatures before me, spinning a web of illusions. The two moved toward one another, sinking their fangs into each other's necks. "Garen," Daniel whispered fearfully, "Don't do this."

"Get her out of here," I growled. "She's all that matters now." I could feel the blood dripping from my nose as Drake began to overpower Sylvia, draining her faster than she could drain him, yet they continued to cling to each other as my illusions drove them to mutual destruction.

Daniel's hand landed on my chest. "This matters." My eyes snapped to him. "You're right, she is all that matters, and she needs both of us, Garen. I can't do this alone...please."

"I have to finish this," I muttered. "They won't stop until they kill her...or worse. As long as they live, they'll have her under their thrall, you know it as well as I do, Daniel."

He nodded, cradling Serenity in his arms. He'd put her under at some point. She looked so frail against his chest. My mark burned with the need to touch her, but I couldn't. All I could do was ensure her safety, no matter what it cost me.

A shrill scream drew my attention away from my Eternal. I turned to see Sylvia, the bottom of her dress was engulfed in flames that slowly crept higher. Looking at Drake, I realized he too was beginning to burn. "How?" I muttered, then felt Daniel pull me toward the door as the room started to fill with smoke and the putrid smell of burning flesh. I stumbled at first, then turned following his lead as we made our way through the maze of corridors until we reached the same gate we had appeared in front of. With a smirk, Daniel pushed me ahead, grabbed my arm and we vanished.

My head spun as we found ourselves in the mansion on the floor before Genevieve, Matt, and Susan. The latter two had a look of fear on their faces, whereas the witch simply smirked. "Huh, I wasn't sure that would work," she chuckled. "I'm assuming this is the girl?"

"Daniel, Garen," Serenity whimpered as she woke, then groaned, "I'm going to be sick." Before any of us could react, she began retching. Black blood pooled on the floor as she dispelled the remnants of her stomach.

"Demon blood," Genevieve's voice was awe-filled. "She must be blessed to have lasted so long against it." The hair on the back of my neck stood up at her sudden interest in Serenity. Two maids had already come to clean the rug as Susan and Daniel helped her to her feet. "Curious," she muttered and moved closer.

"Who are you?" Serenity asked in a raspy tone.

Genevieve froze, her eyes widening, "I...I'm a witch, and I helped your Eternal locate you. Now that you're safe, I must be going." Before any of us could react, she vanished.

"Well that was weird," Serenity huffed, "I didn't even get a chance to say thank you. Um, can I have a shower?"

"Absolutely," Daniel smirked, grabbing our hands and leading us down the hall.

Warning: Mature sexual content

She giggled as he turned on the water, steam filling the room. I could feel her nervousness even as she tried to hide it. I took off my shirt, then let my pants fall until I stood before her in only my boxers. Daniel did the same as she watched, her lips slightly parted. "We will only bathe you, our Eternal," he whispered as we moved forward. My hands began to lift her blouse as he pulled her pants down. With deft fingers, we removed her bra and panties, then helped her into the shower.

None of us spoke as we began washing her hair and body. She silently watched us until the soap had run completely down the drain. Only then did she reach out for us. I pressed against her back as she clung to Daniel's chest. "I'm sorry," she sobbed. "I didn't want to."

"Shh, none of this was your fault, darling," I tried to reassure her. "None of us knew what he was."

"He said he was going to sire me. Even in the thrall, I could hear him and your mother talking. What did he mean by that?" she asked, tears mixing with the water droplets from her hair.

"It means he intended to give you not only his blood, but his venom to make you a demon," Daniel replied softly. "They wanted to sever our bond. Mother has always wanted the throne. She was almost as insane as my father."

Serenity gave a remorseful laugh, "If that was only a sample of your father, I'm glad I never met him. She was full blown cray cray enough for me!"

I laughed, "Did you really just say cray cray?" Her cheeks flushed as she tried to hide her face. "Oh no, not letting that one go, love."

Daniel cupped her face and said in a sultry voice, "Isn't our Eternal so beautiful, brother? She looks perfect with that blush." Then he pressed his lips to hers. She wriggled against him, her ass pressing against me and I groaned, then let my lips press against her neck. I didn't expect her hand to reach back and grab my hair.

She tugged me back, our eyes meeting briefly before our lips crashed together. She moaned into my mouth as Daniel began suckling her breasts. Her sounds were the finest symphony I'd ever heard. She pulled away, letting out a cry as Daniel knelt before her, his mouth devouring her. Her head fell against my shoulder as I sucked her neck, letting my hands knead her breasts. She gasped and whined as he continued his ministrations and I pinched at her nipples. Gods she was perfect.

When her body began to shake with her release, he sat back and watched her fall apart in my arms, then stood to kiss her deeply. "I love you, Serenity," he told her.

"I love you too, Daniel," she panted, then turned to me. "I love you both."

I thought my heart would burst right then as I spun her around, claiming my own kiss. We both had tears of joy as I proclaimed, "I love you, Serenity Matthews, my Eternal."

Author's Notes:  Aww, so cute and a bit steamy.  So any guesses what has that witch freaked out?