Baekhyun's POV

"Please don't hurt me!"

The instant those words fall out of his mouth does he realise his mistake, his whispered plea would not go unnoticed by two of the strongest living vampires still walking this earth. They make a formidable pair standing in the light of the moonlight, with theirs matching dark hair and statuesque physiques. Yet it is the gaze of the tallest one that haunted his dreams, with those beautiful all seeing obsidian irises that sit in a canvas of fine porcelain skin that slightly sparkles even in the moonlight and his dreams. His dreams for once were not filled with pain and wishing to be anyone else, but filled with comfort, safety and something all together stronger that he cannot place. In fact that something stronger he will not even entertain, he should feel what's he's feeling it's unnatural to feel like this and his father certainly will never let him home.

Home if he can even call it that, he remembers now how he's been sold like fodder to the highest bidder. That highest bidder was  a vampire, but not a vampire like before him. It was with hunger and greed whilst he expected his life to end almost instantly, that foul vampire simply locked him in all but a cage, as he enjoyed what only sounded like an orgy. Memories of cornflour coloured hair, and that flash of insanity he witnessed as he was saved from being a blood bag is truly something he's terrified of still happening. He's truly afraid of both his emotions and the likelihood he's about to be a living blood bag, he scampers back into the admittedly softest ever piece of furniture he ever sat on, sitting so far back his backside hits the gilded golden and velvet edge and brings his legs up to his chest, making himself as small as possible.

His body is trembling he can feel that awful numbness creeping  back in to his heart. He should be horrified at his body instantly betraying him and calming down at the gentle soothing voice that holds so much power.

"You're safe here little one, no one will harm you!"

"What of that other vampire, the one with blood red eyes the one whom my father sold me too!"

"He is no more I promise you!"

Baekhyun takes a sharp inhale of breath as his full memories return to him, he remembers the numbness and despair at his family's betrayal, how he himself could do nothing as his father started that wretched bidding war. How after being taken and locked  away a tall dark man whom was also a vampire swooped in to save him, after how many days in the ownership of a truly vile creature. A vampire whom he called count bleach as he remembers now how he alway wanted to bathe in bleach which each grotesque insinuation in that wretched evil face. That gleeful smile too was sinister, all from the same vampire who bought him amongst the carnage over his fathers bidding war, the one who locked him in a room before he was saved by that regal dark night that is not unlike the vampire before him. As his senses return he remembers how that vampire was at the head of others who shielded him as count bleach was annihilated, just as the most regal of all them all lifted his chin and he was a gonna. He shouldn't feel it but he felt the numbness morph in to something warmer as stared in to an unworldly beauty far beyond any living creature he's seen. All from the very same vampire who stands before him in his striking all back ensemble, yet after all the days he's felt his life was in limbo, for the first time he's feels as if he can breathe easily.

That's when it hits him, the real reason he was sold like a pig about to be slaughtered, his blood group, his very rare addictive blood group, that a whole host know about. The real reason he's here, it's not going to a lifetime living in a sumptuous gilded cage disguised as a dormitory, he's going to be diner. This time it's not numbness he feels, he's resigned to his fate and simply lets the tears fall freely. Next thing he knows there's a sudden yet soothing gentle presence beside him, one that makes the air around feel all the more intense, but not in a bad way. In fact that despair he felt leaches away as he starts to feel less anxious over what's going to become of himself. Raising his eyes he once again met by the most beautiful of all vampires who looks him dead in the eye, with a look he can not decipher yet sends shivers down his spine.

"We haven't formally been introduced, my name is Park Chanyeol, you have been bought to Kapisan Palace! I give you my word you are safe here!"

Baekhyun wishes this vampire was lying, but all he sees is sincerity in those all knowing eyes, an unexpected blush fills his cheeks at just whom this vampire is. He may of majored in stage management but he worked hard at all his schooling, even the small part on vampire/human co existence back in his high school days. He just never thought he would meet the infamous King of all vampires, the very vampire who has quite the history of violence before his parents death. It was the catalyst for this vampire to be at the fire front of change, he's responsible for order amongst his kind and the peace treaty that exists today.   

Baekhyun takes a look around the grandest room he's ever seen, there's a lot of silk and velvet on show and a spectacular open balcony that must lead out to the mountains and a perhaps a hidden private garden. It's fitting of this regal and powerful creature. He's not a fool to know either that the other vampire, who's clearly more then just an advisor is keeping a close eye on his every move. This other vampire too isn't so ominous but perhaps a little less friendly. Aware now that the seconds ticking and he's yet to answer he wills his voice to be steady.

"I have heard of you Park Chanyeol I know who you are, please I don't mean any harm."

"I know child, I know, I know of the circumstances of why you were bought here too, my young companion was right to bring you here. I know your afraid, I can here in your heartbeat, and yes myself and my advisors know you have golden blood."

"Is that the only reason I am here, what will happen when the rest of those feral vampires that were also at my fathers table realise I am no longer with that other vampire. Have I just traded one prison for another?"

"You will be protected by my advisers, the coven and all those who serve us. You are not defined by just having golden blood, nor are you a prisoner you will soon realise why and just how rare and precious a bloom you are."

Baekhyun can't suppress the gasp that leaves his throat when he looks down to feel a soft coldness completely envelope his own hand. Marvelling at the size difference, he's always been petite but his hand being held like a precious treasure in such a way makes him feel even more delicate. He's not ready to ask what this mesmerising beautiful creature means by being rare and precious, he has an inkling as his heartbeat will simply not beat normally but with everything that's happened and the fear that his family will still try something doesn't give him the novelty of understanding what this magnetism between them is.

"Lord Park, I appreciate the very kind gesture of support, would it not be more suitable for me to return to the city?"

"Please you do not have to call me Lord Park, Baekhyun we are not so formal in private here. I certainly don't want to bring up your family, but I am sorry to say I do not think the city would be a safe place, word will soon reach your father of all the events that transpired here."

"My father probably already knows, my college course cancelled and my dormitory empty, my father has never been my biggest supporter sadly."

"The other vampires at that table save for one would of already taken back  to their own covens, the news of your blood group and who you are. Seoul maybe in Korea and come under my territory, but it's still a free city, the protection of my coven would only go so far and modern technology for all its advancement can be a curse, they would sniff you out in a heartbeat. I'm sure your aware even with such protection laws from humanity in place for carriers of golden blood sending you back would be a death sentence!"

"Lord Park I do not fear death!"

"That is a brave of you to say, but your body betrays you!"

Baekhyun is not surprised by that statement, he's not fooling anyone he's terrified of becoming some constant blood bag. Or worse being left for dead in the roughest part of the city because he's outgrown his usefulness, that's the true cures of having golden blood when it comes down to it. Your only as useful to society as long as your blood runs, it's not spoken of but everyone knows of the whispered experiments done to those rare few carriers that have escaped. It's rumoured that some labs are trying to create synthetic golden blood for profit, some are trying to see if golden blood can cure diseases, mainly it's all about the money. Humans may not drink the blood but their greed is just as toxic and addictive, truly understanding now that perhaps this legendary castle is the best place he can be for now. Ignoring the way his heart skips a beat at the very thought of remaining under the same roof of this far to charming vampire.

What choice does he have though, he's doomed either way, he can not do what his heart wants society both his own and the covens of the world would never allow for their king to even consider a human for more then a meal. "Am I to become a slave?"

The sudden hiss and release of his hand makes him regret those unfiltered words, even the second vampire whom had finally started to relax lets out a hiss. Both of the angry hisses very much snake like and incredulous, a sound that has him instantly regretting his words and recoiling away from that comforting touch. He can't ignore how his fingers tremble at both the emptiness and fear he was trying to hide, and let's out an involuntary whimper. It's a war between his heart and his mind too as he's feeling all sorts of emotions he shouldn't in the presence of this rather powerful vampire. Yet his head is telling him a multiple of different emotions the main one being that he's just here to be lunch, and that familiar self consciousness that is telling him he deserves nothing more then to be a slave.

"Oh my young bloom, you have not had an easy life so far have you!"

Baekhyun looks up from his trouser legs about to question this vampire if he's able to read his own private thoughts, when as quick as a flash of light the vampire no longer sits beside him but is now half kneeling, half crouching in front of him. That only comforting cool finger now places up against his own parched lips, as if he's expecting him to read his mind next. "You do not need to answer Byun Baekhyun, and no I can't not read minds I can tell from the way you hold yourself and constantly recoil from me. Kindness i can tell is not something you have experienced often, as I can see a great despair in your eyes, you do not need to answer me or divulge your experiences tonight."

Again he suspects that this vampire can do a great deal to manipulate anyone to get the answers he wants, but is relieved and grateful that some normal human boundaries have been respected. He will always be vulnerable here, but can't deny it's the safest he's felt in days, he really has no choice but to stay here. Which his heart is oddly stuttering over, in fact he can feel his cheeks blush like a young maiden at the intimate way this mighty vampire looks at him, it's clear in the way those intense eyes that he's not the only one struggling to fight the feelings that are forbidden between them. "You will be safe here, I swear it nor will you be a slave."

"If I am not to be a slave, what is my purpose here."

Baekhyun can't quite believe what he sees and experiences as once again he feels the coolness of strange fingertips against his heated skin. He may not have the senses this vampire possesses, but he's almost positive the way that Chanyeol's nose flares he's also fighting against emotions they both shouldn't be feeling for each other. As much as he shouldn't be he's mesmerised by the subtle redness he never noticed before that make Park Chanyeol's eyes glimmer a little. There's so much intelligence in those intense orbs, there's also undeniable raw power that he knows that this vampire is currently holding back holds back for his own sake. And truthfully he's not sure at all what to think about that.

"Your purpose here will soon reveal itself, all I would like you to do for now is rest and enjoy my hospitality."

"Where will I be sleeping?"

No sooner as those words leave his lips, does he hear the sound of footsteps from behind him, there in the massive archway stands two more people, one he is much familiar with. It's the vampire that was at his father's dinner party, the one who had didn't shout obscene amount of money for his body. He had a kind and sad smile, the same vampire that showed his undeniable strength when he burst in to that horrible room to rescued himself from the clutches of count bleach.

The man beside him is infinitely softer in appearance with his shorter stature and gentle aura, he's no fool though he's positive both these new comers are equally as strong as the man still on his haunches in front of him. The hand that's was ever so gently caressing his cheek disappears, only for a second before it's being held out to him. "I have arranged for you to stay in my harem, outside my personal chambers it's the most protected part of my palace and off limits to the majority of my coven, you will be safe there. I've arranged for you have your own room, I'm sure you can appreciate why."

"I guess it's not often a mortal man is to be left in a harem full of concubines for an immortal king!"

"You're assumption that my desires for the flesh are just of the opposite sex would insult some, young Byun Baekhyun. You will soon see that my harem is not just about concubines!"

"Please I mean no offence!" Baekhyun truly doesn't and really needs to work on his brain to mouth filter when he's around these vampires.

"it's just would it not be strange for a common human man to be in such a a special institution!"

"All will be revealed in time I promise , for now I think after such a traumatic couple of days some rest is in order!"

Baekhyun isn't sure what to think of such a cryptic answer, it's intriguing but the way the vampire looks at him makes him think his life is about to change. Something his body seems to accept quicker than his heart and subconscious, as his own hand is reaching out towards the vampire's awaiting one before he can stop himself.

Chanyeol's POV.
It's a very strange sensation that washes over his body as the beautiful fragile human finally accepts his hand. He's never before felt like this, and has never had someone unsure of his insinuations. Yet the more he's around this precious bloom, the more he is a certain of just how important and precious this human is. To a have a mate as a vampire is rare, but a human one is almost unheard of, he will have to consult his private library and the ancient tomes of his father for advise. That can all come after Baekhyun is settled, and the residents of harem are aware he is not a toy for them to play with.

He hates to think it but the short distance he's forcing himself to be away from his intended will be better then overpowering him. He can't get enough of smells and the sound of his heartbeat whilst soothing being separated and being not so close will allow himself the opportunity to think. He's almost positive with modern technology the Italian coven will be aware of what's happened and demand an audience. First though he gently leads this fragile bloom over to Sehun, and to Suho the harem manager. He will leave Baekhyun in Suho's direct care for now, he's hoping the drama that Jongdae spoke of will not happen should it then he will close the harem. Those that wish to remain as part of the coven can, but there will be no more circumstances where he will request any of their time.

He has a mate to woo, given how he has watched this beautiful bloom fight against the clear connection between them is not going to be easy or a fast process. This human is scared and in a foreign place ripped away from everything he knows. Trying to explain that connection between them tonight would overwhelm this young human, which is the last thing he wants. Inhaling deep that scent so alluring its already imbedded in his private chamber, the clean citrus with a undertone of milk and honey is addictive. With being so close to this gorgeous angel on earth, his instincts are screaming out to get a taste of everything that's covered up by clothes. He's well aware that if Baekhyun were a vampire their union  would already be complete. His mouth waters not because he will get to taste that sweet golden blood, no his mouth waters at the mere thought of that first taste of other bodily fluids, for now he must control himself and gently without being too close hands Baekhyun to Suho.

Making sure his eyes portray to both he and Sehun, that he will not show mercy if Baekhyun is not treated with respect, or given the best room in the harem. Yes it's the very room he would normally use when visiting the harem, he would never bring anyone to this private sanctuary for pleasure. That room, in fact the whole apartment will belong to his soon to be beloved intended, until such time he's ready to share this space. He's beyond relieved to sense that heartbeat return to a more delicate and normal pace and that frantic energy whilst still there is not so mistrusting.

"This is Suho Baekhyun, he is the Hatun Kalfa of my Harem and will help you get settled, Suho will be on hand for anything you so desire."

"Welcome to Kapisan Palace, I have a fire going in your room already, and have arranged for a private breakfast tomorrow at 7am!"

Chanyeol would love nothing more than to keep this beautiful bloom beside him, to have the chance to explain his intentions without the drama he knows will be waiting. Sadly that migraine inducing drama will not wait, he doesn't want to put Baekhyun or his coven in a position that could very much destroy the peace he's spent a century creating. Or worse destroy the only thing that has made him feel less like the monster so many claim him to be, his resolve to slowly reveal his intentions is weakening the longer this rare bloom remains.

Against his better judgment Chanyeol gently pushes the man towards the awaiting vampires, knowing that they will guide Baekhyun to the safety of the harem and Suho's care. He never thought he would feel like a limb has been torn from his body as he watches Suho gently take hold and distract the young human man he's besotted with as they start to walk down the corridor. He shares a look with Sehun, one that conveys his thanks for bringing this rare bloom into the palace and ultimately to him. He hopes his intense gaze is also one that conveys that he must return to this private apartment with haste. They have much to discuss and must wait for the team to return from Domenico's apartment, how they are going to protect both their home and it's newest inhabitant from what surely will be the fight of their lives.

A fight he will win at all costs.

Hello my lovelies,

How was this little interaction between our Vampire King Chanyeol and Human Baekhyun, they really are falling hard but shouldn't want the other.

Lots of drama, angst and of course sexual tension is coming, including my signature cliffhangers and surprises.

I'm so hoping this update is so much better than the last time I tried to update, yet I fear it will be the same for this one.

As always let me know what you think.

Don't be afraid to be honest in your thoughts about my updating and stories, are they getting any better. Have I grown as an author or are you tired of everything being similar.

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