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ꜱᴇxᴜᴀʟ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇɴᴛ ᴀʜᴇᴀᴅ

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Still pondering on the ideas of the incoming war we would be fighting, I let myself lay down on the couch. I had been trying to move around a bit, but Didyme had kindly scolded me for my attempts. I was left a bit handicapped on the couch and if I didn't want to upset my sister-in-soul I would continue to lay down like a good queen, as she had so nicely put it.

War wasn't something I thought I would find myself stuck in the middle of. Italy had been stable for decades and I didn't have any plans to join the military, or to be in any government position at all. I had been thrust into a position I didn't understand at all, but I had seen enough of the news and read enough books to know how some queens acted.

To be a good queen or a queen who cared more about her queen than her people. The answer was obvious, I wasn't some sort of power hungry sadist like the Wicked Witch of the West. When you just got told a week ago that witches aren't green and actually exist in a secret underground world where they also just had a war. What a wonderful situation you've found yourself in, Astraea, just fabulous. Only you would have this happen to you.

Things were different now that I knew about vampires. All those stories that kids in town used to tell about creatures of the night... some of them were true. Eternal love and passion exists in this world. Magical beasts of all kinds roam free. Non-Magical people were shielded. I understood why, we would try and kill anything different from us.

Before I could think further, the door to the East Towers was opened, revealing Caius, who took one sniff of the air and snarled.

"Why were they in here?" He questioned, almost angry. I let out a knowing sigh and Caius growled. "Newborns here with you? I thought I told them━"

"━Please, don't be angry with my cousins, they haven't seen me since you-know-what. I promise they were in full control of themselves. Their eyes stayed bright red the entire time." My blonde mate seemed a bit shocked at that. "Believe it or not, my cousins would never lay a finger on me. I've practically raised them since uncle and his wife were always at work and couldn't do it themselves. They said they didn't feel hungry around me so Didyme and Sulpicia let them stay."

"Newborns aren't supposed to have that much control," Caius mumbles.

"Well they do, so give them a chance to see me," I said as Marcus poked his head into the room. "Ciao, Marcus."

"Ciao bella. How have you been today? You sound much better than when we brought you," Marcus pestered, speeding over to my side. "Ah, your cousins came to see you. I don't think Ambrose is afraid of his kings at all."

"Well maybe I should━"

"No," I shot him down. "I know exactly what you're about to say. The answer is no, you may not give him something to be afraid of. Harassing my cousins and instilling fear in your guard will do no good. Ambrose isn't afraid of anything and will give you a reason to be afraid of him. Believe me, the teachers tried to use fear and it just made him sneaky and cunning. That boy can make your life a living hell if you mess with him. Or, he can be the sweetest and give you meaningful Christmas presents."

A chuckle could be heard from behind me. I scrunched up my nose as Aro placed a kiss on my head. "I see someone is feeling much better."

"Only because I get to see you three again." Aro smirked and picked me up in his arms, which made me squeal. How does he manage to pick me up like I'm a damn feather?

"Looking radiant as ever, mia regina. Less pale and sickly," Marcus complimented.

"Oh, right, I don't look like you right now." My mates let out a low hiss at the dig, making me laugh. "I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Sulpicia and Didyme said if my fever is gone I can come back to our room. Is it gone?"

Aro placed a cold hand on my forehead, making me shiver. "Perfectly normal now, my Astraea, but I will not let you exert yourself while in our room. You will be getting lots of rest for the next day or two, lest we see a resurgence in your illness, which is not what we want, is it?" I shook my head and my raven-haired mate kissed my cheek. "Wonderful. I'll just carry you out since you're already here in my arms."

"Cheeky bastard."

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My recovery was quick enough that my mates didn't have to miss any trial. A weird sickness, that was, but it did let me meet with Ambrose and Astro for a few moments. I had also met Sulpicia, Aro's best friend. She was nice to me, even if she had her own snarky side. I could see how she and Aro clicked. Perhaps they have the same creepy laugh that makes you want to run and hide, praying for your life while they hunt you down. That damned laugh is scary as hell.

"Marcus, what are you reading?" I asked, watching as my mate flipped the page of a newspaper I didn't recognize.

"Just the local news," he said. "Nothing of much import. Someone believes there's a witch on the edge of the country. Typical nonsense from those who want revenge."

"I never understood the fascination with witches."

"Long ago, right around the time that we got here, they believed witches were responsible for the breaking of marriages. That they could control the bonds. That's ridiculous, of course, but humanity never quite could understand the nature of bonds. They'd be completely enamored yet disgusted at the same time."

"The nature of bonds is still confusing to me," I admitted.

Marcus chuckled. "Your bonds are still new and fragile. It's the nature of bonds."

"My bonds are fragile? Is ours? What about with Aro and Caius?" I pressed, settling down on his lap.

"Yes, your bonds with the two of them are quite faint due to lack of contact, but they will start to click once the time is right." I frowned. Why did he have to be so vague with all his answers? "Do not frown, tesoro."

"I do as I please, and I want to frown at you." Marcus visibly bit back a growl of his own before he put down the paper he had been holding.

"You will not frown at me, do you understand?" His tone hitched, the order slipping through his pursed lips. I didn't respond and continued to pout at him. "Astraea, I have asked you twice. Do not frown or face the consequences."

His patience was growing thin, but someone opening the door interrupted us. Aro came through the door, took one look at us, and grinned like a madman. "What do we have here, i miei amori?"

"La nostra bellissima regina decided that she would be a brat and frown at me. I am unaware of what flipped this switch, but it is not appreciated," Marcus seethed as he looked me in the eye. My mate flicked my pouty bottom lip with his thumb before turning back to Aro, eyes darkening rapidly. "Do you have any suggestions, mio re?"

Aro's smirk only widened as he tentatively walked to our sides, running a hand down my warm cheek. "I remember a much prettier smile on her face the last time I came in. Now, il mio amore, stop frowning at our mate. I'm not as lenient as Marcus."

My mate's firm hand rested on my outer thigh, making me blush. I knew they could hear my heart speeding up as I shook my head. Aro didn't sound happy at all, a clear hiss escaping his mouth as he pushed me down. I was still resting legs on Marcus, but my back was on the couch.

"Such a naughty girl," Aro mused, fingertips tracing my inner thigh. "Teasing and defying your mates. Look at me when I'm talking to you." His hand tipped my chin up, forcing me to gaze into his blackened eyes. I gulped as he let out an evil chuckle. "Gods, I can smell it dripping from you."

All of their focus was on me, and I knew Marcus' eyes were lingering on my exposed legs. Of course, I just had to wear something this short today.

"Vampires are such sensual creatures. We feel, we touch, but most importantly we love." Aro chuckled at my burning red cheeks. "I love to watch your legs shake for us, to have your heart flutter at our touch. We watch as you slowly fall for us despite our sadistic ways, the torture and killing of our world. You're teasing such a powerful creature."

My breath hitched at his words. I squealed as Marcus opened up my legs. His eyes were completely black with pure lust as his hands trailed my inner thigh, daring to reach closer to my nether regions.

Still looking into Aro's eyes, I let him reach in and kiss me. His paled, slightly cold lips moved against mine. I completely gave in, letting Aro slip his tongue into my warm mouth. My hands found themselves gripping onto his midnight black hair. A perfectly pale hand cupped my cheek while the other moved down my chest, missing every opportunity to touch me.

"Ti desidero," Marcus whispered just loud enough for me to hear. "Your scent is intoxicating."

A whimper slipped through as Marcus' finger brushed over my clothed entrance. I bucked my hips up, a plea for him to continue. The vampire growled at my actions before unbuttoning my shorts and quickly pulling them down. Now tossed on the floor, I was left with an almost nude lower half. I was sure my cheeks were on fire, but my mates didn't seem to care.

"So reactive, mia regina," Marcus whispered as he positioned himself, now above me. "Soaked by words and kisses, a naughty girl indeed. Do you know what we do with naughty mates?" I shook my head. "We make them obey."

My eyes locked in on Aro, who smirked and caressed my cheek tauntingly. "You should have known better, piccola regina. Messing with your kingly vampire mates? It's almost like you knew what was coming for you."

I couldn't say anything back, not with Marcus' hands so close to my core. My legs quivered at his touch, my eyes always glancing down to see what he was doing to me. Handsome vampires seemed to turn me on more than anything else.

"Too quiet," Marcus hissed. "Don't you think, tesoro?"

Aro nodded, which made our mate slide down my underwear. I let out a loud moan as Marcus slid a finger inside of me. "That's it, mia regina."

"Marcus," I whimpered out, whining when Aro held my hips down.

"You've been a bad girl, Astraea, and bad girls don't get to squirm when their mates love on them," Aro whispered in my ear, palming at my waist. "As much as we would love to see you ride yourself out on our fingers, you disobeyed us, and this will be your punishment. You're lucky that we don't gag you with something."

Arousal and pleasure pooled in my core as Marcus slid his finger in and out, always leaving me wanting more. It was enough for a reaction, but not enough for my high to build. Left desperate, this was my true punishment.

Soft moans slipped out as Marcus pushed another finger inside. He growled as I rolled my head back and began to pant. My red cheeks pulsed with warmth, a stark contrast to Aro's cold hand that rested against my waist. His hands trailed up and down my side, never quite reaching my breasts.

Only when Marcus added the third finger did I truly start to lose myself in pleasure. My legs attempted to close themselves, but remained open due to Marcus' free hand. Pulsing pleasure started to swirl around inside of me, pushing me closer to my release.

Right when I got dangerously close, Marcus pulled away, making me cry out in frustration. Just a few more thrusts and I could have come!

"Ah, ah, mia regina, you don't get to finish just yet," Aro tutted. "Not when you haven't given your mates any apologies for your behavior. You have to treat us first."

Desperately wanting to release, I got up from the bed and kissed Aro. He grumbled, running his hands through my hair. Taking my chance, I pushed him over to our bed where I practically threw him on the red and gold sheets. I could hear Marcus chuckle as he made his way over, unbuckling his pants.

With Aro on his back, I straddled his hips, letting out a whine. My mate let out a deep growl, bucking his hips up into my naked crotch. I rolled my hips once, earning another lustful groan from my mate.

"Astraea," Aro moaned out, hands on my hips as he thrust up to meet my core. His clothed cock strained under me, a reminder of his need for me. "Gods just like that. Move those pretty hips of yours."

Marcus ran a hand down Aro's cheek before looking me in the eye. "Tell him that you're sorry first. You won't be able to speak when you're apologizing to me."

My cheeks turned a new shade of red at his words. Aro's chuckle turned into a groan as I began to roll my hips, feeling pleasure start to build within my core once more. This type of pleasure was much different than what I'd felt before. More external, making my hips start to move on their own, wanting more. My skin was on fire as Aro met my thrusts, whimpers rolling off my tongue.

Feeling Aro start to move his hands up from my hips to where my shirt ended, I took off the article of clothing, leaving me in my bra. Both my mates growled at the sight, with Aro instantly unbuckling my bra. Marcus was the one to take it fully off, flinging it somewhere out of my line of sight. Aro palmed at my breasts, making me moan, pleasure throbbing throughout my body.

Grinding on my mate brought me closer to my release, the previous one having been taken away so harshly. My chest rose and fell at a rapid rate as I chased my own orgasm, letting Aro do the same as he ground against me. His low moans and groans pushed me further and further. All the sounds he made for me made a pool of arousal around my core, likely soaking and staining his trousers.

My heart skipped a beat as he hit me in just the right place. My insides clenched as I prepared for an orgasm. I had to prop myself up in order to not fall on top of him from the pleasure I felt start to take over.

"Come with me, mia regina," Aro's voice a mumbled plea as he hit his high, release staining the insides of his trousers. He groaned as he came, ripping the sheets with his vampire strength.

My nerves exploded as I felt myself come a few seconds after. Grinding my hips against his rapidly, I rode out my high. My eyes rolled into the back of my head as Marcus' hand caressed my cheek. Every little touch made me moan, making the two of them growl at the sounds they could draw out.

"Such a beauty," Marcus complimented, running his thumb over my puffed up lips. "Put those lips to good use for your apology, mia piccola regina."

I quickly nodded. Still on Aro, I took off my mate's black boxers, revealing his strained cock. My cheeks flushed once more before I took the tip into my mouth, swishing my tongue around. Marcus groaned, lustfully looking down as I worked his cock.

Pumping what I couldn't get into my mouth, I bobbed my head up and down. I had to tuck my thumb into a fist because of how huge he was in my mouth. I didn't want to start gagging while giving my mate head. Aro seemed to notice my little trick and laughed, watching from where he laid, eyes only half as dark as when I was moving on him.

My jaw was starting to get sore when Marcus started to pant heavily, pushing me to take more of him inside my warm mouth. Whispers of fuck and shit came from Marcus' mouth as I sucked on his tip, by hollowing my cheeks.

Aro watched from the side as I picked up the pace, reaching speeds I hadn't my first time with Marcus. I gazed up to look at his eyes as I gave him my all. Once his gaze met mine, he growled.

"Astraea," Marcus moaned out. I started bobbing my head faster as his cock twitched in my mouth. My mate fisted my hair and rolled his hips up into my face, nearly gagging me. "Tesoro."

"Come on, amore," Aro beckoned. "Come for us. Come in her mouth."

Marcus needed no further instruction, groaning as he reached his peak. I had to pull back a bit in order to keep myself from choking on his cum. Swallowing everything that I could, I frowned as some of Marcus' release dripped down my cheek. Marcus didn't seem to mind, wiping it away with his finger.

My raven-haired mate sighed, trapped underneath my weight. I noticed his state and rolled over next to him on the bed. Marcus followed kissing us both on the head.

Little did we know in that peaceful moment that the worst of the war was yet to come.

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ꜰᴜɴ ꜰᴀᴄᴛ, ᴛʜᴇ ᴘɪᴄᴛᴜʀᴇ ᴜᴘ ᴀʙᴏᴠᴇ ɪꜱ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴀꜱᴛʀᴀᴇᴀ'ꜱ ꜰᴀᴄᴇᴄʟᴀɪᴍ'ꜱ ɪɴꜱᴛᴀɢʀᴀᴍ. ᴛʜᴀᴛ ɪꜱ ɪɴ ꜰᴀᴄᴛ ᴀꜱᴛʀᴀᴇᴀ.

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ᴛʀᴀɴꜱʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱ:

Ti desidero. I want you.

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