Angel Vicky

~Bonsoir~

She was surprised he hadn’t been with a woman in such a long time. It all made sense to her now. A vampire’s priority was to prolong their already long life rather than to procreate and pass on their DNA like humans had a natural base instinct to. Not that it was a priority for Victoria, as she had never really thought about having children or even the real need to. She was content enough with her life before the dangers to take up motherly duties. Now with the impending war with the Wynters and The Order, she was in very real danger. It wasn’t safe for her to bring a child into the world. Then again, if it were Vail’s child. It would be half vampire…and a Hygrace.

She pulled back and blinked at Vail a couple of times. “They…can?” She sounded shocked at being told vampires and humans could breed together. She supposed they were not that different anatomically. “I didn’t know…” She backed away slightly. Her mother could have saved her from any risk by telling her that it could happen, then perhaps she wouldn’t have been so eager to seduce the man. All she saw was someone to connect to on a physical level, not to procreate with so soon. This was why usually couples were married before they had sex so that when the woman ended up pregnant, it wasn’t looked at as scandalous. But if Victoria were to become pregnant accidentally, there would be more than human gossip to worry about. Vail’s father would be even more furious, despite Vail being the only son he had to give him grandchildren. He may not accept a half breed into his family. It was worrisome to think about.

She sighed. “Then I could already be pregnant. It’s too late to tell me now.” As it took four to six weeks before a woman got the symptoms of morning sickness and lateness to her periods, Victoria was just about on that timescale since their night at The Shire. She figured she wouldn’t have her usual period after her blood drain, there wouldn’t be anything left to produce more blood, her body would conserve it. Not to mention her recent stress, which also affected a woman’s cycle. She felt so stupid, not thinking about this risk before. She looked at Vail with a hint of worry. What if she was already? What would they do? How would they cope? “I….never really thought about having children anytime soon, however it wouldn’t be the end of the world if I did. But I suppose this new information does change things…” She sighed slightly. Not that she wouldn’t want to have his child, but they weren’t exactly approved of as a couple and wouldn’t even have their marriage sanctioned.

Victoria gazed into Vail’s eyes sadly, her blue pearls twinkling in the soft candlelight. “And what about you Vail…? Would you be alright with it if I did become pregnant? Your father hates me enough as it is, I cannot see him allowing you to have a child with me...” She reminded him of the obvious, but would Vail see it that way – a child would be an unnecessary burden upon his family. Or it could be the thing that united them depending on circumstance. She just didn’t want to end up as a single mother with Vail visiting her and their child once a month and being married off to another female vampire. Or even worse, ignored completely and cast aside with her bastard half breed child and kept a secret from every other Hygrace there was. At least if they decided not to sleep together anymore, Vail wasn’t a man hell bent on sexual desire and could easily live without it.

Angel Vicky's Sanctuary

If you can say this, I'll give you a cookie.

~Bonsoir~

Victoria managed a small smile at Vail as he soothed her with his tender lips, she closed her eyes to breathe him in. At first, her phobia was able to be coped with. It was only other people’s blood she didn’t like to see. Still blood was fine. Any flowing blood made her feel faint. It was now when losing so much of her own blood, seeing it being physically extracted from her like she was a cow being milked in a factory, that she couldn’t stand anything to do with it any longer. She didn’t think telling Vail about it would stop him, however. At least he tried to make it as painless and unpleasant for her as possible. He was nothing but considerate toward her and that did prove to her that he did have deep feelings of love for her. But how far would he really go for her blood?

At his confession he would miss her blood, she nodded as she obviously knew the answer. But at his reaffirmation that he loved her, another question struck her mind. “Then how come the first thing you want from me is my blood and not my body?” She grinned teasingly at the vampire as she leaned in to nibble his earlobe enticingly. True, it was too dangerous for her to be turned until more evidence could come to light or even technology could assist with it. They had just about perfected blood transfusions medically without patients dying, the invention of antibiotics had helped with any septicaemia resulting from the procedure. Perhaps that’s how the humans that didn’t survive the transition, died? But how could they experiment with this, they didn’t exactly have willing test subjects throwing themselves at their feet.

She winced at him as he told her not to concern herself with it. He could tell her all he wanted, she still would. Eventually death would claim her. It was only worth trying when she was in actual fact, at death’s door. But if she were turned at an older age, would she revert to her youthful age or stop ageing at her current physical state? Questions, questions…she could only sigh as she pondered, sweeping her delicate hand down Vail’s bare chest as she rested her head atop his shoulder for a few quiet moments in contemplation and savouring her time with the man she was effectively banned from seeing by his father.

“I think I deserve my reward now for letting you drink from me, despite my phobia.” She still went through with it, for him. Bravery was nothing to do with it. Quite simply, she would do anything for this man. He had stolen her heart and she had fallen for him hopelessly and completely. If he asked her for her hand in marriage it would make her the happiest woman alive. She didn’t care how long she’d have to wait for Peter’s blessing or in fact going ahead with it without his blessing altogether. She was just happy that Vail felt the same and this infused her with such feelings of deep love and the desire for him that came along with it. There was no denying he was the best-looking gentleman in the city. If this female vampire Peter so eagerly wanted Vail to be with, knew of his preference of a relationship with a human instead, she might positively think herself hard done by! A human capable of outdoing a vampire? This was proof that they should never underestimate the resolve of a Crest woman.

~Bonsoir~

Victoria shivered in Vail’s arms as she tried to calm down. She nodded at him in response that she needed to calm down. The bite was indeed over. The worst part was over. He had licked any trickling blood she could feel, that was the moment that traumatised her. The feeling of the blood leaving her body. She had too much of it taken from her recently and she feared if she lost anymore, she would surely die. She hadn’t quite recovered mentally from the experience. She knew Vail would in no way hurt her intentionally and he wasn’t like Spencer. “Hold me…” Her voice was but a whimper like a small child.

After a few minutes, her breathing had resumed to normality as she rested against his chest. She kept her mind on other thoughts other than thinking about her blood escaping her veins. With this blood phobia, she wondered how she’d even cope as a vampire who needed to drink it to be strong and survive. She couldn’t see herself biting anyone either. Biting someone was associated with more intimate rituals between lovers. Or animalistic behaviour. She wasn’t born a vampire, so their instincts were not normal to her.

“Sorry…” She sighed and nuzzled against his warm neck. “I’m not…quite myself after….Spencer draining me within an inch of my life. It’s made my blood phobia even worse.” She explained. As long as she didn’t see the blood anywhere, she felt she could cope with Vail biting her and indulging in her. But it did worry her that on some level that’s the only thing he saw special in her, despite being told he cared for her and even loved her since spending time with her when he had not fed on her blood.

“Wouldn’t you miss it though?” She asked curiously and her eyes found their way up to his face. “If I was a vampire…wouldn’t you miss drinking my blood?” She had to ask, her curiosity took the better of her. How would Vail cope without his regular fix that he had gotten used to? He hadn’t indulged when she was too weak to be fed on but he knew there was a chance of hope in the future to drink it more once she was healthy again. If she turned into a vampire, he wouldn’t be able to drink her blood, it would be like cannibalism….wouldn’t it?

~Bonsoir~

Victoria couldn’t help but watch Vail undress. Feeling a little spoiled since they weren’t even married yet indulging in each other as if they were. This was not the social convention. If anyone had not known better, it looked as if she were a common woman of the night that the Lord had paid for the privilege of spending the eve with. Yet they would not have Peter’s blessing to wed either. He made it clear that a vampire was not supposed to take their prey as lovers or wives. No matter how much Vail protested.

Victoria giggled delightfully when he entered the bathtub with her. She always secretly wondered what it was like to share the bath with a handsome man. She shuddered as he touched her and returned his smirk with a mischievous smile of her own. “Vaaail…” She cooed as he pulled her by her hips so she could sit on his lap. Her heart raced as she felt his skin against hers. The warm water helped the natural chill on his skin not feel so cold against her. She snuggled against him comfortably and leaned against his chest. She could see that he licked his lips.

He had indeed not drunk from her in a while, due to her weak condition. He had done well during their week together during her recovery not to indulge. She could understand his cravings had resurfaced being so close to her neck. At least he didn’t come here only to feed on her blood. He came to say how he really felt. As he repeated that she was more than just prey to him, she looked up into his eyes with a warm smile. When he semi asked if she didn’t mind him indulging, she didn’t exactly say no...not that she could stop him. She sighed softly as he primed her neck for his fangs, numbing the flesh in readiness for the pain.

“I...suppose.” She said reluctantly. He did save her from dying in the cold and gave her sanctuary. How could she deny him a reward? He did love her so why deny him pleasure, she wanted him to be happy because she loved him back. Yet since Spencer had drained her so badly, any thought of losing anymore blood made her feel dizzy and lightheaded. So when Vail took his bite, she whimpered anxiously and started to shake in fear. It wasn’t her usual response to his feeding of her. She had some sort of trauma deriving from her previous torture. She could only hope it was over fairly quickly before her heart burst from shock.

~Bonsoir~

Victoria was delighted when Val confirmed his love for her. And it didn’t feel like he was just saying it to gain her favour into letting him feed on her blood and be his prey or just to get her into bed. The way his eyes met hers, told her he felt the same as she did. But what she didn’t realise for how long he had loved her for. Which by his words, was for a long time apparently? This caused her eyebrows to raise slightly in surprise. At his proclamation that she was more than just his prey, she scoffed lightly under her breath, thinking she would certainly hope she was! However, she still smiled as he continued and explained she was more than just some random woman he’d met, he actually wanted to be with her as his chosen mate.

She nodded slowly as she noticed his blush. Which was rare for Vail Hygrace, a man of mystery and suspense. She managed a soft chuckle out of excitable joy at hearing such a declaration from the vampire. “You might live to regret that…” She half warned him as her eyes sparkled gently in the light as they looked into his with warmth. Then she brought up the subject of his father, Vail was his rebellious son indeed, he still came here against Peter’s orders.

The lady nodded when Vail minded them both that he was threatened to be disowned. Victoria frowned somewhat. “That’s not…ideal.” She expressed with a sad sigh. She knew how important family were, especially after losing her father, she wouldn’t wish that on Vail. Yet, Vail remained steadfast in his decision and concluded that he and Peter both knew he couldn’t really disown him. And that gave the Hygrace heir power. Victoria grinned as she felt they were victorious in this situation after all. As far as their love being accepted was concerned. They were no way out of the woods by far yet. It was too early to celebrate, instead it was important to cherish as much time together as they could before the inevitable…

She then felt him pull her closer, her body being pulled into the hard porcelain, slightly winding her in the ribs. Sometimes Vail forgot his own strength it seemed. If all he wanted was to hold every inch of her as close as possible, all he had to do was ask and she would be out of the tub in no time at all. Yet he seemed to have a different idea when he asked her for a spare towel. A small mischievous curl of a smile appeared on her lips. “We have many towels….” She giggled as she gazed into his hazel eyes with unconditional love.

~Bonsoir~

The sound of his voice roused her from her dreamlike trance as he declared his pleasure in knowing she had missed him. Although his actions caused her to become curious as she watched him step back and take his shirt off. Was he joining her in the bathtub? She would not object to that. It would be the first time she shared an intimate bathing session with a man. But her hopes were short lived when he only removed his torso clothes and resumed his stance by kneeling on the floor. She’d be lying if she didn’t feel a little disappointed.

As Vail’s hands slid into the water to caress her body, she exhaled deeply at his touch. She felt very lucky indeed that he had already declared to his own father how he wanted her and not some other vampire female as a mate. His lips against her neck was intoxicating, she couldn’t stop him from priming her for a bite even if she wanted to. It was all up to him to show her he had self-restraint or face the fear of pushing her away by letting her think he only wanted her for her blood.

And then he revealed his inner most secret to her. She felt her heart leap out of her chest. Never before had she heard a man declare his love for her. She genuinely thought it was purely infatuation for her and her unique blood. She almost gasped with delight the moment his voice uttered those four words into her ear. She shuddered. If she were standing, her legs would have weakened and given way beneath her. She turned toward him and took his cheeks in both of her wet fragrant hands and planted her lips upon his firmly. She didn’t have the strength to drag him into the tub with her but she had the energy to show him just how much it meant to her that he admitted he loved her.

In fact, Victoria was so happy to hear it that tears wept from her eyes as she kissed him. Tears of joy. She slowly released his lips and stared into his hazel eyes. “You do?” Whether she didn’t quite believe it at first and had to hear it again, or if she just wanted to hear it again out of pure revelry, she had to question him for confirmation. “What about your father? He said he would disown you if you keep seeing me...” She remarked sadly with a saddened gaze. Her violet blue eyes glinting in the candlelight. “You said it yourself, he is stubborn and won’t change his mind about me. And…we agreed that turning me is just too risky.” She gripped onto his hands like a vice, never wanting to let him go again.

~Bonsoir~

Victoria watched Vail’s movements as his pheromones began to wash over her and she became entranced at his every word and action. It was easier than ever to submit to the vampire lord after forming more of a bond and affection for the lad during their days spent in each other’s company. She knew he wouldn’t have liked to see her injuries but what other choice did she have? Was she to sit back and wait for her inevitable fate at the hands of the Wynters? Or would she defy them til the very end? Her father showed her that she could overcome any obstacle if you worked hard enough…to an extent.

She swooned as Vail drew nearer to her proximity, feeling her heart quicken. She frowned when he confirmed his father’s stubborn opinions on the situation at hand. She knew that on some level his eyes looked over her with hunger as his fingers traced her neck as if grooming her into his prey once again. He wouldn’t admit to her but he was rather addicted to her blood. She wondered if his attraction to her would diminish if she did become a vampire?

Still, his fingers mixed with him nearing to brush her hair aside and his lips brushing against her soft cheek, caused a shiver to run down her spine. She cooed as he said he had indeed missed her, she blushed and bit her lower lip as he whispered into her ear. All she could muster was a trembled nod and a slight moan of acknowledgement as his pheromones washed over her and seduced her into submission. She would have to be on guard around other vampires and not let their seduction techniques win over her willpower. The difference here was that she was in love with Vail Hygrace. Hopefully, that in itself will deter her from a wandering eye, as they say when you are in love that you forsake all others.

“Like the flowers miss the sun…” Her breath escaped from her delicate ruby lips. She wouldn’t admit it but since meeting him, she had been feeling ‘loved up’ as it were. Feeling creative as to write poetry and draw him, which he knew from her mother disclosing to him minutes earlier. Diana didn’t think it was a secret but Victoria would feel embarrassed if she knew that Vail knew about that. She would feel foolish, as it was bad enough his father disapproved of her and would probably even burn such parchments if he saw them.

~Bonsoir~

Victoria peeked behind her when the door opened, and she saw Vail let himself in. He didn’t knock but that didn’t bother her. He was welcome in her room. She smiled at his presence and settle back down further into the hot water, surrounded by flower petals to give her that sweet fragrance. She then heard his footsteps enter the washroom. The air was filed with a slight haze of steam emanating from the hot water mixing with the colder air above.

“Vail.” Her voice chimed melodically with a surprised tone but still delighted to see him. She turned somewhat in the tub to place her arms over the sides and then leaned her chin atop her forearms as they crossed over one another. “What a nice surprise visit!” She mused with a bright smile as he picked up the chair and sat it down next to the tub.

“I am feeling a lot better. Although, I am sporting new injuries.” She showed off some bruises on her arms and thighs. “I’ve been training hard to prepare for the Wynter clan’s arrival.” She explained so he wouldn’t get too worried about her injuries. They were self-inflicted in a way, nobody had intentionally harmed her on purpose.

“Did you just come from your manor? My mother has just gone to see your father.” She asked inquisitively as she leaned back and resumed bathing and relaxing in the fragrant water. She lifted one of her legs and let the water down over her smooth skin as she seemingly played in the tub. Whether it was just for Vail’s benefit was remained to be seen but she was usually playful in the bath tub in her usual mannerisms. “Although I am doubtful, he will change his mind even to her persuasion…” She sighed softly and leaned her head back, exposing her damp neck to him. She wondered if he wanted to taste a drop of her sweet life essence or had genuinely came to see her because he missed her company.

"So...did you miss me?" She smirked with mischievous intent at asking him the question.

~Bonsoir~

Diana frowned as Peter made his opinion heard, it wasn’t the reception she’d hoped for but had kind of expected from him. She sighed and nodded as he expressed his thoughts. “Then our truce shall continue forthwith as it had done so in the past. However, I have given you all the information to hand that you require…I beg you heed the warning we come with. The Order has done no such provoking. The Wynters sent Lord Spencer over to get his foot into the territory and now he has access to my daughter’s blood. He took so much of it to empower the Wynters. I do not believe they will stop at just London and forcing The Order’s hands.” She sighed and shook her head. “I just pray they do leave you alone, for your family’s sake.” She glanced at Katherine and bowed to them both. “I bid you a good eve.” She left it in their hands, it was their decision to fight or flight. At least she could say she tried to help them gain the upper hand.

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As Victoria rested her head back in the tub, she heard the doorbell chime. She wasn’t expecting anyone. She listened out with her keen hearing and kept as silent as she could. She heard a maid open the front door and then heard a familiar voice. “Vail..” She almost gasped with joy. She leaned up in the bathtub, her long brunette curls cascaded down over her breasts to cover her modestly sized bosom.

The maid flustered at his pheromones. “I um…I will just check with My Lady. Wait here.” She gestured just inside the door and she ran up the stairs to Victoria’s room. She knocked on and Victoria replied. “Enter.” She expected the maid’s presence and before she could ask. “Send Lord Hygrace up would you, thank you.” She ordered the servant girl and she nodded, bowing before leaving the room. Victoria lay back down and awaited Vail’s arrival, she had no qualms about him seeing her bathe. He had seen her uncovered twice before.

The maid ran back down and permitted Vail to go upstairs. “My Lady is awaiting you in her chambers.” She pointed up the grand staircase. His keen nose would light his path right towards his human lover’s bedroom where she awaited his presence with a nice surprise waiting for him.