Wild Child

[Perplexia]

Wild Child-Closed

The wind blew against the door causing a shiver to run down her spine. The weather hadn't been cooperating in her quest for the man that haunted her dreams. She had seen him once, and only once. It was the time that he'd saved her from what she swore was a werewolf when she was eleven.

Her parents had her almost committed but instead loaded her down with loads of anti psychotic meds that made her question herself and her own sanity. But she knew he was real and that he wasn't human.

Her father was an important diplomat, her mother the belle of society and the last they wanted was a daughter that insisted the supernatural was real. So they tried to pawn her off on any man that was willing to take her. Unfortunately for them Kaitlin's strong will and ability to match wits tended to ruin any potential matches.

Kaitlin sat in the window seat twirling her long red hair staring out at the woods behind their South Carolina manor. That was where he had swooped her in his arms his eyes glowing as he growled back at the werewolf. That was where she had felt safe for the first time since they'd moved from England at the Kings request.

No matter how many times she made trips to those woods at night under the moon she still hadn't seen him. Now she was a woman, at the age where she should give up her childhood notions and settle down with a gentleman. She should be a wife like her mother, and breed like a cow. But Kat held fast to the notion that one day he would return for her. One day she would learn that all she believed was true.

However as the years went by it made it harder. Her mother was convinced she would grow into an old maid. Her father was convinced she would be a burden for the rest of his life. It was the times where only male heirs could inherit property. She was a failure as an only child.

Today her father was expecting a envoy from the King. A noble gentleman that was delivering a message and would stay a few days to work out some business. This happened often. The rule was she would stay out of sight for the most part and mind her manors.

It was hard to do that when the men were so boring and seemed to swoon over her beauty at the meals she was forced to attend. Lord help her if there was a social event like a ball she had to attend.

She felt bad that she was such a disappointment to her parents. It wasn't as if she didn't try to be what they wanted. But she was deemed a wild child that was better off caged.

 

[jlol4321]

Lord Robert

i look from the ship and see the coastline approaching. I sigh, because once again I have been sent on a long mission for His Majesty. The month long journey, with all the privations and lack of personal space have been galling. When it was full moon, I had to stay in my space - I wouldn't call it a cabin,, until the sun had set. But my secret was still safe.
My thoughts returned to my mission. The King was not pleased with the current administrator, and had ordered me to either send him back to England or to place myself as his superior.
12 hours later, I was getting into the small boat, and being rowed ashore, my baggage to follow later.
I was greeted at the dock by this small, officious man and his simpering wife. They of course did not know the reason for my arrival, and I wasn't ready to tell them yet.
They invited me to the mansion as I was to stay with them. I asked them about their family, and was told they had a 22 year old daughter. I enquires if she was we'd, but received an evasive response, which I filed away for future investigation. We were to have a dinner that night with many of the local dignitaries attending. I retired to my rooms to freshen up, and prepare myself for another boring dinner, with boring people, but at least with good food.

 

[Perplexia]

Kat heard the noise below and knew that the new envoy had arrived. Another official to deal with. She sighed and looked back out the window. Eventually the chamber maid came to her and advised her that it was time to dress for dinner.

It wasn't as if she had set out to be an embarrassment, but it was bound to happen. This evenings dinner was suppose to be more formal. She wondered if she would be able to sneak away again. More then likely. She had nothing in common with any of the people that attended, and there would be no one her own age.

Finding a suitable gown and having been laced up so she could hardly breath they concentrated on her red curly locks. Settling on piling them upon her head, she made her way down the staircase.

As she entered the room the gentlemen rose and her eyes swept around finding the eyes of Lord Robert. His face she hadn't seen before in these gatherings. She deducted that he must be the new envoy. Yet somehow she felt as if she seen him before. Dismissing the foolish notion she took her seat and shifted feeling the eyes upon her. "Lady Kaitlin" Lord Henry started as he always did, a man in his forties that was widowed five years back. "With you grace us with a song this evening?." Why was this dreadful man always forcing her to sing. Instead of Kat responding her mother did for her. "Of course she will Lord Henry." Kat gave a sarcastic smile to her mother and looked to her soup.

The Lords and ladies chattered a bit and she ignored them. It was easier to pretend they didn't exist then try to fake interest in what they said. As dinner was over she was forced into the drawing room where she had to perform like a painted peacock. Her grace, beauty and song filled the room seemingly mesmerizing them. When she was done the gentlemen went to the study to discuss business and the ladies chattered amoungst themselves. This was the perfect time for her escape. Without any notice she made her way through the kitchen and out the back to the stables where her horse pawed at the ground.

Having no need for a stable boy she saddled him up and took him for a ride out into the forest.

 

[jlol4321]

Lord Robert heard a knock at his door "Come" he shouted. He was surprised as an African girl came in, dressed in a maids uniform, followed by two men, carrying his baggage. They brought it in. Robert realized they were slaves, and he would have to get used to it.

The maid asked if she should unpack, and he agreed. He looked at the maid, and thought she was quite pretty, but a bit underweight. It took about 30 minutes to get all of it put away to his satisfaction, although he did enjoy seeing the maid bend over a few times. What's your name he asked? Betsy sir she replied. "thank you "he said. She left and he started to get ready for dinner.
When the gong went, he went down, and was introduced to the attendees. A girl was pushed forward and introduced as their daughter, Lady Kaitlin. He took her hand and gave it a gentle kiss, enchanted malady. He was very taken by her beauty. She raised her eyes to his briefly, then blushed and looked down again, with a muttered "your servant sir", and she disappeared. As they were seated for dinner, he was disappointed that she was not near him, however he could see her across the table. He was flattered to see her glance at him a few times, there really seemed to be something about her. After dinner, she sang a song at the behest of this old let her, with a beautiful voice, but disappeared before he could compliment her.

As soon as he could he retired to his room, and prepared for bed. Betsy had been in and turned down his bed, and laid out his nightshirt. He stripped off, wiped himself with a wet cloth, and putt on the nightshirt. He climbed into the bed, but soon realized that the ships motion for the last month had meant that he felt the room was rocking. He ended up getting up and going to the window. After a few minutes, he saw a horse approaching from the woods. He was amazed to see it was Kaitlin, coming in alone, and astride a horse, both things not done by a lady!

 

[Perplexia]

She loved to feel the horse cantering beneath her thighs. Little in this world gave her that much pleasure. Kat brushed down her horse and put him away for the night and sneaked back in through the back door.

Trying not to awaken the house she walked slowly up the stairs trying to avoid the steps that made the most noise. Eventually she made it to her room and took pleasure in unbinding herself and getting dressed for night.

The next morning she awoke by the curtains being opened to her room. "bloody hell" she exclaimed throwing a pillow at the maid. "Breakfast will be served in thirty minutes your presence is requested." was the retort she got.

After washing herself she got dressed and made her way into the dining room. This time it was more quaint with only Lord Robert, her father and her mother at the table. "Good morning Mother, Father, Lord Robert, she gave a cold curtsy to him and took her spot at the table.

"Glad you could join us daughter" her mother retorted. Kat didn't even respond. This was the way her mother and her interacted. There was nothing she could do about it. She was the disappointment. Unfortunately it wasn't in her to submit to what they wanted. They wanted her to forget, they wanted her to give up any sense that what she believed was real.

"Pray Lord Robert, how long will you be staying? You see I only ask because i'd like to know how long my mother will be expecting me to put on a charade for you. You see she believes that i'm not right in the head. You are bound to hear from a few sources that i'm a Wild one, i'm much like the natives you see."

"Kaitlin that is enough" Her father shouted stomping down his fist on the table. "My apologies Father, and Lord Robert if i startled you" She wasn't sorry and there was nothing in her voice that led that to be even close to the truth. Instead she had a half smirk on her face as she shoveled food into her mouth.

 

[jlol4321]

Robert woke with a start, there was someone in the room with him. He realized it was the maid Betsy, she was drawing the curtains back. Seeing he was awake now, she said"breakfast will be in an hour sir, would you like me to draw you a bath?".

That sounded good to Robert so he agreed, and Betsy left the room. She came back a few minutes later with a wooden tub, and was followed by two other slaves carrying buckets of steaming water. They put them down and all but Betsy left. Robert got out of bed, and stretched, then realized he had forgotten about his strong morning erection, poking his nightshirt out. Betsy, unaware, said for him to take the nightshirt off and get into the tub, as he did so, her eyes went large, seeing his erection, and also his very hairy chest. She turned her back while he got in the tub, then she started pouring the warm water into the tub. Robert was tempted to pursue something with her, as he had enforced celibacy during his voyage, but felt he needed to be more circumspect.

"Betsy, tell me more about Lady Kaitlin? She seems sad, does she have a beau?" "No sir, she's different, her parents don't allow her out, they think she has something wrong in her head"
That really surprised Robert. He finished his bath, and dried with the warm towels that Betsy had brought, then dressed and went down to the breakfast room.. Lord and Lady Smathers were seated there, and Robert was shown to a seat. Lord Smathers said his daughter would be down imminently.

Just a minute later, she came into the room, and was seated opposite Robert, she gave a curt greeting and the looking at Robert, asked how long he would be saying, so she knew how long to keep up this charade? This took the wind out of Roberts sails. After a brief pause, he responded, that depends, I need to meet with your father this morning and go through the commission his majesty has given me. I have. No doubt I will be here for some time. However I have no desire to discocommode you by my presence, please don't put on a charade for me. However I would be very pleased if you could take some time this afternoon to show me around your estate, as your father may well be busy.
He felt the tension returning to his loins as he looked at her in the eyes, her face framed by her lovely hair, and found himself hoping for her company.

 

[Perplexia]

Lord Robert didn't see too affected by her speech which was new for her. Most men were shocked when a young lady spoke out so abruptly. Instead he has asked her for a tour. Kat was sure her mother was relieved over this since she hadn't said a word.

"I am sure that my afternoon is free sir" she said with a little bit of hesitation in her voice. What else was she going to say? After his speech she couldn't very well deny him.

When the afternoon came the maid came to find her advising her that Lord Robert was ready for his tour.
Kat nodded and rose to find him. Her father sat in the room out of sorts. Whatever the business was that they had he didn't look happy.

This brought an odd sense of pleasure to her. It was good to see her fathered stirred up about something other then her.

"shall we begin sir?" she questioned taking Lord Roberts arm and walking outside into the nice cool day. "There really isn't a lot to see i'm afraid. The stables are over there. To the left we have our cotton fields, on the other side of that is our slave quarters. To the right we own all of those woods. Was there something special you wanted to see?"

 

[jlol4321]

Robert went into the office, and told Lord Smathers to sit down.

"I'll come straight to the point sir, it has been brought to his majesties attention that the revenue from this state, that you control is dropping, and doing so without any good explanation.
I require you to have all your accounts ready for inspection by me by this time tomorrow. We will go through them in detail to determine if it is incompetence or dishonesty."

Lord Smathers turned pale, and almost green. He started spluttering and stammering.

Robert continued " the results of that audit will determine what is to become of you. If it is dishonesty, then you will be tried and sentenced according to the law. If incompetence, then we shall see what we need to do. You should understand that you are no longer in charge here. His majesty has charged me to take control. I will continue to live here, as will you. We will not make this public yet. I would like you to arrange a ball for next Saturday night, so I can meet all the local power brokers".

He stammered his agreement, and Robert walked out. He walked around the house for a while, to calm down, then smiled at the thought of his afternoon. He found the kitchen, and asked the cook if she could put together a small picnic for him to take.

Robert went back to his room, and found Betsy making his bed. He asked her about the riding around here - she didn't know much about that as a slave, but told him to ask the stable boy.

Robert changed into his riding clothes, and after a moments thought, took out his two pistols, loaded them and put them in his bag.

He went and picked up the picnic, and went to the front of the house to wait for Kaitlin. He was delighted when she came up and put her arm through his and they walked out. She pointed out the salient areas, stables, cotton fields, slave quarters, and the woods.

Robert thought for a second and innocently asked if she rode? If so maybe they could take a ride around the plantation grounds.

Of course he knew the answer, but Kaitlin's response pleased him, and they went to the stables, and Kaitlin instructed the stable boy which horses to saddle. They mounted, and Robert was again surprised to see her not riding side saddle, but made no comment.

They rode around the fields, saw the slave quarters, then as they were riding back to the house, Robert asked her about the woods, was there a trail through, and maybe a spot they could picnic? Kaitlin seemed a bit reticent, but agreed, and off they cantered. She took then to a grassy knoll that looked down on the woods and the house, and they dismounted. Robert got the food out and the bottle of wine, which he opened. He asked Kaitlin about the woods as they ate and drank.

 

[Perplexia]

Kat sat on the ground and picked at her food as he asked her about the woods. "Some would say they are haunted, others say that they are magical and play tricks on the mind." she replied to his question. "I would say that life changing moments happen in these woods" Her mind wandered for a moment before she spoke again.

"thank you for the picnic it was quite unexpected and a treat to be away from the house. I'm surprised they let me out to escort you. But you seem to have some weigh over them. I suppose in some ways i'm grateful for that."

"So tell me Lord Robert where do you come from and what kind of business are you doing with my father?"

 

[jlol4321]

Robert pondered, then said, "Let me answer your last question first. I'm the third son of the Earl of Redcar, so have no hopes of inheriting the estate, but have been fortunate to have good contacts in the foreign office, which means the king uses me for some difficult missions.

What I'm going to tell you now is currently confidential, but I feel I can trust your discretion somehow, you seem a lovely young woman. I have been sent here to find out if your father is incompetent or a thief. In either case he will no longer hold his current position, and I will be taking it over. Again as I said, please treat this as confidential for now.

As for your comments about the woods, tell me about magical moments, I love those, and I'm quite a believer in the supernatural " Robert did not feel able to reveal his secret at that point).

Suddenly he stiffened, and said remain perfectly still. He reached in his saddlebag and pulled out a pistol, cocked it and fired it near Kaitlin. She was shocked, but then looked and saw that there was a dead Cottonmouth snake just behind her, that Robert had shot. She blinked and said you just saved my life!

 

[Perplexia]

Kat was a bit shaken and there was ringing in her ears from the pistol. "thank you" She exclaimed. After she gathered her senses she spoke again

"you can count on my confidentiality as far as the affairs go of my father. Though i hardly think he's a thief. Perhaps a bit incompetent from time to time, but still he wouldn't steal from his beloved King" there was a bit of a snark tone about the king, as if it was something she heard more then enough of.

"Do you really believe in the supernatural or have you heard things about me?" she questioned with a bit of skepticism. "Regardless i'm sure you'll hear stories, when i was eleven i was saved from a werewolf by a vampire. No one believes me, it's ok if you don't. Everyone thinks i'm crazy in the head. My parents are ashamed that i'm their daughter and have forced medicines down my throat till they couldn't any more. But that is why i say the woods are magical."

 

[jlol4321]

Robert said quietly "Kaitlin, please call me Robert. I hadn't heard that story about you, although I had obviously become aware of the tension between you and your parents. I do happen to believe in both vampires and werewolves. " Robert moved beside her, and in a very quiet voice said "Kaitlin, or can I call you Kat? I'm going to tell you something that I've never revealed to anyone. I feel this incredible connection between us that I just trust you. I was bitten by a vampire about 15 years ago, and so when it is full moon, I display some bad tendencies, including needing to taste fresh blood, so I have to make sure I stay in on those nights, and don't see moonlight. I must apologize that I didn't stay to introduce myself, and I only just realize you were that little girl. Can you still accept me, even with this admission? I feel there should be no secrets between us."

 

[Perplexia]

Kat listened to what he had to say. "I don't believe you" she said blankly. "They put you up to this to try to gain favor with me so you would take me off their hands didn't they. This is a new low even for them."

Not waiting for an explanation she rose up and was stopped only by the grasp of her wrist. There was something in his eyes that made her sit back down across from him. "you're serious, it was you?"

She never thought she would find him, and now here he was sitting in front of her. "I need time to process this." she said softly. "how could you leave me alone with what i knew? Why didn't you reappear until now? Did you just not remember? Was I that forgettable?" She flooded him with questions.

 

[jlol4321]

Robert's heart was in his mouth. Kat got up to leave, but he grabbed her wrist, again feeling that spark as he touched her. She sat down, opposite him, but close by, and asked him "why?". Robert was silent for a minute as he wrestled with his thoughts.

"Kat, I was only 20 then, and dealing with my whole issue of having been bitten by the vampire, and the changes that were taking place in me. I was very inwardly focussed. You were so young, a child, but you were so beautiful, you never left my mind. As well as I could, I kept track of you, and when I thought you were old enough, I had to come back to see you. I called in every favor I had, and a few I didn't to get this assignment. Kat, when I came ashore, my main desire was to see you. At the dinner I couldn't keep my eyes off you. I had no idea what you were going through with your parents, when I saw it, I must admit I was pretty upset, which made me be hard on your father this morning. Kat, I know this is not the proper way of doing things, but I must tell you that I love you. I love you with all my heart, can you ever accept me as flawed as I am?"

 

[Perplexia]

After all this time he was here, and more then that he was declaring his love for her. This was too much to process, too much to consider, and yet she smiled. "I barely know you Robert" she said softly.

"I understand why you did what you did. But that doesn't make up for all that I've gone through. I know that i belong with you. But it's not that easy. Years I've spent wondering at the own sanity of my mind. Yet some how i believed you'd return. I don't understand the connection i feel for you." Kat continued trying to work through the process in her own mind.

"Now you've returned and you've sincerely offered your heart to me. Yet you do not know who I've become. You see only the beautiful child that has grown into a woman. I am more then this" She said using her hands to motion up and down her face and body.

"The question isn't if i can accept you, but rather will you be able to accept me? You have been raised with a knowledge of how ladies should behave, and yet i break those rules. I will hinder your reputation. But still if you are wishing to pursue this. Then i give you permission to court me once you've spoken to my father and gotten his blessing. That part will not be hard." she laughed a little at the thrill her parents will have at the prospect of a man that isn't put off by their crazy daughter.

 

[jlol4321]

Robert paused in thought. He reached out to hold her hand, and she tentatively reached to him and placed her hand in his. He held her firmly, with his thumb stroking the back of her hand.

"Kat, I don't know all the hurt and confusion you have suffered all these years, I can only compare it to my confusion. Imagine how it is to be a 20 year old man/vampire, who rescues an 11 year old girl, saves her, and goes on the kill her assailant to protect her. Is it wrong of me to have feelings for an 11 year old girl that I met once, and held tightly once?

I will of course seek your fathers permission. I will clear his name first to prevent any undue pressure, but will seek his permission tomorrow. It is my intention to court you forever, both before and after we are wed.

I care nothing about my reputation when I'm with you, and I'm totally in love with your disregard for convention and rules. Are you happy here in the Americas? I would love for us to explore together, make a new home, and have a large family together.

In preparation for the courting, I understand there will be a ball this weekend, and subject to your fathers approval, would you do me the honor of being my partner?"

Before Kat had the chance to answer, Robert noticed that the sun was getting low in the sky. "Oh my, it is getting late, we must return forthwith, allow me to help you mount".

He put his hands in the form of a stirrup, and Kat put one foot on it and swung over her horse, giving Robert a tantalizing glimpse of her calf.

 

[Perplexia]

Kat was glad to hear that he would smooth things over for her father. He wasn't the bet father in the world but he did love his King and the mother country.

"If I agree to marry you then yes i would love to travel." she said once upon her horse. They rode back to the manor and put the horses away. Kats mind was flooded with the new information she had acquired. Robert was the man that had saved her so long ago.

He had finally come back for her. Yet why was she still apprehensive? Perhaps all she needed was a bit of time and getting to know him. In the days that followed they had picnics daily and talked of places they could visit.

She finally agreed to be his partner at the ball and as they danced on the dance floor she asked him "If i agree to marry you where do you purpose that we call home?"

For the first time she was glad that someone never left her side. Her affection for him grew daily. Of course her father was thrilled at the idea of Robert courting his daughter so the only thing that was left was for him to actually propose and for her to accept.

 

[jlol4321]

As they danced, whenever they had the opportunity Robert held Kat close, his hand running up and down her back, and Kat pressed herself tight against him. Their bodies exchanged heat with each other.

When Kat asked him about where he wanted to settle, his response was that he thought it would be good to travel west. He said that the king was talking about giving them a land grant of up to 500 square miles!

Would you like to try that he asked? Kat grinned and replied that as long as it was with him.

Robert suggested that they take a walk outside for some air, so they walked outside, and looked at the stars, then Robert went down on his knee, and said"Kat, will you do me the honor of taking my hand in marriage, being together with me for the rest of our lives? -We also need to face the fact that I am a vampire, which means I have a considerably longer life span than you, how would you feel about joining me in that state?"


"So Kat, what is your answer, will you marry me, .... Soon?"

 

[Perplexia]

Kat enjoyed being held close in his arms. Her parents were beaming with joy at the potential prospect of getting her off their hands. They weren't sure what he had done to win her over, and they weren't particularly concerned with it.

She enjoyed the way his hand moved protectively up and down over her back.

They received several glares from men that tried to court her before and girls that thought she didn't deserve him.

When Robert purposed she was beside herself and couldn't answer immediately. When he offered to turn her she smiled softly. "I will marry you Robert, and on our wedding night you may turn me."

The thought of being what he was had always appealed to her. She'd be able to be with him, and in his arms always. His opinion was all that mattered to her. When he eventually rose to his feet she leaned into him wrapping her arms around him. Her lips found his and she kissed him tenderly.

Her body pressed tightly against his as they kissed.

 

[jlol4321]

Robert's heart leapt at her words, he held her even tighter, and their kiss deepened. " My love, my joy is complete. Are you OK with a quick wedding, as soon as possible, or do you Want the opportunity to show everyone how lucky I am?"

I need about 2 weeks to set up things for our honeymoon, but other than that, I am ready. Tell me your desire and I will complete the arrangements with your parents."

They returned to the ball in time for the last dance, and Robrt felt like he was floating on air as Kats body molded to his.

As he went to his room, he was extremely aroused. And excited at the prospect of always being beside Kat. He also realized that he needed to feed on some blood soon, he thought of Betsy, but wanted to talk about it with Kat first.

 

[Perplexia]

Kat smiled and ran her hand over his face. "Two weeks is fine, a small church wedding is all I need. My mother will be disappointed but I don't want to wait either Robert. I want you to take me away from this place as soon as whatever plans you have to make for our future are done."

Kat returned to her chambers after the ball with a smile for the first time since he'd saved her all those years ago. She wasn't crazy after all.

The next day she went with Robert to inform her father that they wanted to get married in a small ceremony. Her father didn't dare object to the request, after all Robert had helped him straighten out the accounts and prove his innocence from theft. This he had done for her.

Her mother went to object but her father shushed her. It was the first time she could remember him having her side of things.

"Are you sure that two weeks is enough to get our home ready an the honeymoon?" she asked him at their daily picnic as she sat on his lap feeding him grapes.

 

[jlol4321]

Robert had already sent word by boat to prepare the house in New York, and had arranged a sloop to take them up the coast to New York. Their first night would be at the hotel. By the port. He had reserved every room so they wouldn't be disturbed.

Robert knew that she could probably feel his erection as she sat on his lap, but it didn't seem to disturb her.

"Kat, there is something else I need to talk to you about. As a vampire, I periodically need to taste blood. I'm at that point now. I have powers to make people unaware that I'm drinking their blood, and it doesn't harm them. You will need this as well. I was thinking of using Betsy, then hiring her as your maid. I won't have slaves, but you will need a maid. What do you think?" His hand rubbed up and down Kat's back, while his other hand was holding hers in her lap. He leaned in to kiss her again, their tongues briefly touching. He longed to rub his hand against her bare flesh, but knew he needed to wait.

Robert continued "I'm so looking forward to our wedding and continue to get to know more and more about each other

 

[Perplexia]

Kat contemplated what he told her. Slavery was a way of life in the south. She'd never given much thought to it. But she would abide by her future husbands desires. "Speak to father about purchasing her freedom and giving her the choice to come with us as a paid maid" she said softly. "Though if both of us need to feed i suggest we take another as well to be your man servant. Big John is Betsy's husband, she'll be heart broken to be taken away from him."

She moaned softly into his mouth as he kissed her. She could feel his erection pressing against her bottom. For the first time she was experience an ache between her thighs as her pussy swelled from the hunger she had for him.

"I long to be your wife" she whispered softly in response. "you had said you wanted a large family, can we have children if we are vampires?"

 

[jlol4321]

Robert was puzzled "you know, I hope we can have a large family, I don't know why not, since I became a vampire, my sexual appetite has grown, but I have not had any children to the best of my knowledge." He paused, then grinned, "but we sure can have fun finding out".

Roberts hand came up and clasped her breast firmly, feeling it's warmth. He said" these breasts were made for pleasure and for children. I pray we experience both fully.

On their return to the house, Robert went to Lord Smathers and made his request to purchase Big John and Betsy. Lord Smathers went one better and gave them as a wedding present. Robert and Kat then went to find John and Betsy, to tell them the news. At first they weren't very happy, but when they realized they were freemen, their joy overflowed. I used my vampire mind control to plant in their minds that they wanted to stay with us, and for Betsy to come to my room later that night.

She arrived to turn down my bed, as she bent over the bed, I came behind her, and grabbed her mind. She stood up straight and bent her head over to the side, exposing her neck. My fangs extended, and I sampled her blood for the first time. I then told her to go, and have no memory of the event.

I slept well for the next few nights, suddenly it was the eve of our wedding, and all was ready. We had a family meal, Kat, her parents and I, with the best wine, I think even her mother was coming to like me. Her parents went to bed, leaving Kat and I together. We hugged and kissed, and I told her how much I loved her, and my excitement for tomorrow being the first day of our new life. We left each other, knowing that we would be having the service at 10am in the morning.

 

[Perplexia]

Kat was up at six to start getting ready for her wedding. Her dress had a tight waist which extenuated her curves and pushed her cleavage up to a new wow factor. It was beautiful and yet modest enough to pass for elegant.

There were two carriages. One that took Robert and her father to the church to wait. The other brought her and her mother shortly after. Her mother was strangely quiet and didn't offer any words of what to expect on her wedding night.

Slowly she came down the isle to her husband to be. Her eyes met and locked with his as the organ played the wedding march. There were very few guest as part of her request.

The hardest part of repeating the vows was promising to obey her husband. Though she repeated it just as well as she tried not to laugh. They exited the church arm and arm and people threw flowers at them. Then they were off to their honeymoon.