Chapter 9
Ash's point of view.
"I need blood", she whispers before she collapses in my arms.
"Anna," I shout as I desperately try to wake her up. Fuck, this is not good. I don't have time to hunt for a blood source; there's only one thing I can do to keep her alive. With my heart in my mouth, I race into the kitchen, taking a knife from the drawer before running back into the bedroom and bringing the blade down as I slash across my palm.
"Fuck."
I let out a groan of pain as the blade pierces my skin before placing my hand over her mouth and forcing her lips open as I let the blood trickle inside, praying that it somehow gets into her body.
It seems like an eternity before she finally flickers her eyes open as she sucks greedily on my blood; her eyes go wide when she realises where the blood is coming from. She lets out a groan before she leans over the side of the bed and throws up all over the floor.
"Are you okay?" I ask as I look at her, not knowing what the hell is going on.
"Yeah," she says with a groan. "I can't stand the taste of blood."
I burst out laughing, unable to hold it back as I say. "You're a Vampire that can't stand the taste of blood?"
She nods her head before she falls back onto the pillows, still visibly weak from the lack of blood she's fed on. I offer her a drink before heading outside to hunt. I need to find a fresh blood source, and I need it soon.
I set up some traps around the outskirts of the bunker before spotting a deer feeding on the grass. I take it down as quickly as possible before heading back inside, checking on Anna. She's still asleep, and I know I need to get a move on.
I run down the hall past the weapons room and onto the medical room, grabbing a cannula before slicing the deer's neck using a funnel to catch the blood underneath; once I have a full bag of blood, I head back into Anna's room before inserting the cannula into her icy cold skin and hooking the bag above her head leaving the drip to do its magic, this procedure, has become like second nature to me know, as I've brought the lads back from the brink of death at the firepit I just never thought I would be doing this to save the life of a vampire.
My life seems to be all sorts of crazy just lately, but as I look at my sleeping beauty, it makes me realise that my crazy life doesn't even come close to her suffering.
One last check on Anna confirms that blood is doing its thing, and I find myself kissing the top of her head before quietly walking out of the door.
I will do whatever it takes to make her life easier; she never asked for any of this.
I head into the tech room; and start to read through the coded messages, smiling as I read through them. My teams are all getting ready to join me; it will take a few days for them to arrive, but our plans are beginning to fall into place, and soon King Areon will be mine.
I want to make him pay, for all the lives he has taken, for all the slaves he has kept, and most of all, I want to make him pay for everything he has put Anna through.
I can not wait to see the mighty Vampire King fall to his knees as we tear him apart along with his army of vampires as we claim our towns and cities back.
The day he came into the firepit looking to take me down is the day he declared war on himself.
After I've had lunch, I head off to check how Anna is doing; I smile as I see her sitting up; she is still deathly pale; well, I guess that's to be expected. After all, she is a vampire, but she's much more awake now. I guess the drip has worked its magic.
We head into the living room together, Where we talk, and I listen as Anna talks of her happy life before being forced to turn into a vampire, and I tell her the many stories from my military years; it's strange how easy the conversation flows between us, I've never been this comfortable with a woman before.
One of the alarms goes off for the animal traps, and I head off back outside to bring the animal back in; I spend an hour in the medical room setting up a continuous drip system to catch the blood of the animals I catch, hoping to keep a continuous supply of fresh blood for Anna, before heading back into the living room and setting a drip back up for her.
When we've both fed Anna with blood and me with fresh rabbit, we settle down in the living room as we watch a film together.
I'm sitting on the sofa as she curls up next to me, and before I know it, I find my arm going around her as I pull her into my side. Being with her just seems so right; this seems so normal, away from the craziness of the last few days.
But deep down, I know that nothing is normal. How can I feel so comfortable with a vampire? I somehow need to get my feelings back in control and pull away from her; there is no future for me with a vampire, no matter how beautiful she may be. I have to stop these feelings from getting out of hand.
Yeah, that's what I'll do tomorrow, but tonight, I'm going to enjoy having this beautiful woman in my arms.
Damn, does it feel good to have her there, though? She fits so perfectly into my side, and my heart melts as she lets out a little contented sigh.
Just for tonight, Ash……..
Ysabel's point of view I Have butterflies in my stomach. It’s my wedding day again, only this time we get married the human way.I've been dreaming about this day ever since I was a little girl. I can't believe that it is finally here. Only this time, I get to Marry the man of my dreams and my best friend. Not forced to marry a Monster like the day I supposedly married the vampire King.The sun is shining brightly as I jump out of the shower before quickly brushing my teeth and washing my face, trying to calm my nerves. My bridesmaid and newly found best friend Linda standing beside me, her excitement contagious as she helps me into the beautiful white lace gown that she picked up for me.Linda had picked my perfect dress, one that fits perfectly, enhancing my little bump and making me feel like a princess. I giggle, a princess who will soon become a queen. It's funny how life works out. I can't help but smile when I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. This dress was bloody ma
Anna’s point of view.And that is how I became the Queen Dragon, and although the day has been perfect, and we are married under the Moon Goddess, I know it’s not the kind of wedding Ash really wanted, but thanks to Cookie and Stans's wife Linda, I have my own surprise for him when we get back to the bunker.We say our goodbye to the moon goddess after she whispers to me,“The Queen stone must be carried with you at all times; as soon as it sees the light, it will expose your Dragon powers, but the stone can also be used to call me to you; if ever you need my help Anna, you can call me through the stone.”Thank you, Moon Goddess, I whisper, before she disappears back into the night sky. Ophelie looks at me as she says, “We have prepared a feast for our King and Queen.”We follow the witches back to their lair as the wolves part, leaving an aisle for us to walk through. Ash squeezes my hand as he whispers, “I know it’s not the kind of wedding you wanted, baby, but I am so happy to hav
Anna’s point of viewSo, it is the following morning, and we are oft to Eden Forest once more, only this time for the first time. It is for a joyous occasion because today is the day I get to become Ash’s wife, Mrs Ash Willaims, Queen of the Dragons.Who would have thought it possible all those weeks ago when all I ever wanted was to be a normal person, and now all I ever need to be my King’s side, The Dragon King, the true king of the people, the man who will end this war and set humanity free.You couldn't write this shit, could you!I smile as we pull into the outskirts of the forest. The forest is decorated in green ribbons, and when Darius and his pack come to find us, they each wear a green, collar the colour every one associates with The Dragon King—Emerald green, just like his beautiful scales.I hold Ash’s hand as the wolves guide us to the witch's lair. Ophelia is the first to greet us with a warm hug, as do the other three witches.Darius leads Ash away as Ophelia ushers me
Anna’s point of view.After the breakfast of Dragons, we head outside again, only this time we have Bear and Cookie with us; it’s time to learn the art of fire breathing.I watch as Ash and Dylan each take the gem that turns them into their Dragons, and yes, they are still as magnificent as they were this morning; I have to laugh as when Cookie see the size of Ash’s Dragon, I swear his eyes popped out from his head.Yes, Cookie, he is impressive! Both in Human form and in Dragon form.I somehow end up being the mediator between the two Dragons and their two best friends; Bear raises an eyebrow at this, and I shrug my shoulders and smile. How can I explain something that I do not understand myself? After a couple of hours, Ash lets out a long sigh * I can’t do it; it’s not working**It will, Ash; we must keep trying* I reply, trying to sound confident for his sake when, really, I have no idea if this is ever going to work. All I know is that for the Army to penetrate the underworld, t
Anna's point of view.After many hours of talks with the high witch of Eden forest, it would seem that the only way to open up the underworld is by fire, and it just so happens that we have two huge Dragons on our side, Two huge inexperienced Dragons who must both learn how to fly and breath fire, Dylan is quite happy for once that he has a little more experience than Ash. and I smile as I watch the pair of them together,We are standing above the waterfall today, out in the open. Yes, it may be dangerous, but Ash hopes that no one knows of this place, and when a dragon needs to learn how to fly, then it would be dangerous to be seen.So here we are…Dylan stands above the waterfall, and I must admit I feel a bit anxious as I watch him. Ash unwraps the Dragon Heart Gem, and within minutes, two magnificent Dragons stand before me, Dragons whose scales shimmer in the early morning light. They really are a beautiful sight to see.Dylan looks to Ash as he says, *Just let your wings unfold
Anna’s point of viewWe stay locked in each other’s grasp until I shiver in his arms; Ash gently places me down as he whispers.“Let’s get you out of here before you catch a cold baby,” I have to giggle as he passes me a towel hidden in some nook in the cave, and I whisper, “You think of everything Ash”“Everything except spare clothes, I must remember that for next time,” he chuckles. as he hands me his boxer shorts and t-shirt. Once I'm dry, I slip into his t-shirt, which drops to my knees, before pulling his boxers on; he looks at me as he says,“I like you in my clothes; everyone knows that you are mine.”Which makes me giggle as I say, “I think they all know I’m yours by now, Ash.” He smiles.“You were always meant to be mine, Anna,” he says before taking my hand as he leads me back along the narrow ledge to the balcony, which is thankfully still empty, and we step back through the gate unnoticed. We're not so lucky when we get inside, though as all heads turn to look at us, I c