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totallyanopossum · 2 months ago

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A Dance With Darkness

Summary: A bridgerton inspired story about the overlooked sister of the seasons dimond and a lonely vampire who's finally come back to court in hopes of finding a wife and they make the perfect match.

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Note: spicy scene at the end, applogies im still new at writing spicy scene.

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It's finally Primrose's year to be presented along with her sister, she's nervous. With her plenty of brothers she doesn't think too highly of men and the prospects of finding someone compatible are low. Being presented next to her sister is a whole other thing, and when her sister is named the diamond of season, she's left in the dust of her sister's shadow.

Bram has came out to court this year in hopes of finding someone to take away the loneliness,this was the suggested method to go to the presentation and see all the ladies on the marriage market. He hasn't been to court in a while but sees the protocols and such are much the same. It's been ages since his city house has been used but it doesn't take long for him to get it back in action. He thinks of updating his wardrobe but after inspecting the new fashions he chooses to keep his own look.

It's presentation day, her mother won't stop fussing over her sister Clara, it's as if she's invisible but that's how it's always been. Her sister is always shining brighter but Prims found her place in the shadows. Now they wait in line for their turn to face the queen, one moment that we'll set the path for their future for better or worse. Oh how stupid of a tradition,she just waits for it to be over. She already knows she'll most likely be a spinster or her brother will make some deal to some horrid man to get her settled.

It's presentation day, he's fussed over his outfit and even packed a notebook in case it's called for who knows how many will be presented. He's made sure to drink his fill before attending, so he won't have to fight hunger as well as boredom, the two always go hand in hand for him. He's now set along the wall waiting for it to start, he feels all the glares and glances his way from the other watchers, it makes him remember why he doesn't come to the city.

He's already watched this for 2 hours and nothing has appealed or slightly intrigued him, he shares the queen's boredom but can't show it. His mind starts to whisper terribly amusing things, like ripping heads off. He's off in his own world but he then notices how the room goes quiet and he snaps to attention.

Her name and her sisters are called then the doors open and they go, she takes careful steps so as not to trip on the ridiculous dress. They get to their mark and curtseys deeply as she's practiced, then stands and they walk out, ugh it's finally over. Again mother is fussing over Clara but hey at least it's over and she can take this dress off.

He pays attention to the room going quiet at the mentions of some girls so he cleans his eyes and waits to see who walks through and why they have caused such a fuss. Only a few others have gotten this silent reaction. Hopefully this time he'll know why. He watches as two girls walk out, one obviously more dotted on by the appearance of her dress and jewelry and how the mother stands behind her. He finds how all eyes go to the overly dolled up girl, but his eyes go to the other girl. She's shorter, softer, and her eyes don't show excitement and bedazzlement like the other girls. This one knows this ordeal is stupid ,oh how curiously lovely. He walks out a side door, takes out his notepad and writes down her name Miss Primrose Hawthorne , she's the one for him.

Back at home she gets changed and ready for the ball tonight, the event for men to get their first look at the girls. Her father Conrad is old and his mind is weak so the oldest child Edmond handles the duties of head of house. Edmond, like mother , is fond of Clara but Prism has always been her fathers favorite. While preparing for the ball her father visits her, they share a nice moment while his mind is clear, and he gifts her a necklace, a choker of quarter sized square rubies. She's never seen this before. He must have kept this hidden away for a long time, but now it's hers he's even put that in writing. It matches her skin, hair and eyes perfectly as if made for her, she's never worn something so fine. She thanks her father greatly, branding this moment into her mind. Then she's off to the ball, she sees her mother and sisters glares at her new jewels but holds her head high and pays them no mind.

After the presentation he makes a flower order, a grand arrangement to be delivered tomorrow, most men will be ordering after this ball so now he's gotten the best pic of flowers and will be delivered first .He feeds again and goes to the ball, it's now time to see the competition. He looks around with a calculating gaze, sees younger anxious men, gnarled older men looking for 2 or 3rd wives, and some in the middle looking to settle down after raking around. He hopes his appearance isn't too unsettling for the young miss he's chosen, he knows he can be terribly frightening but has done his best to tone that down, he's even untangled and done his hair.

They enter the ball and it doesn't take long for her sister to be surrounded, so she hangs in the background, but gets tired of this and wants a drink, so she heads to the drink table. She has her drink, enjoys the music, and sees her sister being fawned over, she takes in the ball seeing the different hotspots taking it all in, but while taking it in she misses one thing: the man in the shadows whos eyes track her every moment and she's none the wiser.

He's watching her every step in hopes to learn more about her, but the findings he gets are oddly interesting, it's as if no one sees her but how could they not she's gorgeous in a way that requires no adornments. Her simple lightly adorned dress, her half up half down hairstyle showing off the shine and length, her round full lips, sparking eyes with long lashes, and the one piece of jewelry she wears looks straight out of the high vampire courts vault, ruby's that size would make any jealous and dazzled. How is she invisible to them?

She circles back to her family but her brother shoos her away, so she goes and circles the ballroom, it takes all her resolve not to sneak out and have a smoke. The dancing is starting and off her sister goes being twirled around, she's a lil jealous cause Prim is the superior dancer but never gets to show off. She thinks she will never get the chance but as she's getting a drink a man approaches her.

L Belton-“Greetings miss Hawthorne may I have the next dance”

Oh my is this real, game face.

Prim- “it would be my pleasure lord Belton”

He leads her to the dance floor. The man's decent lead could be stronger but she goes with and flows across the floor. A chain reaction happens. It's as if this man dancing with her has made her visible to others and so she gets 3 more dances. None of whom are strong leads and she's just wishing for one, one strong lead so she can be at her full potential. But she is glad she got a few dances this way she can pick her own lesser of two evils herself before her brother can find one. This is the game every lady must play and she's not blind,it's a high stakes game.

He watches as she becomes seen, first by one and then by many, he watches as they dance with her and see how they lack the skills to properly match her own. He debates going in and offering his hand but he's made a plan and tonight he's just to watch and observe. And oh observe he does, he watches her around the ball ,as she leaves and even as she goes home. He watcher her house that night, see how she's invisible yet again, how that one is dotted on, how the brother is an ass, and he even lays eyes on the father who seems a sweet yet troubled man.

She considers the ball a success, she didn't get much but it's more than she expected so that's a step ahead. She sleeps soundly and wakes up ready for round 2, so after breakfast and getting ready she heads to the parlor with her book. Today's a day of waiting so she plants on the couch ready to endure it. But to everyone's surprise the first to arrive is a delivery boy with the largest flower arrangement they had ever seen, and the kicker is it's addressed to her from a lord Mavros. The names causes a chatter no one knows who that is and she doesn't recall meeting anyone named that last night. She looks over the flowers there beautiful but also odd, she can't help but be reminded of ruby's and blood as she inspects the flowers coloring. Her mother's in a tissy about them and their off color and has them sent to Prims room so they are out of sight and don't scare Claras callers.

Clara's many callers come and take over the parlor just as expected, but during it all she wonders about the flowers she got and who on earth they are from and why that color. Unexpectedly to Prim she does get a caller, Lord Belton, he's brought a small bouquet of ordinary colored flowers, they sit and chat. He spotted her book and speaks of it, turns out he's quite the scholar and isn't opposed to women learning. Lord Belton is a good safe option, with a good age reputation and mannerisms. After a while the lord excuses himself and she goes back to her book but in actuality her mind isn't on the pages but on the flowers and who is this lord Mavros ,was he at the ball ,how does he know who i am.

The next day has no activities and she spends most of it in her room. She presses and hangs some of her red flowers to preserve them, she normally doesn't fool herself with notions of fantasy and curiosity but she can't help it about the flowers. She bathes that night in preparation for the ball tomorrow.

He watches, as that's part of his plan to learn things about her before he makes his approach. So he sees her go about her room, read, and preserve the flowers he sent her, he's glad she likes them. He made a bold move with the colors but he chose to be true with his style hoping she'd like it to. When he sees her bath prepared he leaves ,even though he's seen it all he respects her privacy for now she is not his yet.

It's time for the next ball, she feels a bit of excitement about this one, she wonders if lord Mavros will make an appearance. She goes about on her own as her sister gets swarmed, she has a drink, looks at the performers and then lord Belton approaches her, they dance. The one thing he really lacks is dancing skills but that's not a bad compromise at all. He makes his excuses for how he can't stay long tonight but he's glad they got a dance in. She gets no other interested so she goes and watches the performers, so wanting for a smoke but ever since coming out she hasn't had a chance to get more. She is still alone, standing invisible yet again thinking her flowers from a mysterious person are just a joke being played on her now.

He watches her, as she parts from her family, as she dances and chats with the lord who visited her, and as she goes off on her own again watching the performers.

The next night is another ball, she attends wherever her sister is dragged off to she is brought along. She knows it will be a boring night as Lord Belton is off on business so she'll be invisible alone again. She goes about trying to make this pass quicker but that only slows it and the itch of a smoke has only grown, so she tries chocolate as a replacement it kinda works. The host of this ball has lit incense, loading the space with scented smoke that greatly offends her nose, and she sees others must share her opinion as there's quite a crowd on the patio so she joins them. She finds a space uncrowded to take respite from it all, getting a dose of fresh air and relative quiet.

He follows her out onto the porch, and sees the moment he has been waiting for. So with his speed he's at the railing slightly leaning against it near her in one swift move.

One moment she's looking off into the dark gardens then she spots movement to her left, she turns and has to look up to fully see the man. He's odd, very tall and lanky, such long hair, and a suit that must be 100 years out of style but doesn't seem out of place on him and the color. That's when it hits her the color of his outfit the pallet matches the flowers could this be lord Mavros. She's too in her mind to speak.

He notices her looking at him and hopes she is pleased but she doesn't seem displeased or fearful so that's a good sign.

L Mavros- “I hope you enjoyed the flower miss Hawthorne”

Prim- “ yes indeed lord Mavros I admire their uniqueness”

L Mavros- “we're you too in need of fresh air?”

Prim- “oh yes, since the leltons travels their events have acquired a certain level of chance”

Oh how clever she is with words.

L Mavros- “do you dare brave the sents once more”

Prim- “possibly if a great enough incentive”

L Mavros- “is a dance worthy incentive? “

He notes her looking him up and down and wonders what she's weighing and if he's passing the unknown test.

Prim- “yes I believe so”

He looks like he'll finally be a strong lead and he's too fascinating to say no to, so she follows him to the ballroom dance floor, the music strikes and they go. Finally, yes a strong lead. Those watching the pair would have said they were gliding and not even lifting their feet. Their skill and intuition matched so well it was like one dancer. She has to look up to see his face, he's very handsome, almost overly perfect, and his eyes, is it a trick of the light or do they faintly glow.

The music ends and they step off the floor.

L Mavros- “may I get you a drink miss Hawthorne?

Prim- “yes please m'lord”

He comes back very swiftly and holds out a drink for her while holding his own, she takes it and has a sip.

LMavros- “shall we retreat back outside”

Prim- “I think that is best”

They head out to the pato returning to their spots away from the crowd but not so far as to be without eyes.

Prim- “Lord Mavros your name is quite unknown is Mavros your family name or other?”

L Mavros- “it is my family name just a very old one, and we're rather fond of travel and the country so it makes sense those around don't remember it”

Prim- “ahh so an old family”

L Mavros- “indeed”

She has more of her drink and looks at him, so odd but old blood you can be odd and it's fine.

Prim- “I've been wondering how you sent me flowers so quickly, when I didn't see you at the ball”

L Mavros- “I was at the presentation and the ball”

What man goes to the presentation unless obligated by his family, how didn't I see him, his outfit would stand out, and next to my sister he picked me.

Prim- “you must be magic to go unnoticed with your bold colors, surly I would have spotted you”

Lord Mavros- “my name is old”

He leans in and down a lil closer to her.

L Mavros- “it's very possible I have a touch of magic in my veins”

Something makes her believe him and makes her smile.

Prim- “You're quite the dancer lord Mavros, I haven't had a partner so skilled”

L Mavros- “oh dear you're the skilled one, I haven't enjoyed a dance in ages”

It's gotten late and her family is leaving, he doesn't wish to part but he doesn't wish to found yet

L Mavros- “it appears your family is leaving”

P- “oh is it that late already,I must be going lord Mavros, but I do hope for a next time”

L Mavros- “oh there will be a next time I assure you miss Hawthorne”

He watches her go join her family and leave, and again he follows her home again. Seeing how she's overlooked, he perches in the tree near her window hiding in the shadows. He watches her twirl around holding a dried rose he'd given her, this makes him smile a toothy grin. Then he watches as her father visits her; he doesn't wish to intrude but his hearing is too good not to.

Father- “Oh prim have I interrupted”

Prim- “no no father it's good to see you how are you feeling”

Father- “my mind always clearer in the nights ,has someone struck your fancy darling”

Prim- “ I believe so father ,oh I never thought I'd marry for love or something close ,I thought I'd just find the best case scenario to survive but oh I hope this is real”

Father- “what's his name?”

Prim- “ lord Mavros I know the names unheard of, it's very old haven't been in court is ages,he's old blood”

Father- “Mavros hmm sounds firmly but I can never be sure, we'll darling if you can find love or something close go for it ,safe haven can always be found abroad when options run out”

Prim- “oh father thank you”

He's glad to know she feels she could have something with him, and that her father approves even though the stupid brother has the rights of approval but that's easily solved later. He sees she's getting ready for bed and leaves to give her privacy.

3 days since the ball, it's now picnic and promenade day. Lord Belton is back in town and shows up to promenade, but she finds she is bored during the walk. His previously interesting scholar chatter is now bland in comparison to the charm of Lord Mavros; she wonders if he'll show up. Lord belton makes his leave and she rejoins her family and has some tea cakes ,she's not very fond of the sun so p&p day is not one she likes, nor the annoying hoard of her sister suitors. She can't stand it anymore and is itching for a smoke more and more as the chatter increases she no longer has to fake a headache to leave she has a real on,

Prim- “ brother my head hurts and I'm feeling a sudden I'll spell”

L Belton- “Carleton will take you home go”

Prim- “thank you brother”

She goes with Carleton to the carriage, she's glad it's him, he caught her smoking once but never told on her, he smokes too. They arrive back home.

Prim- “carleton could I bum a smoke it's been ages”

Carleton “of course miss”

Prim- “thank you”

He hands her a smoke and she tucks it away and heads upstairs to change into something looser, the tight dresses always make her headaches worse. After she goes into the garden maze and lights up her smoke, sitting on her shawl, she finally relaxes and enjoys the smoke she's been itching for.

He hates the sun and can't stand it long so he didn't seek her hand today but he did follow when she left for home, he hopes she's okay. Once he sees her slip away into the garden he figures something is up and when he smells the smoke he grins knowing what she snuck off to do, he lets her enjoy her moment to relax.

After her smoke she heads back to her room and lays down for a nap, she wakes later for dinner headache thankfully gone. After dinner she has a bath completing her relaxation. Before sleep she wishes for some fresh air and goes to her window, opening it and taking some deep breaths, not knowing what lurks In the shadows nearby. She often likes to speak out to the wind what she has no one else to confide in.

Prim- “Life may be taking a turn for me ,maybe there is more to it then surviving, maybe I can enjoy living too, oh wouldn't that be a turn.

She sighs, closes her window and gets in bed, not hearing the whisper from the darkness.

L Mavros- “oh a turn indeed I will give you everything my darling”

The next day in the evening he sees through her window and at night she is eating a pomegranate, the juices running down her face without a care, it reminds him of blood and gets quite enticed watching the act. How her face crinkles at the sourness and she chases it with sugar on a spoon. Amazing she continues even though it's sour and requires a sugar additive, he finds everything about her fascinating.

She gets ready and they head out for an outdoor ball that's promised to be full of spectaculars, she hopes she'll see him again and maybe cement their intentions. They have to go by boat to reach the destination, this makes her quite nervous since she can't swim and a long dress surely won't help that. But it goes well and they cross with no problems. She finds it an interesting sight, a garden party at night with odd lights strung about,but she likes this much more; without the sun present she can enjoy the garden much more. She gets a drink and walks around exploring and then the woosh of movement catches her eye, she turns and sees Lord Mavros. She bows to him.

Prim- “ Lord Mavros I wondered if I would see you here”

L Mavros- “I told you there would be a next time miss Hawthorne”

Prim- “ indeed”

L Mavros- “how are you finding the spectaculars?”

Prim- “im quite enjoying this actually, I'm quite fond of gardens but the sun always dampens the experience but this removes the suns annoyance and allows the gardens to be seen.

L Mavros- “You too share my sentiments about the sun then it's quite an annoyance”

Prim- “exactly the heat, blinding light and having to trails around in so many layers under its blaring rays ugh”

She likes how her comment makes him smile revealing slightly pointed teeth, and how he shares her sentiment for the sun.

LMavros- “Can I get you a drink miss”

Prim- “oh no I shouldn't have another so soon it will go to my head”

L Mavros- “of course very sensible”

He sees her look around then have a playful smirk.

Prim- “shall we dance my lord?”

He's shocked by her boldness and loves that, and so he leads them to the dance floor and as the music strikes they begin to move together as one gliding around the floor. Never in all his years has he danced with someone who matched him so well. He gazes down at her and sees she's closed her eyes,this amazes him how she moves with such skill with her eyes closed and she looks so blissful. The music ends and they step aside.

L Mavros- “your eyes were closed how did you do that”

He notes her slight blush.

Prim- “You're a strong lead my lord. We match each other's steps and flow, I didn't need to see to know our moves I could simply close my eyes, trust our steps and let the rest disappear”

She blushes more now, having spoken so truly from her heart.

L Mavros- “Amazing truly, I'm glad you could trust my steps so and embrace the moment”

Prim- “ It's truly a blessing to dance with you my lord, a strong lead is divine and hard to find”

L Mavros- “ none other have qualified?”

Prim- “oh no the first ball was dismal, weak lead after weak lead”

He spots lord belton coming over.

L Mavros- “looks like one's approaching now”

She glances and sees lord belton and covers her laugh trying to hide her laughter, oh what a sight and sound, she's a delight.

L Belton- “Greetings miss Hawthorne”

She bows to him.

Prim- “ Greetings lord belton”.

She notes how he glances from her to Lord Mavros, his eyes conveying the message to leave them but Mavros stays put and says not a word. Lord belton sees the man is not moving so he presses on.

L Belton- “May I have your next dance miss?”

Bram knowing her true feelings can't let her go with him she needs to know her options so using his speed he conveys to her a message.

L Mavros- “you need no safety net, I will not abandon thee”

He sees her glance at him with a confusion slightly showing on her face but he plays it off like nothing had just occurred.

‘You need no safety net, I will not abandon thee’. What was that? How was that his voice but he didn't move? I look at him and see no sign of change and what I heard, how does he know?

L Belton- “Miss”

Prim- “ I need a moment, please excuse me my lord. I said I'd return to my brother after I danced. I must make haste”

She bows and heads off to her family and stands in the shadows behind them trying to make sense of what's just happened. She glances over at where she was and sees Belton has gone but Mavros is still there, their eyes lock for a moment but she turns away quickly. She tries to sort things in her mind and step into the garden to think. She thinks back to her encounters with Lord Mavros and how he said he might indeed have magic in his blood. Prim stopped believing in fairy tales and magic long ago but maybe it's real because Mavros does some things she can't explain.

He sees that she needs some space, his lil stunt has frazzled her mind a bit, he hopes not too much but maybe this will broach the subject of his nature, hopefully she can handle it. He follows her from a distance as she steps away from the crowd.

Magic, can it be true? Well the only test now is to ask him, but he always just appears. I can never find him when I look. So she tries to look for him. She doubts he is far, so she checks every vantage point of her view trying to find him. She knows asking about magic is a silly thing but she must know her mind won't let her drop it.

He spots her looking about and wonders if she's looking for him, he knows she won't spot him so he steps out of the shadows so she can find him, for this he's going to let her take the lead, see where it goes.

Looking around she finally spots his backside and heads to him. She stops suddenly unsure of her words but she looks him over and glances at the party, she sees 2 paths one of chance,passion and mystery with Mavros and the other the game of survival among the ton. She goes with her gut and not her head and chooses Mavros. She finishes her approach.

Prim- “Lord Mavros”

He turns and faces her.

L Mavros- “Miss Hawthorne, a pleasure”

Prim- “forgive my frankness and oddity my lord but I have words I must speak aloud”

L Mavros- “please do frankness and oddity don't displease me”

Prim- “alright then, do you believe in magic my lord”

L Mavros- “ I do, do you believe miss?”

Prim- “ I haven't since I was a small girl but I'm beginning to wonder again, I know there are many things of the world I am blind to shielded by the guise of them offended my delicate senses or offending my class or my age to young for harsher truths but I now stand before you asking for the truth as harsh as it might be because in your presence I have experience things i can't explain so please open my eyes to your truth”

She bares it all to him taking the risk, if it fails she'll go and settle like she's always thought she would but she has to try this, to see if there really is more.

Hes impressed and amazed by her words so open, so smart, oh he will give her the truth he won't deny her request.

L Mavros- “ It is true, my truth is one most are kept blind to, but I've always intended to lift the veil for you, but this isn't a sort of conversation to have here ,it's better in private where you can have your feelings unrestricted”

Prim- “So it's true my mind has not played ticks on me”

L Mavros- “The opposite indeed your mind is sharp to have picked up on such”

Prim- “ I'm not sure how we can get a private moment like that my lord”

He steps forward and leans low.

L Mavros- “do you trust me miss Hawthorne”

Prim- “yes.. I do”

L Mavros- “ we will have our moment soon”

She looks up at him, her eyes sparkling.

She's never felt such feelings as she is currently, asking for her trust is a big thing yet she spoke so quickly. Her heart already knows her answer since the first moment they danced she knew. She wonders so much what his words mean and how it will happen but she does trust him and so she's not worried, she just feels excitement.

Prim- “ Lord Mavros may I ask once more with frankness”

L Mavros- “ you may always speak freely with me”

Prim- “your whispered words do they ring true”

L Mavros- “yes miss Hawthorne, I only speak the truth with you”

This causes a light blush to spread over her cheeks, she now knows what path she's taking now, any other man she wouldn't believe their words but his she does trust.

Prim- “I'm afraid it is late my lord and I must return with my family,until next time my lord”

L Mavros- “ I won't keep you waiting long miss Hawthorne”

His words make her blush more but she's not sure why. She parts from him and heads home. Her mind won't stop repeating his words and wondering how he will make the moment happen.

The next day she was glad for the respite, to have a day break from dances and such, a day without corsets finally, if only she could have a smoke to clear her mind fully. Her family goes out for a dinner that evening but she fains illnesses to stay home and have her day of rest. She takes a lantern and heads into the garden enjoying the simpler time like she used to. But then she gets a feeling as if she's not alone she looks around expecting to see a servant lurking but instead she sees the fail blur of burgundy coat tails, the only one she knows who wear that color is Mavros but him being here, no impossible, so like Alice so goes after her vision.

He watches her, seeing her enjoy a day on her own, sees how she looks much more settled out of fancy attire. He sees his moment as she travels into the garden, he steps out of the shadows,letting her feel his gaze then he sets the trail knowing she's observant enough to follow his bread tail and so she does.

She feels like she really is Alice now following him, she does find his game amusing, but she's not fond of running, especially not on her relaxing day,so she calls out.

Prim- “Lord Mavros you should know I'm not fond of running.... turns my thoughts quite homicidal”

This makes him laugh, oh he likes her free speech and sharp wit, so he stops and waits for her. It's not long till she comes stomping down his path with little huffing breaths, she plants her hands on her hips.

Prim- “are you fond of running or being chased my lord if so I will require a horse”

Another witty jest he cracks a smile.

L Mavros- “Then the finest mare I will acquire for you”

She relaxes her stance and approaches him getting quite close, he notices her shy glances.

Prim- “I've never been alone with a man before I'm afraid my nerves betray me... my lord”

He can hear her heart racing and sees the light flush of her cheeks, he wonders if ita from his presence or the running.

L Mavros “you need not worry so I am a gentleman you have my word miss Hawthorne I will do nothing untoward”

Prim- “I know... my lord”

Her hearts beating so hard and fast ,even though she trusts him there is such a rush at this new experience.

Prim- “So is now the time for me to learn the truth”

L Mavros- “I did come with that intention yes”

Prim- “so shall we”

L Mavros- “I think a different setting might prove better ,I'm afraid learning truths can be harsh on the mind and feelings”

Prim- “ I'd offer my room but I'm not sure how I'd sneak you up there without notice”

L Mavros- “leave that to me I will meet you there”

Prim- “okay then”

She heads to her room, a bundle of nerves. She waits not sure what exactly to expect but then a tap at her window gets her attention so she goes and opens in and in a woosh he's there standing in her room, amazed. She gulps as she looks up at him.

Prim- “your just full of tricks”

L Mavros- “ oh yes,many”

Prim- “best we try to keep our voices down”

L Mavros- “of course”

He follows her as she leads him to sit, he's not exactly sure how to start this and break the news in a gentle manner. She looks at him so expectantly waiting so here it goes,

L Mavros- “the truths I will reveal to you are not easy ones, I will try my best to deliver it gently but there's no guarantee”

Prim- “I'm not as gentle and fragile as I may appear my lord please don't hold back”

L Mavros- “Certainly, we'll here we go. Magic does exist and long long ago it was commonplace but slowly it either died out or hid away, magic isn't fond of the light and sun it makes home in the shadows and night. Magic isn't just spells and fanciful happenings there are also beings of magic, some are quite frightful. Magic comes with a cost and the greater the magic the greater the cost, the greater the cost of more ghastly the price. And magic beings born of ghastly cost become ghastly creatures themselves…”

Prim- “ lord Mavros your trying to soften a hard truth by dancing around it with extra words you need not do so, just jump to”

He's shocked and glad by her words he was trying to dance around the truth of his nature.

L Mavros- “Your right, I'm not human like you. I am a being born of magic, dark ghastly magic and so my nature reflects that.”

Her gaze is still steady and taking in his words well.

L Mavros- “I'm what's called a vampire, have you ever heard stories of them?”

She takes a moment of silence and sees her mind whirling.

Prim- “ yes I have heard of that word in my father's old stories when I was little but I'm afraid I don't recall much other then them being creatures of darkness with strong desire and then being misunderstood labeled evil when that's only 1 path”

L Mavros- “wow most stories paint vampires is a horrid light that's quite a refreshing take”

Prim- “So you are a vampire what does that all mean”

Oh the hardest truth.

L Mavros- “ it means that I have some magical abilities, extreme strength, heightened senses, am almost immortal, and that I drink blood for sustenance and pleasure.

He watches her face closely waiting for the horror, he's is a little scared when she stands up, unsure of what will come next.

She stands and starts to pace the room, the moving helps her get her thoughts straight, then she realizes she left him waiting in silence.

Prim- “my apologies for my behavior i”

L Mavros- “,no no it's alright you're processing this is much better than I expected”

Prim- “ did you expect crying fear and histarics?”

L Mavros- “partly yes, you feel no fear”

Prim- “women always feel a degree of fear. We have no rights, no say, no value to our words,to be a woman is to live in fear but you don't cause me fear unlike others. Even knowing the truth of your nature knowing you're a predator and I am prey I still have no fear”

He's amazed by that but also is glad to be enlightened to how harsh her reality is. He stands and go nearer to her,a question burning in his mind.

L Mavros- “miss”

Prim- “yes”

L Mavros- “I meant my words before I will not abandon thee but I respect your choice in this, so now knowing my truth, is my presence still welcome?”

He can't decipher the look she gives him.

Prim- “yes keep coming around please I wish to know you more”

Relief washes over him.

L Mavros- “oh how pleased I am, do you have any more questions for me?”

At that moment her mind was empty or rather racing too fast to pick one.

Prim- “ do you have cigarettes”

She sees his shocked expression and they both chuckle a lil, he pulls out his metal cigarette case, she goes over to the window opening it fully and sits up on the sill. He walks over to her and takes one out, puts it to his mouth and lights it for her. She watches all his movements closely, fully absorbed in his actions, and as he pulls the lit cigarette from his lips and holds it to hers oh how she blushes unashamedly, so improper, so intimate, so delightful. She takes it and has a puff, filling her lungs and clearing her mind. She blows out the window.

L Mavros-”Is it to your liking”

Prim- “yes but I've never had such a flavor”

L Mavros- “they are special, something you won't find in London, or England for that matter”

Prim- “ they are quite good”

L Mavros- “So where does a proper young lady like yourself develop the taste for smoke?”

Prim- “ I'm the invisible sister, as such they don't dote on me ever second leaving me the time to explore a bit. I was curious, tried it and found them quite good for clearing the mind and relieving stress”

She hands it back to him for a puff, he takes it, stepping closer to blow the smoke out the window his leg brushes against hers. Such an intimate moment, sharing a cigarette touching both their lips to it and him being so close.

L Mavros- “They are good for relieving stress and helping curb my hunger”

Prim- “hunger?”

L Mavros- “Yes, vampires hunger deeply for blood, can make us quite ravenous but don't worry I've had ages to learn control”

Prim- “Where do you get your meals”

L Mavros- “you'd be surprised what people will agree to for a paycheck I have a few employed at my home”

Prim- “ Interesting umm how's it done?”

She's curious about the details, how interesting, this is good. So why not I smile showing off my sharp teeth to help aid the explanation.

Prim- “woah”

L Mavros- “I use my sharp teeth to bite, breaking flesh over a main artery and drink the blood that flows forth”

Prim- “artery?”

L Mavros- “ do you know about veins”

Prim- “yes”

L Mavros- “well there are certain points where the veins are larger and more blood passes through like on the neck, wrist, and thigh”

He sees her blush again and wonders where her mind went but won't push her. They finish the cigarette. He watches as she gets up and lights a candle, how smart covering the smell.

Prim- “Do you wear red to hide the blood? I assume it would be a rather messy affair”

He has to stop himself from laughing, he finds her delightful.

L Mavros- “that's one of the reasons but I also just enjoy the color”

Prim- “ It does suit you very well”

L Mavros- “I think it would suit you too”

She smiles at his remark.

She hears sounds and carefully checks out the window.

Prim- “ oh their back, how time has flown by”

L Mavros- “it's time for me to take my leave then”

He goes over to her standing so close, she's frozen as he takes her hand and kisses it.

L Mavros- “goodnight miss Hawthorne”

Prim- “g..goodnight my lord”

He leaves in a woosh that she credits to his vampire abilities. She unlocks her door and gets in bed so it looks like nothing has happened. Her heart is racing but her mind is rather clear given all the news of the eventing.

Another ball, tonight she wears a new dress with the ruby choker. She's excited about this ball knowing it's another chance to see lord Mavros. This time he doesn't wait long before appearing at her side with a drink.

L Mavros- “for you miss Hawthorne”

Prim- “oh thank you my lord”

They walk about together, enjoying eachothers company.

L Mavros- “is this a new dress”

Prim- “ yes”

L Mavros- “I like the style”

Prim- “you prefer the simpler style too?”

L Mavros- “ oh indeed”

He sees her pause and follows her gaze to see her family.

L Mavros- “Is everything alright miss”

Prim- “oh just the usual fuss”

L Mavros- “i don't understand why the flock to her”

Prim- “ She fits the beauty standards but oh she's as sharp as a bowl of marbles”

He has to fight a laugh, it would be most inappropriate here and draw too much attention.

L Mavros- “oh your wit and sharp tongue, I admire so”

L Mavros- “upon the matters of family I think it time I meet yours”

He sees her shock at this and wonders just how horride it could be for her to have such a visceral reaction.

Prim- “oh no please they are horrid”

L Mavros- “I'm very skilled at dealing with horrid creatures, and there are matters I will need to discuss with them soon”

She knows what he's implying but still dreads her family's involvement with this.

Prim- “Can you wait off just a lil longer? I don't wish for them to spoil tonight”

L Mavros- “as you wish but I won't wait much longer”

Prim- “understood”

So they go about, chat and dance the night away when the evening grows late she looks to her family and see them fussing over her sister as always and for the first time a strong rush of jealous rushes threw her ,she wants a moment in the spotlight and by God she's gonna take that now, she turns to lord Mavros giving him a confident look and assertive stance.

Prim- “my lord I've changed my mind if you're ready and don't mind I'd like to introduce you to my family now, it's my turn for the spotlight”

He sees her smirk and the light in her eyes, the fire roaring through her and oh he can't deny her.

L Mavros- “Let's steal the spotlight then”

He follows her as she leads them to her family, his presence finally making her visible. They all look up at them, judgmental eyes raking over them.

Prim- “Brother mother this is lord Mavros, lord Mavros my family”

He sees they are thrown off by this and likes that, he prefers if his prey is unbalanced.

L Mavros- “lord Hawthorne I hoped we may speak privately”

LHawthorne- “ yes of course”

So he follows the small weak man out to a patio loving the smell of his fear.

L Hawthorne- “So your the lord Mavros who sent my sister flowers”

L Mavros- “yes that's I”

L Hawthorne- “One only wishes to speak privately for matters of marriage is my assumption correct”

L Mavros- “yes lord Hawthorne I am asking for your sister Primrose's hand in marriage”

L Hawthorne- “her dowry isn't anything of note why do you desire her”

L Mavros- “she may be invisible to you and the ton but I see her and oh what a treasure you've all overlooked”

L Hawthorne- “ you may have her and take her far away”.

He was ready for this, and has the papers, he pulls them out.

L Mavros- “your signature lord Hawthorne”

L Hawthorne- “you have papers already?”

L Mavros- “I'm serious with my intentions”

L Hawthorne- “alright then”

Just like that he signs over his sister like she's cattle, oh he's glad to get her away from that. So with signed paperwork he heads back in, the pathetic stick up the ass lord following behind.

L Mavros- “ Let us get some refreshments miss hawthorn”

Prim- “lets”

He quickly leads her away trying to put space between her and that horrid family she was so cruelly born into.

Prim- “Did everything go alright you seem tense my lord”

L Mavros- “oh my apologies, it did go well, it's all settled, your brother is just”

Prim- “a cow patty with the brain of a worm”

L Mavros- “exactly”

She's glad to make him smile, and wash away the expression her brother's presence caused.

Prim- “The last dance is about to start”

L Mavros- “a final dance to end the night?”

Prim- “yes let's”

They dance flowing together as one in a beautiful display of skill and trust.

L Mavros- “Primrose”

She opens her eyes hearing him say her first name for the first time, she partly thought she'd imagined it.

Prim- “yes”

L Hawthorne- “will you marry me and let me sweep you away from your awful family”

She sheds a single tear of joy and pent up feelings.

Prim- “Yes yes my lord”

When the dance ends and they step aside he pulls out a box and kneels, presenting her with a ring that almost perfectly matches her ruby choker.

Prim- “ it's beautiful my lord”

He stands and places it on her finger. It fits perfectly. She admires it, she's filled with such overwhelming joy but then a thought comes in that troubles her.

He picks up on the slight change.

L Mavros- “ what is it, what's wrong”

Prim- “as much as I wish to leave my family I can't leave my father with them, I'm all that is protecting him from their cruelty, if i leave”

L Mavros- “ oh that's simply fixed, he'll come with to my country manor”

Prim- “Really is not a burden”

L Mavros- “of course not, maybe life in the country will help him”

Prim- “ I think so”

L Mavros- “I'll come by tomorrow we can start talking about details”

Prim- “Perfect”

The ride home is odd, their eyes are finally on her, she is now visable.

Mother- “So you really found a match”

Prim- “yes I did”

L Hawthorne- “okay then”

Prim- “ he will visit tomorrow to discuss details”

L Hawthorne- “am I needed”

Prim- “no”

L Hawthorne- “ prefect”

That's all the words her family speaks on the matter but she doesn't mind. The next day she feels good to a new level, almost euphoric. She's given the small library to meet in and freshen it up, it's rarely used and takes some work to be appropriate for company.

The door rings and she heads to it as the butler opens the door.

Prim- “lord Mavros welcome”

L Mavros- “ it's a pleasure miss Hawthorne”

Prim- “please follow me, luckily we're on our own today”

L Hawthorne- “ oh how fortunate”

They get to the small library and sit.

Prim- “would you like some tea, is that to your tastes”

L Mavros- “ I'm quite fond of English tea actually”

Prim- “how much sugar and cream”

L Mavros- “I can add it myself. I'm a bit picky”

Prim- “ me too”

She pours the tea and they each add their own fixings. He pulls out a notebook and she grabs her own along with a stack of pamphlets on wedding decor.

L Mavros- “your quite prepared”

Prim- “oh not really I've just gotten these today”

They have tea and go through the details planning their wedding, they manage it all nicely,having surprisingly similar tastes.

L Mavros- “miss”

Prim- “oh please I think we're past formality now”

L Mavros- “alright then Primrose i was wondering if I may meet your father if he's in the proper state”

She finds this to be such a nice kind gesture.

Prim- “ come well see”

So he follows her around the house to a locked door. She pulls out a key that was tucked away.

Prim- “ wait here I'll see if it's the right time”

He nods and waits patiently, not long after she comes back smiling.

Prim- “we have good timing, come”

He follows her in and takes note of everything so he can provide properly, he knows how dear he is to her.

Prim- “Father this is lord Mavros, lord Mavros my father lord Conrad Hawthorne”

L Mavros- “ it's truly a pleasure to meet you lord Hawthorne”

Conrad- “it's a pleasure to meet you lord Mavros, to meet the man who's brought back the sparkle to my darling Primrose's eyes”

L Mavros- “I hope I have your blessing to marry your darling daughter Primrose”

Conrad- “nary a man out there more worthy” prim- “father when we marry and I leave I wish for you to come with me, we both wish it”

Conrad- “darling you shouldn't have to drag me along to trouble you”

Prim- “father I.. you must come”

There's conviction and raw feelings in her voice he's never heard before but it reaches both him and her father deeply.

Conrad- “ if you wish so darling”

Prim- “thank you father I believe the country will do good for you you'll have more freedoms”

Her father looks to Lord Mavros as if waiting for confirmation.

L Mavros- “I believe I can provide whatever you delight in, animals or gardens or books”

Conrad- “how kind and generous, how could I say no to her”

L Mavros- “ ahh indeed, that truly is an impossible task “

They leave him to rest and back in the hall he sees her smile, she looks happy but there is still that raw emotion in her gaze.

L Mavros- “that went well”

Prim- “oh yes very”

He hears the rawness in her voice again.

L Mavros- “Prim something is troubling you, what is it?”

Prim- “oh just... I love him dearly. It will be so nice to not have to worry about him so”

L Mavros- “Worry, why don't we see the garden, the lights waning”

Prim- “Let's”

So they head to the garden, it's not till they are deep within it she lets out a sigh,and turns to him, he sees the emotions written on her face similar to when she spoke with such conviction.

Prim- “ He doesn't know of all the times I've protected him ,he doesn't need to know, bear those burdens, I will bear it all for him, they have tried many times to get rid of him. Have you noticed how my brother won't meet my gaze”

L Mavros- “ I did”

Prim- “yeah ever since I knocked him out and broke his nose he won't meet my gaze”

He laughs; he can't help it.

L Mavros- Oh how your surprises delight me, you really broke his nose and knocked him out?”

Prim- “ He was in a fit, planning to harm father, try and throw him out in a slum street, so I stood guard at that door and stood my ground didn't back down and when he came I bested him and oh how he cried like a little a welp when he woke. But he never tried like that again and never met my gaze again”

L Mavros- “I knew there was much more to you when I first saw you and oh how you've surpassed all my expectations, I was worried my world might be too harsh for you but I'm glad you are made of sterner stuff”

Prim- “ You knew from first glance”

L Mavros- “ indeed”

Prim- “ Do you think we could get a special license, speed things along”

L Mavros- “that was already part of my plan”

Prim- “perfect”

Things are put on a faster time table with the special license secured, he's handling all the set up. While she's off getting her dress and marriage things made. She packs up her things as well as her fathers getting them ready for the move. Lord Mavros sends word for his staff to get his country manor ready for their return.

The days are busy but now she's gotten a letter from lord Mavros asking for her to come and see the preparations to make any adjustments if needed. She takes her maid and carriage and heads out to him, stopping in front of the house ,she smiles because the house matches Mavross' aesthetic perfectly. She goes up and rings, the butler opens it and welcomes her in, again the place matches his aesthetic perfectly she likes it, how different it is. It's not long before he appears in a woosh.

L Mavros- “ I hope it's to your liking”

Prim- “ oh most definitely”

L Mavros- “come i'll give you a tour”

She happily follows, taking in every comment and corner.

Prim- “ I love the style, it's very .. you”

L Mavros- “ very me”

Prim- “ i don't know how else to describe it but it's good”

They share a smile. He talks to her about the preparations and if it's to her liking and it is.

L Mavros- “it will be a small afire so not too much needed”

Prim- “do you have any family or those you'd invited”

L Mavros- “ oh well those of my family line of this century don't even know who I am but I have invited a few of my more civilized friends”

Prim- “you have uncivilized friends?”

L Mavros- “well not beastly just it's better if they stay in shadows there's a chance they'd mistake your family as food so”

Prim- “ That wouldn't be worse occurrence”

L Mavros- “oh your positively wicked”

They share a laugh.

She spins around in the room, he watches amazed every moment with her he falls for her more, she's taken all his clouds away and brought him back to the light, a light he actually enjoys, and to think in 2 days time well be married.

L Mavros- “are you excited?”

Prim- “oh very”

She stops spinning having got a lil dizzy, he catches her elbow as she wobbles.

L Mavros- “ careful now”

Prim- “got a bit carried away”

He looks at her smile and sparkling eyes and is enthralled, they share a moment before he comes to and steps aside. Seeing everything is in order she heads back to her house.

It's the night before her wedding, she is bathing with the help of her maid Tia.

Tia- “Miss, has your mother been to prepare you for your wedding night?”

Prim- “no she hasn't said a word, prepare me for what?”

Tia- “ oh I guess I shall prepare you”

So that night Tia tells her what a mother should tell their daughter on the night before their wedding. Prim has taken many hard truths but the things she's learned tonight are all entirely new and shocking and a bit daunting honestly, it weighs heavy on her. Tia gives her tips and reassurances, even though her head is heavy now she's glad to have been enlightened and filled in.

In the morning Tia helps her get ready for her big day, Mavros said to bring her things to his place so she can change there instead of an uncomfortable carriage ride. So herself, Tia and her father get in the carriage and head to Mavros home.

Conrad- “ darling where are we going?”

Prim- “ we're going on an adventure father to visit a place with a lovely library and old history on its walls. Does that sound nice?”

Conrad- “oh it would be nice to read something new yes”

Prim- “good it's not a long ride”

His mind is elsewhere currently but that's alright she's always known how to handle and put him at ease, she's just glad she can safeguard him now.

He hears the carriage arrive and steps out to meet her, the light is still harsh but in short increments it's not bad, he opens the door for her.

L Mavros- “good morning Prim and lord Hawthorne”

Prim- “good morning lord Mavros”

Conrad- “greetings”

Prim- “come let's go to the library father find you a new book”

Conrad- “Holly floors this truly is an old home”

L Mavros- “ ah a man of sharp eye my lord”

She gets her father set in the library with a servant and snacks, he shows her to a room for her to get ready in.

L Mavros- “do you need anything?”

Prim- “yes one thing”

L Mavros- “name it”

Prim- “what's your first name”

He feels like an idiot he didn't say so before.

L Mavros- “Bram”

Prim- “Bram what a lovely name”

Bram- “ anything else?”

Prim- “no you've taken care of it all”

Tia gets started with preparations, making sure everything is perfect;makeup,hair, skin,outfit, and laying on the stunning jewelry he provided.

Bram is also getting ready ,his friends kindly mocking how he fusses over his hair, they have never seen his hair so neat before it was almost like a new him. They arrived last night and have been chatting away Inquiring over the girl he's chosen and if she knows their truths. A knock comes at his door. It's the butler with a letter.

Butler- “for you my lord”

Bram- “thank you”

L Hapsley- “who's it from?”

Bram- “her family”

[We won't be attending the afir, best wishes and such- lord Hawthorne]

The guys feel Brams wrath flare and worry, his rage is brutal.

Dixson- “what's it say?”

Bram- “they won't come, they can't muster enough fake care to even act for her today ,they have given her nothing and refuse her this still, if i had less sense I'd drag them down here by their throats”

L Hapsley- “Will you tell her?”

Bram- “I must”

So he heads to her room to deliver the message. Tia gets the door.

Prim- “Tia what is it”

Tia- “a letter from the family”

Prim- “oh”

She takes the letter and reads it, it's not a shock in fact, them not being present means they can't ruin my day.

Prim- “I don't need them I have father and Bram that's all I need”

Bram- “ Prim has the new upset you”

She goes to the door and speaks to it.

Prim- “ it's all for the better really why let them ruin the day”

Bram- “ that's the spirit”

Tia goes back to fixing her hair. She brushes off her family's act, today's the day they part so let them leave now. She doesn't let it weigh on her but what does creep into her mind is the wedding night and it does still trouble her.

He returns back to his friends.

Dixson- “how'd she take it?”

Bram- “very well she says good riddance to them”

L Hapsley- “oh quite the spirited one”

Bram- “indeed best not test her, she's not afraid to swing”

Dixson- “she punches?”

L Hapsley- “has she swung on you?”

Bram- “not me but the tale is impressive”

Eveyones ready and it's time, Bram is waiting, his friends and staff are present. She sees if her father is lucid and luckily he is, so Tia goes ahead to sit, and she walks with her father. The song plays and it's time she walks out and the scene is better than she could ever imagine. She reaches Bram who's hair seems even shinier than possible.

Conrad- “go in love and grace my girl”

Prim- “ thank you father”

Tia helps Conrad to a seat and the wedding vows begin.

Bram- “ I do”

Prim- “I do”

“ you may kiss the bride”

He steps in and leans down kissing her, not quite chaste but not too overdone either. Celebratory cheers come from their small crowd, they head into the ballroom and the festivities begin.

The music starts and they dance and flow together as one, their gazes locked on eachother.

Bram- “you may close your eyes”

Prim- “there's nothing I wish to have disappear here”

Bram- “you're pleased with the day?”

Prim- “very”

After their first dance alone the others start, she goes and dances with her father and to her surprise she sees Bram dancing with one of his male friends, they share an amused smile across the room. After snacks and drinks, her father goes back to the library to rest. She comes back down and joins Bram.

Prim- “ you've yet to introduce me to your friends”

Bram- “ indeed this is dixson and this is lord Hapsley”

L Hapsley- “it's a pleasure lady Mavros”

Dixson- “a true pleasure indeed”

Prim- “ lord Hapsley are you from the family with the girl who married the prince last year”

L Hapsley- “ yes but I'm from generations ago”

Prim- “is it odd having relatives generations apart from you”

L Hapsley- “it can be difficult at first watching them all move on but after a time it fades out of mind”

Prim- “indeed”

Dixson- “you seem to have a good handle on our existence”

Prim- “ I find it all quite fascinating really and I'm intrigued to learn more”

The music picks up another song starting.

Prim- “shall we”

Bram- “yes of course”

Prim- “oh I ment us all if your not opposed”

She gives me one of those playful smirks and I can't deny her and must know what she's playing at. She looks to the others seeking their approval, and turns out she's undeniably to everyone.

L Hapsley- “why not”

Dixson- “sound fun”

So they all go out and dance a round switching partners, she's never seen a man dance with another and finds it quite amusing and can't help but giggle as Dixson dips Bram she can't fight full blown laughter. The men stop dancing and Bram goes to her.

Bram- “what's so amusing darling”

Prim- “ I've never seen men dance together before, and to see you be led around and twirled about im sorry it's just such a sight”

Bram- “it's alright to laugh darling, we can be quite a quirky bunch”

L Hapsley- ��we'll show you many firsts”

Prim- “ it's nice to be around those so free spirited”

Bram- “ I'm glad you enjoy it so”

The nights getting late and she realizes she has eaten and had her fill but the others haven't, she goes to Bram and takes his elbow and whispers.

Prim- “ Bram”

Bram- “yes darling”

Prim- “are you hungry and your friends, I've been the only one eating,I'm sorry I only now realized”

He smiles at her, how she has concern for him and his friends is so sweet.

Bram- “we had our fill before the activities started we will be sated until the morrow”

Prim- “how many meals a day do you require”

Bram- “one is really enough, more is just for enjoyment”

Prim- “do you ever miss food,does me eat bother you”

Bram- “sometimes I wish I could enjoy it but rarely, and no I rather enjoy to see you eat and enjoy”

The night settles down and his friends say their goodbyes and they are now alone, this triggers a thought and the weight comes back into her mind, the wedding night activities.

They walk up to where the rooms are.

Prim- “Bram could we have a smoke before bed”

Bram- “ yes darling”

They head to a balcony and he lights up and passes to her.

Bram- “ I don't mind smoking indoors but it seems a shame to miss the moon tonight”

Prim- “ it is quite a beautiful sight for our perfect day”

They share the smoke and it helps settle her nerves but not as completely as she would have liked. When the smoke finishes and she follows Bram down the hall to a room she knows is his, she can't fight her nervousness.

He feels her heart rate keeps rising and wonders of its cause or if anyone has given her the talk and if she knows what shel walking into. He wonders what story she's been told. So once both inside his room he stops and faces her.

Bram- Prim I can hear your heart it's beating worrisomely fast, tell me what troubles you”

Prim- “ I umm…okay frankness, the wedding night events worry me”

Bram- “ come sit let's talk”

They takes seats on the small couch in his room.

Bram- “ what have you been told of tonight I doubt your mother would have prepared you properly”

Prim- “she didn't speak with me it was tia my maid, she said how we will be bared to each other and extremely close, that it might be painful at first and to endure the process. It was all very vague and it's the unknown that's troubled me so”

He feels her relax just a little bit, he knew this would happen and didn't want it to be a bad experience for her.

Bram- “ How do you like to learn with actions or words”

Prim- “ I usually am a visual learner”

Bram- “I believe that could work some visuals with accompanying explanations”

He sees her gulp and heart pick up again but then she steady herself, she nods.

Prim- “ I'm ready for whatever the night brings”

He takes her hands, encompassing them in his much larger hands.

Bram- “that's my darling, brave in the face of new truths”

He brings her hiss to his lips and places a kiss on her knuckles.

Bram- “ I promise this will be a good evening my darling, just a little daunting”

Prim- “ I trust you”

He moves closer, closing the gap between them and starts to remove her jewelry.

Bram- “ as lovely as it looks on you I think it's time we change, be more comfortable”

Prim- “indeed”

So he removes the jewelry and then she feels her zipper go down, she swallows and sits still for him.

Bram- “how many layer do you have on,

Prim- “4”

Bram- “no wonder ladies cary fans”

Prim- “ I do hate the layers when home I just wear one, maybe 2 if it's chilly”

Bram- “I think best we continue that at our home too”

Prom- “let me help this usually requires assistance”

They get the top layer off,the second, and the third, leaving her in her light sheer under dress.

Bram- “ I believe it's my turn now”

He stands and starts to remove his clothes; his jacket ,vest, tie, suspenders, he stops leaving him in his trousers and light shirt and he sits by her again. He's so handsome and his form was quite hidden under all his clothes before he appears quite muscular.

He feels her eyes roam him body and is glad to be able to draw her interest, so he starts to unbutton his shirt, but what she does shocks him In a great way.

Prim- “ may I help you my lord”

Bram- “ please do as you wish”

She reaches up and unbuttons his shirt, when all buttons are undone she pulls it aside revealing his well sculpted chest.

Bram- “ do I please your eyes”

Prim- “y..yes very much”

Oh how she's blushing so much and the nights only started.

Bram- Darling I think it's time we move to the bed”

Prim- “as you say”

Her smile and steady heartbeat reassure him of his actions. He takes her hand and leads her to the bed and as she stands beside it he notes something he'll have to rectify.

Bram- “let me give you a hand looks as if the beds a bit to tall for you”

Prim- “ it makes sense with your stature”

He grabs her waist and hoists her up onto the bed, he likes this view and moves closer parting her legs causing her dress to ride up, he stands in the newly opened space, leaving only a few inchs between them. He reaches out and brushes her hair over her shoulder, exposing her beauty neck, he has no intention of biting her tonight but he at least wishes to gaze.

Prim- “hum even boosted up you tower over me”

Bram- “ you are quite small darling”

He sees that smirk come across her face again and wonders about her next move, then she acts. She holds out her hands and he takes them, giving her support as she stands on the bed in front of him.

Prim- “h... how are you magicky growing or something”

He can't help but chuckle at this.

Bram- “no darling I can do nothing of the sort I'm just very tall and you're quite the opposite”

She playfully huffs and pouts at him. He takes this opportunity to step closer closing the small distance, pressing his hips against her, he releases her hands and wraps his arms around her.

Bram- “hands on my shoulders”

She does as he says holding onto him, he leans in and kisses her he expects her to be timid but instead she displays hunger in her kiss. He pulls away so she can take a breath.

Prim- “this feeling”

Bram- “do you enjoy it?”

Prim- “yes..but what is this feeling”

Bram- “ don't fight it, darling this is just the beginning”

They kiss again and his hands roam her body, enjoying the soft supple feeling. This is all so new to her, her body is buzzing, nerves alight, mind a bit fussy.

Bram- “ Wrap your legs around me”

Prim- “huh”

He places a hand on her thigh.

Bram- “I'll hold you up, trust”

She does as instructed, wrapping her legs around him, trusting him, he securely holds her. Then in a woosh they are on the bed, he's laying her down on the soft bed and he hovers above her.

She looks up at him so unsure of what will happen next but she's not long worried she's excited,thrilled, euphoric. Her body and mind flowing with new feelings and emotions and she's ready to embrace it all.She trusts him and knows her best interests are in his heart. They begin to kiss again, his shirt thrown off entirely and his hands making their way up her light shift. The feels are new and odd but not in a bad way, it's like he's awakening something that laid dormant within her.

Bram- “Darling”

Prim- “yes”

Bram- “ let's remove your shift it's already up so high”

Prim- “ yes”

She sits up and he slips it off, tossing it aside, she now lays bare under him, she feels a second of self consciousness come over her, and he senses this.

Bram- “your beauty is unmatched darling, feel no shame in being laid bare to me”

He starts at her rosy lips, mirroring her passion with his own kisses, he wants to test something and lightly bites at her bottom lip, using cation so his fangs don't prick her. Given the pleased sounds his actions have elicited he continues with his gentle loving bites as he works his way down from her lips, to her cheek, to jaw, to neck.

He feels his hungry rise up, being so close to her jugular while her pulse is racing is so so tempting but he mustn't. Tonight will already be such a new experience for her, he doesn't want to scare or overwhelm her. He makes his way farther down reluctantly leaving her neck, making his way down. As he reached the tender flesh of her breast's her breath hitched and she tried to sit up. He places his hand on her chest just below her neck gently settling her back down.

Bram- “ embrace the feelings and when they overwhelm grab onto the bed sheets, try to hold on for me darling okay”

Prim- “yes, okay”

Her voice is already so breathless, oh that sounds that come from her are sinful pleasure to my ears. She is a beautiful sinphony to his heightened senses, the beat of her heart, every hitch of her breath, ever gasps and angelic moan.

An angel is beneath him, his angel. Himself a demon above her, her demon. Will taking her flower tarnish her or purify him, or join them both into their own amalgamation of pure and depraved.

Now at her core, her scent enticing him so. With a swipe of his tongue, he ravenously laps up her delicious arousal. If this taste is so exquisite her blood must be sublime.

He looks up to check on her, finding she has a white knuckle grasp on the bed sheets.

Bram- “ Good girl Prim, hold on just like that”

Prim- “ more… please”

Bram- “ beg for it darling”

Prim- “ M’Lord please, please continue. Bram more please, i beg of you more”

Oh her words are like a sirens song to him, he never thought he would like being called m'lord in bed but from her lips it's igniting a fire within. The strain of his hard cock leaking with pre-cum against his trousers becoming unbearable.

Getting off the bed to remove his trousers earns him an adorable confused pout from her as she sits up to see what's going on. But her expression quickly changes to one of shock as he stands bare before her.

Prim- “ Whoa, umm Bram?”

He motions her over to the edge of the bed, she crawls to the edge of the bed, her angelic gaze directed up at him waiting for an answer.

Bram- “ has tonight brought you pleasure?”

Prim- “ yes”

Bram- “ good, it will only increase, lay down darling”

She let herself fall backwards onto the plush bed, awaiting her next instruction or explanation.

He folds her legs so her knees are to her chest,grabs her hips pulling her to the edge of the bed. Then spreads her legs apart pushing to test her flexibly. He is pleased and surprised by how wide she can open up for him.

Bram- “ Beautiful darling, can you grab your legs hold them open like this”

Oh she's so good at taking directions.

Bram- “good girl just like that”

He rubs his cock against her slick opening hitting her sensitive bundle of nerves over and over making her squirm and moan. He lines up with her entrance.

Bram- “ try to relax for me, this may hurt a pinch but it will ease “

Prim- “ I trust you”

Bram- “ good girl”

She's already dripping wet for him, that shall make this smoother, he hates the idea of causing her pain. He pushes the tip in causing her breath to hitch and she lets out a string of whimpers. He rubs circles stimulating her bud as he slowly pushes in. Then her inhale is too sharp, her features pinched and he smells the blood. He waits until it passes before burying himself fully in her tight, wet, used to be virgin cunt.

Bram- “that's it, all the pain”

Bram- “ Oh such a good girl, taking all of me”

She makes an attempt to speak but is only capable of incoherent dribble, whimpers and moans.

He places his hands on her thighs pinning her in place, she no longer needs to hold her own legs in place, she might not be capable of that much longer anyways. He starts slowly allowing her to adjust. But once she clenches around him hard he can't help but bottom out, thrusting hard and deep within her spilling his seed as they climax together.

Knowing he has taken her virginity and spilled his seed in her, has awakened his more feral nature, it takes over making him forget a slow and controlled pace.

He unleashes himself on her with a full on mating press as he drives into her hard and deep. He knows she can take it. She's much more resilient and brave then she lets on, and being able to sense the sweet, sapphic, euphoria coming from her he's assured she's enjoying ever powerful thrust.

He wants her closer, he loops his arms under her legs and picks her up, being the good girl she is she grabs onto him, her nails digging into his shoulders.

Bram- “ hold on darling”

At this angle he can slam deep into her, hold her so close, see every small reaction, and feel their combined fluids dripping down onto him. He doesn't care about the mess though, the messier the better, and one day soon that mess will include her blood.

Prim- “ B..Bram”

She's huffing heavy breaths, her body shaky, her mind so muddled. This is so much for her first time, she's flooded with wave after wave of intense feelings, she's reaching her limit.

Bram feels her grip on him weaken and worry he may have gone too hard on her.

Bram- “ Prim, darling stay with me”

He slows his pace.

Prim- “ noo… dont”

Bram- “ you want more darling, think you can handle that?”

She digs her nails into him hard, smirks and nods yes.

He can't deny her when she so bravely asks for more,it's impossible. So he fulfills her desire with one last round drilling into her puffy wet pussy. Her nails dig in, her legs shake, her tight walls clench around him, as she loudly moans his name. Her clenching sends him overboard as they finish together again.

He walks them to the bathroom, whilst she's limp in his arms, still impaled on him. He knows she's too tired for anything other than sleep but they need to wash up but he'll take care of that.

The world has disappeared, well not entirely it's just very hazy. The soft warm lights twinkling in her periphery, the warmth of his strong body pressed against hers, the feeling of his fingers digging into her supple skin holding her securely. She vaguely recognizes the sound of water flowing, and the humming of a song she can't recognize. Eyelids heavy, tired aches stretching into every limb, she can't fight it and wishes for sleep.

Prim- “ sleep, bed, please”

Bram- “ we need to wash up first darling”

Prim- “ b..but”

Bram- “ shhh it's okay I'll take care of everything”

Prim- “ oh..okay”

He gets them in the bath, settling her between his legs, acting as her chair she reclines against him. So tired and so trusting of him she lets herself fall into a barely conscious state as he washes her.

He takes great care in washing her up, she is his precious darling who deserves the best he can offer. She is the light of his life, has made him feel alive for the first time in centuries, and even in mortal life he had never felt love and connection like this.

Once all cleaned and given a light massage, she's carefully wrapped in a towel and placed on the couch while he quickly gets himself dried and dressed. He gets her discarded underwear and puts it back on her and braids their hair. During his time at court he's been keeping better care of his hair and fighting the tangles, he learned braiding it night was key so he does this for her as well.

She has completely fallen asleep, only slightly mumbling or turning when a moment is too jaring. He gets them tucked in bed, being the big spoon wrapping his body around hers acting as her shield.

Bram- “ I love you Primrose, good night my darling”

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