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MY HEART ices over as I stare into the depths of hell.

"How Did it Come to this?!" I panic inwardly.

"Come, MY QUEEN." Xavier jerks ME Forward. "YOUR Invitees are waiting."

"Let go of ME, Xavier." I pull MY wrists with Fruitless Effort. HE grips ME tighter, dragging ME forth despite MY unwillful protests.

"WE can Do this the easy Way, MY QUEEN, as WE have thus far. Or.." HE pauses, turning HIS gaze upon ME. "..YOU can make this harder."

I spit at HIS face. An evil smirk spreads across HIS face. "I was Hoping YOU Would Say that."

I glare, MY eyes blazing with rage. "But.." HE Gives a bored Glance. "..Seeing that YOU ARE the Mother to MY CHILD, I Will Give YOU one last Chance." HE presses HIS mouth upon MINE, parting and invading MY lips. Fire burns between US, and I bite down upon HIS tongue. I Feel HIS grin as HE returns the favor, sinking HIS teeth into MY bottom lip. I cry out in pain.

"Fuck YOU." I Whisper.

"Mmm.. Yes, MY QUEEN." HIS eyes return to molten. "That is exactly what I Intend to Do." HE kisses the corner of MY mouth. "Many Times over." Xavier leans in, HIS Voice lowered. "YOU can Give YOUR SELF Willingly and continue to Live this Life WE have Known. Or, YOU can Live YOUR Life in shackles. And Believe ME, I Will still Come for YOU as I have Done."

I turn MY head away from HIM. "I am nothing more than YOUR prisoner." I Tell HIM.

"If that is what YOU Choose." HE Answers. "In Time YOU Will Come to Accept ME for WHO I am. YOU Will have no Choice but to See The TRUTH of what these Women mean to ME." HIS eyes flash dangerously. "They, Será, are just a meal."

I flinch at HIS harsh Words. Xavier continues. "I used to take five or six Women a Night. It is the Consequence of War." MY head dizzies with each Confession. "All of them unhappy with their current Circumstance - the unfaithful, traitors, widows and whores. What Would YOU Have ME Do, MY QUEEN?" HE Asks. "Turn a blind eye? Allow MY KINGDOM to crumble? YOU ARE more Intelligent than that." HE Raises a brow, eyeing MY Expressions. "Even now, YOUR own Husband rots in YOUR prisons for HIS treason against MY QUEEN."

MY stomach wrenches.

"I Require Blood as MY Sustaining Force, MY QUEEN." Xavier States plainly. "I Have had two Women since I Laid with YOU, MY QUEEN. And I Have Needed more.." HE Admits. "Would YOU Rather I hide it?"

"There are other Ways of obtaining it, Xavier." I Breathe.

"I AM THE KING." HE Says cooly.

"And I AM THE QUEEN." I Respond quietly. "If YOU TRULY Have LOVE in YOUR HEART for ME, YOU Will Find another Way."

"I Have hurt YOU." Xavier Acknowledges. "FORGIVE ME." HE Releases MY wrists, and I take a step away.

"I Need Space." I Whisper.

"I Accept YOUR Invitation." HE stares Deep into MY eyes.

I nod Silently.

"WE Will Do this YOUR Way."

I Breathe, turning to head back Toward HIS Villa.

"But Será." I pause at HIS Words. "I Will First Infiltrate YOUR Estate."

I turn to Look at HIM. "I Presume YOU already Have."

"Good." Xavier grins. "I Will have Avery Make Ready MY ships."

I nod and Begin to walk away.

"This Conversation is not over, MY QUEEN." HE Speaks to MY back.

I Sigh as I Follow the Path.

***

Back in The KING's Villa, I stare numbly at the Ocean. MY Mind wanders aimlessly with all which Transpired. Moments pass, when I Feel HIS Gaze upon MY back.

"I Would like to Witness YOUR Needs." I Say aloud.

"An Interesting turn of Events." Xavier calmly Answers.

"I Need to Know what to Expect of OUR CHILD." I Reply, MY eyes watching the Waves crashing gently.

"WE Leave Tomorrow Night." HE Informs ME.

"Are YOU thirsty?" I Ask.

"I am." HE Confirms.

"Bring her Here." I clench MY jaw.

"No, MY QUEEN." Xavier Breathes. "Not here."

I turn to Look at HIM. "Where?"

"Follow ME." HE Says before turning to leave the Villa.

Cautiously, I Follow. HE Leads ME out of the Villa and through the Center of The Palace. WE take one of the many symmetrical corridors, finally Coming to a most unassuming door. Xavier opens it and steps inside.

I hesitate before taking a Deep Breath and Joining HIM. The room is Luxurious, not unlike a proper Guest Suite.

"Where Would YOU like to sit?" Xavier Asks ME, HIS eyes calm, yet calculating.

I Walk over Towards a soft, plush sofa facing the bed.

HE walks towards the tall glass window and draws the curtains. A knock sounds upon the door.

"My KING." A muffled voice Comes through.

"Send her in, Peysley."

The door opens and a Beautiful young Woman steps through. Her skin is fair with hair the color of ripening strawberries. A soft scattering of freckles covers her face.

"And what is your name, MY sweet?" Xavier coaxes her to Answer.

"Esmé." She lifts her eyes to Meet HIS, the heat in the room Shifting almost instantly. I hold MY Breath, as I Watch Xavier ensnare HIS Prey.

"Esmé." HE Breathes. She licks her lips as Xavier's eyes turn to black. "Show ME what YOU Desire." HE Whispers, HIS sharp fangs Lengthening.

Slowly, she removes her dress - her body bare beneath it - and climbs upon the bed. She lowers her face, pressing her cheek firmly against the sheets. Her hips lift as she presents herself to HIM.

MY eyes widen as I Observe.

"Tell ME what you Need, Esmé." Xavier growls.

"Release." She Whimpers.

HE stalks towards her, positioning HIMSELF at the Entrance of her wet Flower. I Want to Look away, but I Find MYSELF unable as MY HEART races.

Xavier grabs hold of her hips and flips her around, her back now flat upon the bed.

"Touch yourself, Esmé." HE Commands her.

She reaches down between her legs and massages her tightening bud. A soft gasp escapes her lips before she slides her fingers in between her folds. She moans as the Pleasure Begins to build.

Her other hand moves up towards her Breasts, her fingers twisting and pulling at the tips. "Mmm.." Esmé Whimpers.

She pumps her hand between her legs at an increasing pace, her breaths Becoming uneven. Moans Begin to fill the room.

I Watch as Xavier's gaze zeroes in upon the pulse at her neck.

"Come for ME, Esmé." HE snarls.

Her hips jerk against her hands as she cries out, her legs clenching together. Her toes curl and she Begins quaking.

Xavier walks carefully around the edge of the bed, brushing her hair away from the nape of her neck. "Good girl." HE Whispers as HE leans over her and sinks HIS fangs.

Within seconds, her body goes slack. Xavier groans and lifts HIS head, HIS eyes returning to their usual Golden state.

HE Does not Look at ME. Instead, HE turns and Leaves the room.

Slowly, I stand, MY legs weak from shock. The Beautiful young Lady lays naked and lifeless upon the bed.

I exit, Following Xavier back to the Villa. WE Walk TOGETHER in Silence, MY Thoughts scattered. Finally, WE Arrive to HIS room where HE leaves ME alone before Entering HIS Washroom. I Hear the bath fill and wait quietly.

After a while, Xavier returns. HIS eyes sweep over MY face, waiting for ME to Speak first.

"I am hungry." I Whisper.

HE lets out a Laugh. "I Will take Care of it."

I nod Silently, uncertain how to Answer.

"I Have not Laid with a Woman since I Met YOU." HE Says firmly.

"YOU were not Aroused." I Acknowledge.

"YOU Have Sustained ME more than many Women Have." Xavier Answers. "But Meals are inevitable."

I nod again. "What was her crime?"

HIS eyes Grow cold. "She killed the butcher's Wife."

"An eye for an eye." I Whisper.

"It is more Merciful than a beheading - unaware and lost in Pleasure - away from the eyes of the ridiculing public." HE Tells ME. "As KING, Justice Has Been Served in Accordance with MY Duty to MY People. And in Exchange, I am Gifted Sustenance."

"It Would Seem I Have misjudged YOU, Xavier. Andd for that - I Apologize." I Tell HIM. "It Appears that MY Initial Thoughts regarding THE KING of The Eastern Shores still stands. YOU are oddly a KING of HONOR."

"YOUR Words Soothe ME, MY QUEEN." Xavier dips HIS head in Acknowledgement. "All is Forgiven."

HE steps Forward and places a firm kiss upon MY lips. I part MY lips, Allowing HIM Entry. HE Moves HIS mouth Passionately in tune with MINE, HIS tongue dancing expertly within. I let out a soft moan before HE places ME upon the bed.

"Rest, MY QUEEN. I Will Be back shortly with food in hand. Any Requests?" HE Inquires of ME.

"Meat." I Answer.

HE arches a brow.

"YOUR Wish is MY Command, MY QUEEN."