You feel goosebumps form across your skin as Alcina’s breath tickles the shell of your ear.
“Remember to breathe.”
You softly exhale against the bed as the vampire applies gentle pressure across your shoulders. The sensation of the cold salve is quickly mitigated as the matriarch rubs small circles into your back. Alcina expertly stretches out your sore muscles. Your eyelids become heavier as you begin to relax.
The energy within the room is akin to a gentle tide, an ebb and flow of touch and acceptance. Your skin feels warmer under the vampire’s tender pressure. Your eyelids finally surrender as you lose yourself to the moment, resting your head against the bed. Your mind becomes blank as your body relaxes into every sensation, every pressure, every feeling. You allow gentle darkness to engulf you. Your physical being gone, your soul now calmly floats within the darkness.
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“Hmm. So, you learned on your own.”
“Vera?”
“I must admit, I’m a bit curious as to what helped trigger this.”
“I- I don’t understand, how are you here? Come to think of it, where is here?
“I’m not there. It’s more…that you’re here with me, since you contacted me.”
The black water that surrounds you quickly disappears as you hear Alcina’s voice. You’re pulled from the peaceful abyss against your will.
“Breathe.” The vampire whispers while lightly blowing against your ear, you shiver in response. Alcina softly grins as she gently runs her hands down the curve of your back, appreciating your definition.
[beautiful.]
You involuntarily moan. The sound tinges the vampire’s cheeks with red while you jolt awake.
Your voice comes out heavy with sleep as you try to divert her attention, “So… are you excited for your day of birth? It’s only a few days away now.”
“Well, I’ve never put much weight into my day of birth, but it is nice to celebrate with the girls. Knowing them they’ll try to have you persuade me into celebrating both.” Alcina responds while gathering more balm into her hands.
Confusion covers your face,” both?”
“Mhm, vampires’ celebrate the day of their birth and their rebirth so to speak.” She answers nonchalantly, focusing on your lower back.
(right. I wonder if Alcina was always opposed to celebrating her rebirth or if after Emily…)
“Ah that makes sense. Is there a specific tradition attached to celebrating one’s rebirth?”
You release a hiss as the vampire starts working on a knot.
Alcina ponders before answering, “if there is, I’m not particularly aware of it. Daniela prefers to spend it alone, leaving the castle for what I suspect to go visit her original village. She always seems to be in a bit of the daze around the time of her rebirth, though I can’t blame her.”
The matriarch’s tone is slightly melancholic as an image of the blonde’s chest flashes in her mind. A large jagged, crossed shaped scar covers the left side of Daniela’s chest, a mark of sacrifice and punishment.
You catch the sadness in Alcina’s voice.
“Now Alessia and Lena tend to celebrate with their partners, sometimes even inviting them to the castle for dinner. That’s how we were first introduced to Lily and Zhera.”
“I suppose we can’t do that considering you own the castle.” You say without thinking.
At first your unfiltered comment catches the vampire off-guard, but she quickly giggles, clearly amused and endeared by your thought process.
“No, I suppose we can’t, can we. Though you know what we can do?”
“Hmm?” You say while turning your head to the side, hoping to catch a glimpse of her.
“Perhaps we could have a family dinner, inviting loved ones to join. You could invite your father if you’d like.”
The proposition instantly sparks excitement within you as you immediately jolt off of the bed, falling onto the floor with an “oof”. The vampire can’t help but flinch as you suddenly spring away.
“Alcina, are you sure? We truly don’t have to celebrate your rebirth if you’d prefer, we didn’t.” You say while quickly scrambling to grab the comforter to cover yourself up.
You suddenly seem infinitely smaller as you drown in the large blanket. Alcina can’t help but feel overcome by how adorable you look as she notices the concern in your eyes. She gently bends down to address you, voice soft and warm.
“It’s more than okay. I was actually thinking It would be a nice way to celebrate how life has changed for the better…as of late.”
[because of you.] She lovingly brushes a strand of your hair behind your ear as she meets your gaze.
You feel immensely overjoyed by her response, your eyes light up as a giant smile emerges on your face, “REALLY!? I think that’s a gre-“
You immediately feel the vampire pinch your cheeks.
[how can someone resemble a puppy without even trying!?]
Unlike before, you giggle at the vampire’s enamored reaction to your squishable face.
“I’m starting to think you may enjoy my cheeks, my love.” Your voice comes out a bit distorted as the matriarch continues playing with your face.
“I simply don’t understand how you can be so endearing.” The vampire aggressively asserts before placing a peck upon each of your cheeks, soothing the skin.
You flash her a goofy smile as you sit in a happy daze. You can’t help but enjoy being gently manhandled by the vampire.
“So, how are you feeling, my sweet?” The vampire asks while holding your face in her hands.
(oh right)
Alcina allows you to slowly rise as you hold the blanket around you like a large cloak. You turn away from Alcina as you stretch, allowing the comforter to pool at your feet.
Desire and awe pulse through the vampire as she watches your back muscles flex.
[You’re a grown woman, quit your ogling.] The matriarch almost succeeds until she notices the faintest hint of dimples towards your lower back.
[gods..] Alcina gulps.
Once you put on your shirt, you quickly notice the lack of soreness throughout your upper body. You’ve never experienced anything have such an immediate effect. Your body feels almost refreshed.
“honestly? Really good. What’s in the relaxant?” Your voice quickly breaks the vampire from her stunned state.
“To my knowledge there’s some coconut oil, various essential oils, beeswax…though you would have to ask Alessia for the full recipe, she made it. She’s always had a passion for herbalism and toxicology.” Alcina recalls while holding the relaxant up to her nose, hoping the mixed aroma will stir her memory.
“Hmmp, well that makes a lot of sense.” You say with a small smile, growing fonder for Alcina’s children by the day.
You gently take the vampire’s hand, “thank you, Alcina- truly. You always go out of your way to care for me with such ease and you know what…”
She gives you a curious expression.
,“..I’d very much like to repay the favor.” You say smoothly while looking her up and down. The air in the room changes as the vampire matches your energy.
She raises a challenging eyebrow, “would you now? What did you have in mind…sweet girl.” The matriarch’s purrs.
“Well, if there’s anyone in this castle who needs a massage, I’d say it’s you- what do you say?” You finish while placing a small kiss to her hand. Your energy quickly changes as you look up at your partner with tender eyes, genuinely excited at the thought of helping the vampire relax.
Alcina picks up on this, she softens under your earnest energy. “How could I ever turn down such an offer?”
You happily hop in place, still holding on to the vampire’s hand. Your excitement makes the matriarch’s heart swell.
You quickly recompose yourself as you speak, “I promise I’ll make the massage worth your while. I’ve been told I’m good at it.”
The vampire instantly latches on to the latter statement, “oh? Anyone in particular who has passed this judgement?”
The response sparks a sudden idea in your mind.
(dare I?…..)
“Indeed. In fact, it’s this very woman I hope to invite to the dinner. You see she’s quite beautiful…”
The vampire’s eyebrows shoot up in response, the slightest hint of jealously already radiating off her expression. You try your best to keep your composure as yellow eyes burn into you.
“She has the most striking features I’ve ever seen; brilliant eyes, a dangerous smile, towers over me…some may even mistake her for a creature of the night.” You say coyly while meeting Alcina’s eyes, trying to bait the woman.
The matriarch decides to play along with your little game, flashing you a cheeky smirk.
“And does this mysterious woman have a name?” She rasps while slowly invading your personal space until you hit the bed.
“I’m not sure if it’s safe to reveal her name. Who knows what could happen if she were to find out about us.” You both slowly lower onto the bed as Alcina hovers over you, placing her hands on either side of your head. That delicious vanilla scent fills your senses.
“She sounds…-“ The vampire suddenly extends her clawed hands.
“..dangerous.” She whispers in a low sensual voice, ever so lightly dragging one of her clawed fingers down your neck. Had this been anyone else you’d fear for your life but because it’s Alcina it’s thrilling and erotic to no end.
“Oh, she is.” You involuntarily gulp as you feel the claw against your pulse point, your heart races at the sensation.
“Pity. I wonder how she would react if I claimed you all for myself.” Alcina whispers into your ear, you shiver.
Your voice comes out quiet as you once again find yourself feeling like prey under the vampire’s gaze, “and how d-do you plan on doing that?”
The vampire responds with a low chuckle. You feel your core pulse as she lowers herself to gently bite your lip. You hear yourself groan in response as she looks at you through hooded eyes, finally, she gives you a searing kiss- hoping it’s warmth will brand you.
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~Weeks earlier~
“Father, I seek your guidance.”
The clergyman gently nods behind the wooden window, signalling the man to continue.
The man releases a heavy sigh, “I’m afraid, Father.”
A quiet moment passes as the man carefully chooses his words. The priest patiently waits.
“There is only one other time in my life where I can remember feeling genuine fear. It was the night where it all happened….” The man gulps, his eyes recalling the haunting memory.
“Monsters invaded our village…and they killed them…my parents.”
The man sees the images of beasts, their bright red eyes match the crimson splatters that cover their fur. Deep growls followed by piercing fangs. The young boy hides under his bed. His parents’ screams echo throughout the air as hell hounds rip chunks out of their skin.
The child covers his mouth as his breathing becomes more erratic. His grip tightens as a discarded eyeball rolls towards him.
The priest nods, acknowledging the man’s memory.
“I remember…I couldn’t stop trembling.” The man closes his eyes as he finds himself back under the bed.
Cries of agony fill the village as the horde pillages through it, smoke starts to appear from fresh flames. The small boy stays under the bed for days. Gone were the days of smiles and growing. The child died that night, losing all innocence attached to childhood. Instead, a man was born, bred from fear and trauma.
“But soon I’ll finally be able to avenge them.” The Father catches the man rubbing a small circle into his shoulder, a self-soothing gesture.
“Joshua, members of your squad have been expressing worry over your behavior.”
“They don’t understand, which is why I’ve found another squad- one made of elite soldiers instead of simple farmers.” The man says with venom.
The priest sighs, “those simple farmers have informed me you’ve barely eaten, you’ve become a recluse….and by the looks of it you haven’t been sleeping much either. We’re all worried, my son.”
“They. Don’t. Understand.” The man says through gritted teeth.
“I will wipe them all away. Those monsters will no longer bother the innocent souls of this village. And then I will marry the love of my life.” The man says more to himself than to the holy one. The man smiles at the image of his perceived future glory.
“…..Joshua. I need you to understand this won’t bring your parents back. I know this isn’t what they would have wanted for you. Please come to mass, let your community help you.”
The man abruptly stands up.
“I only go by Philips now. Only my future wife will be allowed to call me Joshua.” The hunter says while leaving the confessional, closing the wooden door behind him.
The priest wears a sad smile, choosing to say a prayer for the man. The clergyman worries about the man’s self-destructive pattern but worries more about the lives he would affect with it.
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You softly exhale as you straddle the vampire.
The sudden weight stirs something deep within the matriarch. It’s becoming increasingly difficult for the lady of the castle to supress her urges the more she gets to know you. It would be an understatement to claim the vampire has fallen deeply in love with her companion and wished nothing more than to express it in every way possible.
While the matriarch had no issue expressing herself verbally, she feared she’d overwhelm her partner if she allowed her physical desires to overcome her. By now, the vampire had been subduing herself more and more. The matriarch was truly just one touch away from surrendering to her hunger.
[Breathe, Alcina…Let’s take our own advice and breathe..]
Alcina’s bare back once again captures your attention. You quietly gulp as your gaze travels down the alabaster skin. Her pristine skin glows under the soft light of flames. You ever so gently run the tips of your fingers down her back, astonished with how every inch is flawless to the touch. The vampire slightly shivers in reaction, closing her eyes.
[Breathe. Keeping breathing.]
Alcina releases a shaky breath. You quickly take notice of the warmth in the air, though you’re convinced it was your desire alone oozing into the space.
(every part of you is flawless)
You want nothing more than to take the woman here and now. To have her scream your name as your pleasure her for hours on end. You release another gulp at the thought. That’s when you hear the beast within whisper into your ear.
[“go on, ravage her”]
You quickly shake away your primal urges.
[No. Right now my primary focus is to help her relax.]
You take a breath as your hands hesitantly hover over the beautiful skin, eventually making contact as you apply pressure to her shoulder blades. The vampire releases a pleased sound. The sound slowly fills you with determination, you quickly remember how much Alcina does for the people around her. How often she goes out of her way to take care of everyone; protecting her children and their loved ones while most of the world villainizes her. Your expression sours at the thought.
[She deserves this and so much more.]
“I’ve got you.” You whisper. The woman under you stirs in response.
“Did you say something, dear?”
Your expression softens as you continue rubbing her shoulders, Alcina supresses a moan.
“Alcina, do you know how incredible you are?”
The vampire opens her eyes at the sudden question, her heart skipping a beat. To this day, the towering woman was rendered useless against her companion’s tender nature. Alcina can’t help but question the abrupt assertion.
“May I ask what’s brought on such a statement?” The matriarch ends with happy sigh as you dig into her tense muscles.
“I just…I can’t help but think about how after everything you still choose to be this kind light in the world…”
[you believe me to be a..kind light?]
“…to think there are people out there who don’t see you for what you really are-“
The matriarch braces herself against her internal voice.
[*AN ABSOLUTE MONS-*]
“..This amazing, generous and awe-inspiring beacon of a woman.” You speak from the heart.
Alcina’s eyes widen, completely overwhelmed and unprepared for the declaration.
“I-I “ The vampire’s voice gets caught in her throat, struggling with herself internally.
[*You’ve tricked her. She doesn’t know who you REALLY-*]
[But……..maybe she do-]
[*You FOOL! DO YOU HONESTLY BELIEVE SHE COULD EVER LO-*]
The matriarch is suddenly pulled back to reality as she feels the weight above her shift. You gently lower yourself and place a kiss against her neck. The gesture soothes the vampire.
“You opened your home to me (you kiss her again). Trusted me around your children (another kiss). Opened your heart to me, trusting me with a horrible memory (another peck).”
Alcina leans into your affections as she softly whimpers. Despite the sound igniting the beast within you, you try your best to ignore it.
(we’re here for her.)
“You deserve to be told everyday how brilliant you are, and I promise to be the one who does it…”
You suddenly remember a certain aforementioned clergyman; you feel flickers of rage deep within.
“-and I promise I will protect you from anyone who tries to harm you. I will lay down my life for you and ourfamily.”
[our]
(oh gods)
“I-what I meant wa-“
Alcina’s voice comes out as a hushed whisper, “do you mean that? I mean…do you see us as your family?”
“I truly do, my love”
Emotions flood the vampire and yet no words leave her. Instead, Alcina opens up one of her palms to you, welcoming your touch. Your hands meet and she gently rubs her thumb over your skin. You both embrace the quiet moment.
Finally, Alcina speaks.
“You’re part of this family (she gulps), you have been since the day you entered this castle.” Her voice cracks as she fights backs tears.
The confession warms your soul. The moment lasts until you hear Alcina release a sound of pain- you’ve found an extremely tight knot.
(hmm it’s quite large.)
“Okay, my love. This may be a bit painful, but we need to stretch out this knot. Please let me know if it becomes too much, I’ll stop.” You warn the vampire.
The matriarch mentally braces herself while releasing a small sigh, “I understand, please continue.”
You begin working on the knot, gradually increasing pressure as you take in the vampire’s pain tolerance.
Quickly, the matriarch’s subtle sounds become louder. You immediately stop.
“Would you like to take a b-“
“No. Please continue, I can take it.” The vampire says through heavy breaths.
“Okay, if you’re sure- just let me know and I’ll stop.”
The matriarch releases a pained hiss as you keep going. You decide the quicker you can soothe the knot, the quicker the vampire will be free of this discomfort.
You powerfully rub against the tight spot, Alcina tightly grabs onto the side of the bed, her breathing becoming heavier.
“Almost there, my love” You feel sweat start to form against your forehead as you use all your weight to press into the matriarch’s back. The vampire starts to roughly grunt. The air is tense and warm as you both fight against the knot.
“…almost.” You feel your arms start to cramp up from resistance. Alcina painfully gasps as she feels your strength pierce into her, she jolts against you- physically trying to escape the pain. You quickly tighten your legs around her, clamping down.
“So close!”
You finally give her one finally press with all your strength, your eyes glow red as your entire focus goes towards the painful spot.
Daniela suddenly swings the door open.
“Human! I need your help with planning a da-“ The blonde speaks before she’s interrupted by her mother loudly crying out as you push down into her.
The blonde takes in the image of you mounting her mother (her dress unbuttoned to her waist) as Alcina’s heavy breathing fills the room. The matriarch rests her head against the bed, clearly exhausted. An awkward beat passes as you and the blonde lock eyes, her mouth hangs agape. Alcina is too tired to acknowledge anything right now. After a few seconds, you finally attempt to speak as you try to recompose yourself- catching your breath.
“Daniela! I was just-“ The blonde immediately slams the door shut, running away. A loud crash is heard in the distance as Daniela roughly brushes past an antique vase.
Alcina’s voice comes out a bit groggy as she turns her head towards the door, her muscles incredibly sore.
“What… was that?”
“Ummmmmm, I’m sure it was nothing.” You say as you place a gentle kiss to the matriarch’s neck.
“You did so well, my love.” You gently start applying the relaxant onto the vampire’s sore spot, despite the pain, the vampire does feel less tense.