Dominion

Relief

Jacob looked down on me as I held William in my arms. He crouches in front of us and his gaze turn to the boy who's still crying in my embrace. He grabbed him forcefully which surprised the boy. But then, he stopped crying as soon as he saw Jacob's crimson eyes staring straight at him.

There's no use in playing tag of war against this demon so I let go of the boy who's clearly unafraid of Jacob. It's peculiar to see someone as innocent as a child unafraid of someone whose presence is overflowing with evil.

He lifted the boy's shirt from the back and found the birthmark on his back, the brand of the devil.

Jacob suddenly turns his gaze at me before averting to the wound on my shoulder.

"You could've killed them when you had the chance. If you did, you wouldn't get shot." He muttered, his eyes warping back to dark brown and gazes softly back at me.

"They're just told to do what they had to do. It's not their will... they were paid." I whispered while trying to mask the excruciating pain that's slowly draining me of strength.

"They still sinned for blindly taking the mission in exchange for money. They won't hesitate to kill you. Yet, you still refuse to return the favor to even risk your life?" His eyes squinted in scrutiny.

"I won't take anyone's life even if they intend to take mine." I retorted back as I shook my head at the same time. "I'd defend myself but life is not for me to take."

"Don't wanna get your hands dirty, huh?" He muttered before a soft smile formed on his lips.

He wasn't like the last time I saw him. That smile he showed had somehow removed all the fright I was feeling earlier. His whole face looked relaxed and that evil aura - it just vanished as soon as his eyes turned brown. Now, I feel the same state of relief around him, the same as what I've felt when Gabriel came to our rescue.

Jacob then gently grabbed my left arm and hang it around his shoulder. Then, his arms slide on my waist and underneath my thighs to carry me.

"Kid, grab my shirt." He ordered, looking down at William, and the boy did what he said. I'm surprised Daehyun isn't afraid of him even if he saw the demon's crimson eyes. He even does what this demon says.

Jacob may have had used an enchantment on him, but I wasn't feeling any fear at the moment as well.

A black smoke suddenly engulfs us and everything became pitch dark. But no matter of even a second later when the smoke dissipates until I was able to see clearly. I was surprised and relieved at the same time to see the place where we are safe - we were back at the mansion.

Thomas, who happens to be sitting in the living room's couch was caught off-guard, almost spitting out the coffee he's drinking. The newspaper on his other hand then fell from his grasp when he laid eyes on my shoulder. He immediately stood up in shock, gasping right that very moment.

"Take the kid, will you?" Jacob asked sternly in an authoritative tone to which the old man immediately run to, grabbing the boy's arm gently and pulling him away from him.

But as seconds pass, my vision is starting to get blurry and everything spins, even the pain starts to disappear when the coldness slowly eats my body. I unconsciously rest my forehead against his cheek when he started to walk.

Thomas then called out worriedly, "Sir, young miss needs medical attention, let me treat her wou-"

"I'll take care of it," Jacob stated nonchalantly, cutting Thomas off.

I could feel my energy being drained from my body as well as the coldness that slowly creeps from my toes and fingertips. I felt very weak. It's as if sleeping is inevitable even if I try my hardest to keep my eyes open and stay conscious.

Is this how it feels to die?

I will finally die.

But, that would mean I failed.  And I would be in hell after this life. 

Moments later, before I realize it, he laid me down. I tried to open my eyes again and recognized that I'm in my room.

I felt the side of the bed shifted as he sits down. But every time I open my eyes, things would start to get blurry and breathing seem difficult.

I then felt his hand over my shoulder. A few seconds later, I heard a ripping sound of cloth.

"This will sting." He warned, muttering softly before I felt a sharp pain upon my flesh, under my skin where something moves beneath it, slowly and carefully. 

I shrieked loudly despite almost going out of strength.  The pain was agonizing and shouting to somehow relieve it wasn't enough. 

He held my shoulder to keep me in place while I notice his other hand hovers above my wound. I kept struggling but it's as if I was being pinned down even if it's only one shoulder he was holding down.

"Hang on." He sais, sounding like an assurance that it'll be over soon with his deep, gentle voice. It's as if what he said and his voice together was a comforting melody. Seconds later, I felt it slide out of my wound.

I breathed out in relief and tried to open my eyes. It's still excruciatingly painful but, at least, he got the bullet out of me.

"All this blood, f*****g wasted." He muttered, licking his bloodied fingers while holding the bullet. However, he opened his mouth slightly to reveal the growing sharp fangs.

What did I even expect? He would still feed on me after I lost much blood.

But beyond my expectation, he lifted his right wrist and in my disbelief, he bit his own flesh.

"What're you doing?" I asked, muttering softly followed by a gasp, lifting my head from the comforts of the pillow.

"It's not what you think this is, don't worry." He assured as blood flowed from his lips and drips from his wrist.

His right wrist then hovers above my wounded shoulder and felt his blood dripping over my shoulder.

Is he gonna turn me to a bloodsucking demon?

I muster all the energy I have left in my body in my hands and immediately grab his arm to push it away from me.

"I don't wanna be a vamp-" I protested but trailed off my words when he spoke.

"Easy. I'm over that vampire s**t. And this isn't how vampires turn." He chuckled, cutting me off.

Did he just chuckle? A soft smirk then formed on the side of my lip upon hearing those soft chuckles coming from someone like him.

"You'll feel better after this." He smiled softly.

I knew my heart beat's getting slower as I grew weak due to blood loss but now, I fee my heart starts beating rapidly by the sight of his smile... Or maybe, it's because his blood is healing me and the pain slowly goes away as I stare at his face.

"I didn't know you could chuckle, let alone smile..." I whispered and smiled at him but he only glared at me in response. Though, this glare of his right now isn't as terrifying like what it showed me before.

"And you still have enough blood to fill your cheeks." He smiled again.

"Keep that smile on. It makes you a lot more handsome." I chuckled weakly.

"Is that a command I'm hearing?" His eyes squinted with brows furrowing.

"Depends on how you take it." I retorted.

"It would scare the s**t out of you when you see my true form." He smirks

"Don't let me see it then. I'd prefer to see this, the Jacob form." I said, not realizing I've been holding his arm.

He was right. I felt a lot better after he shared his blood. But I knew why he's doing this. He wants to kill Gabriel and he will make me a bait to lure the archangel to him.

After all, nothing is given free without expecting something in return.

He will feed on me and he will kill Gabriel. There's nothing more to this.

Thanks to him, I can continue my mission. I can continue to live on. But suddenly, it hit me. 

I know he's a demon but can I try to change him? It's an absurd idea but no harm in trying. If he's a halfbreed, maybe there's a better side with him and not all evil.

The kindness and gentleness he's showing maybe a facade to gain my trust but, for me, it felt genuine.

Demons are cunning tricksters but, my gut feeling is telling me something else. 

"Feeling better?" He asked and I nodded in response.

"Thank you," I whispered as I try to sit up.

"I don't do good deeds,  Rosé." He whispers while leaning down until his nose nudges on mine but I stagger before I could even sit properly so I flopped down back to the bed.

He looked at me again in the same way he looked at me that night. Suddenly, despite my weakened state, I felt the warmth crept slowly, the kind of warm that feels exciting.

"I expect something in return." He utters, his gaze turns to my lips and so does mine on his lips.

This is just an enchantment... this is not what you're really feeling, Chaeyoung.

"I just lost blood and you're gonna suck the rest out of me already?" I whispered softly while my breath gets uneven.

"You don't know how much I've controlled myself just to keep you alive. But I realize that aside from your blood, I'm also craving for something else." His warm breath hits my lips as it inches closer to mine.

"This body is so lustful. So many desires I can't control..." He continued in a whisper,  his lips graze over mine as he speaks but isn't kissing me... not yet.

"And you do too." An evil grin formed on his lips before he plunges a famished kiss on me.

My hand instantly pulled him by the nape as I return the kiss as equally hungry. I opened my mouth for him, inviting his tongue inside which immediately entered. Moments later, I felt him try to pull away, but I caught his lower lip and I immediately sucked and bite gently, not wanting to let go. He chuckled as he pulled but then kisses me back even more eagerly.

The scent of his breath, the taste of his lips where blood still lingers... it's making me lose control, he's slowly driving me to frenzy.

His hands that now run on my thighs and gropes the mounds of flesh behind my back felt warm against my skin. His weight then fell upon me but I didn't mind it at all.

It all feels so good.

How could I stop myself?

This isn't right... 

but I want it.

All of a sudden, loud knocks were heard from our door, interrupting the pleasure that I was just beginning to feel.

"Young Miss? Young Master? I'm sorry to bother you but can I know Young Miss's condition. I'm worried." Thomas asked from beyond the door.

Despite being cut off from the pleasure I was just beginning to feel, I felt the relief.

Thank goodness Thomas came in time.

Who knows what he might do next.

Jacob pulled away from me while I catch my breath. A smirk formed on the side of his lips again as he shook his head gently while staring at me.

"I'll collect your payment some other time." He whispered deeply. His low, soothing voice excites me, but I should not feel like this.

Then, black smoke immediately engulfs him before he vanishes in seconds.

"Why do I lose myself whenever his lips come near mine?" I questioned myself as I touch my lips gently.

"It makes me do things with him I shouldn't be doing." I continued as I look up at the ceiling and stare beyond it as I recall how he looked when he was hovering above me.

This is just an enchantment...

Feeling that energy has finally been replenished, I sat up only to find myself topless with only my bra covering my chest. I then turn my head over the empty side of my bed and found my torn shirt.

I let out a loud long sigh and flopped back against the bed.

So that's why he said having desires he can't control, I'm almost naked.

Thomas knocked again and called me, realizing that I haven't responded to him yet.

"I'm fine Thomas. No need to worry. The demon has healed me." I stated out loud as I stare at the ceiling once again only to start imagining his face; those eyes and those lips, the taste... and the warmth.

This is just an enchantment, Rosé... 

What you're truly feeling isn't what you think.

You're not excited because of him.