Blood Lust

Dreams

Lyx

After all that we had, she couldn't keep her eyes open any longer and fell asleep. As she drifted off, she slowly curled into my lap. So here I sit. Holding the thing most precious to me as she sleeps. I lightly brush her soft chestnut hair out of her face. I know, I should move her upstairs so she'll be more comfortable, but I keep telling myself just a few more minutes.

After an hour of holding her, she started tossing and turning. Her face drew taunt, tears slipped from her eyes, and she was whimpering. I picked her up so she was all the way in my lap and rocked her. The soothing motion helped calm her down, but she was gripping at me like she was desperate for salvation.

"Shhhh.... I'm sorry, my princess. I will protect you." I kept mumbling reassurance into her ears. As slowly as I could, I stood up and gently carried her up the stairs to her room. Thankfully, she had left the door open, so I was able to carry her in and lay her down.

She shot up instantly, screaming, like her like depended on it.

"shhhhhh, it's okay. I've got you." I rushed to pick her up again and soothe her. In an instant, she calmed and cuddled back into my arms. This time, as I laid her back into bed, I didn't let go. Instead, I curled in next to her. Apparently, it wasn't just me that needed her. Maybe she needed me to. For her sake, I hope that's not it, I shouldn't be who she needs.

As we laid together, I adjusted so I could reach my phone. I dont sleep until the sun is up, so I might as well get some work done, and like hell am I letting her go again. If I had my way, I would never let her go again.

I knew it wouldn't be long until Mother and Father found out that I had their princess. What I hope they never find out is just how long I have known where Valerie is. Especially the fact that I was helping hide her. Honestly, you would think that with all their digging, they would have learned that she was right under their noses. I suppose they trusted me too much to have anyone look into me when trying to find her. I have spent hundreds of years with them with no reason to doubt me. Though it has crossed my mind that they may have known this whole time and trusted me with her care and protection because the fewer people who know she exists, the better. I doubt that was ever the case because Mother has always been torn up about her missing princess.

It was official, I had to return home with my princess soon. They knew something was going on and had Bane send me a message telling me I was to return home immediately. I suppose tonight I will be leaving, and I won't force her to come with me. This has been too much for her as is, and the longer I can't keep her here in peace, the better. I know there will be lots of crowding when the princess returns, but Valerie doesn't seem to be someone who likes that. The last thing I want is to overwhelm her.

Valerie

The dreams and nightmares mingled together last night, but for the most part, that was the best sleep I have had in a long time. I dont remember the last time I had a real dream, like running away with Prince Charming kind of dream. All though now, the prince charming was haunting my dreams, nightmares, and thoughts. Lyx... his face... his eyes... he was my prince charming in my dreams, my savior in my nightmares.... and in my thoughts... I am not sure yet. One thing is for certain he is definitely the wrecking ball that changed my life. As expected the bed is cold next to me but now that he has told me everything, at least I hope that's everything, I now know he can't stay with me. Just like last time, there is a note on my phone.

*I am sorry, my princess*

Weird, I dont know why he is sorry. I understand mostly everything now. Maybe he left a more detailed message this time? I pick up my phone that is on the charger. Which is definitely not how I left it. God, can he get any better? No, Val dont fall for the handsome stranger. Although isn't that how it always ends? Sure enough, when I unlock my phone, there is one new message.

*I had to go home and make sure things are okay. I am not sure when I will be back, but I promise I will be. I have to discuss the situation with everyone at home before you get through into it. I am sorry Valerie. If you need me, I am here, and I will return soon.*

For some reason, I felt an instant ache in my heart like I was missing something already, and he just left. God, I really am going to fall for the handsome stranger, huh? Damn him. I kinda wish he took me with him, I practically need the man to sleep at night. Like my own personal teddy bear, and he just left me here. Throw me into the drama, and I could handle it! Havent I proved that I could handle it?

I sit there for 30 whole minutes typing and deleting it over and over. Mad at my weird, overprotective, vampire, stranger, adopted brother? For leaving me at my own home so he could go go his? I think my feelings are more confusing about Lyx than about the whole rest of this situation.

Yet all my dramatic and desperate self could text back was,

*Okay*

That was it, little did I know not hearing back was about to drive me crazy.