Royal's Belonging

Talents Explained

Third Person POV

         They all settled into various chairs and couches spaced out in the living room. Alec took the chair nearest the exit, Dom and Day choose armchairs on either side of the couch Anna perched upon. Nic chose to simply lean on the wall across from Anna’s couch.

         “How about we explain everything and afterwards you can ask any of us anything you want?” Alexei began, “We each have different rolls, personalities, and likes I suppose you could say. It is more than simply likes and dislikes, it is our way of living. I know it can be confusing so you can also interrupt to ask if you want.”

         Anna glanced at all of them, and seeing their concern and openness she nodded. At the very least she figured she would be less confused.

         “First of all, with all of our preferences, trust and communication is absolutely vital.” Damien started, slightly leaning forward to look at Anna more directly. “You need to learn to trust us fully. You may have realized that we all have talents, abilities to be more accurate. I can sense and influence emotions. Control them to a certain extent.”

         “I can read minds.” Nic explained seeing Anna glance at him. “Yes, current thoughts and past memories. That’s how we were able to learn what all has happened to you. I can bend your mind to my will to an extent, more so than other vampires.” At Anna’s visible confusion Alexei interjected.

         “Almost all vampires can compel other creatures be it an animal or human. Many truly powerful vampires can compel the weaker of our species and Royals can compel any vampire excluding the reigning kings and queens.”

         “What is the difference between your…talent…and others’ compulsion?” Anna asked looking back at Nic.

         “Compulsion can force others to do something. I can actually read your thoughts and memories.” He explained. “There is more to it, however, now is not the time for a full explanation of powers.”

         “I have telekinesis, nothing fancy, but sure was fun to prank my brothers with,” Dominic chuckled. “Basically, I can move things and people with my mind. No, I don’t have to wave my arms around or glare at the thing I am trying to move.”

         Everyone smiled at the giggle Anna emitted at Dom’s mini rant over misconceptions of his powers. When she realized the soft smiles Anna blushed and looked down shyly before glancing at Alec.

         “That is a story for another time,” He said shaking his head. “Does everything make sense so far? Any questions?” Anna simply shook her head. “Ok, Nic and I are the easiest to explain. Basically we are the dominates and you our submissive. You trust us to take care of you, pleasure you, use, discipline, reward, and love you unconditionally. Our rules are law.”

         “The biggest difference being Alec is more lenient, more relaxed than I am.” Nic cuts in, “He is a dominate and you his submissive. I am a master and you my slave or pet depending on how you feel, your mindset, and my plans for us. There is much more to it than that but that is the fundamental difference.”

         “I am the middle between Alec, Nic, and Day. I am a daddy-dominate. I combine the aspects of strictly dom/sub relationship with that of caregiver/little.” Dominic explains, “In this case it is daddy/little, it is a form of b**m called DDLG. In case we skipped it, b**m is bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism.”

         “And while DDLG is technically a form of b**m as it is a twist on dominance and submission, I very rarely engage in the other forms of BDSM.” Damien assured Anna, “There will be rare times, but I mostly stick to being a caregiver. This would make you my little. DDLG is commonly remembered as age play but it can also be a sub space where you are simply relaxed, stress free, and completely trusting of another to take care of you. We can not stress enough the importance of trust in these relationships, with that trust going both ways. We need to know you will use your safe words and you must trust us to listen for those safe words.”

         They all paused to see Anna huddled into the corner of the couch trying to process all they had said so far. She didn’t look terrified, if anything she seemed maybe a little interested.

         “What do you think so far Anna?” Alec asked her gently.

         “Uhm.. It sounds ok? I don’t really like the whole slave thing, you know my past and what it was like for me as a slave…” She trailed of nervously, worried she offended Nic.

         Nicholai simply walked over to the couch and kneeled in front of Anna. He gently reached out and grasped her face in his hands. “Kitten, it won’t be like that. Yes, you will be disciplined and or punished but only after a warning and you will always have aftercare. I will bath you, treat any wound, snuggle with you. I will make sure you are ok. I will earn and keep your trust. I am a hard and sometimes cruel master, but you are mine, ours, we will take care of you and keep you safe. I know this is scary, and it will be nearly impossible to fully gain your trust, but we will however we need to go about earning it. You are ours and we are yours.”

         Anastasia simple stared at him for several moments. Suddenly, she launched into Nic almost knocking him over. He held her as she cried into his chest. A collective breath seemed to be released at her reaction to Nic’s declaration.

         She remained snuggled into his arms even as he moved them to be on the couch. He continued cradling her in his arms as her sobs seemed to die out. Soon enough they realized she had fallen asleep in his lap, her head tucked into his neck and hands fisted in his shirt. They were all captivated by her innocent beauty.