"Darling? It's time you woke up." A voice whispered in my ear, my body being shook slightly. I groaned lowly as my sleep left me. "No..." I mumbled, rolling over. The hand shaking my shoulder slid down my arm and landed on my waist, gently shaking it. "Baby, we need to depart now. Wake up so you can freshen up."

"Depart where?" I asked, still barely awake. I could tell that it was Alexander speaking to me, but I haven't had such good sleep in a while that I didn't want it to ever end.

"Back to Lunaria. Word has it that the sorceress managed to get through the borders. All of our strongest creatures are here so everyone back home is in danger."

My eyes snapped open at that and I quickly sat up, nearly falling over cause I was still really sleepy. Alexander held my shoulder to keep me from humiliating myself. "Is Sei okay?" I only just remembered that we were at Valedria's tent.

"He's fine, still going on about killing Silas... But he's willing to fight."

I sighed softly, "how am I going to cure him from this?" I asked, biting my lower lip. Alexander ruffled my already messy hair, "don't worry about that. Valedria told me that as soon as the sorceress is killed, every spell she's ever cast will be reversed."

"Including those that have helped you and your people all the years before?"

"Unfortunately yes, some buildings will collapse from it. They've helped us build many."

I got up from the soft cushions and stretched my body, some of my bones popping. I walked out of the tent, hissing when the sun hit my face. After I adjusted to the light, I was faced with many creatures of many colors and sizes walking around, preparing for their departure.

I'm the only one who didn't look ready, even Alexander was dressed.

I looked back at him, finding his fancy clothes nowhere to be seen. He was in white pants and wore a white jersey. The material looked thick like it was heavy from a bunch of padding and protective layers. On his shoulders, a white cape was attached to his outfit and it nearly touched the floor, just reaching his black boots. There was a sword placed against his hips, ready to be used during battle.

I rushed to a stream and splashed myself with water, wiping every part of my body. It was awkward when I had to undress but the creatures seemed uninterested in me as they walked by without a second glance.

After I was certain that I was clean, I wore my clothes and slipped back into the tent, squeezing my wet curls. There, I found Valedria and Alexander sitting together, staring at a map. They both looked up as I walked in. Valedria scanned me from head to toe and shook his head, "That filthy outfit won't do at all."

"Good morning to you too..." I grumbled to him with pursed lips. He ignored me and stood up, walking to a bag at the corner of the tent. Alexander wrapped his hand around my ankle, running his thumb in circles gently while his eyes stayed glued to the map.

Valedria pulled out clothes and tossed them to me, "Wear this. That way you'll actually survive the war."

"It's just one person, why call it a war?" I mumbled to myself, not getting a response. I stared at Valedria in expectation. He needed to give me privacy. I didn't mind much that Alexander was here, his father was another story.

Valedria pursed his lips, "I do not care for your frail body and small breasts."

"Small? No. Round? Definitely." Alexander mumbled with a smirk. I kicked his hand away and he chuckled, once again wrapping it around my leg.

"Round, square or perky, I have no interest in a human. Therefore, you becoming naked in front of me will not spark any arousal within me."

"It's not about arousal. It's about privacy and respect." I told him.

"You're in my tent. What privacy?" He asked me with a smirk that looked just like Alexander's. I sighed, giving up on asking. I couldn't go to another tent. I just had to do it in front of them.

"Get out, Valedria." Alexander mumbled, circling an area on the map with a red pen.

"Are you joking? I said I have no interest!" The vampire leader hissed, his eyes getting redder as he grew more frustrated.

"That's what I thought until I saw her in her bra and panties," Alexander said carelessly. My cheeks flushed in embarrassment. Why are you telling that to your father?!

Valedria gave up, throwing his arms up in defeat. He stood up and walked out of the tent, his terrifying aura leaving with him. I sighed in relief and started stripping off my clothes, flinching when I heard him screaming orders to someone he called a "mutt". I can only assume that it's a werewolf.

I quickly wore the white pants, feeling their thick material hugging my body snuggly. I put on a black shirt and slipped on the white jersey with the same thick and comfy material. I took a pair of brown ankle boots and slipped them on. This looked like Alexander's outfit, only without the cape.

I squeaked when I felt strong arms snaking around my waist, a hot kiss being placed against my neck. "This fits you so well. You look stunning, my little warrior." I smiled and leaned my body against his. "Am I going to get a sword?"

I heard a deep chuckle, his body slightly shaking at the action. "You're a tiny bit too small for that. How about a dagger for you? I found one in your pocket while you were asleep."

Oh yeah, the dagger I took from the sorceress's house.

"That will do." I said with a nod. Alexander pressed his nose at the crook of my neck, inhaling my scent deeply. I held his hand, my heart picking up speed at his actions. I trust him a lot, I just need more time to get over the time he bit me.

His hot breath fanned against my shoulder as he continued smelling me, his arms around my waist tightening as if to keep me still. Soulmate or not, Alexander was still a vampire. A creature that hunted and drank blood. One that followed it's own instincts over everything else.

"Your scent is beyond addictive. I can't get enough." He whispered, kissing my neck again. His hand snaked to the hem of my pants. He held the waistband, playing with it as he continued memorizing my scent. I finally got brave enough to turn and look at him, a gasp leaving my lips at his bright red eyes. "Alexander..." I whispered, getting slightly worried about my safety.

"Allow me." He whispered. I knew exactly what he wanted. He wanted my blood again, to feed on me.

I shook my head, turning to watch his hand as it slipped into my pants. He slipped them into my panties, not going any further.

"I still have my control, Akielia. I won't harm you like before." He told me softly. I was scared that he wasn't telling the truth. Vampires did anything for blood right? Even lying to get it...

"I love you, I won't ever hurt you intentionally." He told me, a gasp left my lips when he grazed his fingers over my clitoris. "And by the wetness I'm feeling, I know you believe me."

"Let me show you how a vampire that loves you can make you feel."

Giving in to his tempting words, I nodded and without warning, three of his long fingers entered me. My back arched and my lips parted open as a wave of pleasure suddenly consumed me. I closed my eyes when I felt his fangs gently pierce my skin, a small sting making me tense up. He moaned against my neck his fingers still deeply thrusting into me.

My knees were shaking, almost giving out on me, but Alexander was holding me tightly as he fed. I moaned loudly, calling his name when I was about to reach my climax.

Unexpectedly, he pulled away from my neck and slipped his fingers out of my pants. He spun me around and picked me up, my legs wrapping around his torso. Attaching his lips to mine, he gently walked to the soft cushions I had slept on and laid me down there. I smiled into the kiss when I realized where this was going.

He pulled down my pants, yanking them out with my boots. "Are you ready?" He asked me, stopping what he was doing. His eyes were clouded with lust and I could tell that his control was hanging on a thread. I nodded quickly, pulling him to kiss me.

"This whole campsite will hear just how much I love you."

Sorry for disappearing. School is so stressful rn.