His reaction about being able to stay pleased her. It would be good for them. They needed to bond. All his formalities were already grating her nerves. Not only that, he had a very large misconception about her being. It made her upset…<br/><br/>And she didn’t know why she cared so much but she did…<br/><br/>His approval of sleeping here only made her take in a breath of relief. It was romantic in a way. Her new blood retainer lying passed out on these very white couches with abandon as the fire roared. Knowing very well that his mistress of darkness lurked nearby. Just out of reach… separated by a marble door.<br/><br/>Very romantic indeed she thought to herself quietly.<br/><br/>As she leaned over him she heard that same honorific come from his lips. Her eyes flickered in amusement. He could at least come up with something a little more endearing.<br/><br/>‘Poor Alex, he really doesn’t know does he?’ Perhaps it was time she enlightened him… ?<br/><br/>Alex began to go on and on about various topics. She did her best to keep up with the quick pro quo while eyeing his every move.<br/>He reached up and loosened his tie and her eyes flickered. He had caught her interest… “Play with my food? Hardly, I am a Lady after all…” Her voice was firm but slightly distracted…<br/><br/>“Secondly? There is more?” She inquired as she listened to him and his lies he would procure for her had he not enjoyed her advances. “You would lie to me? That is distasteful…” She mused softly as he undid the buttons on his white shirt.<br/><br/>As his voice continued to lull her she smirked, “Thirdly? My, my, this is becoming quite the monologue.” She spoke coyly as he assured her of his single status and how he wasn’t against her actions.<br/><br/>Reaching forward with a clawed finger she traced the length of his crimson tie being sure to not touch his skin.<br/>He spoke of her sister Maven and she suddenly frowned. “Maven bribed you with money, to stay away from me? That doesn’t surprise me after all Maven is MY little sister.” She didn’t sound as distracted as she thought on her sister’s actions.<br/>“Interesting… you think I am asking you if you are okay with such things because I’m sweet.” She looked into his eyes trying to ignore the expanse that was this man’s chest. “I am not in the mood for scared prey. Willing, works for me. You just have to be careful you see…”<br/>She trailed off as she looked down the expanse of his body. Hearing his heart beat seeing him breathe and his muscles respond to every movement sent a spike of excitement through her.<br/><br/>“Alex, you don’t understand some things… one… I am not cold to the touch…. You flinch out of conscious thought…. But… feel.” She pressed her clawed hand against his side reaching inside the white button-down shirt. Her palm was as warm as they came. “My heart beats too you know… I am not entirely Vampyre.” She added cautiously. “Some would say… I am much worse.” Releasing her hand from his side a sound came from her chest that sounded like a large cat purring. Leaning in, her nose trailed over the side of his neck. Inhaling his scent, her pupils dilated. “You smell much better without cologne. Never wear it again… like tall trees and fresh running water. It is refreshing…” She added calmly describing his scent.<br/><br/>Pulling away a bit she looked into his eyes with more confidence than probably expected. Her voice was clear and void of any lust she may have felt. “Your role in my life will depend on what you are willing to give. Many men, have died in the position you are in now. I can be a hard woman to keep sated. I am not as innocent as you think. I am constantly hungry and I am constantly hunted.” She eyed the fire for a moment before looking back to him. Leaning in very closely she let her lips graze over his. “If you make yourself important to me… they will come after you…” Reaching up she moved a long claw down the line of his jaw. “It is hard being Queen. But being the Queen’s Retainer is that much harder…”<br/><br/>Her finger trailed down the front of his neck and down his chest. Applying pressure her black claw dug into his flesh until she saw blood. “Be ready to suffer… and be ready to be satisfied if you choose this path.” Eyeing the blood she instantly dipped her head down and ran her tongue up against the cut. Tasting his blood against her tongue. “This will not be a one-time thing… if you offer yourself to me…. Prepare to be mine…”<br/>She knew she was being vague but she didn’t know what was in store for them. She was the Queen of a supernatural empire and he was a mere human who knew little of their world. The details would probably overwhelm him. Not because she found him incompetent… but because it was foreign.<br/><br/>He was offering himself freely to her… and he had the right to know what kind of mess he would be bringing himself into if he chose to do such a thing…<br/><br/>“You are attractive Alex, I’ll give you that… and as much as I would love to take you… I can’t do that just yet.” Leaning in she pressed her soft red lips against his and kissed him deeply. It wasn’t tender… it was the kiss of a Mistress. As if she owned him already…. not with smug after taste… but of a wishful one.<br/><br/>Rising up away from him she stood up in her lace robe. “Good night Alex.” She walked to a chair and handed him a soft fur blanket. “And welcome home.” She added with finality as she left him to go to her chambers and rest for the evening.