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Rising Darkness ((Me and Kikora))

Teyha drew her feet up onto the couch, and lounged comfortably, her body pressed lightly to Jander. She closed her eyes, and sighed happily, enjoying just being with him. Ophelie, by contrast, sat rigid on the other side, smiling at Teyha every now and again, but nothing too much further. For now she was content with the silence. Jander raised a hand and Ophelie stared as the roof grew transparent, and flooded with the suns rays. On the bed Kaura sighed softly, rolling towards the rays in her sleep. Ophelie stood quickly and moved to the bed, pulling back the sheets to allow Kaura to absorb the most of the sun's rays.

"Sir?" Teyha questioned, putting a hand gently to Jander's cheek as he paled. "Are you feeling well?" She asked softly, stroking him almost tenderly for a few moments as she gazed up at his blue eyes. "Are you short on blood my lord? You... Have been exerting yourself rather hard... I don't know how much you need but." She leaned back, and raised a hand to her throat, starting to brush her hair away.

"Don't even consider it." Ophelie snapped at the girl, her eyes hard. "You have been ill enough without losing more blood, and Kaura is no better." She moved swiftly, and gently pulled Teyha's hands from her hair, setting them light in her lap. She smiled briefly, and turned to face Jander, falling lightly to one knee as she pushed back her hair and displayed here neck. "I will not fight." She murmured. "I will not resist."
 
He felt Teyha's tender touch and with it her concern, that made him smile as it was something that could not be forced... it was her choice and her feelings. It was also one of the things that made her so very endearing. He answered her speaking softly and trying not to exert himself to much as he worked to ensure Kaura would be well, "I am just a bit fatigued my sweet, I should be fine." He knew she would offer of herself but he also knew she had not yet recovered from the night before and he would not even consider it. He placed a hand gently upon Teyha's supple thigh to show his grattitude but he would not feed upon her.

Jander was however surprised when he heard Ophelie approach, her objection and stopping Teyha he had expected. But what came next he had not anticipated, it was enough of a suprise that he opened those ice blue eyes of his just in time to see her kneeling and presenting her svelte neck to him. It was true his fatigue could be adressed at least in part by feeding and it would help him to recover... but he had not thought that she would offer. She had to know how addictive the intense and sensual pleasure of the feeding was, to submit to it would put her on a path she likely would not return from. He also worried it might force to the surface things she was still waiting to explore... but at the same time if he did feed he could ensure that the sun could stream in until dusk and that would benefit Kuara.

So he reached down and drew Ophelie to him there on the plush couch, he would not treat her as mere cattle kneeling at his feet. She was a woman showing her honor and a willingness that the night before had not been there. He leaned down and brushed his lips over Ophelie's neck then whispered softly into her ear, "I will do what I can to ensure this is nothing but pleasant for you Ophelie... your smile alone earned that." He then once more brushed his lips softly across the skin of her neck as he drew Ophelie more tightly against his powerfully muscled body and then finally... he sank his fangs deftly into her neck and began to drink. He drank slowly savoring not just the feeding, but this intimate embrace that she had knowingly and willingly offered to him. He sipped ever so hungrily as he held her tightly to him and allowed the passion and pleasure of that dark kiss to wash over both himself and Ophelie.
 
Yes, Ophelie knew well that Jander's bite would send a potent aphrodisiac through her system, not overly different from the aura she felt in 'her' room had her crawling across the bed in her need for him. That wasn't important to her now though. To her it was a challenge of her honor as a human being, and her dedication as a friend to Teyha and Kaura. Had she not, she would be responsible for Jander's poor condition, or he would be forced to feed on one of her two friends to sustain himself.

'I can control my impulses.' She told herself firmly as Jander reached down, and drew her to him on the couch. His mighty arms wrapped around her lithe form as his head dipped down to her throat. His breath teased the fine hairs and sent brief shivers running through her, almost tickling her sensitive tan skin. 'Control!' She reminded herself before she laughed at the way his lips brushed over her skin.

He bit down, and Ophelie's eyes opened wide in shock. The pain was only brief before it was replaced by the rush of joy that was sent washing over her. She grabbed Jander's shoulder tightly, pulling her body flush with his as her eyes drifted closed once more, and she finally understood why it was that Teyha submitted so easily. "Don't make it too pleasant." She whimpered as he drank, desperately trying to cling to her sanity, despite the effects of the bite raging through her body. "Teyha." She whispered, her eyes moving the the tiny girl next to her. "Don't let me do something I'll regret." She murmured, barely loud enough for the white witch to hear. "If it means using your magic to make me sleep.... Don't... Don't let me do something in this state."

Slowly the younger woman nodded, and reached out to clutch Ophelie's hand, a gentle smile on her face. "I promise." She whispered sincerely.
 
Jander could hear her beg for help even as he could sense the turmoil in her as he fed. He could sense that beast in her waking and wanting but he would honor her wish for the time being. He knew that no matter how hard she tried this would stir something in her that eventually she would have to answer... there was a reason people became addicted to the vampires kiss after even a single feeding. It was not simply an intensely erotic experience for in the end it was almost like a drug, a height of pleasure that people would begin to craft only after its affect had worn off. This was also why the powerful Count only fed off the willing, he had no desire for clambering addicts who only wanted another kiss.

Jander sped his feeding at her request and then ran his tongue deftly over her wounds to close them, he knew that this only added to the sensual nature of the embrace and was all to aware of Ophelie's body now pressed to his primed and ready. But he had heard her plea to Teyha and knew that Teyha herself was still week from her anemia and so it was his ice blue eyes that met Ophelie's and his power that poured through that gaze into her eyes while he spoke a single word in soft and undeniably powerful tones, "Sleep for me Ophelie." and with that his hand crossed her face closing her eyes as he let his power wash over her and put her into a restful slumber. His only worry was that after such a kiss he doubted even his power could quell the desires and passion she hid, things that such a powerful dark kiss would undeniably stir in her.

He lay her softly on the couch to let her rest for now and then turned to Teyha and gave her a soft smile, "She is right though, you need to be careful my sweet Teyha... do not overtax yourself. Ophelie should rest soundly for an hour or so... you need not worry for her." He stood fortifying his aura to guard against the light and then walked over and leaned down to kiss Teyha softly letting his lips linger upon hers for a time before he whispered softly, "Though your master does appreciate your offer and is grateful, I would not want to see you harmed."
 
Ophelie could feel the difference in how Jander fed after she asked Teyha to make her sleep. He gulped her blood down, drinking quickly instead of savoring each drop, as he seemed to before. For that, she was grateful. Her body was already growing hot from the aphrodisiac, and it ran through her, clouding her mind and dulling her protests. Her grip on Teyha's hand tightened briefly as she tried to fight against the effects, before losing it's strength once more. She drifted slowly away from her reality, forgetting why it was she didn't want this magnificent man before her. "Jander..." She began to moan as his tongue dragged over the wounds he left in her skin. Before she could make a move, he stared into her eyes, and murmured one order she couldn't resist.

'Sleep for me Ophelie.'

There was no hope for her to fight the command, and she slumped forward in his arms, as fast asleep as if she had been out for hours. She didn't feel herself be moved, and immediately her dreams were drawn to the erotic.

She stood out in the open, a courtyard bathed in moonlight. Absently she taped a long cane against the palm of her hand, enjoying the slight sting it left, and she stepped forward, her pointed heels echoing through the open garden. In front of her both Teyha and Kaura knelt, bound with their wrists tied together behind their backs. "Good girl." She cooed to Teyha, and patted the girl's head absently. She looked so different from the girl she knew. Her usual unruly black hair was highlighted with deep blue, a shocking color against her light complexion. She wore a tiny dark blue bra trimmed in black, and a matching thong built for small women like her. Around her neck was a collar, in the same black and blue, the name 'Teyha' etched in silver along the side. The loyal pet.

Next to her was Kaura, dressed in her skin. Her light brown hair hung around her body, her only covering. Ophelie circled her slowly, and would randomly lash out with the rod, striking Kaura's thighs or tones stomach once or twice. "Good girl..." She murmured when Kaura didn't try to flinch away from the blows. "Pet." She snapped, enjoying the way Teyha jumped. She pushed Kaura onto the ground, her arms still bound behind her, and spread the Elves legs, smiling at her exposed womanhood. She reached over and snatched Teyha, dragging her by the collar to in between Kaura's thighs. "Pleasure her." She ordered. Until I return, do not stop."

With that she grinned, and turned away, walking back to the mansion where Jander waited.



Teyha shook her head slightly as Jander laid Ophelie down. "I'm not made out of spun glass, no matter what Ophelie thinks." She told him quietly. They exchanged a soft kiss, and Teyha sat on the bed with a sigh, looking up at the sky. "I'm a witch, I can loose a fair amount of blood before I am in any danger. So.... Don't treat me like I'm so frail."
 
Jander smiled to Teyha and gave her another kiss nibbling at her lip softy as he brought a hand up to stroke her hair. So adamant she seemed in wanting to serve her master and that earned quite the smile from the powerful count. His lips lingered against hers still warm from his feeding and he gave her a playful growl before he spoke once more, "I know you are not so frail my sweet pet, the last night is not one I will forget... but just the same I do not wish to tax you so Teyha... and she wanted to show willingness in her own way I think, so I did it as much for her as I did for you."

He lifted Ophelie from the couch and his mind could not help but slip into her dreams as he carried her back to 'her' room in those powerfully sculpted arms of his. He rather enjoyed the feel of her lush curves pressed to his body as he carried her and it stirred a hunger in him, one that was further inflamed when he glimpsed her erotic dreams of not only dominating her friends but making them pleasure one another and making her way to him. Her dream was of great interest to Jander as she had admitted she knew she could not dominate or conquer him yet he watched through his minds eye as she approached her vision of his home clad scantily as a dominatrix and seemingly eager to see him.

Jander was actually a bit surprised at how swiftly Ophelie seemed to embrace her darker fantasies, and this time without any of his nudging, after that dark kiss. He knew that it tended to stir pleasure and passion in those who were gifted it but her reaction seemed more extreme than either of her friends. He smirked a bit as he lay her upon her bed and thought to himself that he may well be waking a beast far more hungry than he had anticipated when he first glimpsed those fantasies. He let his mind's eye linger within her dreams though for now he only observed wanting to see where her fantasies would take her fueled by the passion and pleasure of his kiss.

He pulled a fresh set of sheets from the cabinets in the walls and covered Ophelie carefully making sure not to wake her. Then he made his way back out to Teyha and lifter her to his lap as he sat down and wrapped his powerful arms about his sweet pet with a smile then with a husky purr, his passion still slightly roused from the feeding, he spoke softly to her, "I think you will show them in time your strength my sweet Teyha, for now I will be glad to savor it all on my own... we can let Kaura and Ophelie rest for now, I rather enjoy our time alone so I am quite pleased with how this has turned out."
 
Teyha watched while Jander took Ophelie into his arms, cradling her as gentle as if she were a child, and not a trained soldier. Kaura glanced over to the resting Elf, a little put off that she had missed the tender display. So far it seemed that the other two women had only seen Jander's rough side, his lustful side, and his sadistic side. Teyha acknowledged those as well, along with the pride he felt for his kind, and his own abilities. He was quick to display this, while her and Kaura preferred to act naturally, only resorting to their magicks when time seemed appropriate. Kaura especially preferred clever solutions to problems, rather than relying on magical aid. 'My magic might not always be available.' She told Teyha one. 'But my mind is. If I can survive with the tools around me, I will. It's practice.'

All the same, Teyha saw a side of Jander that her friends didn't see yet. His kindness. An air of honest caring that drifted as powerfully as his aura. She wasn't quick to believe it was all a trick, to make her relax and trust him. It was sincere, she knew it was.

Teyha was still thinking when Jander returned, and lifted her as easily as if she were a child to sit in his lap. His massive arms wrapped around her, holding her securely, but not hurting her one bit. Again, Teyha smiled and sighed, her cheeks heating slightly. 'I will adore moments like these...' She thought to herself, her smile widening. "I hardly count the ability to take you in me as 'strength', Sir." She said in a tease, and reached up, flicking his nose lightly with her finger. "Though, I'm sure it takes a degree of skill."
 
Jander chuckled a bit at Teyha's response. He did not think the others would jest about laying with their new master as the young woman in his lap did. He was not sure they would have believed their ears had they heard her doing so for that matter. It was that strength he had been referring to of course. Not that she could lay with such a primal specimen of maleness as himself but rather that she could embrace things the others struggled to accept. It was a strength of self that was hard to ignore and one that held its own appeal. He took her hand and placed a soft kiss upon it before he spoke once more in that deep and powerful voice, "You jest my sweet, and though that is indeed quite the talent you have my pet, but you know what I mean. Your friends work hard to look past the stories they have been told but you have the sort of strength that lets you see past all of that already. You are a strong young woman Teyha and I am sure in time they will see that if they are not already beginning to."

He simply held Teyha as the sun set and they were bathed in the rich crimson of dusk. The magic hour was a time of renewal for his kind and when even the weakest of the vampires stirred from their slumber. He gazed up at the starlit night with his sweet pet in his arms. Looming on the road ahead was a strange arch like structure that looked almost menacing in its own way. Not quite a full arch but more akin to two curving blades or mandibles of some great beast being thrust up from the ground below. It had strange sigils carved into it as well as strange cords made of dark unknown metals that sunk down into the ground. To the trained eye this was clearly a creation of the vampires so called 'super science'. A machine that melded magic and metal, sorcery and science.

As the coach approached it came to life reacting to the approach of its master the count. Strange energy coursed up from whatever was hidden below crackling along those metallic cords and soon the sigils carved into the metal began to glow and then pulse with eldricht light. That pulsing light seemed to grow and spread even as the energy from those cords began to arc between the curving structures. Soon it all began to focus and swirl between those menacing machines and coalesced into a swirling vortex of energy and magic. The carriage passed through that strange gate and appeared on the other side... in the courtyard of a massive castle that seemed crafted with the same strange science and mysticism that had created the gate that now closed behind them. This was part of why the greater nobles had never been subject to attack. There homes were hidden away in mountains with passes guarded by all manor of machines and engineered beasts with the only safe travel to them a method that could only be activated by those nobles themselves.

The carriage drifted to a halt in front of the impressive castle and Jander could not help but smile with just a bit of pride at his home. He stood still holding Teyha gently in his arms even as the carriage once more opened and the ceiling faded to opaque obscuring for the moment that impressive view. Jander held Teyha gently to his chest and spoke softly, "Hmm do you think we should wake them or shall I see them to chambers where they can rest my sweet Teyha?"
 
Teyha snorted softly at Jander, raising an eyebrow as he pulled her back into him. "That or naive." She pointed out softly, watching as the sky turn a brilliant shade of red and gold. She leaned closer to Jander as she watched, her head tilted slightly to the side. "I trust easily, and both Ophelie and Kaura know it." She said with a sigh and shrug, looking slightly regretful about something. Her eyes dropped down, and she wrung her hands for a few moments, obviously lost in thought. "It might be why I'm always getting hurt more than they are. It's not strength master. It's childish."

She raised her eyes to the heavens once more, the spectacular painting of dusk. Her eyes softened slightly, and she let herself smile slightly, hoping against hope that this new life would hold wonderful new experiences. She stared in open amazement as the arches grew, lighting with a supernatural glow as they approached. Chords of the energy rose from the ground, crackling as it allowed their passage through. "Amazing..." She said to herself, wondering if she would be able to near the structure again, and inspect how it operated.

She stared as they passed, before grinning once more. Jander stood, taking her easily in her arms. The ceiling returned to it's normal solid structure, and it was obviously time to depart. "Ophelie is under your spell." She pointed out lightly, resting comfortably into the crook of his arm. She felt almost like child, next to the giant of a man. She was easily dwarfed by normal sized men. This was bordering on ridiculous. Still she only chuckled, and nuzzled closer. "And Kaura should rest a bit longer also. Short naps do little for her temper, as loathe as she is to admit she has one."
 
Jander nodded his head ever so slightly and then placed a tender kiss upon Teyha's lips before he set her upon her feet and walked over to retrieve her friends even as he let them continue to sleep. He carried them in those massive and powerful arms hinting for the first time at how truly powerful he really was physically. He carried them inside motioning for Teyha to follow and when a suited butler approached he instructed him to prepare the gazebo in the garden with a lavish four poster bed for Kaura. The man nodded and then hurried off to prepare things as his master had instructed.

As they walked Jander looked to the sleeping Ophelie and then to Teyha as he spoke softly once more, "I think she may be more under my spell than your comment let on my sweet Teyha. Her reaction to the dark kiss seemed more intense than it is for most... though I could be mistaken as I was rather strained from the light streaming in." He lead Teyha through the lavish garden even as his servants prepared the gazebo for Kaura. Just past the Gazebo was a large set of double doors that swung upon at his approach and then they were in a lounge of sorts. To either side were doors leading to what were once guest rooms and directly ahead another set of double doors that lead to Janders own room. He entered the room on the right and Lay Ophelie on the bed there drawing covers up over her and then turned to Teyha.

He gave her a warm smile and then spoke softly once more, "You my sweet Teyha may decide if you would prefer the other side room... or if you would rather spend your time resting in my chambers. Either way I will still see to it that you are comfortable and happy there... and I will have my doctors see to your medical needs as soon as everyone is settled in." Just as he finished the butler came in and nodded to him as if to inform him that his request had been fulfilled. He then led Teyha back outside and lay Kaura upon the bed that now rested there in the gazebo and as with Ophelie pulled blankets up to keep her warm and comfortable before he turned around and lifted Teyha once more in his powerful arms with a smile.

"Now what would you like to do as they rest Teyha?"
 
Teyha wished that Ophelie and Kaura could have seen how tenderly Jander cared for them. He set her down lightly onto her feet, and as delicately as if he were lifting a small child, he pulled each girl up into his arms, cradling their bodies close to his chest one handed. With the strength born from his advanced species he walked with a graceful ease, as if he were burden-less, apposed to having to tend to two fully grown women. If for just right then, everything about Jander was soft and almost fatherly. He spoke to Teyha in softly, urging her to follow him out of the massive carriage.

"It's possible." Teyha answered, her voice just as soft as Jander's as he carried her friend back to the bedroom. ""Ophelie isn't the type to show her weaknesses, so it has to come out somewhere..." She considered out loud, leaning forward to brush a few stray hairs from the woman's face. Ophelie squirmed for a moment at the contact, but her lips quirked up, pulling into a sweet smile before fading back again into that hard look she tried to maintain. "She always does that..." Teyha whispered, hurrying to reach the doors to Ophelie's room before Jander to hold them open.

He laid her down with one hand, and drew the covers over her, Kaura still expertly balanced in one hand. "I don't need to see a doctor...." Teyha whispered sourly to herself as Jander passed. She trailed behind once more, rubbing her arm in remembrance of her last doctor visit, and all the needles involved in it. She frowned the entire way to Kaura's garden room, and there she looked around in wonder, forgetting for a moment about her own aversion to needles in order to bask in the beauty of the night time splendor. She reached out to a vivid purple flower that she could not name, her fingers just barely brushing across silky petals. "Kaura will love awakening here..." Teyha whispered as Jander laid the young Elf in her bed.

Once both women were safe and warm under their blankets, Jander moved back to Teyha once more, and scooped her into his arms. She smiled and chuckled softly, eyeing the large man. She got the distinct feeling that he enjoyed demonstrating his strength, and beyond that he liked dominating his women. It was a playful thing, but a sign of strength and authority all the same. All the same, Teyha crossed her arms, "Anything but see the doctor." She said firmly.
 
Jander gave Teyha a stern and somewhat worried look even as he nodded and carried her into his bedroom. He climbed into his large lavish bed and settled Teyha into his lap before gazing into her eyes and speaking softly, "Then I suppose we will stick with basic iron supplements and the like for now... and I will see if I can ascertain from feedings a bit more about your blood now that I know to look." He leaned down and kisses rather softly at her neck before pressing his lips softly to Teyha's and continuing in his usual powerful tones, "I should be able to at least come up with something to help you my sweet Teyha."

He was not sure what her prejudice against seeing a physician was but he also knew that his sweet little pet always had a reason for her objections so he took them without question and meant what he had said. He would find another way to help her and in the meantime would simply enjoy her company. He did however ponder what she had said about Ophelie and the fact that the young warrior might have a bit of a weakness either to the ideas now surfacing for her and about Jander himself or perhaps to the dark kiss itself. Such thoughts made him wonder what might happen with Ophelie woke from her current slumber.

He was happy that Teyha seemed to enjoy his garden though and indicated that Kaura would be ecstatic to wake in such a place which simply reaffirmed that he had done the proper thing in setting her bed up in the gazebo outside his master suite. He knew the next few days were going to be interesting and possibly difficult at times. Kaura seemed like she might need time to adjust though Ophelie seemed likely to have the most adjusting to do of his lovely slaves. Beyond that though he also had the hunch that given the fact he now had a former resistance cell basically acting as his personal harem... that some of his contemporaries might get some foolish idea about using them for bate. He would not stand for such a thing any more than he would give in to rebel demands for him to release them.

The simple truth was that Jander was already rather fond of all three of them for various reasons and Teyha's observations of him were very much accurate. He was quite dominant and even more so with his women and as one might expect from such a man he was also quite possessive and protective of his women. He also very much saw the three young beauties as his women at this point and not simply because he had marked them each in feeding. He had been in their dreams and they had both been touched by his mind and in their own ways touched his as well.

Such where his thoughts as he held Teyha to him gently and stroked her hair. His eyes finally turned back to her enjoying the sight of her in that lovely blue 'dress' he had provided her. It brought a smile to his face even as he leaned down to kiss Teyha rather softly before he spoke again, "So my sweet you really think our little elf maiden will enjoy my garden and her place there? I had been a bit worried that she might be displeased that Ophelie had a room here in my suite while she was outside... which reminds me... my sweet Teyha never said weather she wanted to reside in the other spare room here in my suite, or in my bed instead."
 
Teyha had to roll her eyes and shake her head. "You worry too much." She told him crisply, but settled comfortably into his lap, her body fitting perfectly into the crook of his arm. She tilted her head slightly to allow him to press his lips to her neck and tickle her with his breath before pushing up to meet his lips with a gentle kiss of her own. They parted, and Teyha licked her lips before continuing. "I get dizzy, but it's not bad enough that I lose consciousness, nor frequent enough that I'm particularly worried. My anemia is borderline anyway, a few supplements and it's taken care of. I'm a witch, Sir, if there was a serious problem I'd know it."

She stretched on his lap, and leaned against his arm. She was enjoying this relaxed Jander. Still every bit as dominating and powerful as before, but all gentle touches and sweet embraces. Even his kisses were soft, and left a flutter of butterflies in her stomach. "If Kaura could live outdoors, she would." She answered with a laugh. "She is... Different... From most Elves. Lately she's become rather connected to Earth, and enjoys spending a great deal of time outdoors. She needs more sunlight than most as well, so it all works well. I'm sure she'll spend plenty of time with you either way." She assured him, leaning up to kiss at his chiseled jaw for a moment. "Besides, if she wanted she could sleep in here, she wont need sunlight all day every day, after all."

Teyha grinned brightly up at Jander for a few moments before he reminded her of her chose of rooms. Her expression melted then, and she looked down, an uncertain look on her pretty face. She didn't want to insult the man, but at the same time.... How well could she last the night sleeping next to a man. She couldn't even share a bed with the female soldiers back in her regiment, the contact in her sleep only served to give her night horrors. "My own room." She said at last, forcing her own tone bright again. "I'm a rough sleeper, I don't want to end up hurting one of us." She lied, grinning up at him as she sank deeper into his arms.
 
Jander sensed there was something she was not telling him. He was fairly certain it had something to do with what had happened to his sweet little nymph earlier and why her friends had been so surprised when she eagerly submitted to him in the first place. Her comment about how much time Kaura would spend with him earned a throaty chuckle though and he was quite certain she was correct in such a statement. Already he could see that if allowed to embrace her less controlled side Kaura would no doubt be rather ravenous at times and that suited Jander just fine as her passion was definitely something he found quite appealing. Thus he was quite happy to hear that she was so certain Kaura would be spending a great deal of time with him and doubly so when she mentioned that she could even spend days here with him if so inclined.

He leaned down to kiss and nibble softly at Teyha's neck as he spoke, "I am sure there is more to your reason that that my sweet but I shall not pry. Please let me know if there is anything you need for your room Teyha and I will ensure you want for nothing... I did after all promise to reward you." Jander quite enjoyed the way she pressed herself to him and rested so comfortably in his powerful arms. It was such a simple thing that even those of his kind would likely take for granted without realizing it. But in his great age Jander had come to appreciate the little things that spoke such volumes. He knew that for Teyha it said a great deal, so much in fact that it shocked her friends who no doubt had thought they would never see such a thing. She was his and he knew it but at the same time he would not abuse that trust or desire... instead he would care for her and reward her trust and devotion as it deserved.

He turned his gaze out to the foyer outside his room as his thoughts once more wandered. It would be at least a day or two before the rebels knew he had claimed the three of them so he should not have to worry about their demands till then. His own kind though planned well in advanced and anticipating those demands the less noble of the breed no doubt would soon demand he hand over his women to be used as bate for some sort of trap. It amazed him sometimes how little even his own race understood sometimes... for all their vaunted technology and magic they did not realize that the key to victory, the solution to bring peace... was simply patience. They had ruled from the shadows for centuries and now revealed what they needed to do above all else was show the masses that they could continue just as they had before. Instead foolish fledglings acted on their undeserved pride and their elders afraid to show weakness did not reign them in. Jander would not let their ignorance or mistakes endanger his lovely slaves though.
 
It did not occur to Teyha that the rebel faction might want the young soldiers back again. None of the three were completely aware of their importance to the anti-vampire groups, and they were even more oblivious to the amount of manpower that would be put into seeing to their safe return. Teyha alone had more magical potential than most witches of the age, surpassed by only six others, and one of the only who chose to join the battle. Kaura came in direct contact with the source once, and with it caused a stir among Elf kind. While her power was still weak, her influence held more sway to young Elves than many of the elder politicians. Both women were weak in their own ways, though. Teyha timid and uncertain, plagued by self doubt and hesitation that kept her frozen and useless in battle... And Kaura young and naive, her opinions still easily swayed by passionate words and veiled logic. It was Ophelie that kept them rooted, and powerful. The fact that they feel together in battle, that they held together in sale... It was something that the generals could not ignore. Even as Teyha curled in close to Jander once more, the halls of rebel court buzzed with plans to free the women from the vampire's possession.

Oblivious to the turmoil, Teyha sighed, and traced her finger over Jander's chest, fascinated by the rock like muscle that supported her as delicately as if she were made of spun glass. "I prefer to sleep alone." Teyha maintained firmly, but the strict tone melted into a giggle when Jander dipped his head to nibble on her neck. She shivered slightly, and raised her shoulders to guard her ticklish throat.

"Clothes?" She offered, "I don't like to run around half dressed, you know. I normally wear black jeans and a sweater.... A purple one, maybe?" She suggested, giving him her sweetest smile to try to loosen him up to the idea. "My favorite colors are the rick tones. Royal purple, deep red, shocking blue... Mostly purple. Ophelie likes earth tones, brown, tan, red... And Kaura prefers shades of white and grey, in long gowns. I'm sure everyone would be more comfortable if we didn't feel like we had to wear these...." She looked down and plucked at the flimsy material that made her dress, frowning. "... Dresses.... At all times."
 
Jander gave her a playful pout to show he was not exactly fond of seeing less of them but made sure that it was such that she knew he was teasing her. When she moved to cover one side of her neck he simply moved to the other side kissing and nibbling once more, there was a definite possessive air to how he acted and this nibbling without ever bothering to ask much less stop when she giggled and tried to hide her neck was just another example of exactly what Teyha already suspected... that Jander very much enjoyed dominating his women in various ways. He however did answer her request softly, "I suppose I could have some things brought for the three of you then... but I would still like to see my women dressed up in dresses like this for me on occasion."

Jander enjoyed the teasing and welcomed the distraction. He was not worried that they were in any danger here as it was quite impossible to reach his castle unless he willed for it to be so and even the space surrounding his home was fortified with vampiric super-science and enhanced creatures. No his home was more secure than any fortress held by the vampire or rebel forces... however that would not stop messages from being sent or political drama from occurring. He could tell that at the very least though two of his slaves were already quite fond of him in their own way and seemed content as their new life unfolded... and he had no intention of subjecting them once more to intrigue or danger they did not need to experience. His library held tomes that Teyha and Kaura could study to better their respective talents and his laboratories likewise could provide anything they needed should they wish to continue their studies or pursuits. He was not yet sure what he could offer the fiery Ophelie though beyond her friends happiness and her own slowly unfolding darker desires, he was still rather interested in her darker side truth be told and its appeal roused his own hungers.

So rather than play a guessing game he realized he could simply ask his sweet pet. He nibbled playfully working his way up to Teyha's ear before he spoke soft once more while liking and nibbling there, "I have a vast library and laboratories to match for you and Kaura to use if you wish to pursuit your studies my pet... but I do not know what I can offer Ms. Ophelie beyond the happiness and safety I can give you two... she has not exactly been as open with me as you two have been my sweet Teyha. Is there anything you think might help her settle in and enjoy her time here?"
 
Teyha whimpered softly when Jander simply switched sides of her neck, and she raised her hands to try to block his lips. She was laughing regularly, trying to block his playfully dominating kisses. She fended him off for a few moments before giving up, and she rolled her eyes, letting him do as he pleased. She twisted his hair between her fingers absently for a few moments. "I'll wear this in private." She suggested as a middleground. "But I would feel more comfortable walking around the castle dressed. I don't want your servants to see me... Or to assume I'm something I'm not." She finished quietly, releasing his hair to stroke lightly along his powerful shoulder blades, remembering in amazing detail how they flexed and moved when he was above her. They were more relaxed now, all of him was. Nor precisely softer, she doubted 'soft' could ever be used to describe him... But he was certainly more comfortable looking.

She tilted her head to watch him closely before answering. "Kaura and Ophelie are pretty easy to keep happy." Teyha laughed, only partially from his teasing lips. "They are competitive, both of them. Keep them entertained with games and competitions and they'll be happy. Anything from chess to tag will please Kaura, and Ophelie honestly likes to fight and test those around her. Mental, verbal, or physical, just challenge her and enjoy the struggle. I promise she will." The witch finished with a grin, stretching in Jander's arm languidly. "And you, sir? How can we keep you happy?"
 
Jander smiled as she made her request. He saw nothing wrong with what Teyha was asking and so nodded even as he nibbled playfully before answering, "That is acceptable Teyha my sweet. I shall have things brought to your room and theirs post haste so that you can be more comfortable out and about... and I will continue to enjoy you spoiling me." He gave a rather pleased purr when she ran her fingers along his broad powerful shoulders and shoulder blades. He wondered if she had any idea how such teasing caressing could affect or stir her master but managed to control himself for the time being content to simply let her hear the pleasure in his purring growl as she caressed his body.

Her answer about his other slaves made him nod and smile, though with her caresses that purr never really stopped. So it was no surprise when his voice held a bit of a purr to it as well as he spoke next, "Well I am sure I can arrange for them to have access to a few games for the garden and those I keep in the lounge... as for competition for Ms Ophelie, I got the feeling before she did not see any sport in testing me but I could give her a chance if only to let her practice and flex her own skills since you seem to think she would enjoy it." He watched as Teyha stretched in his arms and rather enjoyed the view of the lithe young woman so scantily clad stretching even as she rested against his powerfully muscled physique. Her next comment did not surprise him in regards to Teyha herself as she had quickly made it clear that she enjoyed pleasing and serving her new master but he was unsure what he could ask of the others.

He pondered his answer for a few moments before leaning down and pressing his lips to Teyha's in a slow drawn out kiss before answering, "Well I do enjoy how you tend to serve me my sweet, and as you already know your master has rather ravenous appetites... You can continue to see to my needs Teyha that will keep me quite happy I think, I am not sure what to ask of the others just yet though beyond the obvious where Kaura is concerned given her own appetites. I suppose I could ask Kaura to help tend to my garden... I will have to take more of a wait and see approach with Ophelie though I think."
 
Jander's pur made Teyha laugh, and she stroked him again, delighting in the sound. She grinned warmly st the man while her palm worked over his hard muscles, stroking and feeling them absently while she met his eyes.He kissed her long and deep, and Teyha returned it with a soft pleased whisper, closing her eyes to just enjoy the pleasure. "I hope I can do more for you than that." She admitted when Jander finished, her hand pausing for a moment as she stared at him. "I don't just want to be a body for your enjoyment, Master." She protested, and lowered her eyes for a moment in thought. Submission was the charm that she had, not much past that. Jander had grabbed her not because of the look of her body, but because she was one of a set. Ophelie and Kaura would not part without her, and it was simply more convenient to take them all together. His biting her was simply a way to spite her friends, and force them into solitude. She was a means to an end, the runt useful for reaching the beauties. She had no doubt that if it were her that was being stubborn like Ophelie, Jander would not pay half as much attention to it.

But she supposed it was for the best. She was appreciated for her own perversions and timidness, rather than simply the breathtaking forms that her two friends possessed. All the same she shifted slightly, lowering her hand to twist the fabric of the dress nervously. "I don't just want to be the girl who will always indulge your desires."
 
Jander tilted his head to the side realizing he had not been as clear as he had hoped when he spoke to Teyha. He reached over and took her chin gently in one of those powerful hands then turned her to face him so he could gaze into her eyes as he spoke, "I think you misunderstand my meaning Teyha my sweet... I did not simply mean your lovely habit of submitting to my desires. I meant the way you seem to honestly care about my needs beyond that... for example the way you help me understand the others, the way you caress and massage my muscles like you just were to ease my tension, and the way you are asking how you can help see to it that I remain happy." He leaned down and gave her a short and affectionate kiss before gazing into her eyes once more. It was becoming clear to him just how far the trauma the others spoke of must run for his sweet little Teyha.

He let what he said sink in for a few moments before he ran a hand through her hair and then spoke once more still holding her in his arms, "I think you are quite the catch my sweet pet, you do not know how rare it is to see anyone even among our retainers who actually seems to care about the well being of the nobility... you are truly a treasure Teyha." He continued to stroke her hair softly before leaning back and closing his eyes. He knew he could distract her easily enough if he was so inclined but he had no intention of using his aura on her, he knew it was simply that he had not been clear in his meaning and that such an approach would cause far more problems than it solved.
 
The explanation Jander gave honestly made Teyha feel better about how he felt about her as one of his pets. He held her close, cupping her chin while he gazed into her eyes, a stare that was all but impossible to break away from. Her cheeks heated slightly, and Jander took that moment to kiss affectionately once more. He stroked her softly, affectionate and sweet as if she was a small pet her wished to treasure. She moved into his hand, enjoying the soft feel of his hand running through her hair. She sighed lightly and smiled to herself, leaning back with him comfortably.

"I'm a healer." Teyha reminded him, her hand stroking his chest once more. The tension that knotted his muscles made her ache with desire to massage him and relieve the stress. "It's my calling to take care of those around me, those special to me. It's my nature to nurture... Even extremely powerful massive vampire lords." She teased, smiling brightly. "I'll enjoy caring for you, sir. Both because it's in my nature, and because you're a kind man as well. You could have used your strength to break all three of us. You could have had Ophelie, and forced your desires onto Kaura and I... But you aren't a monster like that... You're kinder than people I've lived with in the past, in any case... So I want to care for you. You've earned that much respect."
 
Jander chuckled noting her comment could be taken in two very different ways and that his sweet little Teyha could well mean either of them given the events of the last day or so. He continued to stroke her hair noting the way she actually turned into his caress and realizing she must quite enjoy that simple sign of affection. All things considered he was glad she enjoyed it and gave her another smile when she made it clear that she knew he could have done far more during that simple trip than he had. He was reminded that she was both a witch and a healer and so she had to have seen at least some of what his kind were capable of. He knew many of the lesser creatures among his breed resulted to brute force either physically or mentally and left their opponents broken in any number of ways. She seemed to know this and understand that he had shown restraint in bringing them into his home and even in making them his slaves.

He brought his hand around to brush his thump across Teyha's lips with a knowing smile, "You know far more than you let on my sweet pet. Yes I could have used my presence or strength that way or even worked dark magic... but you are right, such antics are not in my nature. I did not spend centuries trying to guide this world simply to resort to a heavy hand when things became difficult... though there are some among the nobility who are not as wise nor as skilled as I am. They may well seek to try and use my lovely slaves as bait for rebel leaders... but I will not allow that rest assured." Jander leaned forward and pressed his lips to Teyha's once more enjoying the taste of her lips for a moment and then gracing her with another charming smile as he let her continue caress his well muscled chest. That smile was still on his face as he spoke with a soft purr once more, "You shall be welcome to care for me Teyha, in fact I may make you my personal healer so that my physician has less to worry about and can see properly to the needs of my three lovely slaves and the many servants."
 
The thought of using the three of them as bait made Teyha frown. She slid down a bit in Jander's arms, a serious look on her face. For her submissive nature and timid personality, Teyha certainly had a sharp mind. Jander was right when he said she knew more than she let on. Except her own importance in the organization, only Ophelie fully understood how important Teyha and Kaura are to the rebel plans. "We'd make bad bait." Teyha concluded with a shrug. "Kaura wasn't an officer yet, I'm just a healer, and Ophelie a soldier. The rebels would not expend much manpower to retrieve us, it'd be a waste of resources."

She stretched and let the thought fade away, returning to stroking Jander's chest. "I'd love to be your personal healer!" She said with delight, her grin growing. "Heaven knows I am intimately familiar with it already." She smiled then, trying to hide her blush,but turned her head to plant a kiss on his shoulder all the same. "I'm sure the other nobles will come around, eventually. Maybe, though, it'd be best to have some exposure?" She suggested, tracing his chest absently. "Most of the rebel force is founded on ignorance, soldiers see vampires as red eyed demons that drain innocent beings to death... And the Noble vampires see Ophelie, Kaura, and I as rebels that would as soon attack them as act civilly, am I correct?" She asked, looking for some form of verification. Whether she found it or not she continued. "There should be a chance for both sides to see that our kinds can interact, and not simply as lap-dogs for vampires, or as a form of cuisine."
 
Jander could not help but growl and purr a bit as she continued to caress his well muscled chest and then proceeded to place soft kisses on his broad shoulders. Weather she was aware of it or not it was clear that his sweet Teyha could rouse the beast in her master via a pleasant slow burn when she was relaxed and not worrying. He smiled though and spoke again with that sensual purr to his voice, "Oh you most assuredly have intimate knowledge of your patient Teyha... and it is settled then, you shall be my personal healer from now on."

He smiled as she showed just how sharp her mind was with her own observations. He had been planning a simple approach of patience to let the tensions mellow and then for people to realize they could continue to live as they had but her comments held a merit beyond that course of action. He gently pulled Teyha to him for a deeper and slightly more passionate kiss to show his approval before he spoke with that same purr to his voice, "My sweet pet has been hiding quite the tactical mind I see... that may well work once things die down a bit. I will fend off my kinds idiocy and then see to it that once you have all settled in I can take you about on a tour as you suggest."
 
Jander seemed to enjoy her working his shoulders, and that fact did not escape Teyha. She moved up, and put a hand on each shoulder, kneading lightly as she embraced her source, working to sooth away any tension he was feeling with a firm touch and gently magic. "Rest assured I will take the best care of you, sir." She promised leaning up to give him a tender kiss. "Just relax right now, let me work your muscles... Kaura taught me this, it's actually very soothing, hm?" She asked, grinning. All things considered, it was a weak form of healing, allowing the body to do most of the work, but it required far less energy from the patient. She could sweep away all the knotted muscles easily, but that would be far from pleasant in its own right. Like this, it was simply enjoyable.

She worked quietly for a few moments before shaking her head. "A tour is too conspicuous." She pointed out. "Besides which, not many rebels would attend a vampire regulated event.... I was thinking more like word of mouth." She grinned deviously then, grey eyes twinkling. "I'm sure Kaura would have things to add or correct, but I think that the best way to handle this is a bit of deception on both sides. I can give you the names of current freedom-sympathizers... Those who are still working in the government, but aiding rebel force. They would attend vampiric events, since it is their duty to maintain the image of obedience. Host a number if events and dinners with a few sympathizers on the guest list, and demonstrate clearly the real nature of vampires. Instead of brute force or violence, meet them with honey, so that their opinions in vampires might change. If the rebel force looses financial suppose from sympathizers, it will be easier to end the battle without bloodshed.

"Noble vampires might see it as a warning, coincidentally... 'Obey us or you'll be slaves like these women'. Which would work perfectly. Instead of being bait, we're a warning to the Rebels."
 
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