As we walked further, our path took us into a giant expanse - the hollow part of the mountain that was as big as any large city in the U.S. And there, in the middle, towards the back, was a large, ornate castle. Two peaks of the mountain range flanked the massive structure, guarding it from outside forces. But the castle itself was fierce. Towers, pillars, colorful stained-glass windows, balconies, rooftop walks that carried guards protecting the inhabitants.
It was everything one could imagine from a wealthy fortress with a sharp edge to its features. Something about its very architecture made you worry that it, itself, could cut you even before you encountered its sentry.
I gasped. “Wow. You said you live in a castle. And that...” I pointed to the build. “is a castle. And this...” I waved my arm around. “Is a whole city.” My eyes met his. “Now I’m intimidated. And you just carried me in here in front of all of these people.”
"Why? Is there something wrong? I told you, you would not be a slave. You are my guest." He smirked and set me down so I could walk, his hands roaming over my rear a moment longer than necessary.
I jumped and looked at him, steading myself. I was unsure what to say about his gesture. “Slave? Ummm... no. You said you wanted to learn some stuff from me then help me get home as soon as you could figure out what is going on with the portals. But I certainly hope I’d never be a slave!”
He nodded. "I did not mean to startle you. Yes. I do wish to learn things."
Kane took me by the hand, pulling my arm up and wrapping it around his. We walked through his city. He seemingly ignored all of the eyes that fell on us. But to me, they felt like magnifying glasses, analyzing our movements.
The normal things could be heard. Well, normal to Kane. Blacksmiths working, merchants selling to one another, a woman being happily fucked someone in a back alley loudly.
One thing that was notable to me?
No kids were anywhere.
I looked around. The sight of one of the vendor booths, full of what appeared to be fruits and vegetables, made my stomach growl. My gaze broke off as the sounds of the two people fucking caught my attention once again. I searched the area to see if I could find the source of the noises as I trailed along, arm in arm with Kane.
I followed as we continued, until we finally passed the alley that contained the scene that was the source of the audio display, and I got a full view of their activities. However, Kane paid no mind to the situation.
The couple were still dressed, yet parts of their attire fell to the side to gain access to the other. The man had her pressed up against the side wall of a local establishment, feet off the ground, neither seemingly even caring that anyone could see them… let alone hear them.
Slowing to watch them, Kane followed suit but paid attention to my reaction rather than the enraptured duo in the alley. He stopped, still holding my arm on his and watched me as the man bit the woman’s neck. The woman seemed to enjoy it even more than his kisses, her moans turned into pleasure-filled screams. The act obviously pushed her over the edge into climax.
I felt my breath catch as my body reacted to the scene before us. I was nowhere near a prude, but I certainly wasn’t accustomed to watching two people having sex out in public for everyone to see. But something about their freedom in the act and how they appeared to be completely lost in the passion of it was a turn on, and I found myself stammering.
“Did he just... Are they…” I pointed and lowered my voice, “Is he a vampire as well? Is your kingdom all your kind? Should I start fearing for my safety?”
He smirked at me. "You going to be okay, little one?" He started to walk towards the castle once again, not seeming to care about my questions.
I noted his lack of response and pulled on him to stop. “Hold on. You didn’t answer me.”
He tilted his head. "Oh, I thought you were talking to yourself." He bared his fangs for the first time but stayed where he was, not making a move on me. "You already knew that was what I am, and I have told you that I won't harm you unless you cause me an issue. Nor will I let any of my people. You have my word." He eyed me over before he tipped his chin, motioning to the man and woman in the alley. “Look. She obviously enjoyed herself, and he is caring for her. She is not dead.”
A shiver ran down my spine. One mixed with fear and excitement as I watched the man lick the wounds on the woman’s neck, lowering her to the ground. The woman, straightening out her skirts, smiled happily. They kissed. Then, he plucked his finger on his own tooth and pressed the small amount of blood to the woman’s lips. They kissed once more and parted ways. She moved around to the back of the building and he came out onto the street, bowing to Kane before smirking directly at me.
Kane bowed his head to the passing, obviously satiated vampire.
I couldn’t hide the fact that a corner of my mouth had turned up. I tried to straighten myself, to appear less pleased by what I’d seen. “Good.” I started to walk toward the castle again with my back straight
