Two weeks after Byron’s birthday party, Nikolai was in his room alone, bored. His chores were finished, and he had no new books to read. He decided he would go see Faith, tell her of his sad news, and perhaps break his promise to Angeline. Angeline would never know he had once again been unfaithful, because she was hundreds of miles away.
Nikolai made his way to Faith’s bedchamber to find her loudly moaning in pleasure. This only meant that his father was with her, so he could not disturb them.
He moved on and went to see some of his other conquests. They were all busy. Nikolai was now frustrated. As he stood in the hallway contemplating what to do, and had an idea. He would go have a chat with Regan.
Over the years, he was very careful not to be alone with her. The blood magic that bound Regan and Byron had no affect on him, and he didn’t know why. He wished it did so he wouldn’t desire his brother’s woman the way he did.
This night, he was looking for something to do, so he went to see her anyway. Nikolai went to the nursery seeking her out, but Brie told him that she was enjoying a well-deserved night off.
“Thank you, mother.”
Nikolai went to the room that Regan shared with his youngest brother, seeking three things. The first was revenge. Nikolai was convinced that Byron was the one that constantly pushed Kristopher and Angeline together. Byron knew that Nikolai was attracted to Regan. If Byron succeeded in turning Nikolai’s attention to Kristopher, he would get away with his deceit, free and clear.
The second thing was simple. He wanted to be intimate with her. Before Nikolai laid eyes on Regan, he had her pegged as a normal everyday human. When he finally saw her, he wanted her on sight, but had to stay away.
The final thing was he missed Angeline. She hadn’t written him so much as a letter since she left. Regan would be a good distraction so he didn’t miss Angeline so much.
Nikolai knocked on the door and waited for an answer. Regan opened the door, surprised to see him.
“Nik, this is a surprise. If you are looking for Byron, he is not here.”
“Actually, I wanted to talk to you.”
Against her better judgment, Regan said, “Certainly, come on in.”
Nikolai entered the room, and discovered that is was decorated quite differently than his. Nikolai decorated his bedchamber to excite and attract. His brother decorated his bedchamber to bore and repel.
“I will summon a decorator from the Castle of Kings immediately.”
“Why?”
“This room is hideous. Are you certain that you are intimate with my brother in this room?”
“We like it this way. It suits us.”
Nikolai shook his head, and said, “It is a wonder how his manhood ever stands at attention in here.”
Regan was obviously offended. “What do you want Nik?”
“My chores are finished, and I am bored. I realized that in all the time you have been with us, I have never had a conversation with you, one-on-one. I just came to talk.”
“What about?”
Nikolai wasted no time mincing words.
“Regan, I have desired you from our very first family dinner together. I think it is time that we were together.”
“We cannot be together. I love your brother.”
“So, it is true. You do want me.”
“You have a magnetism that is hard to ignore. But as I said, I cannot be with you. I love your brother.”
“Say it again.” Nikolai said with a seductive smile on his face.
“I love Byron.”
“No, please tell me how you are attracted to me,” Nikolai insisted.
“Because of the blood magic that connects us, I cannot do anything that will excite me. If I do, he will know what I have done.”
Nikolai stood up, walked closer to her. “So, you are attracted to me.”
“I am not foolish. You are beautiful, Nikolai. If I were anything other than human, you would have had me. However, because I am human, I had to take certain steps to protect myself. I am surprised that you still desire my blood.”
Nikolai smiled at her. “Regan, it is not your blood I desire. I no longer see you as nourishment for my body, I see you as nourishment for my soul. I want you. Byron once said that you had a body that would kill a man on sight, and he was right. I have wanted you for quite some time. However, I waited to see if you would come to me.”
Regan looked at Nikolai strangely. “What made you think that I was going to come to you?”
“Do you not know? Every woman comes to me eventually. They cannot help themselves. I do not know what it is. Perhaps the magnetism that you spoke of is just that strong. Maybe it is my good looks and charming wit. Regan my dear, I do not know what it is that makes women want me, but they do. You should be no different.”
Regan was a little shocked at Nikolai’s conceit. She had never spoken to him alone, and this caught her by surprise. “You are very sure of yourself, are you not?”
“What can I say? Confidence is one of my best virtues.”
“I would venture to call it conceit.”
Nikolai looked Regan in her beautiful eyes. “It has been called conceit before. I am not the only one of my brothers who has this trait. Kris prides himself on being a great fighter. Lucas’ pride is his knowledge of our history, his intelligence.” Nikolai moved very close to Regan, and continued, “Do you know what my baby brother’s pride is?”
Regan’s upper body backed away, but her feet held firm, and she asked, “No, what is it?”
Nikolai gently stroked her cheek. She wanted to move away, but she stood fast. When Nikolai touched her, something in her psyche was different. She no longer wanted to move away. She wanted to touch him, and she wanted him to continue to touch her.
She held back a seductive smile because she knew it would only be an invitation. She didn’t want this. She didn’t want to destroy her relationship with her beloved Byron. She focused on her question, and asked it again. “Nikolai, I asked you a question. What is Byron’s pride?”
Nikolai didn’t think his power was working so he backed away. “Byron’s pride is you.”
“Me? I do not understand.”
“I thought my brother has told you. He is the only one of our coven that has the courage to call a human his mate.”
“There are plenty of humans within the coven.”
“Regan, you misunderstand. Yes, there are several humans within our coven, but in recent years, you have become clan royalty. The others are servants, donors, and pregnant mothers. You, my dear, are on the verge of being the only human ever joined with one of vampire blood.”
“Byron is only one quarter vampire.”
“A vampire, nonetheless. To answer your previous question, yes. I think highly of myself, but it is in my blood to do so. My brothers and I are always called conceited, pompous assholes, but we do not argue. That is exactly what we are. We take pride in it, because it is our birthright.
“Besides, who is to argue? Our great-grandfather is the king.”
“I do not believe that Master Darth would approve of your behavior.”
“My dear, I was only thirteen years old, and he encouraged it.”
“I see.”
Just then, the door burst open. Byron came into the room unannounced. He remembered to give his older brother respect and spoke quietly. “Nik, leave her alone.”
Nikolai was amused. “So, it is true. The blood magic works just as it was told to me.”
Byron looked at his oldest brother and continued to show his respect. “Yes, it works. I do not wish for my woman to become one of your conquests. I would appreciate it if you would not bother her.”
“Byron, do you not wish for her to be one of us? You cannot do this. Only I can.”
Byron was angry, but continued to keep his voice at an even tone. “Forgive me brother, but you are not the only vampire within our coven that can do this. If and when it is her wish, Regan will turn. I, and I alone, will choose who will turn her, and it will definitely not be you.”
Nikolai smiled a mischievously. “Afraid that I will take her from you?”
Byron looked at Nikolai seriously. “Yes. I have loved this woman for years. I will not have you seduce her and throw her aside because Angeline once again gained your attention. Leave Regan alone. I found her, and instantly loved her. She is a beautiful woman, and I claim her as my own. I will not share her with anyone, let alone any of my brothers. I do remember saying that she had a body that would kill on sight. This fact is still true, and I do not deny this. If you ever put your hands on her again, I will make it a point to attempt to kill you myself.”
“You are not strong enough to kill me.”
“I love her. I will die for her. I do not wish to prove myself, but touch her again and I will lose my life trying to fight you.”
“Well then. I will leave her alone until you no longer desire her, for it is not my wish to kill you. Kris, on the other hand, is another matter.”
Byron looked at Regan. “Regan dear, will you please excuse us? I wish to discuss something with my brother in private.”
“Certainly.”
Regan left the room. Byron waited several moments before he again addressed Nikolai.
“Kristopher is not your problem,” Byron said plainly.
“Bullshit. Kris is in Angeline’s face with every open opportunity. He desires her, and I will not have this.”
“Elder brother, forgive me if I am speaking out of line, but Kris is only Angeline’s friend.”
“No, he is not. He has wanted her for years, and I will not have this.”
Byron chuckled aloud, and said, “Funny you say that.”
“Why is it funny?”
“I just witnessed the very thing that is a thorn in your side. My woman is off limits to you. Angeline is off limits to Kris. Understand?”
Nikolai breathed a heavy sigh, and said, “Yes, I do. Forgive me. It was not my wish to disrespect you. However, I do have a problem with our brother.”
“I was intoxicated the night of my party, but I do remember something that no one else seems to.”
“What is that, brother?”
“Lucas pushed you into the fight with Kris.”
“Angeline was flirting with our brother.”
“I do not deny this, but Lucas instigated it. Our brother is smooth and very careful with his words. He can make it seem as though something is happening that is not truly happening. Lucas started the fight between you and Kris at my party.”
“Lucas started it?”
“Yes. Angeline was angry with you for whatever reason. She went to talk to Kris about it, and Lucas made it seem more than it actually was.”
“He made it look as if I started the fight.”
“Exactly. You have been made a fool.”
“I am no one’s fool.”
“Yet it would seem so, since you acted the way you did.”
“Why, that egotistical shithead. I will kill him for ruining my reputation.”
“I do not believe that you will kill him. The two of you will have words, of this I am sure.”
“Byron, you are certain it was Lucas? You are not accusing our brother of this falsehood because of Regan?”
“No, of this I am sure. I would not do this to you. Lucas is behind the problems and issues you have had with Angeline and Kris over a period of many years.”
Nikolai stared at Byron for only a moment, turned away, and said, “Byron, forgive me for my attempt at taking Regan from you. I thought that it was you pushing Angeline in our brother’s face. Now that you have told me otherwise, I will bother her no longer. The both of you have served your purpose.”
“I forgive you, my brother, but for what reason did you think it was me?”
“You saw my reaction when you first brought Regan to our house. Vanity assumed Regan would fall in line with the rest. To keep Regan from me, I thought that you turned the attention to one of our brothers so that I would not attempt to kill you.”
“Contrary to popular belief, I am different from the rest of you. I do not desire the throne, so I have no reason to be so callous. I only desire to join with Regan and live out our lives happily. I want happy and healthy children.
“No Nik, I am not the one wreaking havoc within our family. Lucas is the one to blame.”
Nikolai breathed heavily. “Again I apologize for violating your turf, brother. I will pursue the one who is really at fault.”
“Do not hurt him. Mother and father will not be happy with you if you decide to do that.”
“I have no desire to hurt mother’s feelings. Father, I am not so sure. I appreciate your candor, brother.”
“You wish to hurt father’s feelings? Why?”
“I will not tell you my reasons, for they are not your business. I wish to be alone now. I am going back to my room. Will you excuse me?”
“Most certainly.”
Byron lowered his eyes to his elder brother, and Nikolai left the room. Nikolai thought long and hard on how he was to approach Lucas about his newly found knowledge.
In the meantime, Byron was furious with the woman he loved, and made it a point to express his feelings. He sought Regan out, and brought her back to their chamber with him. When they were safely behind the large wooden door that was their entrance, Byron wasted no time letting Regan have it over something that wasn’t her fault. Regan felt guilty about the exchange between her and Nikolai, and felt the need to explain.
“Byron, it was not my fault. I was not aware of your brother’s powers. If this were the case, I would have never been alone with him.”
Byron turned his back to the one he loved. “Regardless of his powers, you should have never let him in.”
“I have hurt you, beloved. In this, I am sorry. I hope that you will one day forgive me. I was not aware that your brother possessed such a power.”
Byron didn’t look at Regan, but spoke softly. “It is my fault that in all of these years I did not speak of this. I should have warned you. Since I did not, do not feel guilty.”
Regan walked up to Byron, put her hand on his shoulder. “If I am not to feel guilty, why is it you do not look upon me?”
Byron pulled away from her, refused to look at her, and quietly answered. “It is as I said. It is my fault. Do not force me to look at you right now. Regan, know that I love you, but do not stay here. I wish to be alone now.”
“I will not leave you until you are once again happy with me. I will make it up to you in any way I can.”
Byron knew what she was trying to say to him. She wanted to pleasure him in the only way she knew how. In the years they had been together, they had not been intimate. Byron feared that he would kill his beloved if this were to happen. They pleasured each other orally until the time that they were willing to commit.
Byron turned to her and gave her his usual command. “Pull my hair.”
“As you wish, my lord.”
Regan reached behind his head, and pulled his long ponytail as hard as she could. Byron moaned at the pain.
“Unleash the devil.”
Unleash the devil. Regan enjoyed Byron’s hair engulfing her body. Regan kissed Byron deeply. She slowly, but aggressively took his braid down. When his hair was free from confinement, the two of them turned into different people. Byron became extremely demanding, and Regan, who loved her man dearly, became extremely subservient.
“Suck me.”
“As you wish, my lord.”
Regan went to her knees, took his member into her hand, massaged it, and placed it in her mouth. Over the years, since she had only performed oral sex on her man, and he upon her, they had become masters of the art. She could do things to him that no other could, and it was the same for her.
This night was his night. Regan had to make amends for what she almost did. She took his member in her hand and stroked it with authority. Although his erection was already apparent, she desired to make him harder if she possibly could.
Byron was angry with her, and wanted to punish her, so he didn’t let up when he normally would.
“Regan, you feel so good. Suck me. Suck me harder.”
Regan sucked him as hard as she could, but his orgasm didn’t come when it normally did, and she began to tire. She moaned to let him know that she needed to rest, and it was his turn to pleasure her. Byron ignored her.
“I want you to swallow me. Taste my juices.”
Regan didn’t stop. She realized what she was doing was punishment.
“Swallow me, Regan. You feel so good.”
Byron began to pump at her lips. He did this until he ejaculated in her mouth. Normally this would please her, but she felt his animosity and refused to enjoy it. Byron sensed her emotions, and immediately stopped. He grabbed her by her hair, pulled her head back, so she was looked at him, and could not look away.
“Beloved, I do this to punish you. If only for a moment, you desired Nikolai. To make up for your desires, you will love me in the only way you know how. Do not refuse me. If you do not refuse me, I will forgive you for what you have done. Tonight, your purpose is to please me and show me two things. The first being how sorry you are for having the smallest thought about being with Nik. The second, you will show me how much you love me by allowing me to be selfish. Understand?”
Regan nodded, and allowed a tear to run down her face. Byron said, “Forgive me beloved. I am very angry with you right now. This is the only way that I can get over the hurt that you have dealt me without physically harming you. Now get back to work. Suck me again.”
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