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Hallie Potter Drăculea Țepeș wiped some of the steam from her shower off the large mirror in Bran Castle’s master bathroom suite.She stared at her reflection for a moment, trying to understand how the luminous emerald green eyes and familiar face looking back at her could feel so much stronger now.It had been ten years since she bid the sun goodbye and accepted her vampire’s bite.Ten years since she finally joined her beloved and took her rightful place by his side as his bride and his queen.Back then, everything felt so unbelievable to her, so incredible. And yet it also seemed as if the missing pieces of a puzzle had finally dropped into place.Her restlessness all the years she waited for him to come back and claim her, the sense that she had been sleepwalking through her own existence, living someone else’s vision for what her life was supposed to be.
Because she hadn’t been living her own life.
She had been living a fantasy conjured for her by Dumbledore and his ilk until Sanguini made his second appearance and answered all her questions.As she remembered all what he went through, what he did while she waited for him, thinking that he abandoned her, her veins seemed charged with a low-level current.Her palms felt prickly and warm again, the way they sometimes did when she was thirsty for blood, only more intense now. More persistently heated and tingling.She couldn’t thank Fate enough for guiding him to her that night, for making their paths cross so he could save her from the hell she was thrown into.Sanguini hadn’t only left his mark, so all the creatures of the night knew of her identity and ensured her safety, he worked diligently for years and took care of her enemies, gifting her wonderful seven school years.His love and dedication to her were the only truth she believed in, the only real thing in her life she could ever trust.There was goodness in him and honor as solid as the stones of Bran Castle that inundated her senses whenever they were near, even after all these years together.The bite mark, now visible to all to see, on her neck warmed and she felt his endless love, so vast and dense it could linger until the end of times and surround her, keep her and hold her in a cocoon hotter than a thousand suns.Thanks to him, and to his unconditional love, her life and the lives of those she cherished took some unexpected turns.Sirius was saved and now, relishing his life as the groom of Elina Țepeș.Being a Grim animagus, and a Black at that, Sirius’ core harbored enough Dark magic to attract Elina and tease the heartstrings of her desperate heart.Even though they weren’t fated mates, what had started as mutual attraction grew into a steady relationship and Sirius took Elina’s bite willingly.Hallie suspected that she was one of the reasons that incited him to make such drastic decision. She knew how much he loved her and she would spend all eternity showing him that it was more than requited.Luna had surprised everyone again, which wasn’t really surprising considering her past, and it had been revealed that she was Dimitri’s bride.The moment she had offered her hand in greeting, the blond vampire hissed, his sky-blue eyes turning blood red.Luna had merely smiled and rising to her tiptoes, she kissed his cheek claiming him her vampire.The two were revelling in a fulfilling life; Dimitri filling his position as Sangiuni’s advisor and right hand and Luna enjoying nightly strolls in the Carpathian Mountains, where hordes of magical creatures lived, including the elusive Crumple Horned Snorkacks.Remus, Tonks and their son, Teddy visited occasionally as did Neville, Hannah and their son Frank.All things considered, her life was perfect, more so now that her precious son Vlad Anton Sanguini Drăculea Țepeș the IV brightened her nights.Her mark buzzed again and her lips lifted in a smile.She was used to his frolics, mainly when it was after sunset and both of them needed some sustenance.The thought of blood made her every nerve ending charge and thrum with a current of anticipation.Her skin felt seared and her limbs started trembling, boneless.She needed his blood again. She needed his life force, his love and all the beautiful memories every precious drop carried faithfully.All she knew was that she wanted him.
Again.
Still.
Without wasting another moment, she left the bathroom and her eyes softened when she beheld the sight of Sanguini sprawled between the red silk sheets.Hallie leaned over him in the dimly lit room, watching as the banked but burning red coals of her eyes illuminated his face.He must have sensed her in his sleep, just enough to coax a quiet smirk from his lips.
Or maybe he was faking sleep like he always did.
Sanguini’s blood scent lingered potently in the air. He was the strongest Coven Master in Europe and his blood was the Elixir that every vampire dreamed of.
But it wasn’t meant for them, it was hers and hers alone.
Hallie’s vampire senses seized upon the enticing fragrance, which called to both the woman in her and the creature.Every vampire’s veins carried a unique scent, but Sanguini’s natural perfume was beyond unique.
It was earthly, addictive.
She found it impossible to describe the mix of exotic spice and crisp, delicate citrus that tickled the back of her throat and made her gums tingle with the presence of her emerging fangs.Daringly, she turned his face to her, stealing a kiss, her tongue thrusting into his mouth in imitation of the union to come.When his lips moved against hers, she couldn’t hold back the primal drum of her pulse, her blood running hot and molten through her veins.He was hers.No one could tell her otherwise. No plea or command or lethal threat would change how she felt about him.
Sanguini belonged to her.
His body, his pleasure, his heart. And his blood.Just the thought of taking his vein as he claimed her body made her deepen the kiss and clutch his face between her trembling hands.Hallie gasped when he suddenly reversed their positions. He stretched his naked body over hers and his kiss-bruised and glossy lips smirked naughtily. His eyelids were heavy over the now blood red of his eyes as he rasped huskily:”Good evening, dragă.”Before she could answer, his lips silenced her with a scorching kiss.His hands weren’t idle either; they skimmed over her shoulders, down her arms, then moved over her belly and rib cage with agonizing slowness.Her breasts grew heavy in anticipation of his touch. She did not have to wait for long, because his slippery palms cupped her, his thumbs flicking the already tight buds of her nipples, sending shards of heat to her belly, liquid fire pooling between her thighs.She sank backward into the bed, rested her head against the soft pillow, instinctively arching to offer him more of herself.He made a sound like a growl and gave her what she wanted, his fingers teasing and tugging at her nipples, his lips and teeth kissing and nipping the sensitive skin beneath her ear and his fangs making their presence known, grazing against the silky skin and leaving an inferno behind.Her heart was hammering and her fangs filling her mouth by the time he released her.Sanguini seemed to catch something out of the corner of his eye and he went still.“Sanguini?” She breathed laboriously, her blood burning and urging her to satisfy her needs and claim her mate in the most primal way.“Good things come to those who wait, my queen.” He drawled lazily, before he waved his hand with a grin she loved and feared at once.Suddenly, the floor length full mirror they received as a wedding gift from the goblins was angled beside the bed so that she saw herself in all her glory. She was naked, her lips and breasts swollen from his kisses, her dark hair fanning across the sheets, her legs slightly spread.“Sanguini, what are you…” She breathed, her heart beating like a caged bird inside her chest.He met her gaze in the mirror, his eyes glowing like two embers:“Do you see how beautiful you’re, my dragă. Now watch as your mate takes care of you like you deserve.”Hallie expected him to stretch himself out above her again, but instead he grasped her ankles and drew her toward him, bending her knees and spreading her legs wide, his gaze fixed on her most private part.Then he knelt down and kissed that part of her.She cried out in shock, her cry becoming a moan as his mouth closed over her and he began to suckle.Hallie couldn’t believe how good and fierce the pleasure he tormented her with was.Every time with him felt like her first.His lips and tongue licked, nipped and sucked her most tender flesh.She clenched her fingers in his hair tugging, her hips thrusting upward of their own accord and her thighs spreading wider.“Open your eyes Hallie, I want you to see us.” He bit her inner thigh in warning and she acquiesced.She looked and felt the breath leave her lungs.There in the silver depths of the mirror, she saw a woman lost in carnal pleasure, her body writhing with arousal, her breasts flushed and full, her thighs far apart, her lover’s head nestled between them.It was arousing beyond belief, all the more so because the woman was her.Sanguini continued his ministrations and her pleasure peaked, bliss washing through her in relentless, shimmering waves.She was boneless from her release and barely reacted when he rasped out lovingly:”Look at you, you’re so beautiful. Now, watch us, dragă.”He clasped her hips and adjusted her so that her entrance rested just above the aching head of his manhood. Then, grasping himself with one hand and parting her with the other, he nudged himself inside her.Her eyes went wide, her breath unraveling on a moan as he disappeared slowly inside her.Her breath was coming in pants, her gaze fixed on the mirror, on the place where their bodies merged, her hair spilling around them in a curtain of dark silk.Then her breath caught and broke, her body arching, her head falling back against his shoulder, a cry leaving her lips as delight claimed her once again.It seemed that Sanguini too could hold back no longer for the next thrust carried him over that same sweet edge.“I love you.” His voice was a deep rumble in her ear, his fingers caressing her spine before he sank his fangs into her neck and drank.She snuggled more deeply into his embrace, wishing they could stay this way forever.When he took his fill, he kissed her hungrily, giving her another taste of her own blood then offered her his wrist, a gesture of complete trust that no one, but her, received from the dangerous, ruthless Coven Master the world knew.Hallie smoothed her lips over the cold, flawless skin and angled her head to get easier access.It was all the temptation she could take.Slowly, she lowered her mouth onto the pale skin. The points of her small fangs sank in deep and a rush of hot, intoxicating blood flowed over her tongue.He tasted like heaven. Citrus and elusive, exotic spices and purest, otherworldly seduction.The first hot gush of his blood roared into her, nearly making her explode.Like liquid lightning, his blood coursed into her body, into her cells, into her soul.She could feel him, engulfing her from the inside.Heat filled her veins, her limbs and every fiber of her was infused and nourished completely by the heady power of Sanguini’s blood.Emotion erupted inside her, so intense it rocked her.It was overwhelming, a total flood of pleasure and sensation…of naked, boundless love.When she raised her eyes, he smiled and nodded.Of course he knew, because their emotions were now twined together through their bond.She drew away from his wrist with a sigh, her face aglow and he licked the wound, making it disappear.She leaned to give him another kiss but stopped the moment she felt the new presence.Sanguini chuckled when she groaned and waved his hand, dressing them both in fresh robes.It didn’t take long for Anton to knock once, before he opened the door and barged in.His green eyes shone with excitement when he noticed that they were awake:”Tati, Mămică, you’re up!”, before they dimmed as he noticed their attires.’’You are not ready yet...’’ He mumbled under his breath.Hallie grinned and opened her arms for her son urging him to give her a hug, disregarding his pout.He was seven years old, so still human as he hadn't hit puberty yet. He didn’t need blood for sustenance and moved freely under the sun.Anton was a Wizard-Vampire Hybrid, one of the most powerful to ever exist according to Eupraxia.Due to her Potter, Black and Peverell blood, his core was larger than most, not to mention the Drăculea ancient blood running in his veins like a living flame.Together with Luna, Elina and Eupraxia, who had missed teaching after her years as Hogwarts' Headmistress, Hallie founded a pre-Durmstrang school for the Eastern European younglings, and whoever wanted to attend.They accepted all magicals without discrimination.Anton was attending the school alongside Dinara and Fyodor, Luna and Dimitri’s kids.She had always known that she enjoyed teaching, but getting away from Wizarding Britain’s bigotry and being able to do as she pleased, pushed her to follow her dream and spread her wings.Anton kissed his parents swiftly and his head swiveled between them, waiting for a reaction.Hallie pursued her lips to smother her smile while Sanguini feigned ignorance and stood up lazily, heading toward the bathroom at a snail pace.’’Tati! We’re late. Do hurry up, please.” Anton jumped to his feet.’’Patience is a virtue, son. Why the urgency?” Sanguini ran a hand over his hair, smoothing the disheveled dark brown locks.Anton groaned and looked at her, pleading with his eyes.When she remained silent he growled:”But Uncle Klaus and Hope are almost here! Uncle Dimitri reported that they passed through the wards a while ago.”Sanguini tilted his head questioningly and Hallie couldn’t stop her laugh anymore.Anton gasped:”Tati, you forgot?”’’You mean Klaus, I can’t say I missed the b...”, Sanguini cleared his throat when he received her pointed glance and added, ’’...brilliant man.”Anton giggled and shook his head exasperatedly, a radiant smile making his beautiful eyes gleam with mystic light:”But I like Uncle Klaus.” And under his breath he whispered:”And he promised to bring Hope with him again.”Sanguini moaned dramatically:”Why son? Out of all the possible humans and creatures alike did you have to meet her. I can never get over the look Klaus gave me when his daughter recognized you as her mate.”Hallie glared at him and he sighed and left for his shower.He could complain and whine all what he wanted, but she knew that deep down he was happy that their son found his bride this early, even though she was the daughter of his distant Norwegian cousin, the notorious Niklaus Mikaelson.Anton huffed:”Is it always going to be like this? I like Hope and I like Uncle Klaus.”Hallie hugged him again and kissed his forehead.She snickered:”You know your father, he can’t behave without his theatrics. Don’t tell him this, but he likes Klaus too. Both are reckless, ruthless and crazy daredevils, only they’re mushy inside.”Anton burst out laughing and she stood to start getting ready. She missed her future daughter-in-law as well.Looking at the floating candles that lightened the room she couldn’t believe her luck.Long years ago, when she broke her aunt’s rules and spoke to a stranger, she never predicted that it would be the dearest moment of her life in which her soul would beheld and love a vampire for all eternity.