Fan Fiction ❯ The Four Lords ❯ Those Who Meddle With Love ( Chapter 3 )
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By: Soulless Wanderer 
Trouble arises when two helpers take matters into their own hands.
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 01.16.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.9K | Visits: 140 | Status: Completed
Trouble arises when two helpers take matters into their own hands.
Anime/Manga: Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 01.16.2006 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.9K | Visits: 140 | Status: Completed
"Shadow, get in here!" Alex ordered as he entered the enormous library and began searching through some books.
"Yes my Lord?" Shadow replied as he kneeled at Alex's side.
"Get up and help me look for a book." Alex said as he continued searching.
"What book is it that you desire my Lord?" Shadow asked as he stood.
"Well...never mind." Alex said as he saw the book he wanted. He looked back at Shadow and realized he didn't want his servant to see what he was looking for. "That is all, go make sure dinner will be ready soon. Also, I want you to tell Yuna to get my battle armor ready for the council meeting tomorrow."
"Your battle armor my Lord. But I thought the council forbid you from every wearing it or anything that signified your status." Shadow replied. Dammit, I forgot my place. I should never have questioned his judgement. The last demon to that, he slit his throat.
"What you think doesn't matter." Alex said coldly. He then turned slowly to look at Shadow, who stiffened ready to receive his punishment. Alex smirked to show that he wasn't mad. "If the council is going to hold court for a demon lord, then I will attend as a demon lord. Do you understand?"
"Yes my Lord, as you wish." Shadow replied as he hurriedly left to carry out Alex's orders. I'm still alive...that alone is a miracle. Is this truly my Lord? It must be that girl...but how could one person have changed him so much?
After Shadow left Alex pulled out a book that was a reference to etiquettes of drawing bath. Oh how the mighty have fallen. This is ridiculous, I don't have the first idea how to draw my own bath. Now I have to do it by myself just because I marked her. I'm not about to make her do it, she's not bound by the same rules as everyone else. Not to mention...whenever I'm around her I feel for her like I did in the human realm. It will only be a matter of time before that disappears.
With that Alex walks back upstairs as he wearily tries to comprehend the book he is reading. Kiba was walking past Alex with a mischievous grin on his face. Alex didn't even notice it as he stopped to reprimand him.
"Kiba, don't you ever bring up what I should or shouldn't do with her! She is my mate, only because I wanted to protect her in this realm, is that clear?" Alex scolded.
"Yes my Lord. Is there anything you wish of me before you take your bath?" Kiba asked trying hard not to smile.
"No, just watch your tongue around her from now on." Alex said as he started back up the stairs. Kiba waited to his Lord was gone before he let out a sigh and started smiling as he continued down the stairs.
When Alex walked into his bedroom he threw the book on the bed, took off his shirt and pants and picked back up the book. He walked into the bathroom in only his underwear as he obliviously read the book. It wasn't until he heard a small gasp that he looked up. Brittany was sitting beside the bathtub already filled with water. Her hair was pulled back and tied and she was sitting on her knees with her arms holding a towel and many different special bath liquids. She quickly looked down towards the towel with a blush on her face as she saw what Alex was wearing.
Alex stood opened mouth for a second before he regained his composure. "What are you doing?"
"I...I was preparing your bath for you...my Lord." Brittany said softly. Shit, what have I gotten myself into? What if he doesn't like it? What if he does, what then will he plan to do? Oh why did I decide to do this?
"Calling me your lord is something, I assure you, that you are not ready for." Alex said as he walked towards her.
"But I'm your mate, this is what I am supposed to do. Is it not?" Brittany said as she looked up at him. Her fear was gone replaced by determination. I'm his mate, for that reason and the fact that I want to know why he marked me, that is why I will do this.
"Hmm, listen, I trust that Kiba told you just what a mate is supposed to do...is that correct?" Alex asked with a smirk on his face.
"Yes my Lord, he has instructed me on everything." Brittany replied, already knowing what he was getting at.
"First off, never again call me your lord. That irritates the hell out of me." Alex replied. Also, it makes me feel as if you don't want to be here. As if the only reason you’re here is to serve me. Dammit, I didn't bring you here to be my slave. I wanted you here so I would have someone....
"But my Lord, it is unbefitting for one's mate not to call them their lord." Brittany said with coy smile on her lips. She knew what she was doing, but she suddenly realized she had power over Alex, even if he didn't want to admit it. Sure enough she saw Alex stiffen when her voice became more seductive. "I know that you have to undress, and I have to bathe you, that is the mate's job."
"If you are to be my mate, that means you would have to be completely submissive to my every whim, every desire,...every lust. You would be mine, and mine alone. Do you really want that?" Alex asked his voice becoming lustfully as he glared at her.
Brittany went pale for a second as she thought about what he said. Is this really Alex? The Alex that would blush whenever he talked about sex! Now he's talking about me being completely submissive to him!
Alex closed his eyes so as he breathed deeply before speaking. "You do not know with what forces you are trifling in. Arousing a demon, especially a demon lord, is something you should not do. I give you fair warning now, demons are naturally very animalistic by nature, and by so are very aggressive when it comes to intimacy. If you wish you may draw my bath for me, but that is all. Leave now, and get dressed in one of the dresses in the closet, so you will become accustomed to them before tomorrow. Also, never again call me your lord, I mean it. If you wish to call me anything call me Alex, just as you have been. You alone, have the right to call me that, because you are my mate."
Brittany couldn't help but be shocked at the way Alex acted. She was sure that he would do something, even if she didn't want him too. After seeing his reaction to her, she couldn't help but wonder which Alex, was the real Alex. He seemed upset when I wanted to be his mate. But it wasn't from anger as much as from hurt. Even if he acts emotionless, I can still see bits of the old Alex, or at least the Alex I knew, still in him. But then again, I also saw lust...and longing in his eyes...but surely he wouldn't...would he?
As Brittany slowly got up Alex walked over to her, he extended his hand and helped pull her to her feet. Alex pulled her close to his body as he whispered into her ear. "Wait in the bedroom until I am finished. Then we will go down to dinner together."
Brittany nodded slowly as she walked outside and numbly went to look through the dresses. Why do I feel this way whenever I'm around him? He's a demon...a demon Lord, there's no way anything would ever happen between us. He told me, the only reason he brought me here and made me his mate was because he wanted to protect me and he wanted to show me his realm. I mean, surely that's all that he wanted...right?
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Alex relaxed in the bath as he leaned his head back thinking. What am I going to do? I was sure that my human feelings for her would start to subside, but instead they are growing steadily stronger in this realm. This is ridiculous, I can't have feelings for her! She's just my vessel, remember that and everything will be okay. The sooner everything happens the sooner I can send her back to the human realm.
After some time had passed Alex exited out of the bath dried himself off and wrapped a towel around himself as he exited the bathroom. He was surprised to see that Brittany still wasn't dressed. She was sitting on the end of the bed with a dress sprawled out across the bed. When she saw Alex she immediately jumped up.
"Hi, how was your bath?" She asked nervously.
"It was fine...why aren't you dressed yet?" Alex asked as he walked over to his closet and pulled out black suit with a flowing black and red jacket. He turned to face her waiting for her response.
"Well...I tried, but there's this thing in the back that you have to tie...and I can't tie it by myself." Brittany said as she blushed lightly realizing what she was asking him.
"Oh yes, I should've thought about that. I'll get dressed and help you. But you really should've said something earlier, I would've told one of the maids to come help you." Alex said as he headed back to the bathroom to change.
"Well I didn't know until I tried it on. You were in the bath, and I sure wasn't going to disturb you in there. That is, unless you wanted me to." Brittany replied with a teasing tone.
Alex almost fell over in the bathroom when he heard this. He threw his coat on as he regained his composure and leisurely walked out. "Well now, if you thought you would disturb me, then you probably would have. That is unless you wanted to offer me something." Alex said with a smirk. "Now, put on the dress and I'll help you with the back."
"Okay...but...you're here." Brittany said blushing at the thought that she would change in front of him.
"You didn't have a problem with seeing me naked, why would I have a problem seeing you naked?" Alex asked emotionless.
"But that's different!" Brittany yelled.
"You offered yourself to be my mate, which means you are supposed to be submissive to me no matter what." Alex said as he drew closer to her. His eyes were filled with lust as he pulled her closer to him.
Brittany could barely breath as he pulled her into his passionate kiss. He slowly slipped his tongue into her mouth as she let a small moan escape. He knew what he was doing, what he didn't know was how much she was enjoying this. Brittany soon slipped her tongue into his mouth as began to massage his tongue.
What the hell is she doing? I'm trying to scare her away from me, not draw her closer. Alex thought as he soon pulled himself away from her. "I give you warning. You step far beyond your parameters and offer me what you should not."
"It is mine to give." she whispered. "It is up to you, if you will accept it."
Alex released and moved away from her unable to still the emotions he was feeling. "It may be yours to give, Brittany. But that does not mean you are ready to give it. I will close my eyes while you change. Let me know when you are through and I shall help you."
With that he turned around and walked over to one of the sitting chairs and sat down. He rested his head on his hands, and his hands on his knees and he closed his eyes and breathed a deep sigh.
Brittany couldn't believe what happened. She could still taste his lips on hers as she licked them softly. I've got to get a hold of myself. I can't do this, he doesn't care about me, no more than a friend. But he's the one that kissed me...what do I really feel for him? Better yet, what does he really feel for me?
Brittany looked back at Alex who was still sitting with his eyes closed, as she slowly turned around and began to slip off her clothes. When she put on the dress she looked back at him. I wonder if he looked?
Alex knew she was done, but he waited for her to tell him. I can't get attached. She means nothing to me, I must leave it that way.
"Alex, I'm ready." Brittany said softly. When Alex opened his eyes he gasped as he starred at her. She was wearing a dark red dress that fitted perfectly over her every curve.
"Your beautiful..."Alex whispered, not knowing what he was saying. Brittany blushed at the compliment as she starred at the ground unsure of what to say.
"Here, let me help you so we can get down to dinner." Alex said quickly as he stood up and walked towards her. Brittany turned around as she revealed the back of the dress to him, knowing full well that if he so much as peered down he could see anything he wanted to. With out so much as a second thought Alex quickly did up her dress with expert precision. "See that wasn't so hard. Its very simple, I'm surprised you couldn't do it yourself. But, from now on when you need help with this, I shall be the one to do it understand."
"Yes...of course." Brittany replied as she turned around to look at him. She could've sworn that for just a second, his eyes seemed softer, nicer, more passionate. For that second she could've sworn she was starring into the eyes of the person she once knew.
The dinner proceeded without incident. While Brittany was trying to become accustomed to having someone wait on her hand and foot, Alex was bossing demons around left and right. Even though both of them acted as if nothing was wrong, neither one could deny what they were thinking about...for they were thinking about each other.
Finally after dinner Alex excused himself. "Brittany, I have to finish getting things ready for tomorrow. You may do whatever you wish, when you get tired asked Kiba or someone to escort you to your sleeping chambers. Goodnight Brittany." Alex said as he stood. His eyes rested on her for a moment as he started to say something else. No, some things are better left unsaid. Tomorrow if the chance arises I will talk to her about it.
"Wait...I mean...your not coming back?" Brittany asked, she had hoped she could spend more time with him before tomorrow so she could try and find out what exactly had happened between them.
"No, I have too much to do. I will see you first thing in the morning okay." Alex said as he turned to leave. He hurried away without looking back, leaving Brittany alone with her thoughts.
When Alex exited the dinning hall he was met by Holly who starred at him with her arms crossed beneath her chest. "My Lord, with all due respect, why do you leave your guest alone so much? She really cares about you, and wants to spend some time with you. But you continually leave her, why is that?"
"What do you think gives you the right to question my motives?" Alex asked fiercely. "What is do and how I treat her, is no one's business but my own. Before you interfere in my love life, you might want to examine your own. Taking people for granted, especially those that care about you, that sounds just as bad as what you say I'm doing. Now leave, and when Brittany wishes to go to sleep, escort her to her sleeping chambers."
"Yes my Lord. I am sorry, I over stepped my boundaries." Holly replied softly. Her face was flushed with anger at the way her Lord was treating this human. She didn't particularly like humans, but this one was different, also she could tell that her Lord did have feelings for her. It was that reason that she couldn't stand idly by while he treated her this way.
"Remember, next time I shall not be as forgiving." Alex said coldly as he walked off. Alex exited the front doors of the castle and stalked off to the training grounds. Even though most demons did not use any weapons except for their claws and fangs, all of Alex's warriors, even his servants, were proficient in all forms of fighting even with weapons. Alex himself was deadly with a sword, but even more deadlier with his own claws. There were numerous targets set up for the demons to fight against to hone their skills. In the blink of an eye Alex launched himself at one and then another, destroying each one as if it was nothing more than paper.
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Holly stormed off mad as she entered the kitchen area. Shadow was back their along with the cooks, all of which were talking about their Lord's strange new behavior.
"Hey Holly, what's wrong?" Shadow asked as Holly opened up the spice cabinet searching for something.
"Take a guess, I'm pissed by the way our Lord is treating that human." Holly said as she moved spices out of the way.
"What do you mean?" Shadow asked as he walked over to her.
"Simple, he's completely ignoring her. All day she's been asking me about him, how he really acts, what kind of person he really is, why she's the only person he's ever marked. She cares about him, and I believe he cares about her, but instead of spending time with her he treats her as if she's one of the other demon lords." Holly said angrily.
"Hmm, I've got to admit, I'm not too fond of humans, but there is something different about that girl isn't there. Sure our Lord's not treating her right, but what can we do? We can't exactly tell him how to treat his mate, the only one that can get away with that is Kiba." Shadow replied. "Even if the Lord is a little...less strict, he won't take it too kindly if we tell him what to do."
"I know...trust me...I know." Holly said guiltily.
"Holly, don't tell me you tried to..." Shadow started.
"Yes, but the point of the matter is, is that I'm still alive and he got angry at me. Not because I told him what to do, but because he knows what I'm saying is right. Now, help me find the elven night root." Holly stated.
"What...why would you need that?" Shadow asked suspiciously.
"Let's just say, I'm going to give them both a helping hand. Ah, here it is. Now, let me go refill her drink." Holly said with an evil smirk on her face. Shadow only watched as she slipped the small vial containing the ground up root beneath her sleeve as she walked out to the dining hall. Kiba was talking to Brittany as Holly picked up Brittany's glass.
"Here, let me refill this for you my lady." Holly said sweetly.
"Oh you don't have to, I can do it myself." Brittany said quickly.
"No, I insist my lady. This is what I am here for." Holly replied. Brittany silently conceded defeat as she turned back to Kiba after saying thank you. Before she poured more liquid into Brittany's drink she opened the vial of elven night root and poured some into her drink. Kiba sniffed the air, immediately recognizing the scent he starred at Holly with a quizzical glance.
Holly's eyes pleaded with him to trust her as she served Brittany the drink. Brittany gladly accepted as she drank heartily. Kiba soon excused himself as he glared at Holly. "You come with me." Kiba said as he lead Holly back to the kitchen. "Now, tell me why exactly, did you put that in her drink?"
"Because, I thought I would help our Lord open up to her better." Holly said innocently.
"What do you mean by that?" Kiba asked suspiciously. Even Shadow walked up to hear her explanation. After Holly whispered her plan to them Kiba laughed heartily.
"This will definitely be interesting." Kiba smiled. "In fact, I'm sort of upset I didn't think of this myself. Now it's just a matter of time. I'll be the one to do it so that you don't get in trouble lass. The Lord will be less likely to punish me than he would you." With that Kiba headed back out of the kitchen to talk to Brittany. A few minutes later Brittany's speech began to slur as she became increasingly tired.
"Kiba...I think...I need to go lay down." Brittany slowly said.
"Alright lass, I will take you up to your room." Kiba said as he helped lead her up to her room. He gently lead her to the bed as he pulled back the covers. He then headed to the closet and pulled out a night gown for her to wear. "Here put this on when I leave. Goodnight, sleep well my lady."
As soon as Kiba left Brittany undressed, she barely managed to get out of it as tired as she was. She let it lie on the floor as she wearily put on the night gown and then pulled the covers over her as she fell asleep.
"Yes my Lord?" Shadow replied as he kneeled at Alex's side.
"Get up and help me look for a book." Alex said as he continued searching.
"What book is it that you desire my Lord?" Shadow asked as he stood.
"Well...never mind." Alex said as he saw the book he wanted. He looked back at Shadow and realized he didn't want his servant to see what he was looking for. "That is all, go make sure dinner will be ready soon. Also, I want you to tell Yuna to get my battle armor ready for the council meeting tomorrow."
"Your battle armor my Lord. But I thought the council forbid you from every wearing it or anything that signified your status." Shadow replied. Dammit, I forgot my place. I should never have questioned his judgement. The last demon to that, he slit his throat.
"What you think doesn't matter." Alex said coldly. He then turned slowly to look at Shadow, who stiffened ready to receive his punishment. Alex smirked to show that he wasn't mad. "If the council is going to hold court for a demon lord, then I will attend as a demon lord. Do you understand?"
"Yes my Lord, as you wish." Shadow replied as he hurriedly left to carry out Alex's orders. I'm still alive...that alone is a miracle. Is this truly my Lord? It must be that girl...but how could one person have changed him so much?
After Shadow left Alex pulled out a book that was a reference to etiquettes of drawing bath. Oh how the mighty have fallen. This is ridiculous, I don't have the first idea how to draw my own bath. Now I have to do it by myself just because I marked her. I'm not about to make her do it, she's not bound by the same rules as everyone else. Not to mention...whenever I'm around her I feel for her like I did in the human realm. It will only be a matter of time before that disappears.
With that Alex walks back upstairs as he wearily tries to comprehend the book he is reading. Kiba was walking past Alex with a mischievous grin on his face. Alex didn't even notice it as he stopped to reprimand him.
"Kiba, don't you ever bring up what I should or shouldn't do with her! She is my mate, only because I wanted to protect her in this realm, is that clear?" Alex scolded.
"Yes my Lord. Is there anything you wish of me before you take your bath?" Kiba asked trying hard not to smile.
"No, just watch your tongue around her from now on." Alex said as he started back up the stairs. Kiba waited to his Lord was gone before he let out a sigh and started smiling as he continued down the stairs.
When Alex walked into his bedroom he threw the book on the bed, took off his shirt and pants and picked back up the book. He walked into the bathroom in only his underwear as he obliviously read the book. It wasn't until he heard a small gasp that he looked up. Brittany was sitting beside the bathtub already filled with water. Her hair was pulled back and tied and she was sitting on her knees with her arms holding a towel and many different special bath liquids. She quickly looked down towards the towel with a blush on her face as she saw what Alex was wearing.
Alex stood opened mouth for a second before he regained his composure. "What are you doing?"
"I...I was preparing your bath for you...my Lord." Brittany said softly. Shit, what have I gotten myself into? What if he doesn't like it? What if he does, what then will he plan to do? Oh why did I decide to do this?
"Calling me your lord is something, I assure you, that you are not ready for." Alex said as he walked towards her.
"But I'm your mate, this is what I am supposed to do. Is it not?" Brittany said as she looked up at him. Her fear was gone replaced by determination. I'm his mate, for that reason and the fact that I want to know why he marked me, that is why I will do this.
"Hmm, listen, I trust that Kiba told you just what a mate is supposed to do...is that correct?" Alex asked with a smirk on his face.
"Yes my Lord, he has instructed me on everything." Brittany replied, already knowing what he was getting at.
"First off, never again call me your lord. That irritates the hell out of me." Alex replied. Also, it makes me feel as if you don't want to be here. As if the only reason you’re here is to serve me. Dammit, I didn't bring you here to be my slave. I wanted you here so I would have someone....
"But my Lord, it is unbefitting for one's mate not to call them their lord." Brittany said with coy smile on her lips. She knew what she was doing, but she suddenly realized she had power over Alex, even if he didn't want to admit it. Sure enough she saw Alex stiffen when her voice became more seductive. "I know that you have to undress, and I have to bathe you, that is the mate's job."
"If you are to be my mate, that means you would have to be completely submissive to my every whim, every desire,...every lust. You would be mine, and mine alone. Do you really want that?" Alex asked his voice becoming lustfully as he glared at her.
Brittany went pale for a second as she thought about what he said. Is this really Alex? The Alex that would blush whenever he talked about sex! Now he's talking about me being completely submissive to him!
Alex closed his eyes so as he breathed deeply before speaking. "You do not know with what forces you are trifling in. Arousing a demon, especially a demon lord, is something you should not do. I give you fair warning now, demons are naturally very animalistic by nature, and by so are very aggressive when it comes to intimacy. If you wish you may draw my bath for me, but that is all. Leave now, and get dressed in one of the dresses in the closet, so you will become accustomed to them before tomorrow. Also, never again call me your lord, I mean it. If you wish to call me anything call me Alex, just as you have been. You alone, have the right to call me that, because you are my mate."
Brittany couldn't help but be shocked at the way Alex acted. She was sure that he would do something, even if she didn't want him too. After seeing his reaction to her, she couldn't help but wonder which Alex, was the real Alex. He seemed upset when I wanted to be his mate. But it wasn't from anger as much as from hurt. Even if he acts emotionless, I can still see bits of the old Alex, or at least the Alex I knew, still in him. But then again, I also saw lust...and longing in his eyes...but surely he wouldn't...would he?
As Brittany slowly got up Alex walked over to her, he extended his hand and helped pull her to her feet. Alex pulled her close to his body as he whispered into her ear. "Wait in the bedroom until I am finished. Then we will go down to dinner together."
Brittany nodded slowly as she walked outside and numbly went to look through the dresses. Why do I feel this way whenever I'm around him? He's a demon...a demon Lord, there's no way anything would ever happen between us. He told me, the only reason he brought me here and made me his mate was because he wanted to protect me and he wanted to show me his realm. I mean, surely that's all that he wanted...right?
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Alex relaxed in the bath as he leaned his head back thinking. What am I going to do? I was sure that my human feelings for her would start to subside, but instead they are growing steadily stronger in this realm. This is ridiculous, I can't have feelings for her! She's just my vessel, remember that and everything will be okay. The sooner everything happens the sooner I can send her back to the human realm.
After some time had passed Alex exited out of the bath dried himself off and wrapped a towel around himself as he exited the bathroom. He was surprised to see that Brittany still wasn't dressed. She was sitting on the end of the bed with a dress sprawled out across the bed. When she saw Alex she immediately jumped up.
"Hi, how was your bath?" She asked nervously.
"It was fine...why aren't you dressed yet?" Alex asked as he walked over to his closet and pulled out black suit with a flowing black and red jacket. He turned to face her waiting for her response.
"Well...I tried, but there's this thing in the back that you have to tie...and I can't tie it by myself." Brittany said as she blushed lightly realizing what she was asking him.
"Oh yes, I should've thought about that. I'll get dressed and help you. But you really should've said something earlier, I would've told one of the maids to come help you." Alex said as he headed back to the bathroom to change.
"Well I didn't know until I tried it on. You were in the bath, and I sure wasn't going to disturb you in there. That is, unless you wanted me to." Brittany replied with a teasing tone.
Alex almost fell over in the bathroom when he heard this. He threw his coat on as he regained his composure and leisurely walked out. "Well now, if you thought you would disturb me, then you probably would have. That is unless you wanted to offer me something." Alex said with a smirk. "Now, put on the dress and I'll help you with the back."
"Okay...but...you're here." Brittany said blushing at the thought that she would change in front of him.
"You didn't have a problem with seeing me naked, why would I have a problem seeing you naked?" Alex asked emotionless.
"But that's different!" Brittany yelled.
"You offered yourself to be my mate, which means you are supposed to be submissive to me no matter what." Alex said as he drew closer to her. His eyes were filled with lust as he pulled her closer to him.
Brittany could barely breath as he pulled her into his passionate kiss. He slowly slipped his tongue into her mouth as she let a small moan escape. He knew what he was doing, what he didn't know was how much she was enjoying this. Brittany soon slipped her tongue into his mouth as began to massage his tongue.
What the hell is she doing? I'm trying to scare her away from me, not draw her closer. Alex thought as he soon pulled himself away from her. "I give you warning. You step far beyond your parameters and offer me what you should not."
"It is mine to give." she whispered. "It is up to you, if you will accept it."
Alex released and moved away from her unable to still the emotions he was feeling. "It may be yours to give, Brittany. But that does not mean you are ready to give it. I will close my eyes while you change. Let me know when you are through and I shall help you."
With that he turned around and walked over to one of the sitting chairs and sat down. He rested his head on his hands, and his hands on his knees and he closed his eyes and breathed a deep sigh.
Brittany couldn't believe what happened. She could still taste his lips on hers as she licked them softly. I've got to get a hold of myself. I can't do this, he doesn't care about me, no more than a friend. But he's the one that kissed me...what do I really feel for him? Better yet, what does he really feel for me?
Brittany looked back at Alex who was still sitting with his eyes closed, as she slowly turned around and began to slip off her clothes. When she put on the dress she looked back at him. I wonder if he looked?
Alex knew she was done, but he waited for her to tell him. I can't get attached. She means nothing to me, I must leave it that way.
"Alex, I'm ready." Brittany said softly. When Alex opened his eyes he gasped as he starred at her. She was wearing a dark red dress that fitted perfectly over her every curve.
"Your beautiful..."Alex whispered, not knowing what he was saying. Brittany blushed at the compliment as she starred at the ground unsure of what to say.
"Here, let me help you so we can get down to dinner." Alex said quickly as he stood up and walked towards her. Brittany turned around as she revealed the back of the dress to him, knowing full well that if he so much as peered down he could see anything he wanted to. With out so much as a second thought Alex quickly did up her dress with expert precision. "See that wasn't so hard. Its very simple, I'm surprised you couldn't do it yourself. But, from now on when you need help with this, I shall be the one to do it understand."
"Yes...of course." Brittany replied as she turned around to look at him. She could've sworn that for just a second, his eyes seemed softer, nicer, more passionate. For that second she could've sworn she was starring into the eyes of the person she once knew.
The dinner proceeded without incident. While Brittany was trying to become accustomed to having someone wait on her hand and foot, Alex was bossing demons around left and right. Even though both of them acted as if nothing was wrong, neither one could deny what they were thinking about...for they were thinking about each other.
Finally after dinner Alex excused himself. "Brittany, I have to finish getting things ready for tomorrow. You may do whatever you wish, when you get tired asked Kiba or someone to escort you to your sleeping chambers. Goodnight Brittany." Alex said as he stood. His eyes rested on her for a moment as he started to say something else. No, some things are better left unsaid. Tomorrow if the chance arises I will talk to her about it.
"Wait...I mean...your not coming back?" Brittany asked, she had hoped she could spend more time with him before tomorrow so she could try and find out what exactly had happened between them.
"No, I have too much to do. I will see you first thing in the morning okay." Alex said as he turned to leave. He hurried away without looking back, leaving Brittany alone with her thoughts.
When Alex exited the dinning hall he was met by Holly who starred at him with her arms crossed beneath her chest. "My Lord, with all due respect, why do you leave your guest alone so much? She really cares about you, and wants to spend some time with you. But you continually leave her, why is that?"
"What do you think gives you the right to question my motives?" Alex asked fiercely. "What is do and how I treat her, is no one's business but my own. Before you interfere in my love life, you might want to examine your own. Taking people for granted, especially those that care about you, that sounds just as bad as what you say I'm doing. Now leave, and when Brittany wishes to go to sleep, escort her to her sleeping chambers."
"Yes my Lord. I am sorry, I over stepped my boundaries." Holly replied softly. Her face was flushed with anger at the way her Lord was treating this human. She didn't particularly like humans, but this one was different, also she could tell that her Lord did have feelings for her. It was that reason that she couldn't stand idly by while he treated her this way.
"Remember, next time I shall not be as forgiving." Alex said coldly as he walked off. Alex exited the front doors of the castle and stalked off to the training grounds. Even though most demons did not use any weapons except for their claws and fangs, all of Alex's warriors, even his servants, were proficient in all forms of fighting even with weapons. Alex himself was deadly with a sword, but even more deadlier with his own claws. There were numerous targets set up for the demons to fight against to hone their skills. In the blink of an eye Alex launched himself at one and then another, destroying each one as if it was nothing more than paper.
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Holly stormed off mad as she entered the kitchen area. Shadow was back their along with the cooks, all of which were talking about their Lord's strange new behavior.
"Hey Holly, what's wrong?" Shadow asked as Holly opened up the spice cabinet searching for something.
"Take a guess, I'm pissed by the way our Lord is treating that human." Holly said as she moved spices out of the way.
"What do you mean?" Shadow asked as he walked over to her.
"Simple, he's completely ignoring her. All day she's been asking me about him, how he really acts, what kind of person he really is, why she's the only person he's ever marked. She cares about him, and I believe he cares about her, but instead of spending time with her he treats her as if she's one of the other demon lords." Holly said angrily.
"Hmm, I've got to admit, I'm not too fond of humans, but there is something different about that girl isn't there. Sure our Lord's not treating her right, but what can we do? We can't exactly tell him how to treat his mate, the only one that can get away with that is Kiba." Shadow replied. "Even if the Lord is a little...less strict, he won't take it too kindly if we tell him what to do."
"I know...trust me...I know." Holly said guiltily.
"Holly, don't tell me you tried to..." Shadow started.
"Yes, but the point of the matter is, is that I'm still alive and he got angry at me. Not because I told him what to do, but because he knows what I'm saying is right. Now, help me find the elven night root." Holly stated.
"What...why would you need that?" Shadow asked suspiciously.
"Let's just say, I'm going to give them both a helping hand. Ah, here it is. Now, let me go refill her drink." Holly said with an evil smirk on her face. Shadow only watched as she slipped the small vial containing the ground up root beneath her sleeve as she walked out to the dining hall. Kiba was talking to Brittany as Holly picked up Brittany's glass.
"Here, let me refill this for you my lady." Holly said sweetly.
"Oh you don't have to, I can do it myself." Brittany said quickly.
"No, I insist my lady. This is what I am here for." Holly replied. Brittany silently conceded defeat as she turned back to Kiba after saying thank you. Before she poured more liquid into Brittany's drink she opened the vial of elven night root and poured some into her drink. Kiba sniffed the air, immediately recognizing the scent he starred at Holly with a quizzical glance.
Holly's eyes pleaded with him to trust her as she served Brittany the drink. Brittany gladly accepted as she drank heartily. Kiba soon excused himself as he glared at Holly. "You come with me." Kiba said as he lead Holly back to the kitchen. "Now, tell me why exactly, did you put that in her drink?"
"Because, I thought I would help our Lord open up to her better." Holly said innocently.
"What do you mean by that?" Kiba asked suspiciously. Even Shadow walked up to hear her explanation. After Holly whispered her plan to them Kiba laughed heartily.
"This will definitely be interesting." Kiba smiled. "In fact, I'm sort of upset I didn't think of this myself. Now it's just a matter of time. I'll be the one to do it so that you don't get in trouble lass. The Lord will be less likely to punish me than he would you." With that Kiba headed back out of the kitchen to talk to Brittany. A few minutes later Brittany's speech began to slur as she became increasingly tired.
"Kiba...I think...I need to go lay down." Brittany slowly said.
"Alright lass, I will take you up to your room." Kiba said as he helped lead her up to her room. He gently lead her to the bed as he pulled back the covers. He then headed to the closet and pulled out a night gown for her to wear. "Here put this on when I leave. Goodnight, sleep well my lady."
As soon as Kiba left Brittany undressed, she barely managed to get out of it as tired as she was. She let it lie on the floor as she wearily put on the night gown and then pulled the covers over her as she fell asleep.